Last Competition Prep

My figures lesson with Lynne on the Chandler coffee club as usual.

Lynne had asked me on Monday to bring my scribe, so after I warmed up with edges I scribed some circles.  I continued warming up with FO8, FI8 and BO8 (not on the scribed circles).

For today's lesson, Lynne had me start on the scribed circles and then move to do a fresh layout, for each figure:

• FO8 -- actually, really good.  I was really pleased.  I had a few moments with the upper body (trying to keep that shoulder back and down) but I made it around and the tracing wasn't bad and the circles were a good size.
• FI8 -- I actually had an issue on the 3rd LFI on the scribed circle... not sure what that was about.  After that they were pretty good though.  I need to not get complacent about them, though, and prep each side.  Also still need to push a little harder onto the RFI.
• BO8 -- UGH!  Even the RBO, which has been really reliable for me, was a bit off today.  I kept coming in to the right of center.  I actually made some progress on fixing the LBO but wow, it's still really rough.  I did make it around but 2 of 3 were quite cut in on the last side.  Need to 1) keep the free foot in front for 1/3 (at least) to stabilize the edge, 2) stand up straight, and 3) get a better push on the LBO so I have better flow.   Oh, and I also realized that if I bring my R hand in closer to my body on the first part of the circle I have more control over it (and the L hand) later after I rotate.

So... not perfect.  Not by a long shot.  Oh well!  Sunday morning at 7:30 is the competition.  Kelli is going to put me on the ice (thank goodness!).