Chat Night with Katie Orscher
& Garrett Lucash - March 4, 2006

03/4/06 13:00:43 *Katie-Garrett* Logs in
03/4/06 13:00:56 SaSherka: Sarah, the chat obviously didn't like you ;)
03/4/06 13:01:04 JamieBlanchard: Hi Katie & Garrett!
03/4/06 13:01:07 SarahB: or a few other ppl either
03/4/06 13:01:12 SarahB: it still doesn't like me
03/4/06 13:01:12 *Katie-Garrett*: hello
03/4/06 13:01:18 *Katie-Garrett*: its Garrett
03/4/06 13:01:24 brenlynn: hi garrett
03/4/06 13:01:25 SaSherka: Hi Garrett
03/4/06 13:01:29 penguin: hi
03/4/06 13:01:30 SarahB: haha Hi Garrett
03/4/06 13:01:33 brenlynn: what the heck is wrong with this chat? haha
03/4/06 13:01:36 handlem9z: Hi Garrett..so where is Katie?
03/4/06 13:01:38 Michele: Hey Garrett!
03/4/06 13:01:43 *Katie-Garrett*: she'll be on
03/4/06 13:01:45 SarahB: LMAO no idea
03/4/06 13:01:56 *Kaite* Logs in
03/4/06 13:01:58 SarahB: Trying again
03/4/06 13:02:04 *Kaite*: hi everyone
03/4/06 13:02:09 SarahB: Hello Katie!
03/4/06 13:02:11 penguin: hi
03/4/06 13:02:11 *Katie-Garrett*: Brenda do you know why my name is katie-garrett? lol
03/4/06 13:02:14 handlem9z: Oh I get it Katie is out buying Starbucks for every one :p
03/4/06 13:02:16 Michele: Hi katie!
03/4/06 13:02:22 SaSherka: Hi Katie!
03/4/06 13:02:26 *Kaite*: i wish
03/4/06 13:02:28 brenlynn: haha speaking of which, i just imed you about it... i thought we got you your own?
03/4/06 13:02:31 SarahB: On behalf of all of us at SkateToday, thank you so much for taking time out to do this chat!
03/4/06 13:02:37 penguin: :)
03/4/06 13:02:48 *Kaite*: prob
03/4/06 13:03:19 handlem9z: Katie and Garrett are you slated to perform at any of the COI or SOI Shows?
03/4/06 13:03:24 *Katie-Garrett*: no proble
03/4/06 13:03:27 SarahB: don't look at me I don't control that stuff, that's all Brett
03/4/06 13:03:30 musicman: Hi Katie andGarrett
03/4/06 13:03:40 brenlynn: i think it was my fault, i made a typo in the email haha
03/4/06 13:03:47 *Katie-Garrett*: we are most likely doing hartford COI
03/4/06 13:03:47 *Kaite*: We're skating at the COI in hartford April 21st
03/4/06 13:04:11 SarahB: thats awesome!
03/4/06 13:04:20 SarahB: I've never gone to a COI show before
03/4/06 13:04:21 *Katie-Garrett*: yes, it will be a lot of fun
03/4/06 13:04:28 JamieBlanchard: Katie and Garrett, what are your other plans for the summer?
03/4/06 13:04:28 SaSherka: *marking my calendar* - was deciding which COI to go to =)
03/4/06 13:04:41 *Katie-Garrett*: plans....hmmm
03/4/06 13:04:47 *Kaite*: new long program
03/4/06 13:04:55 *Katie-Garrett*: continue working on new programs
03/4/06 13:05:00 *Kaite*: we just finished a new show program
03/4/06 13:05:13 nicecarshark: Hi Katie and Garrett. What were your impressions of the pairs event at the Olympics?
03/4/06 13:05:15 penguin: whats the music like?
03/4/06 13:05:42 *Katie-Garrett*: i thought it was a good event
03/4/06 13:05:51 SarahB: have you guys created any new Exhibitions that you'll skate to at shows? and if so what are they?
03/4/06 13:05:55 *Katie-Garrett*: i was very happy for rena and john
03/4/06 13:06:04 musicman: Have you picked the music for the long program yet?
03/4/06 13:06:08 *Kaite*: honestly the olympics...I thought all the skating events weren't "olympics" level. meaning it didn't seem i was watching the olympics
03/4/06 13:06:17 JamieBlanchard: I agree, Katie!
03/4/06 13:06:20 brenlynn: i totally agree with katie as well
03/4/06 13:06:22 nicecarshark: Yes lol
03/4/06 13:06:25 *Katie-Garrett*: yes, but we arent going to reveal the music names yet
03/4/06 13:06:27 Michele: I thought the same thing Katie....with the exception of maybe one or two
03/4/06 13:06:34 Michele: it was kind of boring!
03/4/06 13:06:39 *Kaite*: there were just so many mistakes and the winners only won because everyone else made mistakes
03/4/06 13:06:52 JamieBlanchard: Does watching the level of skating at this past Olympics inspire you to continue working toward 2010?
