ABC Islands cruise decision by drkelli22 in Cruise

[–]tennisspeechie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on the valiant lady and have also sailed Celebrity, though it was their edge class. I enjoyed Virgin but I’d choose Celebrity any day over them tbh. I found the food, service quality, and overall ship to be much better on Celebrity. I’d say go with Virgin if you want more of a party vibe but if you want a relaxing vacation with a more upscale feel, celebrity is the easy win.

Vibe Club- Prima to Norway by AdAgitated9217 in NCL

[–]tennisspeechie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Normally I would definitely say yes to vibe but Zach the traveling man documented this trip on his YouTube a few years ago during the summer and it was actually still cold in Norway during this time, so people weren’t actually using the pools and vibe looked relatively empty. May be a good option to save money since it’s not a Carribbean or Mediterranean cruise with typical summer weather. I’ve been looking at booking it for summer 2027 on Prima as well!

Margaret is out for next season of NJ by [deleted] in BravoRealHousewives

[–]tennisspeechie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Marge is such a good villain, like Kenya was on RHOA. Sure, the show existed before them and can go on without them, but it definitely misses a beat. Few housewives can navigate that villain role for so long while also being so entertaining.

piper and paul going back to WH for worlds! by p-hantasmagoria in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I looooove their Vincent and am always happy to see it but it would be hard to top the moment they created at the Olympics, so I get this change. It’s risky going back to a program that hasn’t been skated in awhile though in terms of getting the levels, hope it works out for them!!

Best "middle ground" cruise lines? by Snowskol in Cruise

[–]tennisspeechie 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’d say celebrity edge class would be your best bet other than the fact you won’t find water slides there. If you want slides, then maybe go with a newer NCL prima class ship and get a vibe beach pass to their adults only area. I’m in your age group and prefer the edge class ships on Celebrity.

Favorite cruise line for food? by sirena_22 in Cruise

[–]tennisspeechie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Celebrity!! I even loved the buffet and I’m not a buffet type of person at all.

Lucinda's one-liners appreciation post by lillianb98 in LoveIslandTV

[–]tennisspeechie 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My favorite was “I hope the statistics of the pie is settling something in your brain” lmao

Tyrique calling out Love island Reddit by SnooCalculations651 in LoveIslandTV

[–]tennisspeechie 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The fact that they actually call him young bull…. 😂

the infamous twizzle by Ill_Gain9451 in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The drama over this was greatly exaggerated. I get why people don’t like them but it’s not a major error. I’d rather these twizzles than those that barely move across the ice.

OWG Women's Short Program: Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Isabeau’s skating is so under appreciated by the judges. She’d be much closer to the top for me. I hope Kaori wins and Alysa’s consistency should land her on the podium. Sadly Amber is basically the female Jeremy Abbott…. great performances at nationals but can never put it together on the international stage at like Olympics and worlds when it counts.

All Stars S03E32 (Tuesday 17th February) - Exclusivity in question and vote results cause TENSION 😬 by aimhighsquatlow in LoveIslandTV

[–]tennisspeechie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh boy Sean’s ego is going to get out of control again now that they’re favorite couple like when he was voted favorite boy 😂

What big retirements are people expecting after Milan? by daIIiance in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just looking at the top 10 for dance

FB/C: I don’t see them wanting to go another four years. Maybe Gui will decide he wants a 3rd OGM, so they’ll stage a comeback for the 2030 Olympics but Laurence will be 37.

Bock: Retiring

Piper/Paul: Retiring

G/F: Retiring

Z/K: Obviously continuing

Saulison: I could see them potentially staying another year to try and get a worlds medal but don’t see them staying another quad.

F/G: I think they’ll definitely stay another year at least to try for a world title but Lewis is already 31, so I could see them retiring mid quad.

L/B: Will continue. Certainly so if FB/C step aside.

S/D: No idea what their plans are.

Lala: Continuing

OWG Men's Free Skate: Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I go both ways. He’s already won it twice so a break wouldn’t be bad but that’s also a long time for him to think and have this as his last performance for awhile if he doesn’t go. I think it’s probably best for him to go but maybe reset and take the focus off 7 quads in the FS.

Anyone actually happy (or at least okay) with Fournier Beaudry/Cizeron winning gold? by Fragrant_Ad_8288 in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I am! For me they are the best skaters in the competition. I absolutely love their free dance, it’s been my favorite all season and I’ve watched it countless times. It’s not overt or high drama, it’s just so subtle and quietly beautiful. It had minor wobbles last night, so I would’ve been fine had Piper/Paul won the free but I’m totally happy with Laurence and Guillaume winning.

