Chat Night with Tanith Belbin &
Fedor Andreev - March 9, 2005
~ Ben Agosto could not make the chat night ~

[missflick] 4:54 pm: Hi Fedor.
[Koala] 4:54 pm: Hiya Fedor
[Fedor] 4:54 pm: HI!
[TaraFan] 4:54 pm: hi Fedor
[Fedor] 4:55 pm: Tanith should be on in a sec
[missflick] 4:55 pm: Whassup?
[rw1234] 4:55 pm: Hi Fedor!
[Koala] 4:55 pm: Awesome!
[Julia] 4:55 pm: Hellp Fedor
[Koala] 4:55 pm: Hi Jenn
[Julia] 4:55 pm: uh hello
[missflick] 4:56 pm: lol Julia
[SarahB] 4:56 pm: Hello Fedor, on behalf of SkateToday.com, and Brett who should be along shortly he's on his way home as we begin this chat...we'd like to thank you and Tanith for doing this online chat with us
[missflick] 4:56 pm: Hi Tanith!
[Koala] 4:56 pm: Hiya Tanith
[rw1234] 4:56 pm: hi Tanith!
[Tanith] 4:56 pm: Hi all!
[Fedor] 4:56 pm: ok, there we go!
[Jen] 4:56 pm: hey Fedor and Tanith
[Julia] 4:56 pm: Hello Tanith
[TaraFan] 4:56 pm: hi Tanith!
[SarahB] 4:57 pm: Just for those who are asking questions, please be patient, your questions will be answered as quickly and Tanith and Fedor can type LOL
[erin_m] 4:57 pm: hi Fedor and Tanith
[Tanith] 4:57 pm: Thanks Sarah, we're happy to be here
[SarahB] 4:57 pm: Keep as many questions as you can towards skating
[Fedor] 4:57 pm: Tanith can type very quickly
[Koala] 4:57 pm: haha
[Fedor] 4:57 pm: hahahah
[Fedor] 4:57 pm: The chat is a bit laggy, so we apologize in advance!
[rw1234] 4:57 pm: are you on two computers?
[Julia] 4:57 pm: Tanith, when are you headed to Moscow?
[Fedor] 4:58 pm: yes
[Tanith] 4:58 pm: Ben apologizes that he could not be here tonight as well, but there was some water damage at his apartment so he's in the middle of dealing with that right now
[missflick] 4:58 pm: Yikes!
[Tanith] 4:58 pm: We're leaving for Moscow on Friday, so very soon!
[rw1234] 4:59 pm: Wow, have a great trip!
[Koala] 4:59 pm: So Tanith and Fedor-You both have travelled the world-what has been your favourite place to visit?
[Jen] 4:59 pm: aww that's too bad...hope that gets settled before you guys leave!
[Tanith] 4:59 pm: thank you!
[SarahB] 4:59 pm: eek sorry to hear that
[Koala] 4:59 pm: Wow, GOODLUCK!
[Tanith] 4:59 pm: Australia is definitely my favorite
[Tanith] 5:00 pm: it was so beautiful when we were there a few years ago, and the atmosphere is so fun
[SarahB] 5:00 pm: Is there anywhere you'd like to visit that you haven't gone to yet?
[rw1234] 5:00 pm: Koala would be happy to hear that.
[silverblades06] 5:00 pm: Tanith- I just switched to dance recently. One thing I love about your skating is your amazing extension, any tips on how to get better extension?
[TaraFan] 5:01 pm: good luck in Moscow
[Fedor] 5:01 pm: hmmmmm............
[Koala] 5:01 pm: Tanith-at the 2001 Goodwill games right! I met you then... you were sooooooooooo down to earth!
[Jen] 5:01 pm: Hey Tanith, I was just wondering what the set up of your rink is? do people ever just come and watch practices or is it, like, a closed rink?
[kwantifiable] 5:01 pm: How do you usually try to insure that your skates don't get lost? That would be my primary worry when traveling abroad to compete!
[Fedor] 5:01 pm: Every country has so many different things to offer, it's too difficult to choose just one place. haha
[missflick] 5:01 pm: Careful of plane food Tanith...as Jeff Buttle can attest to.
[SarahB] 5:01 pm: LOL where is your fav place to travel for a skating competition?
[boggartlaura] 5:02 pm: Have either of you started making plans for next season>
[Fedor] 5:02 pm: Home, is always the best place for competitions. Staying at home ROCKS!
[SarahB] 5:02 pm: Fedor it was a pleasure to see you compete in London at Nationals, how do you feel your skating was?
[Koala] 5:02 pm: Fedor-have you been to Ottawa lately? to Minto
[Tanith] 5:03 pm: My extensions are something that I am also always trying to improve upon, silverblades, so I would suggest the same things that I do which are ballet and general strengthening. Don't worry, the more you dance the more aware you will become of your body.
[Fedor] 5:03 pm: I felt very strong! It was wonderful to be back in the swing of things and to lay down a great long was just amazing!
[handlem9z] 5:03 pm: Who are some of the skaters that influenced your careers?
[brenlynn] 5:03 pm: Tanith, You and Ben did a great job putting toogether Skate-Aid and it was an awesome show! Have you guys thought of maybe doing it as a yearly thing to benefit a charity?