03/4/06 13:07:01 *Katie-Garrett*: i didnt think it was boring except the men...zzzzz
03/4/06 13:07:16 JamieBlanchard: You could be contenders, of course. :)
03/4/06 13:07:21 jimhodges: I agree
03/4/06 13:07:25 *Kaite*: i would be nicce
03/4/06 13:07:33 *Katie-Garrett*: well, we are going to take it one step at a time
03/4/06 13:07:56 SarahB: where has been your fav place you've travelled for a comp?
03/4/06 13:08:06 *Katie-Garrett*: china and ukraine
03/4/06 13:08:09 handlem9z: Good Luck to both of you in your skating careers in whatever direction you both decide
03/4/06 13:08:15 *Katie-Garrett*: thanks
03/4/06 13:08:32 *Kaite*: paris
03/4/06 13:08:37 *Kaite*: thanks
03/4/06 13:08:54 *Katie-Garrett*: hopefully well both be healthy for the next olympic year!
03/4/06 13:08:56 penguin: why did you like china so much?
03/4/06 13:09:07 *Katie-Garrett*: food, culture
03/4/06 13:09:15 *Katie-Garrett*: its so different
03/4/06 13:09:18 jimhodges: Will you be putting out a schedule of events and shows? I miss the ones you used to do at Simsbury. They gave your fans a chance to see you live and actually get to talk to you. Also got to see some great routines.
03/4/06 13:09:22 *Katie-Garrett*: and the duck is amazing
03/4/06 13:09:29 penguin: lol
03/4/06 13:09:40 nicecarshark: How has Code of Points affected your skating?
03/4/06 13:09:44 *Katie-Garrett*: updates show up on our website
03/4/06 13:09:51 jimhodges: Thanks
03/4/06 13:09:56 *Katie-Garrett*: thats a long answer..for cop
03/4/06 13:10:01 JamieBlanchard: What country, that you've skated in, has had the best food?
03/4/06 13:10:33 *Kaite*: i liked the food at worlds in moskow
03/4/06 13:10:34 *Katie-Garrett*: we dont want to lose the emphasis on choreography and originality but you sort of have to with cop
03/4/06 13:10:51 handlem9z: Katie, I met you at Nationals this year when you were walking to the Tom Collins Party...You're so nice and drop dead gorgeous...Thanks for posing for a picture :D
03/4/06 13:10:59 *Katie-Garrett*: evan sure pulled it off in his long.
03/4/06 13:11:50 *Katie-Garrett*: there are some elements that get so affected by cop
03/4/06 13:11:52 *Kaite*: oh, you're welcome, thank you
03/4/06 13:11:54 brenlynn: garrett, i have a question for you from a friend of mine who couldn't be here: "ask Garrett if he's ever heard of the electronica group 'Bliss' because I just got their cd and they are amazing."
03/4/06 13:12:01 nicecarshark: So Garrett do you feel COP is too restrictive, too "smothering?"
03/4/06 13:12:02 *Katie-Garrett*: yes
03/4/06 13:12:11 *Katie-Garrett*: i love the song kissing by them
03/4/06 13:12:22 *Katie-Garrett*: i think i sent you it
03/4/06 13:12:33 brenlynn: yeah i think you did too now that you mention it haha
03/4/06 13:12:39 *Katie-Garrett*: yea i o
03/4/06 13:12:40 *Katie-Garrett*: do
03/4/06 13:12:42 JamieBlanchard: Garrett, do you still make mixed cds? What was on your latest one?
03/4/06 13:12:47 *Katie-Garrett*: esp stuff like footwork
03/4/06 13:13:07 *Katie-Garrett*: i mean you have to skate it sooo much slower to include all the steps
03/4/06 13:13:22 *Katie-Garrett*: and the rules change a bit with it each year
03/4/06 13:13:33 Olie3367: Do you think COP is good/bad for skating overall? Did it effect the quality of Olympic performances?
03/4/06 13:13:39 *Katie-Garrett*: my last mix was euphoric trance
03/4/06 13:13:43 nicecarshark: Thanks Garrett
03/4/06 13:13:56 jimhodges: Garrett you have a great talent in cutting cds. It would seem you have a great future in doing that to your skating music and someday as a profession. I dont know how you have the time to be so multi-talanted.
03/4/06 13:14:05 *Katie-Garrett*: i think it has potential to be good definately
03/4/06 13:14:15 *Katie-Garrett*: it really hit the pairs hard
03/4/06 13:14:30 handlem9z: So Katie and Garrett: Who are the skaters who inspired you when you were coming up through the ranks and young?
03/4/06 13:14:33 *Katie-Garrett*: i hope they tweak the component scores
03/4/06 13:14:52 SarahB: Katie you said that Paris was your fav place you've been to for a comp...what made it so memorable for you?
03/4/06 13:15:07 *Kaite*: um....kristi yamaguchi and michelle kwan
03/4/06 13:15:16 *Katie-Garrett*: i really love shen and zhao
03/4/06 13:15:19 Michele: How do you feel about the rules/requirements for things like footwork and spiral sequences changing from year to year....especailly in the short?
03/4/06 13:15:47 *Kaite*: i just liked the whole experience and i love the city, i just wish i could of seen a little more of it
03/4/06 13:15:48 *Katie-Garrett*: well, it affects both long and short equally
03/4/06 13:16:10 JamieBlanchard: Katie, because you were inspiried by Michelle, how did you feel about her withdrawing from the Olympics?