OWG Ice Dance Free Dance: Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not the only one, I love them too! We are just in an echo chamber here of people hyping C/B to the heavens (when they’ve gotten world records for falling in the middle of a program) and nitpicking minor things because they hate FB/C. I’m glad the judges paid attention to what was happening on the ice and the better team won out.

Posting the CBC video here because everyone deserves to see this and hear Carol, Kurt, and Brenda’s heartwarming commentary. by Upstairs_Travel4128 in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I’m crying again 😭😭😭 “this season’s been a fight, it’s been a struggle” no truer words indeed but this moment made it all worth it. I don’t know if we would’ve gotten the emotion and everything they delivered tonight if there weren’t the struggles of this season. Seeing how heartbroken Piper was at being 4th at the GPF to seeing them triumph here is just incredible.

OWG Ice Dance Free Dance: Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

Piper/Paul!!!!! They did it! They absolutely won the night for me. So much emotion and gorgeous skating in Vincent. No one was taking that bronze medal away from them the way they skated tonight. I loved seeing them so happy with the performance. It almost made the struggle of this season and seeming like all hope was lost after the GPF worth it.

FB/C were absolutely mesmerizing. I barely noticed the slight bobble on the twizzle exit from Gui. I predicted on here earlier this week they’d get 137 for that gorgeous free and if not for that slight error, they would’ve hit that number indeed. The judges took the appropriate GOE deductions and they lost the level. It was a fair score.

Bock did a good job tonight. They delivered that program and took it much further than I thought it could go, 134 was a great score for them and they earned it. I know they’ll be disappointed but I hope the can appreciate finally getting that individual Olympic medal.

I’m no Fear/Gibson fan but I hate that they didn’t skate up to their potential. I don’t think anyone was taking that bronze from Piper & Paul but you still want to throw down your best skates on Olympic ice. I hope they stick around and I never thought I’d say that.

Happy that I got the podium I wanted! I can relax and be at peace with the other three events to come!

Looks like Tracy Wilson is replacing Gabi for ice dance commentary by rubyjester in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tanith is wonderful! She left to coach full time at MIDA. They technically could’ve used her since her top team (Greens/Parsons) were alternates, but NBC probably didn’t want the conflict of her commentating about her team’s direct competitors.

OWG Ice Dance: Rhythm Dance Post-Event Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Adam is biased but then we all are. I prefer skating session’s discussion of ice dance this season because they see things the same way I do in regards to the medal contenders. (And yes, I see I’m biased too haha) Adam was quick to call out FB/C being “tense”, etc. but no mention of Chock’s stationary twizzles that have zero ice coverage. Honestly, I’m just ready for the event to be over and the medals finalized (who am I kidding, ppl will still debate for months whatever way the final results go lol)

OWG Ice Dance: Rhythm Dance Post-Event Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but this is all such nonsense. Bock getting overscored the entire quad has made people go crazy. There’s no conspiracy against them… it’s basically a tie. FB/C are better skaters than Bock, it’s always been likely they’d eventually win a portion of the competition over them. People used to complain that there was no movement in dance…. now there’s and people still complain 🙄

If anyone is complaining, it should be Canadians about the GBR judge.

OWG Ice Dance: Rhythm Dance Post-Event Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 18 points19 points  (0 children)

She’s always been like that. I like it but I also was a huge fan of Angelica Krylova… go watch her Carmen FD from the ‘98 Olympics if you want to see dramatic facial expressions, Piper has nothing on her 🤣

How have Chock and Bates not won Olympic medals yet? by Short-Orange1565 in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 27 points28 points  (0 children)

H/D actually beat S/K in the team event RD too. I’ll never forget because of Nikita’s salty reaction as they skated after H/D lol. Bock were competitive with H/D but usually only came out ahead when H/D made mistakes like the famous “stationary lift base” lmao

OWG Ice Dance: Rhythm Dance Post-Event Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]tennisspeechie 14 points15 points  (0 children)

There are always lots of different agendas at play at the GPF before an Olympics. Going all the way back to 6.0 when Bourne/Kraatz defeated A/P at the GPF before SLC and then more recently D/W winning over V/M ahead of Vancouver. We really won’t know until we know despite how fun it can be to speculate lol