Indiana challenge

[fascination]

anyone going?;)

[Katarzyna]

when is it? maybe we'll stop with my family in chicago

[fascination]

its the 22nd of
FEB...right before heritage....

[Katarzyna]

oh too bad, busy time for us.. Good luck to you or anyone else going

[hamstersphere]

I'm debating going ...

[fascination]

omg...its february...

[SDsalsaguy]

:shock:

[Indiana_Jay]

anyone going?;)
Due to a recent change in our schedules, LW and I are now considering an appearance as spectators. If we make it, perhaps there will be a chance for Fascination to see if Indiana Jay is any better at waltz than he was a year ago!

[fascination]

well...I don't have a ticket for sat eve...b/c I am saving$$$$$ for heritage...bu I will be dancing day and night fri and sat morning up to evening...if there is any social dancing during that time...I will gladly oblige you...and we can see if my waltz has improved any as well

[hamstersphere]

I'll be there Friday ... it'll be, er, interesting ... I've never done this before ...! :)

[fascination]

awesome....

[Indiana_Jay]

well...I don't have a ticket for sat eve...b/c I am saving$$$$$ for heritage...bu I will be dancing day and night fri and sat morning up to evening

LW and I discussed further tonight and have decided not to come. More for you F., in a PM. Hamstersphere, good luck with your first comp. Sorry we won't have a chance to meet.

...if there is any social dancing during that time...I will gladly oblige you...and we can see if my waltz has improved any as well
We'll have to dance another time, F. Perhaps we can meet at a S. Bend event sometime. WRT your waltz, your skills last year were so much greater than mine, that any improvement on your part would probably be relatively imperceptable on my part!

[reb]

I'll be there Friday ... it'll be, er, interesting ... I've never done this before ...! :)
Make sure to share your impressions with us!

[hamstersphere]

Will do ...thanks for all the encouragement!

[fascination]

hampster...pm me if you want to connect

[fascination]

eeek...a week from friday....

[hamstersphere]

don't remind me! :)

[fascination]

:shock: :shock: :shock: will be on the floor this time next week(and the week after for that matter)!!!...why don't we have a hyperventilating emoticon?...pro and I both have flu...his is worse...lesson cancelled...I just feel barfy and I deserve it for being stupid about my lunch...it's fine it's fin it's fine;)

[samina]

:shock: :shock: :shock: will be on the floor this time next week(and the week after for that matter)!!!...why don't we have a hyperventilating emoticon?...pro and I both have flu...his is worse...lesson cancelled...I just feel barfy and I deserve it for being stupid about my lunch...it's fine it's fin it's fine;)

to bed with you, girl!

[hamstersphere]

This time next week, you'll be totally over the flu, whirling around like nobody's business and we'll all be there cheering you on. :)

[Indiana_Jay]

:shock: :shock: :shock: will be on the floor this time next week(and the week after for that matter)!!!...why don't we have a hyperventilating emoticon?...pro and I both have flu...his is worse...lesson cancelled...I just feel barfy and I deserve it for being stupid about my lunch...it's fine it's fin it's fine;)

Hope you feel better soon, friend. I have no doubt you'll do well in the competition (as you usually seem to do, hyperventilation notwithstanding).

And good luck to you, Hamstersphere. Sorry LW and I won't be there to watch.

-IJ

[fascination]

This time next week, you'll be totally over the flu, whirling around like nobody's business and we'll all be there cheering you on. :)and visa versa...cant go to bed though...sleepover tonight ...yikes...dh swears he'll be home early...and I feel a bit better w/ the tea

[Indiana_Jay]

Feeling better, I hope? Good luck at the Indiana Challenge this week!

-IJ

[hamstersphere]

Routine? Check. Shoes? Check. Sparkly bits? Check. ... but where the #($& is the dress?!?!

<emergency clothing modification>

[fascination]

how does one lose a ballgown?

[Purr]

Perhaps the dress is a rental, that hasn't been delivered yet.

