stfan
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Post by stfan on Sept 25, 2008 19:16:25 GMT -5
Thanks everybody for the info regarding the laptop. It was just a thought. I have another stupid question. What is a repechage? Also the olympic trial next september '09, how many days is it? When does that ticket go on sale?
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Post by susie on Sept 25, 2008 20:07:33 GMT -5
I'm planning to get Premium seating - I've asked the usual question though - "Is it assigned seating, or open seating within a special 'premium' area?". (If it's assigned seating, we'd have to get together and purchase the tickets as a group if we want to sit together). I'll let ya' know what I hear. Thank you, Lori! If they have any sense at all, it will be general seating. About the laptop -- some of the professional photographers bring laptops. They take their photos and download them right away. Here's my photo of Yuki admiring an image of his son on a photographer's laptop. (Nationals, SLC, December '07)  Speaking of photography, I can't wait to give my new DSLR camera a ST workout. I'm going to spring for the lens I really want before the SLC World Cup (okay, not for the lens I really, really want. I could buy a car for that amount of money! But I'll get the lens I both want and can reasonably afford, LOL.) To the ST "virgins" out there...you have no idea. But you will. *evil grin* |
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Post by Lori on Sept 25, 2008 21:10:05 GMT -5
I've already gotten a reply about the tickets - there are NO assigned seats. It is open seating within the Premium seating area. EDIT: Stfan, I have a couple of answers for ya'... Repechage is a 'second-chance' round. Skaters who don't advance the first time are given a second run - it's sort of a safeguard in case a skater has a rough trip through no fault of their own. I got a little more info about laptops - they're not banned, but depending on the venue, you'll probably need to obtain a password to gain internet access (like what you do at a hotel). You'll definitely need a password at the Oval. If you have a blackberry and need internet access, I'd use that instead. About Oly Trials,  I haven't started thinking that far ahead yet!  |
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Post by autumnsbliss on Sept 25, 2008 22:12:11 GMT -5
National tickets are now available!  Directions:
Print the Ticket Order Form below.
Complete all information
Make checks payable to Missouri Speedskating Association
Mail form with payment.It's a PDF at the bottom Really great deal on tickets! If planning on going I would send it in ASAP!  Edit: I don't think that link is being nice so here's the page: sites.google.com/a/mospeedskating.org/home/Home/us-championships/ticket-information-1Thank you, Autumnsbliss - Great way to make your debut on GA!  (Love your name, too!  Thanks for the warm welcome! Long time speedskating (short AND long) fan, first time to post the fandom. I was SUPER excited to hear Nationals being in St. Louis, my sister lives down there and it's also her birthday that weekend! ;D So I will definitely be going down for both.  Speaking of photography, I can't wait to give my new DSLR camera a ST workout. I'm going to spring for the lens I really want before the SLC World Cup (okay, not for the lens I really, really want. I could buy a car for that amount of money! But I'll get the lens I both want and can reasonably afford, LOL.) Haha, some of those lenses out there are drool worthy and yes, can definitely cut a hole in your wallet. But it's oh so worth it!  Can't wait to give my DSLR a workout also on the ST in December. I have done indoor track in college but I know that speedskating on a Olympic quality will be quite a new experience. Have my Sigma 50-150mm 2.8 lens as the lens of choice and hopefully will get some great moments with athletes getting some PRs (or PB). I can recommend some great places for areas in St. Louis that even the winter you will have fun with your camera DSLR or regular Point&Shoot. If we have a winter like last year even St. Louis could get snow (very doubtful but with the wacky midwest weather we had all year can't put it past mother nature). I'm getting WAY to excited for Nationals, I about killed my friend on our run today because I was just SO excited when the ticket info came out. |
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Post by aaosmts19 on Sept 26, 2008 6:51:16 GMT -5
Well, well, well,.....Susie what surprise with the Yuki pic....are you keeping any more back from us? And Autumnbliss, welcome! We are hoping for some great shots from you posted here at the forum. Sounds like there will be a gaggle of picture-takers there this weekend so we who can't go will anxiously await any crumbs (pics) you can throw our way. MTNME, its the beginning of the year and we're coming off the annual drought.....we'll even take YOUR pictures!  |
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Post by Lori on Oct 1, 2008 1:54:08 GMT -5
