The Last Hoorah!

So, Silver dance ends with a Gold Medal for Portland. Bob Raemer and Marilu Cmapbell swept all four dances looking absolutely divine, and we are all so proud. Shnnon Conroy and Bill Cloran, another Portland team took the bronze and Lauren Zell and Mike Barsotti EASILY took gold in Cenntennial dance. They were marvelous! After it was all over, we headed to downtown Chicago and celebrated with authentic stuffed pizza! YUM! We pigged out and had a blast exploring this great town. Here's on of the group:

Jordan and Me!
Cityscape....along Millenium park and Michigan Ave.
Sears Tower. It really is that tall....
Um....excuse me? I wanna go that high! Um dear....you're a bit heavy for that! LOL
Ah....the Silver Dance gold medalists! Marilu....feels good doesn't it! LOL.

The Silver dancers checking out the final standings.
Me and my new buddy Lexi Rohner from US Figure Skating. What a cool gal!
The Centennial Dance podium. Lauren and Mike....we are so proud!

Championship Dance: Mike and Julie nabbed the title easily. Liz and Carl took the silver. Gorgeous teams. Fun Tangos. Next year, Folk/Country? ...should be spectacular!
The competitors party. Mike and Lauren cutting it up on the floor! Woohoo!
Kia with Lauren: Man that guy's got the moves!
Paul and Liz: Mr. Harvath and his uncanny ability to make every girl feel like a million bucks!
Our coach Anthony: Trust me. We had NO idea he danced like this! LOL. It is now permenantly engrained in digital imagery and videotape for future blackmail use! LOL. Just kidding.
The social ice dance session takes place this morning and then it's time to go home. Some of the Portland dancers don't leave til later today, so we hope to be able to head back to Chicago and hit one of the art museums.

This compeition was one of the best Adult Nationals. It was so organized, so smooth and a joy to be at. The Portland Ice dancers had a blast and we are tickled to all be going home with a medal. It truly was a week to remember.

Thank you, everyone for your support, your love and your thoughts. The people behind the scenes are the silent heros who make us who we are and enable us to do what we love. We appreciate you more than you'll ever know.

WOW....this is it! My last entry for US Nationals. Stay tuned to http://jjicedance.blogspot.com for more on Jordan and I as we start next season and look forward to another year of dancing on ice!

See you in Lake Placid, NY 2008!

Until Next Time,

---J