[fascination]

well, in that case....what size are you H?

[fascination]

Feeling better, I hope? Good luck at the Indiana Challenge this week!

-IJthank you...am winning the battle...with the help of airborne and multivitamins

[hamstersphere]

The whole dress thing is a bit of fiasco ... sort of from 'a friend of a friend of a friend' ... was supposed to be travelling here from Sweden but I suspect it's trapped in customs somewhere! Ah well. I have the Alternate Ballgown (which sort of stumbled into my hands when I very first started dancing, and I felt a bit silly about keeping it at my level of expertise at the time ... but I've had to wear it a few times since then!)

Anyway ... good to hear you are feeling better, Fascination. When are you competing? I'm lucky - only Friday afternoon/evening - so I get to relax the rest of the weekend :)

Leaving at lunchtime tomorrow ... cue up the waltzes on the iPod ...

[mamboqueen]

In case I miss you, good luck to you both! Will be cheering you on in the east. :)

[fascination]

The whole dress thing is a bit of fiasco ... sort of from 'a friend of a friend of a friend' ... was supposed to be travelling here from Sweden but I suspect it's trapped in customs somewhere! Ah well. I have the Alternate Ballgown (which sort of stumbled into my hands when I very first started dancing, and I felt a bit silly about keeping it at my level of expertise at the time ... but I've had to wear it a few times since then!)

Anyway ... good to hear you are feeling better, Fascination. When are you competing? I'm lucky - only Friday afternoon/evening - so I get to relax the rest of the weekend :)

Leaving at lunchtime tomorrow ... cue up the waltzes on the iPod ...just guessing but probably btwn 10a and 4p then between maybe 7:30p and 9p on fri...then saturday, prolly off and on btwn 10a and 5p....don't have heat sheets yet but doing @52 heats and three scholarships so I reckon we'll bump into each other...plus I know your pro so I will watch for you

[fascination]

In case I miss you, good luck to you both! Will be cheering you on in the east. :)
well thanks...will barely have time to dry out the gowns before heading to heritage:rolleyes:

[fascination]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: there, I feel better now

[fascination]

going well so far...bronze is fine and am winning enough over good dancers in the maiden voyage of silver rhythm and standard, to be content..mostly...enjoyed meeting hamsptersphere and mr bixx...smooth and latin coming up shortly...also saw cal and chel...and that was really enjoyable too...feel like its been a good prep for heritage though I had to dance way too many uncontested heats...and didn't dance any scholarships in standard b/c the ladies who only dance locally deserved their shot...so...shrug...good practice...will see how it translates in NC...new dress today too..woohoo

[samina]

glad to hear it, fasc... surprised that you aren't dancing the scholarships... aren't you a local girl for that comp???

[fascination]

yea but he has other ladies who can only dance that comp...so I am only dancing the scholarships that he doesn't have anyone else for...but b/c of what we do best, the scholarships for the things I am best at are the ones that he also has other ladies for locally...I will do them in NC and WI...and that is fair...confessses inner struggle, but strives valiently to be gracious, Lol

[samina]

yea but he has other ladies who can only dance that comp...so I am only dancing the scholarships that he doesn't have anyone else for...but b/c of what we do best, the scholarships for the things I am best at are the ones that he also has other ladies for locally...I will do them in NC and WI...and that is fair...confessses inner struggle, but strives valiently to be gracious, Lol


ahhh... gotcha... bizzy boy...

[fascination]

I have him to myself or only with one other often enough...and I felt that the dancing spoke for itself regardless...it was a good night in standard

[samina]

it was a good night in standard

that is so great to hear...

[fascination]

yea...thanks

[mamboqueen]

Glad to hear it's going well for you! Keep us posted ;). And I'm sure we'll be seeing the new dress soon?!

[LucyDiamond]

fascination - so glad to hear it's going well so far. I'm sure you'll do great in the rest of the comp. I can't wait to see pics of the new dress.