03/4/06 13:16:12 *Katie-Garrett*: we timed out our new pair spin and spirals the other day...
03/4/06 13:16:24 *Katie-Garrett*: 1 minute long for two elements!!
03/4/06 13:16:46 *Katie-Garrett*: i want to change my color lol
03/4/06 13:16:50 *Kaite*: well, i think she did what she thought she had to do.
03/4/06 13:17:00 brenlynn: click the color boxes on the left garrett
03/4/06 13:17:06 SarahB: HAH then click on the colour blob thing LOL on the left
03/4/06 13:17:12 SarahB: oops Bren beat me
03/4/06 13:17:12 Michele: that seems ridiculous when you think of the short amount of time you have to get everything out there for the judges to see in the first place
03/4/06 13:17:25 Michele: color blob? Is that the technical term Sar?
03/4/06 13:17:26 Michele: lol
03/4/06 13:17:46 SarahB: LOL I know I'm so professional!
03/4/06 13:17:49 brenlynn: so, what are you two looking forward to the most about next season?
03/4/06 13:18:02 *Kaite*: skate america in hartford
03/4/06 13:18:04 *Kaite*: hehehe
03/4/06 13:18:07 handlem9z: Whats the strangest thing that someone has tossed on the ice to you?
03/4/06 13:18:12 jimhodges: Oh yes. Cant miss that one
03/4/06 13:18:13 Michele: me too ;)
03/4/06 13:18:15 brenlynn: haha i so hoope you guys get to do it! that would be awesome
03/4/06 13:18:20 *Kaite*: i dont know...
03/4/06 13:18:21 *Katie-Garrett*: yes
03/4/06 13:18:38 *Katie-Garrett*: im looking forward to skating our new programs
03/4/06 13:18:43 brenlynn: we should petition to the usfsa, we're good at things like that ;)
03/4/06 13:18:44 Michele: yes...the squeaking frogs need to make another appearance i believe ;)
03/4/06 13:19:00 Michele: Email campaign!
03/4/06 13:19:00 jimhodges: Will your fans be able to get a sneak peak?
03/4/06 13:19:08 *Katie-Garrett*: btw i never got the fenway park thing
03/4/06 13:19:13 jimhodges: Yes. I am for an e mail campain
03/4/06 13:19:16 JamieBlanchard: When did you guys recieve your first fan mail? And how did that feel to know someone had taken notice of your skating, and wanted to tell you?
03/4/06 13:19:18 Michele: You didn't? That's tragic!
03/4/06 13:19:19 brenlynn: that is so sad! it was so cool.
03/4/06 13:19:31 Michele: I'll get you another one!
03/4/06 13:19:31 *Katie-Garrett*: i bet
03/4/06 13:19:34 Olie3367: Are you going to have a new short too? (Sorry if that's already been said)
03/4/06 13:19:46 *Katie-Garrett*: it was cool and scary at the same time
03/4/06 13:20:02 *Katie-Garrett*: yes we are (even though we love last years)
03/4/06 13:20:14 Michele: We love last year's too!
03/4/06 13:20:14 Olie3367: I loved it too!
03/4/06 13:20:16 brenlynn: rest in peace, eygpitan disco :(
03/4/06 13:20:22 Olie3367: *tear*
03/4/06 13:20:24 jimhodges: Yes, both were great
03/4/06 13:20:30 *Kaite*: ha
03/4/06 13:20:36 *Kaite*: i didnt like that dress.
03/4/06 13:20:38 *Katie-Garrett*: it would be too hard to change the footwork to spirals and new rule changes
03/4/06 13:20:57 handlem9z: So what do you both do for fun when you're not busy skating?
03/4/06 13:21:02 brenlynn: yeah, it was a unique look katie
03/4/06 13:21:11 *Katie-Garrett*: the judges liked it
03/4/06 13:21:20 penguin: so why did you change it?
03/4/06 13:21:20 brenlynn: and i guess that's what matters the most in skating!
03/4/06 13:21:29 *Katie-Garrett*: i listen to music, dj, go to movies, golf
03/4/06 13:21:39 *Katie-Garrett*: unfortunately
03/4/06 13:21:42 *Katie-Garrett*: lol
03/4/06 13:22:01 *Kaite*: um...i like to cook
03/4/06 13:22:07 brenlynn: katie, i know how much you love to cook so what is your favorite dish to make?
03/4/06 13:22:09 jimhodges: I have heard his music. It is fantastic
03/4/06 13:22:13 JamieBlanchard: Whats your speciality, Katie?
03/4/06 13:22:22 *Katie-Garrett*: thanks
03/4/06 13:22:48 handlem9z: cook...woohoo...dinner is at katie's house :p
03/4/06 13:22:55 brenlynn: garrett needs to spin some 50 cent sometime ;)
03/4/06 13:22:57 *Kaite*: i dont really have a specialty yet....but i like inventing things....ill just throw something together and i know it will taste good
03/4/06 13:23:12 *Katie-Garrett*: oh dear
03/4/06 13:23:14 SarahB: wow thats awesome Katie
03/4/06 13:23:14 brenlynn: haha
03/4/06 13:23:19 penguin: lol
03/4/06 13:23:39 Michele: Yeah Garrett....you might have to make Brenda a hip hop mix sometime
03/4/06 13:23:41 *Katie-Garrett*: i hate hip hop!
