"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

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Tossies, TSA and Transport

Tossies are a staple of AN. Over the years we have seen a wide, and I do mean wide, variety of items ‘tossed’ onto the ice. Everything from cute little beanie babies, to wristbands, bubble wrapped liquer bottles, and even underwear. Don’t worry, it was clean. No, I didn’t check. Candy wrapped in plastic doesn’t bode well for the next skater if it breaks on the ice (no names please), but chocolate is always welcome I’m sure. Lauren D created virtual tossies on Facebook for anyone not in attendance at AN. What is the strangest tossie you have ever seen or received?

How creative does everyone get for these items? Lauren D has also partaken in the invention of the “Beanie Baby Bazooka”. Hubby Steve will be there with it. This puts Rob L to shame in terms of trajectory. Of course, Steve isn’t AIMING for anything. Or anyone. They’ll need help manning the BBB if anyone (not you Rob!) is interested.

Anyone carrying skates on? The TSA lists skates as an approved carry on item. However, it is at each airport’s discretion. Be prepared to check them if you are asked. I personally haven’t had any difficulty with it, but t=you never know. Speaking of air travel, who’s flying? Who’s driving? Jenna W and Peggy L are making their way north by car. Keith N is driving, Thom M & Chris S are flying, and of course, Scooter is along for the ride!

Don’t stress when you’re on the ice, but after those final bows, keep your chin up and your eyes open. Then you won’t have to hear, “We fah-got about the flow-ahs.” 

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