Patrick Chan

[4everchan]

If I knew he'd skate to something else, I may go to stars on ice.. but yeah.. since he probably won't do another program for SOI, I will just work that night it's kind of ironic considering that SOI has not come to my hood in a long time (this is not really that close from me but it's easy access by the subway) and I opt not to go... bad day of the week for me... but yeah... maybe I will change my mind if anyone leaks the programs planned by skaters and especially Patrick 's

(i am also not having Piper and Paul's cowboys;

 

[4everchan]

Patrick and Liz are expecting another son.
Patrick is making his farewell to SOI.

 

[yuumagical]

Patrick and Liz are expecting another son.
Patrick is making his farewell to SOI.

If only I could react with a emoji... I feel so lucky to have gotten to see Patrick perform at the Worlds gala, he was so light on his blades! I hope he knows that he has not only touched the hearts of Canadians, but also many others (myself included) around the world!

 

[4everchan]

If only I could react with a emoji... I feel so lucky to have gotten to see Patrick perform at the Worlds gala, he was so light on his blades! I hope he knows that he has not only touched the hearts of Canadians, but also many others (myself included) around the world!

Yes. I feel fortunate because 2020 was a long time ago and I wasn't sure he would still be willing to be at worlds 4 years later. I feel fortunate to have seen him skate at National in 2017. He was stellar in the LP and the way he skated there probably would have been close to podium at worlds... it was that good both technically and artistically. If you thought he was light on his blades, image him in his prime.... even better.
I may regret this but I cannot go to SOI : well I could go but I opted not to do so. I have work (which I can always cancel) but I feel like I may be disappointed to see the same program we just saw at worlds... of course, he may be doing another program of course... but yeah... I think I prefer keeping the joyful moment of Worlds in my memory and call it a career. Patrick has given so much to the world of skating. I don't think there will ever be another skater quite like him. Nobody trains skating skills that way anymore...

thank you Patrick (once again)

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

I'm very happy for them and I understand that practising at his level is quite time-consuming, but he will be missed.

 

[4everchan]

I'm very happy for them and I understand that practising at his level is quite time-consuming, but he will be missed.

It's more the time away from the family that is difficult for him. SOI goes on for a few weeks, all across the country... so he is gone for a long time leaving Liz alone with a toddler and soon two.

 

[4everchan]

Man... i watched it.. and i was fine... sort of was expecting the news... then knowing what's in there, I watched it again...

and I cried like a baby.. LOL... man !!!! Patrick !!!!!!

 

[skatingfan4ever]

I respect so much that Patrick doesn't see skating as the end-all be-all of his life anymore. I'm not sure how much he ever thought like that, but the pandemic certainly made him stop and re-evaluate his path. And that broad perspective has continued. Best wishes to him and his growing family. My only sadness is that he won't have a bigger catalogue of show programs like Kurt had. But his journey is his, and the level-headedness of this decision clearly shows that. The look on his face when he talks about his family is heartwarming.

I know he has a career away from the ice, but I wonder if he'll ever open that skating school someday. He has real estate knowledge, and skating skills knowledge. I think he has said that he doesn't necessarily enjoy coaching though. Having something yourself is one thing, but teaching it to others is quite another. His type of skating is special and deeply missed, at least by me. I wouldn't care if he never did another jump in his life; just him skating and spinning is enough.

Believe it or not, I have some stuff to put in this thread, but life has felt hectic. His announcement may provide just enough motivation to do it.

 

[4everchan]

waiting for your posts @skatingfan4ever

 

[4everchan]

I wonder where @vivley is... @Violet Bliss or @calica @happylife and @blueberryhill .. long time and active posters in this thread... as we are wrapping up... gosh...

it's been a very "interesting" week for me with life and these news.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Post of blogger who was at Halifax show.

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[4everchan]

gasps: Patrick's skating is so gorgeous. Such a special program. Thank you!
having second thoughts about making the trip there
so beautifully skated and piper and paul are not doing cowboys

 

[4everchan]

Exactly 13 years ago, today, Patrick won his first of 3 consecutive world titles. I am not sure why worlds were so late that year (in Moscow). In any case, it does bring full circle with the retirement skate of SOI.

 

[Leocadia]

Exactly 13 years ago, today, Patrick won his first of 3 consecutive world titles. I am not sure why worlds were so late that year (in Moscow). In any case, it does bring full circle with the retirement skate of SOI.

Full circle indeed! Looking back, Patrick was so young back then, for his first world title. I really loved both of his programs that season.

Worlds were so late in 2011 because the competition should have taken place a month earlier in Tokyo, but had to be postponed and relocated due to the earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Exactly 13 years ago, today, Patrick won his first of 3 consecutive world titles. I am not sure why worlds were so late that year (in Moscow). In any case, it does bring full circle with the retirement skate of SOI.

Worlds that year was supposed to be in Tokyo but due to the major earthquake/tsunami, they moved them to Moscow.
ETA: Just noticed someone else answered this.

 

[4everchan]

Full circle indeed! Looking back, Patrick was so young back then, for his first world title. I really loved both of his programs that season.

Worlds were so late in 2011 because the competition should have taken place a month earlier in Tokyo, but had to be postponed and relocated due to the earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

Thanks... I had forgotten... mind you, it was a busy time of life for me back then....but maybe I do need prevagen... (thanks @Ic3Rabbit too for the video and info)

I have been in a weird mood since watching Send in the Clowns... I have a lot of things booked for April 30th and it's just oh so unprofessional if I were to unbook a whole day that was already hard to schedule for me... I am at peace with my decision, probably because I did see Patrick a month ago and because I don't want to be seen crying in public LOL which is definitely something that would happen if I were to trek to Laval Tuesday. I am very aware that years from now, I will probably regret not going... while nobody would care anymore that I canceled a day of appointments... but yeah... I just cannot do it. I have kids whose last lesson before a competition is set on Tuesday evening and I cannot move that. Everyone would be upset, including myself, if I bailed on that.