03/4/06 13:23:48 penguin: haha
03/4/06 13:23:52 JamieBlanchard: Garrett, is Katie a good cook? Just kidding.
03/4/06 13:23:57 jimhodges: How about a cookbook with recipies that will help you stay in shape. After I show we had a nice talk about how you are an expert in being in shape.
03/4/06 13:24:05 *Katie-Garrett*: i'd rather listen to swan lake 100 times
03/4/06 13:24:09 *Katie-Garrett*: hmm...maybe not
03/4/06 13:24:19 SarahB: HAHAH!
03/4/06 13:24:22 brenlynn: haha lets not get drastic
03/4/06 13:24:28 penguin: haha
03/4/06 13:24:45 *Katie-Garrett*: actually i should have said romeo and juliet
03/4/06 13:25:00 *Kaite*: thats what im working on. kind of like a cookbook for skaters
03/4/06 13:25:08 penguin: wow!
03/4/06 13:25:24 brenlynn: that would actually be a good idea for a fundraiser katie, and sell it on the website. something unique
03/4/06 13:25:35 jimhodges: I will buy it. Will it help old fat guys get abs?
03/4/06 13:25:53 handlem9z: Cooking with Skaters...the next realsitY TV Show starring Katie Orscher
03/4/06 13:25:59 Michele: Yeah i think we were ready to throw the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack out the window after nationals.....that and the mission soundtrack (even though thats pretty music...it still got old after 129381902 people skated to it)
03/4/06 13:26:00 *Katie-Garrett*: you have to do some weight training and running for that!
03/4/06 13:26:06 SarahB: ugh Romeo and Juliet one of the most overused pieces of figure skating music!
03/4/06 13:26:31 jimhodges: You guys could skate to anything and draw cheers
03/4/06 13:26:31 *Katie-Garrett*: i thought it was sort of insulting to Italy
03/4/06 13:26:34 *Katie-Garrett*: lol
03/4/06 13:26:36 SarahB: That would be a wonderful idea Bren!
03/4/06 13:26:37 JamieBlanchard: Katie and Garrett, is there one piece of music that you will absolutely never consider using?
03/4/06 13:26:45 brenlynn: the judges sitting by us said they were sick of phantom at nationals
03/4/06 13:26:46 *Katie-Garrett*: like, im sure they have other great music
03/4/06 13:26:51 musicman: Would either of you be interested in doing a Skating With Celebrities type show.
03/4/06 13:26:56 *Katie-Garrett*: anything classical
03/4/06 13:27:28 *Kaite*: um....i dont know....
03/4/06 13:27:40 *Katie-Garrett*: i'd do it (after we are done with amateurs) and if katie didnt mind
03/4/06 13:27:52 *Kaite*: the old school classical like mozart and that stuff i dont really have an ear for.
03/4/06 13:28:01 brenlynn: what was the biggest thing you guys learned and took away from this past season?
03/4/06 13:28:10 *Kaite*: sure
03/4/06 13:28:15 musicman: Diplomatic answer. I love it!
03/4/06 13:28:38 *Katie-Garrett*: theres so much
03/4/06 13:28:45 *Katie-Garrett*: i dont even know where to start
03/4/06 13:28:46 *Kaite*: um,.....
03/4/06 13:29:06 *Katie-Garrett*: i think that basically the worst is behind us
03/4/06 13:29:14 *Kaite*: i hope so
03/4/06 13:29:20 nicecarshark: Katie and Garrett, it sometimes seems that certain skaters receive surprisingly high Program Component scores. For example Plushenko's long program from the Olympics- even some of the announcers were commenting that the marks seemed too high. Do you feel the judges still "hold up" some skaters, and if so, why?
03/4/06 13:29:29 brenlynn: i agree, now you guys get to kick some serious butt
03/4/06 13:29:36 *Katie-Garrett*: uhhh...YA
03/4/06 13:29:39 *Katie-Garrett*: haha
03/4/06 13:29:48 penguin: haha
03/4/06 13:29:53 *Katie-Garrett*: where were his components????
03/4/06 13:30:09 *Kaite*: well we know that we can hit rock bottom and then get back up again and still have things work out...like 4Continents
03/4/06 13:30:13 *Katie-Garrett*: his short was almost worse
03/4/06 13:30:13 nicecarshark: ok lol
03/4/06 13:30:50 *Katie-Garrett*: its unfortunate
03/4/06 13:31:06 nicecarshark: so WHY do so many of the judges feel compelled to give high marks? I've never quite understood that.
03/4/06 13:31:06 *Katie-Garrett*: yes, i agree katie
03/4/06 13:31:10 *Kaite*: well plushenko just has this overall look of confidence that everyone likes
03/4/06 13:31:21 *Kaite*: i think that it helps him out a great deal
03/4/06 13:31:32 *Katie-Garrett*: yea, but its easy to be confident when you are standing in one place
03/4/06 13:31:33 jimhodges: He was so slow though.