[latingal]

Hey fascination! Sounds like you're dancing well and enjoying the comp. Can't wait to hear more about your dancing and impressions of the comp when you get a chance!

[Indiana_Jay]

going well so far...bronze is fine and am winning enough over good dancers in the maiden voyage of silver rhythm and standard, to be content

I'm not a bit surprised. Congrats, friend! Hope this evening's winter storm doesn't hit you too hard. We're expecting a bunch of ice here.

-IJ

[fascination]

finished in second place in the bronze smooth scholarship over 22 other entries...second only to Rauno Elo's lady who also won the silver and every other blinking scholarship at the comp...so I feel proud...placed first in all smooth heats (bronze and two sets of silver) though some were uncontested...and placed first in 8 of ten latin lol, also made the latin semis...go figure....all in all a good comp as the runway to heritage....off to collapse now...hugs...

and dressgirl, dress was awesome...pics as soons as I can get them from my friend with a camera...might not be til after heritage...will see...pooped now...

[Indiana_Jay]

finished in second place in the bronze smooth scholarship over 22 other entries...second only to Rauno Elo's lady who also won the silver and every other blinking scholarship at the comp...so I feel proud...placed first in all smooth heats (bronze and two sets of silver) though some were uncontested...and placed first in 8 of ten latin lol, also made the latin semis

Way to go, Fascination! We're proud of you! :banana::cheers::applause::bouncy:

[LucyDiamond]

CONGRATULATIONS, Fascination!

:applause: :notworth: :applause: :notworth:

Paula

[SuzieQ]

Congratulations, Fascination! You must be a wonderful dancer. I'm glad that all of your hard work pays off with such great results. I would love to see you dance some time. You even did well in the "hated" Latin! Good luck at the next one!

[reb]

Nice going fascination. We know how you feel - its good to perform in front of your local crowd/friends/family - and you also helped make it special for the other students of your pro (feel good inside!).

We're proud of you.

[samina]

finished in second place in the bronze smooth scholarship over 22 other entries...second only to Rauno Elo's lady who also won the silver and every other blinking scholarship at the comp...so I feel proud...placed first in all smooth heats (bronze and two sets of silver) though some were uncontested...and placed first in 8 of ten latin lol, also made the latin semis...go figure....all in all a good comp as the runway to heritage....off to collapse now...hugs...

and dressgirl, dress was awesome...pics as soons as I can get them from my friend with a camera...might not be til after heritage...will see...pooped now...

great results!! so glad you're pleased... wow -- congrats on your latin performance, too... sending more hugs your way... hope you slept the sleep of the just last night... :)

[fascination]

must be losing it...thought I posted a thank you but apparently not

[fascination]

wait I know I did...anyhow, was happy also for pro's new girl who did well too...which is what I also said in my diappeared post...hmmm

[mamboqueen]

And not that you'll forget....but we really do want to see this new dress ;)

[fascination]

trust me woman...as soon as I have a photo in my hot little hand it will be in the scanner

[JANATHOME]

LOL... How many people are anxioulsy waiting to see the "dress", myself included...

Congrads on your great results. Must be a great motivator for you right before Heritage, which BTW I see is a sell out.

[hamstersphere]

Ok ... well first off congrats to Fascination, who was great!

Second, ice storm -> leaving early and missing the pro show :( -> endless drive home through ice -> only now having power back after a day in the dark in a very cold house ... so apologies for not posting sooner :)

Third, back to Fascination, I can vouch for the beautitude and sparkliness of her dresses - though I don't think I saw this famous new one?

Finally, lots of fun. Overall results completely aside (because they were ever so slightly humiliating on the average) I did what I went there to do, which was dance and act like I knew what I was doing and not get nervous, so it was a really brilliant time.

And then there was the bit about leaving for lunch, going to a 'civilian' restaurant in full-on makeup, and freaking out the wait staff. :) ('Um, ma'am, you have a rhinestone on your face.')

It's all good.

[latingal]

Congrats to you too hampsterphere....hope you had a fabulous time!

