Thank you, VideoMatic2



Well, eBay has brought me yet another gem---a 1982 skating rarity based on Anderson's The Snow Queen. My instructor told me recently how he couldn't get of his contract with National Ballet of Canada to be a part of this. Turns out Toller Cranston asked him to be a part of it when they were building the set for this back in 1981. This thing is such a joy! John Curry, Janet Lynn, Toller Cranston, Dorothy Hamill, JoJo Starbuck and a list of extras including Paul Toomey (my first coach's coach when Tom did pairs), and Sandra Bezic the reknowned choreographer in one of her last skating roles.



The special effects are very "80's"--cheesy angles, video backgrounds, all the things that digital computer techs have virtually killed off with the effects we have today. It's sweet for the skating, but it ain't Pixar. However, this cheesy weesy-ness only adds to its charm.



So, in a bit of copyright oblivion, I hooked up my other vcr last night and made a copy. Everyone should see this, the choreography is that good. Oh, the sport I picked--well, it picked me--continues to show me things I missed when I was a child.



It's also bikini weather out there! 34 degrees will be today's high temp. Wow. I can smell the Coppertone lotion from here. It's nice. My heat's coming up, I've got my cuppa joe with milk and cinnamon in it, the cats are curled up sleeping quietly and well-behaved. RD's coming up later today for a late brunch, so it's off to do dishes and swiffer the hallway. Things are looking good.



My godmother's still doing well on dialysis, but it's been quite a trip for her to get outside--she's weak and the cold air really affects her breathing. Hopefully, we'll hit 40 today or tomorrow and she can take a walk around the block. Cabin fever can really get to a person.



All my ebay bids are going down today, too. I'm just so happy someone wants this stuff. I've got ballet programs coming out my ears! This can help me pay off my credit card. Ain't that great? Other people send me money, and technically, they're paying my bills.



God Bless America.



And eBay.