Did anyone notice that in USS' e-mail announcing the new World Cup lineup it said that this team will represent the US in WC’s I, II, and III. I’d heard rumors that the US would be skipping one or both Asian World Cups, and it appears that we won’t be sending a team to Japan – maybe because it falls so close to Nationals(?) I guess this means that I'll have to cheer for Canada in that one - it'll be difficult, but somebody's gotta do it.  |
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Post by bubblebuttsbabe on Oct 1, 2008 4:02:16 GMT -5
Did anyone notice that in USS' e-mail announcing the new World Cup lineup it said that this team will represent the US in WC’s I, II, and III. I’d heard rumors that the US would be skipping one or both Asian World Cups, and it appears that we won’t be sending a team to Japan – maybe because it falls so close to Nationals(?) I guess this means that I'll have to cheer for Canada in that one - it'll be difficult, but somebody's gotta do it. I did notice that, but for reason I thought they were adding it to another qualifying event instead - pardon me, my brain is on overload right now. I wonder why they are skipping. The last time they did that it was because of funding. Interesting... I wonder if Apolo will do what he did that time as well - go anyway (with a private sponsor of course). Or maybe not. Just a thought. |
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Post by autumnsbliss on Oct 1, 2008 11:29:46 GMT -5
Good morning ST fans I was just checking my mail on a break and was lucky to get a response to a questioned I had ask last night about Nationals. Looks like cameras are safe for Nationals and most likely the WCs. As an athlete, I know being close to athletes with a flash is not very fun (even if you are a professional), plus it would be futile with the glass wall to just reflect. I will be loaded with my long and short fast lenses to keep a light load in what I'm bringing. Forgot to ask about the laptop, but I really doubt I will have time to make any use of it. Specially for how exciting the meet should be. December can't get here fast enough.  |
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Post by gasp on Oct 1, 2008 14:17:34 GMT -5
Cameras w/o flash are good for the events. At WC 6 the crowd was very rowdy, but also lots of fun. The Koreans brought a drum, the US fans just brought their voices--really didn't need anything else--but at one point the Start Judge warned everyone who had a bell or whistle to not use them inside the OVAL. It's called the "bell lap" for a reason and I don't think it was named in honor of the fan's noisemakers! LOL
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Post by wildfire on Oct 1, 2008 14:45:58 GMT -5
Thanks for all the info and pictures everyone! I am SUPER excited too...just like autumnsbliss said! YAY! =)
And thanks Gasp for the info...<leaving the cowbell home>! LoL! I completely understand that cheering is important and gets everyone pumped, and that's all that's needed. And thanks for the heads up on the "no-flash" thing as well...going to the last SLC WC I didn't know until I got there that there were no flashes allowed, and I couldn't turn my flasf OFF so I didn't get pics the first day. So good thing to remember! Thanks again!
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Post by wildfire on Oct 1, 2008 15:12:22 GMT -5
Okay...now I'm all giddy hahaha! Just saw a commercial on TV for the SLC WC with Mr. Ohno himself! I was already excited but now I'm really excited to see all the skaters again! And yes he was lookin' mighty GOOD ladies! Can't wait! |
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Post by gasp on Oct 1, 2008 18:04:33 GMT -5
Are you seeing this commercial in the SLC area, or where. Can somebody upload it for us?
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sak755
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Post by sak755 on Oct 1, 2008 18:44:03 GMT -5
Okay...now I'm all giddy hahaha! Just saw a commercial on TV for the SLC WC with Mr. Ohno himself! I was already excited but now I'm really excited to see all the skaters again! And yes he was lookin' mighty GOOD ladies! Can't wait! I'm giddy just thinking about the commerical! What network did you see it on and are you in the SLC area? |
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Post by wildfire on Oct 1, 2008 18:45:07 GMT -5
Yeah in UT it's been shown on TV. That was the first time I've seen it, I'm sure they'll play it several more times! Wish I could have uploaded it, but it was so random and I'm not sure where I could find it?? I'll look around and see what I can do. =)
PS- I saw it on KSL (UT Channel 5). If that helps?! They tend to reach a wider audience so this is good!!!
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Post by Lori on Oct 4, 2008 13:02:48 GMT -5
Sometime before the end of the weekend, I'll have a summary up of all the info I have so far for the two World Cups and Nationals... Stay tuned!