03/4/06 13:31:36 brenlynn: hahaha
03/4/06 13:31:39 sunnyskate: lol
03/4/06 13:31:39 *Katie-Garrett*: but your right
03/4/06 13:31:49 *Kaite*: lol
03/4/06 13:32:10 *Katie-Garrett*: i think they sometimes forget to see what hes actually doing because he looks so intense
03/4/06 13:32:17 SarahB: Who are the biggest members of your support team?
03/4/06 13:32:23 brenlynn: yeah he always has this look on his face like raaaah
03/4/06 13:32:25 jimhodges: Very true.\
03/4/06 13:32:27 *Katie-Garrett*: besides family
03/4/06 13:32:35 SarahB: yes
03/4/06 13:32:35 *Katie-Garrett*: def brenda
03/4/06 13:32:40 *Katie-Garrett*: and michele
03/4/06 13:32:40 SarahB: WOO BRENDA!!
03/4/06 13:32:43 SarahB: LMAO!
03/4/06 13:32:49 SarahB: oh wow my girls rock the world
03/4/06 13:32:52 SaSherka: Did you watch any of the ice dance at the Olympics (and the infamous Original dance?)
03/4/06 13:32:52 *Katie-Garrett*: we love them
03/4/06 13:32:55 Michele: :)
03/4/06 13:32:59 brenlynn: aw we love you guys too
03/4/06 13:33:00 *Katie-Garrett*: and vadim our coach
03/4/06 13:33:05 *Kaite*: :)
03/4/06 13:33:17 *Kaite*: and elena
03/4/06 13:33:19 *Katie-Garrett*: he has sacrificed as much as us
03/4/06 13:33:39 jimhodges: Katie. Will you do any more singles programs? The one you did in Expressions was wonderful. The fans could not take thier eyes off it.
03/4/06 13:33:46 *Katie-Garrett*: gretchen our hair (stylist???)
03/4/06 13:33:55 *Kaite*: um...i dont know...
03/4/06 13:33:58 *Katie-Garrett*: shes been cutting my hair for 8 years
03/4/06 13:34:08 *Katie-Garrett*: haha
03/4/06 13:34:09 *Kaite*: it was really weird doing that program
03/4/06 13:34:29 jimhodges: It was beautiful
03/4/06 13:34:36 *Kaite*: i felt like garrett should be there
03/4/06 13:34:37 *Kaite*: lol
03/4/06 13:34:40 Michele: Definitely give some love to the hair stylist! LOL....there are so many people who don't even watch skating and will comment to me on both of your hair...but especially katie's (someone I taught with last year)
03/4/06 13:34:41 *Katie-Garrett*: awwwww
03/4/06 13:34:42 brenlynn: i know the entire time i was watching, i'm like where is garrett
03/4/06 13:34:48 *Kaite*: im dying my hair!
03/4/06 13:34:52 brenlynn: you are?
03/4/06 13:34:53 jimhodges: Oh?
03/4/06 13:34:58 *Kaite*: yes
03/4/06 13:35:02 brenlynn: to what?
03/4/06 13:35:04 *Kaite*: auburn
03/4/06 13:35:05 *Katie-Garrett*: unfortunately
03/4/06 13:35:09 *Kaite*: with gold tint
03/4/06 13:35:13 *Katie-Garrett*: i dont know why
03/4/06 13:35:18 brenlynn: you don't want her to, garrett?
03/4/06 13:35:21 *Katie-Garrett*: no
03/4/06 13:35:22 jimhodges: Means I have to bring a camera the next time I go to simsbury.
03/4/06 13:35:33 *Kaite*: hey! you die ur hair blue...i can die mine whatever i want
03/4/06 13:35:39 brenlynn: will you have it died before coi and fire and ice?
03/4/06 13:35:40 *Katie-Garrett*: haha
03/4/06 13:35:45 brenlynn: haha she's right
03/4/06 13:35:46 *Kaite*: i dont know...
03/4/06 13:35:47 jimhodges: Blue? Tell us about this.
03/4/06 13:35:55 Michele: it better be before Fire and ice! I want to see!
03/4/06 13:35:57 *Katie-Garrett*: its a blue black
03/4/06 13:35:58 JamieBlanchard: Thats my hair color! Good choice, Katie!
03/4/06 13:36:00 *Kaite*: i was going to do it this past thursday but garrett said i should wait a little bit
03/4/06 13:36:05 handlem9z: Does the gold tint give you more points under the COP system :D
03/4/06 13:36:13 jimhodges: Put photo on web site.
03/4/06 13:36:17 *Kaite*: haha
03/4/06 13:36:25 brenlynn: he's probably just trying to talk you out of it katie, hoping you'll forget or something
03/4/06 13:36:28 *Kaite*: yeah i get +3's for the gold tint
03/4/06 13:36:30 *Kaite*: hahaha
03/4/06 13:36:36 *Katie-Garrett*: i think it would have to have all of the colors of the rainbow to get the proper level req.