[LucyDiamond]

Finally, lots of fun. Overall results completely aside (because they were ever so slightly humiliating on the average) I did what I went there to do, which was dance and act like I knew what I was doing and not get nervous, so it was a really brilliant time.
Congratulations on a great competition!

[hamstersphere]

Thanks! :)

[fascination]

Ok ... well first off congrats to Fascination, who was great!thank you...you actually missed my good dancing IMO

Second, ice storm -> leaving early and missing the pro show -> endless drive home through ice -> only now having power back after a day in the dark in a very cold house ... so apologies for not posting sooner :) I am so glad you got home safely...I was ready for a gin and tonic and I only live 17 miles away

Third, back to Fascination, I can vouch for the beautitude and sparkliness of her dresses - though I don't think I saw this famous new one? it can't possibly live up to the hype but it was a good color and lots cooler;)

Finally, lots of fun. Overall results completely aside (because they were ever so slightly humiliating on the average) I did what I went there to do, which was dance and act like I knew what I was doing and not get nervous, so it was a really brilliant time.let me say that your showcase was quite lovely and you should be very proud of it...as for your results...you had very good competition so I wouldn't extrapolate much from that...you did well on the floor even though I was morally obligated to cheer for the home team

And then there was the bit about leaving for lunch, going to a 'civilian' restaurant in full-on makeup, and freaking out the wait staff. :) ('Um, ma'am, you have a rhinestone on your face.')

It's all good.if I knew where to tell you to look I'd remind you of the time I went to fetch pro at his seedy little motel room out by the airport at 7a.m.in my comp make-up, fishnets, and daisy duke shorts and the hotel clerk wouldn't let me go up to get him...:rolleyes:

[fascination]

Heritage, which BTW I see is a sell out.yes, I have heard that from some errant and disappointed late-comers

[Joe]

if I knew where to tell you to look I'd remind you of the time I went to fetch pro at his seedy little motel room out by the airport at 7a.m.in my comp make-up, fishnets, and daisy duke shorts and the hotel clerk wouldn't let me go up to get him...:rolleyes:
TTIUWP!

[anp73ga31]

And then there was the bit about leaving for lunch, going to a 'civilian' restaurant in full-on makeup, and freaking out the wait staff. :) ('Um, ma'am, you have a rhinestone on your face.')

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall! :uplaugh:

[hamstersphere]

if I knew where to tell you to look I'd remind you of the time I went to fetch pro at his seedy little motel room out by the airport at 7a.m.in my comp make-up, fishnets, and daisy duke shorts and the hotel clerk wouldn't let me go up to get him...:rolleyes:

Hahaha ... I love it!

I did have a few interesting conversations with people in the elevators - one guest was all 'I hope this doesn't sound too weird, but what *is* all this going on at the hotel?!?' I had to bite my tongue to avoid just making something up ... :)

[samina]

Finally, lots of fun. Overall results completely aside (because they were ever so slightly humiliating on the average) I did what I went there to do, which was dance and act like I knew what I was doing and not get nervous, so it was a really brilliant time....
It's all good.

that's great to hear, hamster! excellent... just excellent... :D

[samina]

I went to fetch pro at his seedy little motel room out by the airport at 7a.m.in my comp make-up, fishnets, and daisy duke shorts and the hotel clerk wouldn't let me go up to get him...:rolleyes:

i remember that story... still gives me giggles... <g>

[fascination]

TTIUWP!
splain please...does not compute

[spatten]

TTIUWP!


splain please...does not compute



This Thread is Useless Without Pictures.

[fascination]

:doh: how could I have forgotten?;)

[Egoist]

:doh: how could I have forgotten?;)

It's even in the dictionary.

http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/TTIUWP

[fascination]

why on earth would I even imagine I could find it there?...sheesh I am getting old and lame

[fascination]

oh hey, I don't have time to look for myself...off to heritage...BUT...the park west photos of indiana challenge are up on the site now...and the smooth gown was worn between 11am and 1:30 pm on the saturday of the event if you want to take a look...dang...I'm poed...I wanna look...pout


okay...I looked...for better or worse see sets 102 and 112-114 I think...outta here

[anp73ga31]

the park west photos of indiana challenge are up on the site now...

okay...I looked...see sets 102 and 112-114 I think...


