[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Olympics

[Saitaina]

Alexi!

Er, sorry, I had a point to make here, let me draw my head out of
celebratory mode.  Right.  The presentation marks for Timothy Gobble were
low because it wasn't too artistically pleasing compared to Plushenko.  Yes
Timothy is the Quad King and yes he has the most incredible jumps I have
scene in a while but the artistry just wasn't there as it was in the Russian
skating.  Also his music needed something more.  Some little arm movement or
something that Timothy just didn't have.

On the other hand,  I do think that Plushenko's marks were too high as he
was lacking the passion and fire he normally skates with.  I would have
liked to see him give more but he did fine for his place.  Timothy will of
course only get better and soon we will see him on the top podium.  Remember
this was his first Olympics, he's an incredible skater for one so young and
I think he did a wonderful job for what he had to do.

Now that I've done my bit may I just say, Alexi Yagudin Rocked.  He was in
top form last night, he gave it his all and deserved the gold.  He had me in
tears and I've followed skating for years without getting emotional.  I say
we give him two medal....sorry, getting hyper about that again.

On a funny note, Anyone else think that Plushenko had a bit of a sore loser
look about him?  He kept glaring at Alexi every time the kid's back was
turned.  Poor boy, had to watch his rival win. *snickers*

Saitaina
Who is not being paid by the Russians to speak well but will happily marry
one of them for citizen ship if they would like.  *smirk*
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Also Doing: Watching Alexi/role-playing
Last Movie Seen: Harry Potter and the Sorcer's Stone (3rd time)
Last TV Show Seen: "Men's Freeskate: Olympics"
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