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Post by Ronja on Oct 11, 2015 14:54:39 GMT 1
I'm not sure if someone already mentioned it, but Stephane said that he woke up just for us so maybe that explains his different mood I'm so grateful that he did, and for me, actually, it was interesting to see "a bit different version of Stephane" or how to say it.
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Post by Gaja on Oct 11, 2015 15:26:47 GMT 1
"A Little Party Never Killed Nobody" on Friday evening?
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Post by jomeku on Oct 11, 2015 19:56:25 GMT 1
I'm not sure if someone already mentioned it, but Stephane said that he woke up just for us so maybe that explains his different mood I'm so grateful that he did, and for me, actually, it was interesting to see "a bit different version of Stephane" or how to say it. I did not hear this. So, sleepy Stéphane indeed! What an effort it must have been for him to come! Great he did!
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Post by reut on Oct 11, 2015 23:39:26 GMT 1
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Post by inyoureyes on Oct 11, 2015 23:48:43 GMT 1
"A Little Party Never Killed Nobody" on Friday evening? I thought about that too when he said that normally he would have got up at noon But I also thought about the fact that he fell the night before during Take Me to Church and I could see his disappointment when he talked about it... moreover, he looked a little worried about the weather, obviously for the show of Saturday night. So... in my opinion, there was not only one reason why he seemed a bit different from usual (as I wrote, it was my first fan meeting, but I had seen videos of some previous ones). I think that he was absolutely lovely anyway It was so kind of him to be there for us! I panicked just outside the Arena because we didn't manage to be there until 11:55 (my mother wanted to visit Verona, that's why we bought the Verona card in the end) and... there was a long queue of tourists for getting inside, including a huge group of young people by whom we were all passed over (they were the noisy ones) We also heard clapping inside as soon as we got there, so I immediately thought "oh no, he's already there and we are still here outside although we don't have to buy the tickets!". Indeed, we asked if we really had to queue despite having the Verona card and they said so... but finally the lady at the entrance was so kind to let us get in as soon as possible, seeing that we were on a rush, apparently late for an appointment. So... we entered, I looked around and I saw him and you all there on my right From were I sat I couldn't hear what was being said, so I moved forward when Stéphane and Anna said to feel free to get closer. During the first minutes, as I couldn't hear, I concentrated on what I wanted to do earlier, that is writing some thoughts for him on a postcard (why he is so special to me, not only "the best skater ever", but the one who made my desire to skate even stronger, to the point that I decided to take lessons even if I'm quite old ). I guess that postcard looks a huge mess of pure stream of consciousness in a terrible English, but it was all I could do so quickly and while so excited. I hope he appreciated it anyway. My question (Nutini's Iron Sky) was not very original, but I didn't want to ask something that had already been asked by someone of you when I couldn't hear, so I decided that it was the best option left. Everything regarding our trip to Verona for the show happened so quickly that I didn't even realise it! But those 22 hours turned out to be some of the best moments in my life The entire show on Friday night was stunning, absolutely magical! I got so emotional, especially during Take Me to Church and his wonderful Nessun Dorma, that I literally found myself crying!! As if that wasn't enough, I even met Cappellini&Hotarek, Lanotte, Fiona&Dimitri and Carolina What could I ask more? It never came to my mind to dare to hope for so much to happen... and then in less than 24 hours I saw the most beautiful show of my life, I was able to be there for Stéphane's fan meeting and I even met some of my other favourite skaters. My only regret, if I really want to have one? Not having hugged Stéphane when I gave him the postcard. I was too shy and he was already leaving. But honestly, it doesn't matter: I couldn't have asked for something more for this "weekend" and I'm far too happy to have any regret. Thank you once again for this wonderful opportunity If I had had more time, I would have liked to know you better. Let's hope there will be a next time p.s. I just adore his stubble too
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Post by reut on Oct 12, 2015 8:30:15 GMT 1
I'm glad in the end you were in time, inyoureyes. Pity that many people mention they couldn't hear well, because of the noise and probably also because of the wind too (which "took" his voice to the wrong direction). Making a meeting inside the Arena has its pros and cons. It is rather hard to find a place for so many people to sit together (especially if we usually even don't know how many people exactly are coming, some never update us and just come ), the way how the seats are arranged in the Arena is very comfortable as everyone can see him. And, well, also he adores the place. But every time we're afraid it might rain and what would we do then (we were lucky all four times!). And there is always some noise at the background and other people walking around and being curious. We need to think what to do next year. I proposed to Anna to find/rent/buy something which is called "portable voice amplifier" (tour guides, at least here in Israel, usually have such thing). Maybe someone knows where such thing can be rented?
