Hi everyone!

Not sure if you remember me, but Ive been off the ice for at least 3 months, because of chemo... and after getting into ice skating for lessons etc 3 times per week for 3months at the beginning of the year, its been hell not being able to go.

Ive had to have the break because of chemo.. even though my hematologist here said its fine, so long as I dont injure myself most of the time I havent felt up to it.. plus, trying to do uni work kinda took precendence.

ANYWAY, I went ice skating for the first time in 3months on Monday!

Bloody hell am I unfit!!! However, I got back into it, and was very careful... my crossovers suck again, but are still there.. my mohawks and 3turns are still recognisable.. I didnt try much else, although I did manage to do some outside mohawks, which I was never able to do before, so Iwas stoked about that!


Im hoping to go once a week until the end of my chemo (only a month to go yay!!!!), to get my stamina back.. and then keep going from there... Doubt I'll get my prelim test before NYE, but Im still aiming for at least early next year...

YAY!!! SO nice to be back on the ice

So hows everyone here?!

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-Erinna-
aka cassarilda

My Progress Report!
"Did I mention there is only ONE rink in Melbourne?!"
"If you're not flying, you're obviously not trying!!!" - courtsey of the guy who helped me up off the ice after my last spectacular and sore fall

Welcome back! Glad to hear you're doing better!

Don't worry about the skating skills - they'll come back. I took 2 months off the ice once and it took a few weeks to get things back, but they came.

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Terri C is a Bronze lady!
Gold Moves, here I come!

Welcome back!I am sure that you will regain your strength and previous skills in time. How wonderful to learn you are doing so well to be able to skate with active chemo treatment.

Welcome back!!!! It's good that you can skate again. I can honestly say that skating has kept me sane through the toughest times in my life. . . which is ironic, considering it's making me insane now, LOL!

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"You don't have to put an age limit on your dreams." - Dara Torres, 41, after her 2nd medal at the 2008 Olympics

Welcome back!! They say the right attitude can assist the healing process and you certainly have plenty of that.

Yay, so good to hear that you're feeling well enough to get back on ice !!!

Am I right in thinking you are in Western Australia these days?

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Karen

I skate - therefore I am

Great to see you back on the ice. Everything may feel strange to start with, but I'm sure you'll soon be doing things as well as before.

Nicki

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www.myspace.com/insatiableskater

Yep, back in WA.. with a decent rink!

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-Erinna-
aka cassarilda

My Progress Report!
"Did I mention there is only ONE rink in Melbourne?!"
"If you're not flying, you're obviously not trying!!!" - courtsey of the guy who helped me up off the ice after my last spectacular and sore fall

Welcome back, Erinna!

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Mrs Redboots
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I love my computer because my friends live in it!
Ice dancers have lovely big curves!

Welcome back. Glad you're doing well.

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Welcome back!! Stay positive & listen to your doctors, and the ice will always be there waiting for you. Glad to hear you're doing so well!!

Welcome back, cassarilda!!! Glad you can join us on the ice again!!!

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Cheers,
jazzpants

11-04-2006: Shredded "Pre-Bronze FS for Life" Club Membership card!!!
Silver Moves is the next "Mission Impossible"
(Dare I try for Championship Adult Gold someday???)

Thank you for the support, you guys!!!

Welcome back, Erinna--good to hear from you!

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Welcome bacK! I'm glad you're able to get back on the ice!

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Jessica

http://ilove2skate.livejournal.com/

http://www.myspace.com/sk8fabulous

I didn't know you left (probably I wasn't watching skatingforums then), but am glad you're back! Great news!

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"What matters is not experience per se but 'effortful study'."
"At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable" ~ Christopher Reeve

So glad to hear that you are back. (((((((you have my prayers for a continued and speedy recovery)))))))

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If you keep your eyes on God, you can walk on water.

Welcome back! I'm glad you are feeling well enough to skate again, and wish you the best for a complete recovery.

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cassarilda, I feel strangely compelled to sing the welcome back cotter theme song! LOL you probably are too young to remember it though!

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AW1
mum to Miss Lil (6yrs old)
mum to be to #2 due in March 08

My old stomping ground.

Best of luck with regaining your strength and your treatment.

Hi, I'm Lyle. Just started on the forum recently. Congratulations on getting back on the big slippery.
Lyle