:( Cant find the website...I'm sure its because I'm not the brightest crayon in the box when it comes to computers...

Anyway, will see you at Heritage this weekend! Good Luck! :grin:

[JANATHOME]

Nice!!

[mamboqueen]

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventthumbs?event=07DW00W4

[hamstersphere]

Thanks for the link!

[chica latina]

Pro results for Rhythm? Any comments on the dancing? I had friends there and was wondering how they did....

[Cal]

Pro results for Rhythm?

1. Jesse DeSoto and Jackie Josephs
2. John Abrams and Lena
3. Jonah Schnieder and Lindsey Rutherford

I do not have my book with me and I can't recall the other placements. It started from a semi.

[LucyDiamond]

oh hey, I don't have time to look for myself...off to heritage...BUT...the park west photos of indiana challenge are up on the site now...and the smooth gown was worn between 11am and 1:30 pm on the saturday of the event if you want to take a look...dang...I'm poed...I wanna look...pout


okay...I looked...for better or worse see sets 102 and 112-114 I think...outta here
The dress is BEAUTIFUL and you look STUNNING!!!!

Good luck at Heritage. We'll be cheering for you.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/18/18_1_107v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZSYYYYYYMCUS)

[mamboqueen]

where are you finding all those?? Too cute!

I love the dress, too. It's my color...so when you're sick of it... ;)

[LucyDiamond]

where are you finding all those?? Too cute!
Smiley Central (www.smileycentral.com (http://www.smileycentral.com)) has tons of free emoticons and such. I have their toolbar installed on my browser. When I use one I make sure to do a "review Post" first because they include a link to their site at the bottom of the message, which I then remove from the message before posting.

[LucyDiamond]

It's the same place I got my avatar.

[anp73ga31]

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventthumbs?event=07DW00W4

thanks for the link!

F: love the dress! especially the way the back is done. and your hair looks great!

[latingal]

Thanks to MQ for the link! fascination you look amazing. The dress is a great color and I love the cut outs. And looks like the work you did to get ready to compete in that dress paid off!

[samina]

Thanks to MQ for the link! fascination you look amazing. The dress is a great color and I love the cut outs. And looks like the work you did to get ready to compete in that dress paid off!

ditto, ditto, ditto... you look svelte & regal & radiant. :)

hope you are proud of yourself!

[Peaches]

You look amazing, F!

I love the back of the dress--the strappy bit, and the assymetrical bit. LOVE it!

[samina]

You look amazing, F!

I love the back of the dress--the strappy bit, and the assymetrical bit. LOVE it!

yeah, gorgeous detail...

did you design that bit yourself, F? i know you said you'd been working on some ideas...

[hamstersphere]

Ooh. I second (or third, or fourth, or ...) about the dress. Very striking!

[mamboqueen]

So, I spoke to her en route to the comp and gave her all the comments here about her dress...she was very happy and grateful for them all...and the good wishes. She is hoping to have access to a laptop tomorrow and I am sure she will post if and when she does.

[samina]

very nice of you, mq... any idea how long it'll take for her to drive all that way?

[mamboqueen]

I think she said 10 hours. God bless her...last thing she said was that she hoped driving with a cell in Kentucky wasn't a violation as there was a cop behind her. Hopefully she had her daisy dukes and fishnets on ;)

[samina]

lmao... i'm sure that fascination has more-than-adequate powers of persuasive charm, when the moment calls for it... (nothing untoward meant by that)

[fascination]

it was 9 and a half hours to heritage...and dh said there was only dial up access...i didn't have time to mess w/ it...sorry ya'll...btw...think the dress fits better now...food ? what food?...anyhow will leave any further comments for the heritage thread