As you all know I love hockey, but my love of this came from watching the pairs figure skating at the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. We had these skaters you see, the UK I mean, and we don't have an awful lot of people with chances of winning gold at the Winter Olympics (or at least we didn't back then!). They were called Torvill & Dean and they were going to win something. We all knew it!
So as a nation, we all watched, because, you know it was weird to have this thing happening. Robin Cousins was our other figure skater at the time, but like I said before as a country we don't have the investment in ice sports the same as we do in say, Football.
T&D won gold and became “… the highest scoring figure skaters of all time (for a single program) receiving twelve perfect 6.0s and six 5.9s which included artistic impression scores of 6.0 from every judge, after skating to Boléro. …”
You can see the actual program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2zbbN4OL98
Amazing…
They were national treasures from that day on!
Guarding Garrett (hockey player & his bodyguard)
A hardworking, competitive, and skilled hockey player, Garrett is the cornerstone of the Burlington Dragons hockey team and one of the league’s most popular playmakers. Blessed with a face that delivers millions in endorsements, he has a legion of fans, and a future so bright that he is the envy of many.
When his Internet fame puts him in danger, and a stalker threatens his life, the team hires Jason, a quiet but deadly former marine, to protect him. Danger is always close, but forced proximity means sparks fly, attraction burns, and somehow, resentment turns to love.
When Garrett’s stalker ups their game at a charity bachelor auction, there is a real chance it could mean the end for Garrett, but Jason refuses to leave his side whatever the risk.
These two stubborn men will have to fight to walk away from this alive, but their newfound love is worth every sacrifice.
Get the book here: https://books.bookfunnel.com/winter_olympics/pfisbaxqci
Competition – CLOSED – the winner is LYNN*
**Email sent 14 Feb to advise 🙂
To win a $5 Amazon gift card (or equivalent in your country) simply tell me – if you were at a charity auction and had limitless money, who would you love to win a date with?
Closes February 13th, 7am LONDON
I would love to win a date with Julian Edelman (an American Football player). I admire that he kept the promise he made to his mother that he would finish college even if he was drafted before earning his degree.
Tig Nataro , actor and comedian
Elvis Merzlikins #CBJ I just like his personality and he has a nice smile. He would be fun to hang with and talk to!
Chris Hemsworth. I would totally bid on a date with him. Just to listen to him talk
Harry Styles. I love his voice and personality. I’d bid everything on him.
Harry Styles all the way!
Alexander Ovechkin! I have loved the Caps since I was a kid and would love to hear him talk hockey:)
I would love to win a date with Henry Caville 💜
Gosh, that’s difficult to decide. Someone from the past like Einstein or Kennedy? Some amazing author like Shakespeare or Geisel (Suess)? Someone who fought sgainst hate like Rosa Parks or Marsha P. Johnson? Sadly enough, I’m shallow enough to say some cities with a hot accent would please me greatly. ; p
Any member of the cast of the BBC show Sherlock.
Shah Rukh Khan
Chris Hemsworth
Any person. celebrity or non-celebrity, who supports donating to animal shelters.
Orlando Bloom especially if he dresses up as Legolas.
Jason Statham, English actor. I like to take a drive with him in one of his cars from the Transporter movies.
Vin Diesel
Toss up between Chris Hemsworth and Brad Pitt. Both have a great sense of humor and would be fun to hang out with.
I really want to hang out with Alan Cumming. He’s my imaginary BFF.
Go U.S.A. !
Amanda Gorman. I admire her and would love to hear her recite her own poetry.
No one would just donate and not attend have severe anxiety issues. Now if I can bid remotely, I would bid on all my favorite authors then meet them one on one privately.
Tommy Flanagan! I love his Scottish accent and watching interviews and reading articles, he has so much depth to him. Would be a fun, enlightening, and intelligent time. Aaaaaand he’s eye candy, so cannot go wrong there.
I agree with Sherri in a way. Right now I would rather support a cause that would help make this world a better place. But if I had to choose someone it would be both the Obama.
Maybe Miles Szanto…
While a summer athlete, diver Greg Louganis would be my choice for a dinner companion. Out and HIV-positive, it could be a most fascinating evening.
Jason Mamoa and Daniel Wu
Jay Hayden and Jay Harrington. I have a thing for Jays. Lol
Charlie Hunnam or Michael Scofield from Prison Break, I forget his real name lol. Ty for the chance! This sounds like an awesome book & ty for the freebie!!