03/4/06 13:36:37 brenlynn: haha
03/4/06 13:36:39 Olie3367: i think thats only in dance actually
03/4/06 13:36:42 *Kaite*: no i'm def not giong to forget it
03/4/06 13:37:00 *Katie-Garrett*: well, we have to do some publicity stuff soon
03/4/06 13:37:05 penguin: like what?
03/4/06 13:37:10 *Katie-Garrett*: and i want people to reckognize her
03/4/06 13:37:14 musicman: is blond your normal hair color?
03/4/06 13:37:16 jimhodges: Hehehe
03/4/06 13:37:51 SaSherka: Elena G went Auburn with a gold tint last summer, but went back to blonde.. Should we expect the same theme from you, Katie? ;)
03/4/06 13:38:19 *Kaite*: yeah
03/4/06 13:38:26 handlem9z: +3s...hmmmm..Garrett you like gold tint...lol
03/4/06 13:38:34 nicecarshark: Katie and Garrett what are your goals for next season?
03/4/06 13:38:57 *Katie-Garrett*: stay healthy, and show improvments
03/4/06 13:39:00 *Kaite*: my natural color is many colors together....i have like gold and dirty blonde and strawberry blonde
03/4/06 13:39:27 *Kaite*: i dont know....im just looking for a little change
03/4/06 13:39:43 Michele: so auburn won't be too much of a stretch
03/4/06 13:39:51 Michele: its only hair...you can always grow it out ;)
03/4/06 13:39:53 *Kaite*: ha...just a tiny one
03/4/06 13:39:56 *Kaite*: yes
03/4/06 13:39:58 nicecarshark: Katie is your injury fully heeled?
03/4/06 13:40:01 *Katie-Garrett*: right
03/4/06 13:40:02 *Kaite*: thats what I always say
03/4/06 13:40:37 *Kaite*: yes my foot is better....it aches a little on rainy days or if we do alot of thows at once
03/4/06 13:40:55 *Kaite*: ...we were skating like 2 weeks ago and we spent an hour on thows
03/4/06 13:40:57 *Katie-Garrett*: she was pretty much healed in sept
03/4/06 13:40:59 *Kaite*: it was brutal
03/4/06 13:41:04 *Katie-Garrett*: haha
03/4/06 13:41:14 jimhodges: Dont overdo it. We want you healthy
03/4/06 13:41:19 *Katie-Garrett*: btw how is your leg from yesterday?
03/4/06 13:41:34 sunnyskate: Only had time to pop in for a few, so wanted to say good luck with everything and hope to see you skate live again soon!
03/4/06 13:41:42 SarahB: Are you guys still planning on doing a throw quad?
03/4/06 13:41:45 *Katie-Garrett*: thank you !!!
03/4/06 13:41:46 musicman: Your throws are so big, what throws are you working on now.
03/4/06 13:41:52 *Kaite*: my shin still mhurts and my whole leg is tights
03/4/06 13:41:54 *Kaite*: thight
03/4/06 13:41:59 *Kaite*: tight
03/4/06 13:42:04 jimhodges: Ouch
03/4/06 13:42:05 *Kaite*: we
03/4/06 13:42:26 *Kaite*: we're trying to improve the technique on the triples to make them quads
03/4/06 13:42:30 *Katie-Garrett*: quads require a lot of prep
03/4/06 13:42:51 *Katie-Garrett*: i think the chinese showed everyone how dangerous they can be
03/4/06 13:42:54 jimhodges: Those scare me to even watch.
03/4/06 13:43:07 musicman: after seeing the Zhang's do you still really want to try quads?
03/4/06 13:43:10 brenlynn: yeah, if that ever happened to you guys i think i'd pass out
03/4/06 13:43:14 *Kaite*: yes
03/4/06 13:43:15 *Katie-Garrett*: haha
03/4/06 13:43:26 JamieBlanchard: Do you think a quad throw is even neccessary, Katie and Garrett?
03/4/06 13:43:28 SarahB: Yah that was a crazy fall by the Zhang's
03/4/06 13:43:30 jimhodges: Is it really that many more points?
03/4/06 13:43:30 *Kaite*: its only a bruse....it isn't going to stop anything
03/4/06 13:43:33 JamieBlanchard: At the moment, of course.
03/4/06 13:43:39 *Kaite*: yes
03/4/06 13:43:40 *Katie-Garrett*: well, as americans it sort of is
03/4/06 13:43:57 Michele: brenda you'd pass out even if they landed it. So either way you're gone ;)
03/4/06 13:44:02 brenlynn: yeah it's almost like you need a big trick like that to even get looked at. like rena and john.
03/4/06 13:44:19 musicman: Have you ever tried a quad throw?
03/4/06 13:44:20 *Katie-Garrett*: i know and they still got nailed on components
03/4/06 13:44:27 *Kaite*: we tried in 2003
03/4/06 13:44:30 *Kaite*: after worlds in DC
03/4/06 13:44:34 *Katie-Garrett*: they had higher comp last year
03/4/06 13:44:50 handlem9z: What is going to take for the US Pairs to crack the podium at Worlds or the Olympics?
03/4/06 13:44:59 *Katie-Garrett*: well, theres a lot
03/4/06 13:45:03 musicman: What made you stop working on them then?