[Fedor] 5:03 pm: I have not been to Ottawa in a while unfortunately! =(
[Tanith] 5:03 pm: Jen- Our rink is always open and we love when people come out to see us. You enter right into the main lobby with our two rinks to the right and left. It's very comfortable
[Sarah6944] 5:03 pm: hi Tanith and Fedor how are you?
[missflick] 5:04 pm: Is it looking any better for you to have your citizenship by Turin, Tanith? Or is it still
bleak?
[Fedor] 5:04 pm: hello!
[Koala] 5:04 pm: Fedor-bummer! was gonna ask you how my old skating coaches are going (since I know
u know them well! hehe)
[gem21] 5:04 pm: Okay this isn't really a question, but Tanith I just wanted to tell you there is a picture of you (and Benjamin Barrucco) on the podium from 97 Canadian Novice Nats at my old club.
[Fedor] 5:04 pm: Koala, who were your coaches?
[Tanith] 5:04 pm: Sorry guys, I'll be right back!! Hang on
[kwantifiable] 5:05 pm: Yes, I commend you, Tanith, as well as Ben and all the skaters for doing that fundraiser for the Tsunami victims. It was wonderful of you all!
[Sarah6944] 5:05 pm: Fedor, What was it like being around Katia and Sergei when you were younger?
[Fedor] 5:06 pm: Well, they were really really close to me and they were amazing role models and friends.
[babyoscar] 5:06 pm: Tanith, I love the Gypsy dance program this year, who made those beautiful
costumes? and Who designed them?
[boggartlaura] 5:06 pm: Fedor, what are your goals for next season?
[Julia] 5:07 pm: Fedor, are you or did you try pairs or dance? any details you can share?
[Sarah6944] 5:07 pm: Katia is such a sweet person, Do you still keep in touch with her and dasha?
[Fedor] 5:07 pm: Sergei especially was like my big brother
[Fedor] 5:07 pm: kwantifiable, the Fund Raiser was amazing!!! Everyone did an amazing job and the atmosphere was amazing.
[SarahB] 5:07 pm: LOL wow everyone has the same font colour this is interesting!
[Fedor] 5:08 pm: Tanith spent countless hours organizing everything, planning, booking tickets, etc etc etc It is a really amazing feat. It was very nice to be able to skate in the show.
[Tanith] 5:08 pm: Thank you for your comments on Skate-Aid. We were so overwhelmed with the turnout and generosity of our fellow skaters. The entire process was pretty challenging, and I don't know that at a different time it would ever be as successful, but we would love it do it again
[kwantifiable] 5:09 pm: The best events always seem to be the ones where you get to give for a good cause. That's true for any endeavor.
[Fedor] 5:09 pm: BTW, Tanith's car just rolled down my driveway because she didn't put the e-brake on
tightly enough... hahahahahha
[rw1234] 5:09 pm: hehe
[SarahB] 5:09 pm: LOL! poor Tanith
[brenlynn] 5:09 pm: hahaha uh-oh
[Koala] 5:09 pm: UH OH!
[missflick] 5:09 pm: whoops!
[handlem9z] 5:09 pm: When you're not skating, what do you like to do in your free time?
[kwantifiable] 5:09 pm: ROFLMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO
[gem21] 5:09 pm: LOL Oops...
[erin_m] 5:09 pm: i'm sure some of us here have done that at some point
[handlem9z] 5:10 pm: Well, at least it wasn't your car...HA...HA
[Tanith] 5:10 pm: babyoscar- My mom has always made all of my costumes, but I really think she took her talents to another level this year with my dresses. I've never had so many positive comments on my costumes as I did this season, and I'm always so proud to wear her creations
[Jen] 5:10 pm: awww, hahah hope your car's okay!
[SarahB] 5:10 pm: I agree Erin
[gem21] 5:10 pm: Fedor -are you looking forward to Nationals next year (seeing as they are in Ottawa?)
[rw1234] 5:10 pm: ok, i changed my font, i think
[Jen] 5:10 pm: Tanith & Fedor....how are your backs?
[terisalyn] 5:10 pm: Hi, Tanith and Fedor! Tanith, how do you keep up the amazing energy level until the end of your Gypsy FD???
[erin_m] 5:11 pm: (well i know i'm looking forward to nationals next year laura!)
[Tanith] 5:11 pm: the e-brake was all the way up, I checked! Maybe if someone had shoveled the driveway it wouldn't have slid down on the ice!
[rw1234] 5:11 pm: I love all of your costumes, Tanith!
[Fedor] 5:11 pm: gem21: I am looking forward to Nationals in Ottawa like you wouldn't believe!!! I love my home town and wish I could be there more often!!!!
[Tanith] 5:11 pm: hahaha
[Fedor] 5:11 pm: S%&*!!! Sorry Tanith!
[Koala] 5:11 pm: Tanith-I love that pic of you and ben wearing the Aussie Acubura (no idea how to spell it LOL)
[Gypsy] 5:11 pm: Oops saw Gypsy FD & thought someone talking to me :o)
[boggartlaura] 5:11 pm: Tanith, what did you do to train last week when your coaches were in Canada?
