A Hole in the Ice
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
February 1, 2020 9:06am CST
We have been waiting on pins and needles for the results of our Ice Princess’s figure skating results. Her skate was this morning in the Lake Placid Empire State Winter Olympics.
Her other grammy has been texting me back and forth and told me that there was a hole or depression in an area of the ice skating rink, where all the skaters fell. Not good!
Sure enough, she sent our granddaughter’s video, and sure enough, our granddaughter fell during a double axel. She got up and continued her skating as if she never fell. My husband said that she’s done and left the house.
I just got word that our little Ice Princess took third place!!! She needed to be in the top five. And her skating was absolutely beautiful despite the fall.
My husband just received the good news.
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Feb 20
Oh my gah she is on double axel already (oh these young ones learn so fast - I'm jealous!)! Well that is fantastic - I know that's a difficult one especially when doing it "out there" - she attempted it and even though she fell, she got right back up - very important to keep moving on. Congratulations that she placed 
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Feb 20
@DianneN I know those double axel falls can be hard (well not from personal experience but I've seen kids fall in practice from trying double axels all the time . . . they end up to be side/hip falls - serious ouch!). In competition, at least there is the adrenolyn to help keep you going. What was that deodorant commercial "Never let them see you sweat" 
. . . that's literally what you gotta do especially in front of judges and an audience 
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. . . that's literally what you gotta do especially in front of judges and an audience .1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Feb 20
@much2say She has fallen millions of times learning new skills. I remember when she tried the axel.
It’s true about never let them see you sweat. Her coaches from her first competition have always stressed to get up and keep going. That darn hole should never have been there, and it still irks me.
Her coaches from her first competition have always stressed to get up and keep going. That darn hole should never have been there, and it still irks me.1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (83074)
• United States
1 Feb 20
What a shame that a hole in the ice could be detrimental to the skaters. Glad your Ice Princess took third place in spite of her fall.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Feb 20
I'm sorry there was a depression in the ice that caused the skaters to fall including your granddaughter. I'm so happy that despite the fall, she got third. That is so awesome! Congrats to your Ice Princess.
That's a very nice picture of her.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Feb 20
@just4him LOL! I’m not a nail biter, but I get tremendous knots in my stomach. I also woke up with a stress headache which disappeared immediately after I received the good news.
It wasn’t done at all. Also, to repair the ice would take a long time. They had a schedule to stick to and many, many skaters. I’m just glad I didn’t hear of any injuries.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
1 Feb 20
I can't believe they allowed a hole to remain in the ice, that was dangerous! Thank God, she wasn't injured and Congratulations on her very honorable, 3rd place rating
She's definitely a CHAMPION
She's definitely a CHAMPION1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Feb 20
It takes a lot of time to repair those holes, but I am surprised they didn’t warn the skaters or put cones around that area.
We are thankful she wasn’t injured and thanks so much! She was thrilled with her victory and so are we. I was a nervous nelly and didn’t leave the house until I heard how her skate went.
We are thankful she wasn’t injured and thanks so much! She was thrilled with her victory and so are we. I was a nervous nelly and didn’t leave the house until I heard how her skate went.1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Feb 20
@kobesbuddy Thanks, Kharla! She’s very good at what she’s learned so far. Much more to go! Sigh.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
1 Feb 20
@DianneN She's extremely talented and will only get better:)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Feb 20
Glad she made it! Congratulations to your grand daughter on placing 3rd despite the fall.
Aren’t they supposed to check the ice prior to holding such event??
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Feb 20
@DianneN Yes they should have noted that. Was it anyone’s advantage like was this home base for an opponent or rival? Or was it fair game that the kids all didn’t know??
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Feb 20
@infatuatedbby None of the kids knew in her group. I don’t know if word got out, because after the event, they left to go to another area for the results and award ceremony.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Feb 20
@simone10 We are thinking about it for sure.
Because of her skating, she performed Off Broadway, was asked to perform in The Ice Theater of New York (too late in the evening and past her bedtime), and represented the state of New York in Michigan. My son hopes she wins a scholarship to college.. Time will tell......
. Time will tell......1 person likes this
@resukill22 (25050)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
2 Feb 20
@DianneN your welcome
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
1 Feb 20
that is amazing, both to fall and keep going, but also to place 3rd!!!!!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
1 Feb 20
@DianneN i bet you are, what an amazing accomplishment!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Feb 20
@DocAndersen Thanks, Scott. Placing where she did allows her so many opportunities.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50596)
• United States
5 Feb 20
What wonderful news. I hope the fall didn’t hurt her.
I hope the fall didn’t hurt her.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
1 Feb 20
Congratulations to the Ice Princess!!! I hope she will continue to move forward in the competition.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Feb 20
@LindaOHio Thanks, Linda. She hopes so, too. Her coaches are thrilled with her skating today.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
1 Feb 20
@DianneN I meant beyond this competition.
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@arunima25 (87855)
• Bangalore, India
2 Feb 20
Oh! That hole in ice could be a serious threat. That's a negligence. I am happy for Ice Princess. She seemed determined
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