On re-watching the ladies event, I can see why Rachel triumphed. Her technical abilities are very good.

I think one of my biggest problems, it's a personal one and doesn't jive with the current judging system, is that I feel strongly it is figure SKATING, not figure jumping or figure 8-revolutions to a spin, etc. Rachel is an athletic, technical skater. Marai, Sasha, Ashley are more artistic skaters, the kind I enjoy.

Gosh am I really missing that I don't get the chance to see the pro's in Stars On Ice this year!

Waiting now for the "gala" post-comp event to air.