03/4/06 13:45:05 handlem9z: Chinese and Russians are so dominant
03/4/06 13:45:15 *Katie-Garrett*: well they have a huge advantage
03/4/06 13:45:16 *Kaite*: i donno
03/4/06 13:45:24 *Katie-Garrett*: everything is given to them
03/4/06 13:45:38 *Katie-Garrett*: here we have to pay for everything
03/4/06 13:45:43 jimhodges: Will the russians still be a force? Moskvina does not seem to have a top of the line pair.
03/4/06 13:45:54 nicecarshark: Yes, it really seemed like Rena and John were undermarked in their Program Component scores in the short, even to a non-expert like myself
03/4/06 13:46:01 *Katie-Garrett*: they were
03/4/06 13:46:12 JamieBlanchard: Are you ever discouraged because of how the media portrays pairs skating in America? It does not have very much positive light at the moment--even with Rena and John landing a triple Axel.
03/4/06 13:46:35 *Katie-Garrett*: i mean, i saw the clip of hongbo zhao at oly. with aqll the doctors around him
03/4/06 13:46:41 nicecarshark: I could see little wrong with their program
03/4/06 13:46:43 *Katie-Garrett*: we dont have that here
03/4/06 13:47:05 *Katie-Garrett*: it was awesome
03/4/06 13:47:27 nicecarshark: Yes
03/4/06 13:47:35 *Katie-Garrett*: the media doesnt understand that american pair skaters have a strangle hold around their necks
03/4/06 13:47:49 handlem9z: Dance was like that in the US for years until Tanith and Ben came along...
03/4/06 13:48:01 Michele: The financial aspect of the sport must be frustrating since pairs don't get as many chances to earn money from appearances and the "cheesefests". Do you think this is anything that can be done to help even out the field?
03/4/06 13:48:02 *Katie-Garrett*: yes
03/4/06 13:48:14 *Katie-Garrett*: but the inner workings for the dance program also changed
03/4/06 13:48:29 brenlynn: i think the usfsa has a lot of control to change things, but who knows if they ever will
03/4/06 13:48:33 *Katie-Garrett*: definately
03/4/06 13:48:43 Michele: Because the emails didn't do much in that aspect ;) LOL
03/4/06 13:48:45 handlem9z: Speaking of cheesefests...you guys doing the one this spring in SC?
03/4/06 13:48:52 *Katie-Garrett*: well, tv has more to say in that stuff
03/4/06 13:49:03 *Katie-Garrett*: no
03/4/06 13:49:06 *Kaite*: yeah the usfsa always says they will do something and they never do
03/4/06 13:49:18 JamieBlanchard: Katie and Garrett, do you keep in touch with the skaters you've met at u.s. Nationals, international competitions, and other events you've skated in throughout your careers?
03/4/06 13:49:21 *Katie-Garrett*: they try to but the tv wont let them
03/4/06 13:49:37 SarahB: must be frustrating...or are you just used to nothing being done?
03/4/06 13:49:45 nicecarshark: Garrett what are your predictions for the Red Sox this year :D
03/4/06 13:49:46 *Katie-Garrett*: oh yes. my best friend lives in ukraine
03/4/06 13:49:46 brenlynn: it's just so sad to me that as former national champions, you still struggle with money. it's not like that in any of the other disciplines.
03/4/06 13:49:58 jimhodges: Cant understand why. Pairs with the jumps and throws are so exciting.
03/4/06 13:49:59 *Katie-Garrett*: we are used to it
03/4/06 13:50:10 *Katie-Garrett*: thats what i thought when i got into it
03/4/06 13:50:19 *Katie-Garrett*: singles is really boring to me
03/4/06 13:50:22 *Kaite*: yes some people we keep in touch with sometimes its hard to because of distances
03/4/06 13:50:31 handlem9z: The Redsox's....I guess it could of been worse...you could of been a Yankees Fan...lol
03/4/06 13:50:36 brenlynn: hahaha.....
03/4/06 13:50:55 *Katie-Garrett*: i think the sox will have a great pitching staff
03/4/06 13:50:58 jimhodges: At least that means that people get the benifit of having you to coach them when you earn money. They are lucky students.
03/4/06 13:51:10 *Katie-Garrett*: it might take some time for the offence to take off tho
03/4/06 13:51:18 brenlynn: nothing wrong with yankees fans... i like the sound of 26 world championships
03/4/06 13:51:29 jimhodges: Yea
03/4/06 13:51:35 SarahB: woo go Blue Jays LMAO!
03/4/06 13:51:39 *Katie-Garrett*: thats more proof about the money
03/4/06 13:51:47 Michele: Its going to be weird watching the Sox play and no recognizing half of the team this year
03/4/06 13:52:00 handlem9z: Katie:What other sports besides skating, do you like?
03/4/06 13:52:01 Michele: They took my Bill Mueller away ;)
03/4/06 13:52:02 *Katie-Garrett*: when you can spend 200 mill a year...your going to get better results
03/4/06 13:52:11 brenlynn: i'll be sure to say hi to johnny damon for all of you
03/4/06 13:52:22 *Kaite*: i like any sport really...