[brenlynn] 5:11 pm: Fedor, Your long program at Nationals was sensational! One of the best of the night for sure, especially after you were off the ice for so long. I was sad to hear you had to end up dropping out of 4CC due to back pain, how are you feeling now and do you think you'll be 100% for next season?
[handlem9z] 5:12 pm: Uh oh...somebody is sleeping on the couch...ha..ha
[Fedor] 5:12 pm: Jen, my back is slowly getting better after the incident in Korea!!! =(
[eriko81] 5:12 pm: Hi, Tanith! I'm Japansese..Are you coming to Japan next season? Mayber NHK trophy?
There are a lot of funs of you in Japan!
[Tanith] 5:12 pm: Most of the energy we have in our Gyspy program comes from both our love of the characters we play, and the energy of the audience. The more the crowd gets into it the more energy we have to give back
[babyoscar] 5:12 pm: Do both of you still owns all your old costumes and old skates? if not, what did you do with them? and if so, where do you keep them?
[silverblades06] 5:12 pm: Tanith- Other than ballet, what do you do for off ice training?
[Tanith] 5:13 pm: Hi Koala! Yeah I love that picture as well.....minus the red hair, haha, that was a mistake
[Fedor] 5:13 pm: brenlynn, Thank you very much! It was soooo nice being back in the swing of things, and I felt better than ever to be honest. I am planning to be in 100% shape for this season of course!
[Fedor] 5:13 pm: ERIKO81 OHIO!
[missflick] 5:13 pm: What "incident", Fedor?
[Tanith] 5:14 pm: Most of my old dresses have been sold or given away to other dancers at my rink. Igor and Marina have built such a huge and successful dance school that our costumes get tossed around all over the place between us
[brenlynn] 5:14 pm: Well, good luck Fedor! It would be great to see you make the Olympic team!
[Fedor] 5:14 pm: missflick: My back unfortunately called it quits during the very first practice at the event.
It was the most frustrating thing EVER!
[Koala] 5:14 pm: That's really unfortunate Fedor
[SarahB] 5:14 pm: Tanith how do you enjoy training with such wonderful Canadian talent? It must be nice to have a bit of "home" with you at the arena
[Fedor] 5:15 pm: I was essentially a tourist in Korea! =( I was skating soooo well too. *tears*
[Jen] 5:15 pm: hope you feel better soon Fedor!!...and hope the flight back wasn't *too* bad
[eriko81] 5:15 pm: Thank you Fedor! Good mornig
[kwantifiable] 5:15 pm: I cannot express adaquately Tanith, just how much joy I get from watching you and Ben skate....it is just so spectacular! Keep up the great work together... and I know that 2010 will bring your goals to fruition!
[Tanith] 5:15 pm: We have a great off-ice "boot camp" we do in the spring that we try to carry pieces of throughout the year. Becoming aware of when your body feels its best and then identifying what foods and exercises got it there are really key
[Fedor] 5:15 pm: Jen: The flight back was horrible unfortunately.
[rw1234] 5:15 pm: hope your back will get better very very soon Fedor!
[TaraFan] 5:15 pm: I hoe you feel better soon too Fedor
[silverblades06] 5:16 pm: Thanks for the tips
[Fedor] 5:16 pm: thanks guys!
[Tanith] 5:16 pm: haha yes Sarah, the Canadians are really taking over at our rink....I think we're about 50/50 at the moment. Our whole school is like a family, and it's been a lot of fun seeing everyone succeed
this year
[rw1234] 5:16 pm: this is totally off topic, but i was wondering what your favorite academic subjects are?
[terisalyn] 5:16 pm: Do either of you do yoga to help with flexibility?
[Jen] 5:16 pm: T - I've heard your mom makes most of your costumes...does she make them for any other skaters as well?
[kwantifiable] 5:17 pm: Just in case you didn't read it today, Ron Pfenning announced he is running for President of USFS.
[Sarah6944] 5:17 pm: Tanith, when Ben visits home is Chicago do you travel with him? If you do, do you practice at any of the rinks?
[rw1234] 5:17 pm: seeing as i'm cutting biochem
[Tanith] 5:17 pm: thank you kwantifiable! I am so happy to hear that you enjoy our skating, and we will certainly continue to push ourselves right through the Olympics and beyond
[Fedor] 5:17 pm: terisalyn: I used to do yoga when I lived in Ottawa, I don't do it anymore however... It was nice for relaxation and for sweating a lot. haha
[TaraFan] 5:18 pm: Tanith or Fedor, do you think you are ever too old to start skating
[Tanith] 5:18 pm: terisalyn- I've never tried yoga, but I have done pilates which I found very beneficial paticularly when I was losing tone through puberty
[Fedor] 5:18 pm: Tanith.... could you toss me an Iced Tea?
[Tanith] 5:19 pm: I've never actually been back to Ben's home in Chicago, but thruth be told I think we both feel that Detroit is our home so we don't travel very often other than for our events
[Koala] 5:19 pm: hahaha
[kwantifiable] 5:19 pm: Careful what you ask for Fedor!
[kwantifiable] 5:19 pm: LOLOL
[Koala] 5:19 pm: Tanith make Fedor do it :P
[terisalyn] 5:19 pm: Pilates rocks, but yoga is good for less strenuous stretching
[missflick] 5:19 pm: Tell Fedor to get it himself, Tanith!