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Post by Anna on Oct 12, 2015 9:26:37 GMT 1
Thank you for your feedback, girls, it is really appreciated. And thanks ronja for the photos! jomeku, please a next time don't be shy and just sit in first row I am so sorry that every year it's difficult for someone in last rows to hear him, but at the same time I understood that he didn't want to shout, being soooo sleepy and with all those extra people behind us... inyoureyes, it was nice to meet you, I am glad that you and your mother made it and that at the very end you had your chance to speak to him, I saw you trying a few times
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Post by inyoureyes on Oct 12, 2015 12:21:45 GMT 1
at the very end you had your chance to speak to him, I saw you trying a few times Yes (on this point, for saying "she has a question"!!), of course he was paying more attention to closer people in front of him and I was shy. Also, I didn't want to take too much time from those who probably had better questions to ask in the left minutes... reut In my opinion the Arena is a very good location for the fan meeting... first of all, because you don't have to rent any other place that could be quite expensive. It is a wonderful place that he likes too and I think it's convenient for him because he has to be there anyway at some point of the day, so I'm pretty sure he finds it less demanding this way Once inside, people can also stay there after the fan meeting to see some rehearsals if it's the case. I think that the only big issue could actually be the weather, as you said. For the "hearing problem", you can always find some solutions to try out. Maybe we could all sit on the ground around him in concentric circles, as he twists so gracefully with no problem Jokes apart, I'll ask my former collegues if they know something more about the portable voice amplifiers you mentioned above (we didn't have them when I was still working there, it was a later addition to the staff equipment). I'm not sure he would like it that much, he would probably find it a bit funny, but you can never know I wonder if the seats in the "platea" area, being all on the same level, may avoid the wind-related voice issue. Um... not sure about that. All that said... personally I didn't hear that bad after moving closer. At the beginning I didn't hear much also because I concentrated on writing my postcard at the same time, so I couldn't pay the same attention that I paid afterwards. I heard him describing better the programme, talking about the sign he had to do with his hoodie for the music to start (or something similar) and about the Take Me to Curch - Chandelier transition... then the part about "violence", the previous night's fall during Take Me to Church, some answers about coaching... so I guess I heard most of what he said, although I didn't get every single word. Probably it wasn't only me, was it? What I didn't hear at all were actually the questions. I think that most of us were shy and didn't want to shout
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Post by Hill on Oct 12, 2015 12:29:33 GMT 1
Thanks to everyone who share your photos and feelings. thanks1clap1 Can't wait to see some videos!!!
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Post by reut on Oct 12, 2015 13:22:05 GMT 1
Yes, inyoureyes, a few people said they couldn't hear parts or even almost everything he said. If we take seats in the "platea" area, some people won't be able to see him well, I'm afraid. Also he would prefer face everyone, I think.
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Post by inyoureyes on Oct 12, 2015 15:35:56 GMT 1
reut I see, it's a tricky situation. By the way, I'm pretty sure that thanks to the videos we will understand the parts that we couldn't hear
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Post by heron on Oct 12, 2015 21:05:46 GMT 1
Hello, I'm little by little putting my videos of the meeting, The quality is not so good, expecially for the audio, I was in third row so a bit distant, I put only some part of the meeting becouse as said there were noises and also wind disturbing But I hope you can enjoy them, waiting for better videos Ciao by Elide m.youtube.com/watch?v=8_ay6W-2TXQ Talking about Tatiana&Maxim wedding m.youtube.com/watch?v=TxAbWWoAo5k About ice legends and coaching m.youtube.com/watch?v=KQbCfRS_okMAbout the meaning of "violence" in teaching to kids
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Post by Anna on Oct 12, 2015 21:15:19 GMT 1
Hello, I'm little by little putting my videos of the meeting, The quality is not so good, expecially for the audio, I was in third row so a bit distant, I put only some part of the meeting becouse as said there were noises and also wind disturbing But I hope you can enjoy them, waiting for better videos Ciao by Elide m.youtube.com/watch?v=8_ay6W-2TXQ Talking about Tatiana&Maxim wedding Thank you!!
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Post by heron on Oct 12, 2015 22:20:48 GMT 1
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Post by inyoureyes on Oct 12, 2015 22:49:59 GMT 1
Thank you heron!! I've just watched all of them with in-hear headphones
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