03/4/06 13:52:43 *Katie-Garrett*: lol, and when he tries to throw a ball to you in the stands and it bounces 4 feet in front of him...ill be laughing
03/4/06 13:52:46 *Kaite*: i like alot of outdoors stuff...biking, i'd like to do some MT. climbing
03/4/06 13:53:01 *Kaite*: but i watch hockey a lot
03/4/06 13:53:04 *Katie-Garrett*: wow, i didnt know that!
03/4/06 13:53:05 brenlynn: haha mmmhmmm
03/4/06 13:53:09 penguin: are you planning on going to any red sox games this year garrett?
03/4/06 13:53:09 jimhodges: Oh, like Gwendal
03/4/06 13:53:17 *Katie-Garrett*: i cant afford to
03/4/06 13:53:21 *Katie-Garrett*: :(
03/4/06 13:53:21 handlem9z: You'd do well with the climbing...strong legs
03/4/06 13:53:24 brenlynn: do you have a favorite hockey team, katie?
03/4/06 13:53:36 *Katie-Garrett*: their tix are so expensive!
03/4/06 13:53:54 JamieBlanchard: Katie and Garrett, some skaters from the u.s. and other countries have gotten flak for things said in press conferences and to the media. How do you feel about the federations trying to control what skaters are saying? Does it ever influence you? Because you guys are answering all of our questions like superstars! :)
03/4/06 13:53:57 brenlynn: just wait until i win the lottery, i'll take care of the both of you
03/4/06 13:54:12 handlem9z: ALL sporting events are soooo expensice when it comes to tickets
03/4/06 13:54:18 *Kaite*: i would love to see a bruins/penguins game or a ranger's game
03/4/06 13:54:52 *Katie-Garrett*: i think that we have a right to be ourselves but at the same time should be respectful
03/4/06 13:55:03 handlem9z: Grrr...didn't see Washington Capitals on Katie's list
03/4/06 13:55:31 *Katie-Garrett*: theres a lot that can be said without being insulting
03/4/06 13:55:34 *Kaite*: im just saying whatever i think is a right answer
03/4/06 13:55:45 brenlynn: katie, i want to know what you do with all the frog stuff people throw on the ice for you haha, you must get a lot
03/4/06 13:55:49 SarahB: lol
03/4/06 13:55:54 JamieBlanchard: That's awesome! I really respect both of you for being honest and respectul.
03/4/06 13:56:00 JamieBlanchard: respectful
03/4/06 13:56:26 *Kaite*: um...well i just cleaned my room and took out every single stuffed animal except the frogs
03/4/06 13:56:59 handlem9z: Katie: At Nationals, I noticed that you threw your flowers in to the stands...Anyone Specific??
03/4/06 13:57:03 brenlynn: well that's good at least you keep it all then
03/4/06 13:57:10 *Kaite*: i'm going to be donating the other ones to a childrens hospital, but the frogs are either placed somewhere aroung my room or i have a trunk in my room and they are just in there
03/4/06 13:57:20 JamieBlanchard: Katie and Garrett, is there any pre-competition rituals that you have to do before you take the ice?
03/4/06 13:57:23 jimhodges: You are the same way when you talk to us in person. I remember a discussion we had after Expressions about abs. You really have a great sense of humor.
03/4/06 13:57:28 *Kaite*: i was just throwing them to my mom
03/4/06 13:57:44 handlem9z: awww...thats very sweet
03/4/06 13:57:44 *Katie-Garrett*: i dont have any rituals
03/4/06 13:58:07 *Kaite*: um...
03/4/06 13:58:17 *Katie-Garrett*: i have the mindset that nothing matters...how im going to skate is how im going to skate
03/4/06 13:58:47 *Katie-Garrett*: thats how survived nats 2005 and getting through 4 continents this year
03/4/06 13:58:47 *Kaite*: i dont know if u noticed when we get out on the ice rigt before our name is called i skate around in a circle
03/4/06 13:59:10 *Katie-Garrett*: i thought you did that just to get warm
03/4/06 13:59:23 handlem9z: If you were not pursuing a skating career, what type of job/ career would you like to work in?
03/4/06 13:59:28 *Kaite*: i do.
03/4/06 13:59:34 *Kaite*: but its something i always do
03/4/06 13:59:41 *Katie-Garrett*: i used to think i had to do a certain number of jumps or run throughs or something
03/4/06 14:00:01 *Katie-Garrett*: but vadim helped me realize that none of it matters when you get out there
03/4/06 14:00:14 *Katie-Garrett*: movies...directing/ writing
03/4/06 14:00:17 *Katie-Garrett*: and djing
03/4/06 14:00:37 *Kaite*: i want to go to culinary school
03/4/06 14:00:45 *Kaite*: start my own business as a personal chef
03/4/06 14:01:11 JamieBlanchard: If you could switch places with anyone for a day, who would you want to switch with?
03/4/06 14:01:39 *Katie-Garrett*: hmm
03/4/06 14:02:06 *Kaite*: michael jordan
03/4/06 14:02:53 handlem9z: thats an interesting image...katie...doing a dunk from the foul line
03/4/06 14:02:59 *Katie-Garrett*: i guess since we were on the subject before - someone in the media
03/4/06 14:03:01 jimhodges: Oops gotta go. Thanks for talking to all of us. It