[Julia] 5:19 pm: What do you two like to do that is not skating...bowling? pingpong? lol
[handlem9z] 5:20 pm: Watch out Fedor, she might toss the tea at your head for not shoveling the driveway...lol
[Tanith] 5:20 pm: hey rw1234! My personal favorites were always history and humanities related
[silverblades06] 5:20 pm: Do either of you have any tips for combating nerves/negative thinking, particularly at events?
[Tanith] 5:20 pm: hang on, gotta get the iced tea!
[gem21] 5:20 pm: Tanith - do you ever come back and visit Montreal?
[Fedor] 5:21 pm: *Sips tea* mmmmmmmmmm
[missflick] 5:21 pm: Fedor, is it true that you speak 3 languages...English, French and Russian?
[Fedor] 5:21 pm: rw1234 about the school subjects, I really enjoyed Math and Physics
[boggartlaura] 5:22 pm: Tanith, what's your favorite and least favorite compulsory dance?
[Fedor] 5:22 pm: missflick: Yes it's true
[SarahB] 5:22 pm: Are either of you scheduled to any shows or carnivals? Whether it's the US for Tanith or CAN for Fedor?
[Koala] 5:22 pm: Fedor now you owe Tanith a foot rub
[Tanith] 5:22 pm: I think that the best thing to do, silverblades, is remember why you love doing what you do and skate only for your own personal satisfaction. If you concentrate on results or pleasing anyone else you will always be distracted
[Tanith] 5:22 pm: I haven't been able to get back to Montreal in years, but I'd love to if I ever had the time off!
[BrettB] 5:22 pm: Hey all! I made it!
[Fedor] 5:22 pm: Koala: She would never let me touch her feet! Too ticklish. haha I would get kicked! lol
[babyoscar] 5:22 pm: Tanith, when will you be getting your new kitten?
[SarahB] 5:23 pm: Montreal is a wonderful place!
[Koala] 5:23 pm: Hey Brett!
[missflick] 5:23 pm: Since you are from Montreal, Tanith...how's your French?
[Koala] 5:23 pm: Fedor-hahaha!
[Fedor] 5:23 pm: Brett, glad you finally made it! =)
[gem21] 5:23 pm: Yes yes it is Sarah!! Pierrefonds here I come! LOL
[SarahB] 5:23 pm: LOL I told you he was coming
[handlem9z] 5:23 pm: Tanith, can't wait to see you and Ben perform an exhibition skate at Cheesefest in
Tampa in March...will it be the same one from Nationals?
[rw1234] 5:23 pm: privet Fedor
[terisalyn] 5:23 pm: Tanith - are you and Ben on for the whole Champions on Ice tour, or just part of it?
[BrettB] 5:23 pm: Thanks!
[Tanith] 5:23 pm: At this time Ben and I are scheduled for the Champions on Ice tour, and also a show in Chicago called Stars on Ice in May
[kwantifiable] 5:24 pm: Tanith, you be a kitty kat person? Me too! Named mine Moshi Moshi!
[Tanith] 5:24 pm: haha, unfortunately missflick it fades quickly
[Fedor] 5:24 pm: rw1234, haha
[Tanith] 5:24 pm: you don't hear much french here in the states
[kwantifiable] 5:25 pm: oui oui!
[Melrose] 5:25 pm: Hi Fedor & Tanith! Sorry to hear about your back problems Fedor Are doctors presently doing anything about it? Will the problem ever go away? I wish you two would perform someday in Montreal.
[Tanith] 5:25 pm: The kitten is actually Fedor's birthday present, but we will be picking him up in a few weeks
[rw1234] 5:25 pm: somehow ticketmaster won't take my credit card
[Fedor] 5:25 pm: Tanith.............. a few? 10 weeks to be precise! =(
[Tanith] 5:25 pm: actually kwantifiable, I'm much more a dog person, but we don't have time to take care of
one on our own
[Fedor] 5:25 pm: I can't wait to get my kittay!
[missflick] 5:25 pm: Well, then Tanith...how's your Spanish?
[Tanith] 5:25 pm: wew will be doing the whole spring tour with Champions on Ice
[brenlynn] 5:26 pm: Who are some of the skaters you guys enjoy hanging around at competitions?
[Sarah6944] 5:26 pm: How long have you two been dating? I didnt know that you were intill I got my new
copy of Blades on Ice, By the way Tanith you look Beautiful in all the photos!
[babyoscar] 5:26 pm: Fedor, what do you plan to name the new cat?
[Tanith] 5:26 pm: hahah well it's not that far from french, right?
[Fedor] 5:26 pm: brenlynn: I enjoy hanging out with this girl... Tanith Belbin or something along those
lines. Can't remember her name really....
[brenlynn] 5:26 pm: hahaha, good answer
[SarahB] 5:27 pm: lol i second that Brenda
[Koala] 5:27 pm: Tanith is always beautiful, sooooo gorgeous
[Tanith] 5:27 pm: Unfortunately Fedor and I don't get to compete together all that often, but when we do it's
a lot of fun. I don't think I would have survived South Korea otherwise!
