Hello everyone,

I've been on this list for a while but this is my first post.
So I think I might as well introduce myself.
I'm Japanese and live in Japan. I was not an avid skating fan but
when I happened to see Emanuel skate at last year's Skate Canada,
I instantly fell in love with his skating. Since then, I've been
following this sport (especially Emanuel) very closely. Of course
I've also read all the past posts of this list and now I know he
has quite a history, to say the least. ;-)

OK (clears throat), I really hate to ask a big favour like this
but...if someone has Emanuel's compilation tapes, is it possible
to make copies for me?
I have pretty much everything from this past season
(including Top Jump Competition in France) but am desperately
seeking for his performances, fluff pieces, etc. prior to that.
I don't have much to trade so I'm willing to pay for the cost.
Plus I can make a copy of my Top Jump tape.(I believe they didn't
show this comp in Canada.) The whole concept of this comp seems
like a kind of joke but his 4-3 combo is a beauty. I personally
wouldn't mind a bit if they had placed Emanuel ahead of Yagudin
though I admire Yagudin's jumps very much.

If anyone here could help me out, I would be more than grateful!
Thanks in advance.

Best regards from Japan,


Naomi
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