!!!IMPORTANT!!!
For those of you planning to meet us for dinner on Thursday night at the Hilton Garden Inn in SLC (we're looking at around 7:30), here is the menu - they've asked that we pre-order so they can be ready for us. Let me know your selections asap so I can pass them on to Anthony. Thanks!
Appetizers
Shrimp Martini $9.95
A polished Martini glass filled with iceberg
lettuce and shrimp. Served with cocktail sauce.
Mozzarella Sticks $7.95
Tender Mozzarella coated in a simple batter and
fried to golden perfection. Served with fresh Marinara sauce.
Nachos Grande $8.95
Crisp corn tortilla chips covered with nacho cheese,
salsa, sour cream, guacamole and garnished with diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and black olives.
Potato Skins $7.95
Loaded with bacon and melted Cheddar, garnished with scallions. Served with sour cream.
Buffalo Wings $8.95
Succulent Buffalo wings served with Bleu cheese dressing.
Quesadilla $9.95
Jumbo spinach flour tortilla filled with marinated
chicken and with a mixture of Monterey Jack and
Cheddar cheese, sprinkled with teriyaki sauce for flavor. Served with Pico de Gallo salsa and sour cream. Also available in vegetarian.
Garden Inn Sampler $13.95
A combination platter filled with delicious Mozzarella sticks, onion
rings, buffalo wings and potato skins. Served with Bleu cheese dressing, Marinara sauce and sour cream.
Soups and Salads
Served with fresh dinner bread and butter.
Soup d’Jour Cup $3.95/Bowl $6.95
A nice hot bowl of our specialty soup. Ask your server for details!
Garden Salad Starter $3.95/Entrée $7.95
Fresh tossed greens served with fresh vegetables and your choice of dressing: Ranch, Italian, Red wine vinaigrette, Raspberry vinaigrette, Caesar, Thousand Island and Bleu cheese.
Caesar Salad Starter $3.95/ Entrée $7.95
Crisp Romaine and croutons, tossed in Caesar dressing and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Cobb Salad $10.95
Fresh tossed mixed greens topped with diced tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, diced turkey and ham, bacon bits, crumbled Bleu cheese, guacamole and red onions.
Chicken Caesar Salad $11.95
Fresh crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing with croutons, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and topped with grilled, marinated chicken breast. Add $7.00 for Steak Caesar.
Taco Salad $11.95
Home made flour tortilla bowl filled with crisp Romaine lettuce, fresh veggies, seasoned ground beef, olives and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream, guacamole and Pico de Gallo salsa on top.
Atlantic Salmon Salad $14.95
Fresh Atlantic salmon served on the bed of mixed greens and tossed in our house sweet balsamic vinaigrette, pecans, raisins and apples. Garnished with slices of orange and lemon.
Burgers
Served with your choice of fresh fruit, french fries, onion rings, or cottage cheese.
Mobley Burger $8.95
Named after Conrad Hilton’s first hotel. As our signature item, this Texas sized burger is a half-pound of lean ground beef garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese and dill pickle.
Bacon Cheese Burger $9.95
Mobley Burger topped with two strips of bacon and melted Cheddar cheese.
Mushroom Swiss Burger $9.95
Our hearty burger topped with melted Swiss, sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, onion and dill pickles.
Teriyaki Chicken Burger $9.95
Asian never tasted so good! Juicy chicken breast marinated in our special Teriyaki sauce and broiled to perfection. Topped with pineapple.
California Chicken Burger $9.95
Grilled chicken breast covered with Monterey Jack cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle and our special honey mustard sauce. Served on a toasted sesame seed bun. Outstanding!
Sandwiches and Wraps
Served with your choice of fresh fruit, french fries, onion rings, or cottage cheese.
Club Sandwich $9.95
A triple-decker classic, piled with turkey, bacon, ham, Cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato.
Steak Philly Cheese $9.95
Extra lean sliced beef with sautéed mushrooms, peppers, and onions smothered with melted Swiss cheese. Served on hoagie bun. Choice of Chicken Philly Cheese available.