[Fedor] 5:27 pm: babyoscar: I'm not sure what the name will be yet... I did a good job naming "Zigen" (the
king charles spaniel). So it might be somethign to do with cars.... perhaps"Nismo"
[SarahB] 5:27 pm: aww tender
[Jen] 5:28 pm: Tanith....don't you have a dog?
[SarahB] 5:28 pm: I enjoy Nismo that's cute
[Koala] 5:28 pm: Hey Wombat-I like your name!
[BrettB] 5:28 pm: Tanith - I'm supposed to pass this on to you from a fan who couldn't be here:
First, MAJOR props for the job that she and Ben did on their charity show for the tsunami victims. I was
there, and it was the highlight of the season for me. It was especially cool how all of their friends in the
skating world rallied around their leadership. Are there any plans in the works to make this an annual
affair, chosing different charities to benefit?
[Koala] 5:29 pm: are you from Aus?
[kwantifiable] 5:29 pm: Loved watching 4CC live on Chinese Webcast! Man all those screaming Korean
school girls!
[Tanith] 5:29 pm: yes, I have two one little baby and one big grandma
[Tanith] 5:30 pm: I spend most of my time at competitions with Ben, but of course I also love to catch up
with my closer friends like Johnny
[boggartlaura] 5:30 pm: Is there anything specific that you want to improve in your skating over the
summer?
[Fedor] 5:30 pm: BTW, guys this is my Cat, Zeus... http://img.photobucket.com
/albums/v98/EP3_DC5/WaterfordHillsBattledamage017.jpg
[handlem9z] 5:30 pm: Tanith and Fedor: Who are your predictions to win the Ladies and Mens at Worlds?
[Tanith] 5:30 pm: We actually just did a photo shoot last night for the cover of IFS that we're really excited
about...very different for us
[Tanith] 5:30 pm: I haven't seen the Blades magazine yet! I'm happy to hear you all enjoyed the photos
though =)
[rw1234] 5:30 pm: awww, Zeus is cute
[Julia] 5:31 pm: Tanith & Fedor, do you happen to know how Angela Nikodinov is doin? Heard she was
attending Worlds-thanks.
[Fedor] 5:31 pm: handlem9z: Who ever deserves to win!
[missflick] 5:31 pm: You went out to attend to your car so you might have missed this question...how are
your chances going to the Olys next year, Tanith? (Citizenship wise)
[Sarah6944] 5:31 pm: Hi babyoscar
[Tanith] 5:31 pm: predictions....hmmm, I'd say the men will be between Johnny, Evgeni, and Brian.....but
there are a lot of great guys to throw in there as well like Jeff or Emanuel
[kwantifiable] 5:31 pm: IFS under it's new owership, is really becoming a very fine skating magazine. Will
be looking for the issue with your cover photo!
[terisalyn] 5:31 pm: Fedor ROFLMAO at that picture!!!!
[Melrose] 5:32 pm: OMG at cat photo! What a ham
[brenlynn] 5:32 pm: Yeah, your cat looking like it's pimping in that picture haha
[Sarah6944] 5:32 pm: You have to get a copy! Does the magazine give you a copy of do you have to get
your own?
[SarahB] 5:32 pm: that pic is sooooooooooo cute LOL!!
[Koala] 5:32 pm: Funny Pic!!!!
[Erica Armstrong] 5:32 pm: Awwww.. that's the same kind of cat that I have     
[Fedor] 5:32 pm: Zeus thinks he's "Jabba the Hut" from Star Wars
[eriko81] 5:33 pm: Such a cute cat!
[Tanith] 5:33 pm: No we don't get a copy from the magazine...so I have to go to Borders and buy a giant
picture of myself if I want it, haha
[Fedor] 5:33 pm: Erica, you have a Scottish Fold?
[gem21] 5:33 pm: Tanith/Fedor - if you weren't skaters, what other career would you pick or like what
would you have majored in in college?
[TheWombat] 5:33 pm: Any idea whether Tanith will get her US citizenship in time for Olympics in 2006?
[kwantifiable] 5:33 pm: Fedor....did you stage that kitty flick or did you train the feline? ROFLMAO!
[Erica Armstrong] 5:33 pm: Hm, actually now that I look closer mine's a bit different, mine's a British Blue
[Tanith] 5:33 pm: I have to give up my computer here so Fedor and I will try to share one for the rest of the
time. Sorry if we're slower answering!
[Koala] 5:34 pm: Okay Tanith
[Melrose] 5:34 pm: Fedor, how old is Zeus?
[Fedor] 5:34 pm: gem21: I LOOOOOVE CARS!!! I want to do mechanical engineering. I also love racing,
so that's what I would do.
[TheWombat] 5:35 pm: Do you think the new judging system is good or do the judges still play tricks with
the second mark to get the results they want?
[Fedor] 5:35 pm: Tanith = OWNED!
[Fedor] 5:35 pm: Zeus is about 3 years old.
[handlem9z] 5:35 pm: What type of Racing do you like Fedor....I like NASCAR
[Fedor] 5:35 pm: Erica: I am getting a British Blue Shorthair in 10 weeks!!!! How cool!
[SarahB] 5:36 pm: haha Go Erica you'll have something in common haha
[Fedor] 5:36 pm: TheWombat: Tanith's citzenship will come through in 2007 unfortunately.
