1976 Barbie Smith LP (first Amer. 2 triples) US Nationals

[TheGraceinHim]

Domnatr91...Please look at your private messages. I sent you one with some info for your mom. please.

[domnatr91]

My mother chooses not to speak to anybody. she says that she fears for myself and for my sister. she is currently fighting M.S. im probably going to get introuble for even posting this but i think that people deserve some closure.

[k9henrydog]

Well, we will all add her to our pray lists anyway. A great many people have a concern for her, and wish her well. MS is as difficult a challenge as her skating career was, and it is always hard for any athlete to lose body skills.....I know that from my cancer recovery. Fame is difficult to handle, and her response to it should be 'her' choice.....and respected. But please, be well. and our best wishes always Rick

[TheGraceinHim]

@domnatr91 I left you a PM please respond.

[k9henrydog]

Barbie Smith!! If you happen to view this page......please contact me here at YOUTUBE. I have a list of 5 people who are very interested in contacting and connecting with you!! best wishes

[MrsRacer277]

iamtheniceone---How do you know me and my sister aepatti?

[MrsRacer277]

Wow

Barbie was a great couch. Would love to hear how she is doing.

[MrsRacer277]

That would be coach! : )

[sstropoli]

I skated at the Iceland skating rink in Paramount, CA during the late 60's until 1970. I was 10 years old and competed against Barbie Smith and placed 1st. Would you have any information on video or audio of the competition? It was June 1, 1970; Pre-preliminary Girls C division. Thank you. Donna

[k9henrydog]

Gosh, no Donna...sorry! I will check my old SKATING magazines from that time. If it was a REGIONAL competition, at least the results would be posted there. Maybe the Artic Blades Skating Club has an archive????! best wishes

[sstropoli]

Thanks so much for the quick response. I'll keep researching. I have a great passion for ice skating. Let me know if any of your magazines have any results. My name would appear as Donna Eckles. Thank you again, for your efforts.

[cknchick]

@sstropoli I think you are looking for a date several years earlier. I skated in Southwest in 1970 as an intermediate so it would have to be at least 3 or maybe 4 years earlier. Hope it helps, Donna

[rr111160]

I knew Barbie in 1985-86 but haven't seen or heard of her since.This was in Denton,Tx but I lost track of her when I moved.If anyone knows her or of her whereabouts PLEASE post.We used to live across the street from each other and took our coffee together of a morning.I miss her terribly.

[k9henrydog]

I'll let you know as soon as i hear something. We have been encouraging skaters to post comments, and let fokes know how they are doing.....hope they all know how much they are still appreciated.......especially in view of Christopher Bowman recent, unfortunate death....!! best wishes

[rr111160]

Thanks.I hope she's doing well wherever she is.

[k9henrydog]

Some have noted that Melissa Militano did three (3) triples (Salchow, loop, and toe loop) in her Senior ladies program at the 1972 US Nationals...it wasn't broadcasted so it remains another LOST moment...perhaps we can dig it out of the USFSA archives in time........

[northtexasdude]

Hi k9herydog, do you have the program footage or just the audio?

Thanks!

[k9henrydog]

no, I only have audio from 1972 - 1979! I actually erased some 1978 stuff at the time, because VHS tapes were $45 a piece back then!!! (I had to have Tai and Randy's World title!!) Now they are 50 cents!! I am hoping we can lure some old video out of the woodwork with some commentary posts!!! Help if you can, I notice you had Linda in 1976??!!?? Did you capture this as well....Happy holidays, I am on Jury duty this week....so bit of a break on posting....K9

[northtexasdude]

Jury duty?? i hope you dont get sequestered... who will post the vids?????

[k9henrydog]

I'll have to train Henry to do something worthwhile with his valuable time!!!