Chicken Fajita Wrap $9.95
Flour tortilla filled with Spanish rice, marinated grilled chicken, red and green peppers and onions. Served with sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
Tuna Melt $9.95
Fresh Sourdough bread, filled with tuna, melted Cheddar cheese toasted to a golden brown. Served with dill pickles on the side.
Pasta Entrées
Served with your choice of Garden salad, Caesar salad or soup.
Also served with fresh dinner bread and butter.
Seafood Fettuccini $17.95
Fettuccini al dente served with shrimp, scallops, and salmon. Topped with classic Alfredo or Marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Chicken Alfredo $14.95
Linguini combined with a grilled breast of chicken, mushrooms and smothered in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
Parmesan Chicken $14.95
Boneless chicken breast served with marinara sauce, Fettuccine noodles mixed with veggies and topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Pasta Bolognese $14.95
Fettuccini al dente smothered in marinara sauce, ground beef, chorizo and Italian sausage. Garnished with parmesan cheese.
Parsley Pesto Pasta $13.95
Freshly made parsley pesto mixed with pasta al dente and almonds. Topped with Feta cheese and fresh tomato.
Dinner Entrées
Served with your choice of Garden salad, Caesar salad or soup.
Entrées include rice or baked potato and fresh dinner bread.
Chicken Cordon Blue $16.95
Boneless chicken breast topped with ham and
melted Swiss cheese. Garnished with herbs
and served with honey mustard sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken $16.95
Juicy chicken breast smothered in Teriyaki sauce. Topped with pineapple.
Idaho Rainbow Trout $17.95
Fresh rainbow trout lightly seasoned and grilled. Served with lemon-dill butter sauce.
Grilled Salmon $18.95
Salmon broiled to juicy perfection and served with a lemon-Dijon mustard sauce.
New York Steak $20.95
USDA choice cut. Seasoned and broiled to perfection and garnished with onion rings.
Steak and Shrimp Scampi $26.95
USDA choice cut broiled to perfection and served with shrimp scampi.
Pizzas
Four Cheese $12.95
12-inch pizza smothered in our special sauce, layered with Mozzarella, Cheddar, Feta and Parmesan cheese.
Classic Pepperoni $12.95
12-inch pizza loaded with Pepperoni and cheese.
Meat Lovers $14.95
12-inch pizza piled with all your favorite meats: sausage, pepperoni, chopped ham, bacon and ground beef.
Veggie $12.95
12-inch pizza topped with chopped black olives, green and red peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and covered with Mozzarella cheese.
Supreme $14.95
12-inch pizza topped with sausage, pepperoni, onions, black olives, and red and green peppers.
The Hawaiian $12.95
12-inch pizza topped ham, pineapple and Mozzarella cheese with tangy tomato sauce.
Children’s Menu
Served with a choice of fresh fruit, French fries, onion rings,
or cottage cheese.
Grilled Cheese $5.95
Cheese Burger $6.95
Chicken Fingers $6.95
Desserts
Cold Stone Ice Cream variety $ 6.00
Ultimate Chocolate cake $ 5.95
New York style cheese cake $ 6.95
Grandmother’s Carrot Cake $ 5.95
Beverage Menu
Beers
Domestic Beer
Budweiser $4.75/each
Bud Light $4.75/each
Coors Light $4.75/each
Miller Light $4.75/each
Sam Adams $5.75/each
Imported Beer
Heineken $5.75/each
Corona $5.75/each
Microbrew Beer
Hefeweizen $5.75/each
Cutthroat $4.75/each
Non-Alcoholic Beer
O’Doul’s $4.75/each
Wine
House Wines
White Zinfandel $5.95/glass $24.00/bottle
Chardonnay $5.95/glass $24.00/bottle
Cabernet $5.95/glass $24.00/bottle
Merlot $5.95/glass $24.00/bottle
Premium White Wine
Clos Du Bois Sauvianon Blanc
$8.95/glass $36.00/bottle
Clos Du Bois Chardonnay
$9.95/glass $40.00/bottle
Bella Sera Pinot Grigio
$8.95/glass $36.00/bottle
Premium Red Wine
Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon
$8.95/glass $36.00/bottle
Beringer Merlot
$8.95/glass $36.00/bottle
Soda $1.50/each
Coke Regular, Coke Diet, Ice Tea, Lemonade
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~Lori