[Fedor] 5:36 pm: handlem9z: I love drifting, circuit racing, touring car racing, autoX..... Sorry, but I'm not a
fan of turning left. hehe
[rw1234] 5:36 pm: Tanith, did you and Ben get the letter I sent you guys? to the rink?
[Sarah6944] 5:37 pm: If you want it Do you keep up with what magazines say about you? Does your
family buy all the magazines that you are in?
[rw1234] 5:37 pm: my name's Rachel, btw
[BrettB] 5:37 pm: Tanith - Do you & Ben have plans for 2010?
[BrettB] 5:38 pm: Fedor - Do you have plans to stay in until 2010?
[Fedor] 5:38 pm: rw1234: Unfortunately sometimes our mail gets delayed, but we will be replying to all of
our fan mail after we get back from Worlds.
[SaveMe127] 5:38 pm: Hi Fedor and Tanith! I just wanted to ask how your house hunting plans are going??
I think you guys make a wonderful couple and I wish you all the best!!!
[rw1234] 5:38 pm: cool, thanks!
[Fedor] 5:38 pm: Brett: Ben and I have plans beyond 2010 and Fedor will go as long as his back allows
him.
[Melrose] 5:39 pm: Well Fedor, here's wishing you the best for next season & hopefully see you at Ntls in
Ottawa     Btw, any plans for ever doing pairs?
[Fedor] 5:39 pm: Sarah6944: Yes my family follows my career very closely, they are very proud of me.
[handlem9z] 5:39 pm: Tanith: I'm just curious, have you seen the picture of you that is going around on the
web that looks like you're flipping the middle finger while skating?
[Koala] 5:39 pm: I vouch for you Tanith-I send you a message from your website and you did personally
reply, very nice ! you are dedicated to your fans and are ever so nice to them in person :P
[silverblades06] 5:40 pm: What do each of you view as your biggest accomplishment in your skating
careers?
[Fedor] 5:40 pm: Melrose: Pairs is out of the question. I enjoy singles too much and my back will in no
way allow to be able to do it.
[Melrose] 5:40 pm: Thanks!
[Fedor] 5:41 pm: handlem9z: Yes I did see that photo and I honestly laughed out loud. I snap my fingers a
lot in that program and I guess they caught me at just the "right" moment. hahaha
[Sarah6944] 5:41 pm: Fedor, I love watching programs that your mom has created for skaters. Who is she
working with now and is she in the states or canada?
[missflick] 5:41 pm: LOL Tanith!
[SarahB] 5:41 pm: LOL!
[Koala] 5:42 pm: LOL
[terisalyn] 5:42 pm: "Judge THIS" is what some of us were calling it!
[gem21] 5:42 pm: Ha ha!! LOL
[SaveMe127] 5:42 pm: Fedya and Tanny.. I was wondering how I can get my foot in the door in regards
to doing Public Relations for figure skating?
[handlem9z] 5:42 pm: I knew thats what happened Tanith, but it was fun telling people that you were
practicing for the World Judges...Ha...Ha
[umm22] 5:42 pm: hey fedor what type of car do u have?
[Melrose] 5:42 pm: LOL
[Fedor] 5:43 pm: Sarah6944: My mother is Tanith and Ben's coach and works with Igor in Canton, MI.
They have been partnered for a number of years now. hehe
[kwantifiable] 5:43 pm: Fedor, Tanith, have a great time in Moscow. Safe trip, and skate great! We are so
proud of you! If you see Angela N during your time in Moscow, please send her the best. We all continue
to hurt for her profound loss! Her Mother now rests at same memorial park where my late son Matt lies.
[eriko81] 5:43 pm: Do you have the plan to come to Japan next season, Tanith and Fedor? It's too far to
go there, so all Japanese fans are waiting for you to come!
[brenlynn] 5:43 pm: Fedor, why hasn't your official site been updated since last summer? There is no
where to get news about you anymore! lol
[SaveMe127] 5:43 pm: Oh Fedor, are you still close with Ekaterina Gordeeva?
[Sarah6944] 5:44 pm: I did know that but I thought she had other students too, Oops guess I was wrong
[TheWombat] 5:44 pm: Do you think you can reach the podium at Worlds this year, even with it being in
Moscow?
[boggartlaura] 5:44 pm: What would you be doing professionally if you weren't skating?
[Fedor] 5:44 pm: umm22: I have an Isuzu Trooper Limited and a Nissan 240sx and Tanith's Civic Si... I
have a few pictures.
[SarahB] 5:45 pm: Exactly Brenda, good question!
[Fedor] 5:45 pm: SaveMe127: Tanith and I honestly don't have agents at the time and we aren't that
familiar with the PR world. At this point we are really just focusing on our skating. Sorry we couldn't be
more help. =(
[handlem9z] 5:45 pm: Thanks to both of you for doing tonight's chat. Its great to have a chance to talk to
you both one on one like this.
[frosty_babi] 5:46 pm: Tanith, I wish you were my older sister! I'm12 years old and I'm an ice dancer and i
think you're the best ice dancer in the world! i really look up to you! ur so pretty too. i hope i look like you
when i'm 20!!
