"I tell them that actually figure skating is an extreme sport, it's tougher than hockey," said Laraque, after catching his breath during a training session with his skating partner in the Montreal suburb of Ste-Julie. "Figure skaters are mentally and physically much tougher than many athletes."

~ Georges Laraque, Canadian hockey player turned figure skater

Monday, April 11, 2011

Perks and Connections


Cheryl M flying with Wifi. Does Southwest have a special opening in the plane's roof to ensure connectivity? Elizabeth R, re you sure have you packed everything? Does 100 lbs. of stuff include Julius? Julius was so mad she was leaving, he swatted at her as she put on her shoes and jacket. “Suitcase without cat: 47.4 lbs. With cat: 60.8. Extra baggage handling fees may apply.” I think that warrants some tart cherry libation.

Heads up from WMAS . . . look for you’re your fave life size faces to appear where you least expect them. Perhaps they will do some announcing? Some awards? I bet they will just come for the party. Do they have their own tossies?

The flight path into SLC offers a gorgeous view of the snow-covered mountains. The weather from skaters on the ground today is ‘crisp but not too cold, and no rain or snow!  . . .  At the car rental kiosk, a clerk has helped several skate . . . she was told to be prepared -- and to give the skaters all cars with trunks instead of hatchbacks . . . It’s evident the location is at altitude. People can't stop drinking water.

In other news . . . Maggie H turns 30 today! She’ll be ‘Skatin' like Heaven in 2011’ . . . More to miss . . . Joan C, Ann O, Chris W (I’ll wear pink for you!), Allison M, Larry Frenock, Jocelyn D . . . 

2 comments:

  1. Oh, Lexi! You're too kind! Thanks!! Tony C and Diane S are having a birthday today, too!

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  2. my 2-D head would like to make it on one of the judging panels, working on that next appointment you know!

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