[Fedor] 5:46 pm: Eriko: We both love Japan and the culture very much and will jump at any given
opportunity to visit!!!
[Sarah6944] 5:46 pm: Fedor, your cat is too cute! (my computer is so slow hehe) I have 4 arnt they great
[Melrose] 5:46 pm: Fedor, you mom also has many Junior students right?
[Fedor] 5:46 pm: brenlynn: My webmaster bailed and I don't know where he is... Ask Brett, he knows more!
[TheWombat] 5:46 pm: No agents. Very cool. I think their goal is to skaters and fans apart.
[Fedor] 5:46 pm: SaveME; haven't talked to Katia in a while
[eriko81] 5:46 pm: Thanks, we wait!!
[brenlynn] 5:47 pm: haha an MIA webmaster, that can never be good
[TheWombat] 5:47 pm: Oops. Missed a "keep" before skaters in last post.
[SarahB] 5:47 pm: LOL, Brenda we won't become MIA webmasters will we!!
[btqkta] 5:47 pm: just got here....Fedor--it was great meeting you at Skate Aid!!!
[kwantifiable] 5:48 pm: Japan Rocks! I lived in Nippon for 5 years a long time ago!
[brenlynn] 5:48 pm: hahaha no, we are far too dedicated webmasters
[SarahB] 5:48 pm: LOL! exactly!
[eriko81] 5:48 pm: kwantifiable-Really? Which part?
[Fedor] 5:49 pm: Tanith will sign on now to finish up the chat!!! I have a few pictures before I take off.
This is Zigen http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/EP3_DC5/BelbinPics036.jpg
This is my Trooper
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/EP3_DC5/MISC015.jpg
Tanith on the racetrack!!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/EP3_DC5/TanithEP.jpg
[BrettB] 5:49 pm: Fedor - I'm sure you'll have your web site up & running again soon!!
[veruca] 5:49 pm: hey, i was a bit late in getting here, but Fedor, I just wanted to say that your
performances at Canadians were awesome, especially given all you went through this season with your
back. You were definitely a highlight.
[kwantifiable] 5:49 pm: Fusha-shi near Yokota AFB. I was a radio announcer on Far East Network, Japan.
[Fedor] 5:50 pm: My 240SX http://projectaspec.com/photogallery/battle2004/fedor.jpeg
[umm22] 5:50 pm: that tropper is sick
[SarahB] 5:50 pm: HAHA awesome pics, thanks for sharing
[Melrose] 5:50 pm: Tanith I must give you my best wishes for Worlds & hope you & Ben have great time in
Moscow    
[Fedor] 5:51 pm: Hey guys sorry I have to bail, but Tanith will be signing on now, because we only have
access to 1 computer now/ =(
[Julia] 5:51 pm: My gosh, he dresses up the dog! Well, I decorate mine for Christmas.
[TheWombat] 5:51 pm: Tanith are you doing that USFSA thing in Tampa after Worlds?
[brenlynn] 5:51 pm: Thanks Fedor! Best of luck with next season! I hope your back continues to get better
so you can kick butt!
[handlem9z] 5:51 pm: How about a picture of the both of you?
[terisalyn] 5:51 pm: Tanith - thanks for chatting and see you in Washington at COI!!!
[kwantifiable] 5:51 pm: Thanks Fedor
[Erica Armstrong] 5:51 pm: Thanks Fedor!
[SarahB] 5:51 pm: Fedor thank you so much for your time here, greatly appreciated!
[veruca] 5:51 pm: thanks fedor!
[SarahB] 5:51 pm: Looking forward to seeing you again in Ottawa for Nats
[handlem9z] 5:51 pm: I'll see Tanith in Tampa and at COI in Dc
[eriko81] 5:52 pm: Maybe it's far from my place.I live near Nagoya.
[rw1234] 5:52 pm: do svidanya Fedor!
[BrettB] 5:52 pm: Fedor thanks for coming out tonight!
[missflick] 5:52 pm: Who is that in the monkey slippers, Fedor? LOL
[eriko81] 5:52 pm: Thanks Tanith and Fedor!!
[handlem9z] 5:52 pm: Thanks Fedor
[Koala] 5:52 pm: Thanks Fedor and Tanith for taking time out to come and chat with us all!!
[kwantifiable] 5:53 pm: Fusha-shi is northwest of Tokyo about one hour by train.
[veruca] 5:53 pm: hi tanith
[btqkta] 5:53 pm: Tanith--I was very fortunate to get to come to Skate Aid and it was a blast-just wondering
what your overall feelings/reactions were to the event? It was so great to talk to you again and have you
remember me!
[Tanith] 5:53 pm: Ok, I'm back for a few more minutes, haha
[btqkta] 5:53 pm: glad you came back-i forgot and missed the first hour of this chat!
[TheWombat] 5:54 pm: Cool chat, Tanith and Fedor. Nice of you to take time for us with Worlds coming
up. Hope Tanith is packed.
[SarahB] 5:54 pm: Welcome back for a few Tanith
[boggartlaura] 5:54 pm: How did you keep up your training last week with your coaches gone?
[handlem9z] 5:54 pm: Tanith are you doing the same exhibiton skate at Cheesefest in Tampa that you did
at Nationals?
[Tanith] 5:54 pm: btqkta- SKate-Aid was an overhwleming experience overall, but we were so glad that it
all went off without a hitch. Aside from the obvious success we had with raising money for the Red Cross,
we also wanted to make sure that it was fun for our skating friends as well, and I think everyone had a
great time
[SarahB] 5:54 pm: Tanith do you have a fav program that you and Ben have skated to? and do you have a
fav program that Fedor has skated to?
[Tanith] 5:55 pm: Only Igor was gone last week, Marina was still here training us for Worlds
[kwantifiable] 5:55 pm: Tanith, did you and Fedor have a chance to see Jr. Worlds on CTV, or don't you
get it? Mao Asada of Japan was brilliant! She is so far ahead of where Michelle Kwan was at 14, it is
unreal!
[frosty_babi] 5:55 pm: I posted this before, but i was too stupid to realize that just fedor was answering.
hahaha Tanith, I wish you were my older sister! I'm 12 years old and I'm an ice dancer and i think you're
the best ice dancer in the world! i really look up to you! ur so pretty too. i hope i look like you when i'm 20!!
[Tanith] 5:55 pm: No, we will have a new exhibition program for toue and everything after that
[SarahB] 5:55 pm: Marina was in KW on Friday for Jr Worlds, I don't know if she was here any other time
[rw1234] 5:55 pm: have you and Ben changed your programs for worlds?
[TheWombat] 5:56 pm: So, what do you think are your chances for a medal in Moscow?
[Tanith] 5:56 pm: Fedor's favorite program was his 2000 LP to the trance music. Mine was probably the
Elvis number because of the audience participation
[btqkta] 5:56 pm: ooooh can you give a sneak peak to your new exhibition for COI?
[babyoscar] 5:56 pm: Tanith, have you learned a few Russian phrases from Fedor?
[SaveMe127] 5:56 pm: Tanith, first of all good luck in Moscow! Shadritsa will be a huge success with the
crowd. I'm Russian...lol. I was wondering how your house hunting is going with Fedor?
[Melrose] 5:56 pm: Thanks for chatting Tanith & Fedor
[Tanith] 5:57 pm: frostibabi- I saw your message the first time, thank you!
[Melrose] 5:57 pm: Cute doggie! Is this your dog Tanith?
[Tanith] 5:58 pm: I haven't absorbed any Russian actually despite being surrounded by it every day!
[missflick] 5:58 pm: Fedor...saw you live in Calgary 2000. I in the front row. I was very impressed by you.
And so were many other...ahem...ladies..
[SarahB] 5:58 pm: haha I got to see the Elvis number at 4ccs in Hamilton last yr
[handlem9z] 5:58 pm: Tanith you're one of the prettiest women in the world of figure skating. Does Fedor
get jealous at all the guys checking you out? Disregard if thats too personal.
[Tanith] 5:58 pm: That's my doggy, ya
[brenlynn] 5:58 pm: time for american idol Thanks for chatting Tanith and Fedor! Tanith - best wishes to
you in Ben in Moscow, I know you will be great! Kick some butt!!
[Tanith] 5:58 pm: Thank you to everyone for your good luck wishes for Worlds
[Koala] 5:59 pm: MissFlick-Lucky Taniths not next to you HAHA :P
[btqkta] 5:59 pm: haha tell fedor i still think his jumps are beautiful *flaps arms*
[btqkta] 5:59 pm: dude tanith i've told yo ua few times now---this is YOUR YEAR at worlds.
[handlem9z] 5:59 pm: I hope you bring the World Dance trophey back with you
[silverblades06] 5:59 pm: Well unfortunately that's it for me... early practice in the morning      Thank you
soo much for your advice Tanith, it's a great help! Good luck in Moscow
[gem21] 5:59 pm: LOL! I was just going to type the same thing Brenda... gtg, it's AI time! Thanks for
taking the time to chat with us Tanith and Fedor! And Good Luck!!
[Tanith] 6:00 pm: Thanks guys, Fedor and I had a great time tonight chatting with all of you
[btqkta] 6:01 pm: yay for AI but tanith is more important
[rw1234] 6:01 pm: thanks for coming!
[eriko81] 6:01 pm: Thank you, Tanith and GOOD LUCK!
[Tanith] 6:01 pm: Good night!
[SarahB] 6:01 pm: It was greatly appreciated, especially so close to worlds, that you would take the time
to converse with your fans...we all wish you the best of luck and will be here cheering from our couchs! LOL
[rw1234] 6:01 pm: good night and best of luck at worlds!!!!
[btqkta] 6:01 pm: thanks tanith have a great night good luck at worlds!!
[handlem9z] 6:01 pm: Thanks to both of you..Good Luck
[BrettB] 6:02 pm: Thanks Tanith & Fedor for coming out tonight!!! On behalf of everyone here at
SkateToday Thanks!!!!!
[TaraFan] 6:02 pm: Thank you Tanith and Fedor
[TaraFan] 6:02 pm: Good luck at worlds Tanith
[Koala] 6:02 pm: Goodnight Guys!!!!!1
[SaveMe127] 6:02 pm: Tanith, trust me!!! U will do great at Worlds!!
[babyoscar] 6:03 pm: Thank you again, both of you, for doing the cat. Good luck at worlds.