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29. Sep 19:24 - Tony said:

Oh, my ID... I have to go home now :)

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29. Sep 19:22 -

@ Cécile and Aksel: Oh, I have to say sorry to hear that too. Dislocated hip is quite painful. Hopefully, she is getting the best medical treatment & support. I`m looking forward to see her in the World Cup again!

@ A and *I-ski-like-a-girl*: I just want to give my vote to San Fran for the funniest city ever - and where fis should bring snow to organise races, hehe:
1) Skiing & surfing at the same day - something better?
2) All the hills are waiting for the snow
3) The course will have only natural jumps
4) The cable-cars are ready to bring the skiers up again
Seriously, I was thinking about it when I walked up and down the hills for six months! Sorry, this was totally off topic - I just had to give my vote :)

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29. Sep 18:04 - IL said:

Hei Aksel! Så deg på SmoothieXchange. Ble litt forfjamset, så fikk ikke sagt hei, så sier det nå- Hei ;) Håper smoothien smakte :D

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29. Sep 17:40 - Aksel said:

Lara Gut dislocated her hip during training in Saas Fee. That sucks. Hope she's doing ok.

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29. Sep 17:31 - Cécile said:

Lara Gut dislocated her hip during training in Saas Fee. :( She misses the season's start ... :-(
Oh please, people, be careful ok ? Even at the gym ;-)

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29. Sep 16:44 - Marit said:

Det var rett og slett imponerende! Du e da kjendis og suveren alpinist vet du....):):), da e det mange som vil ha en bit av deg. Supert at du involverer deg:)

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29. Sep 13:19 - *I-ski-like-a-girl* said:

@ A.: No problem ! Funniest city ever -> Las Vegas ! Lights, fun, money, crazy, hot, dangerous, gambling and kinda confusing... A city that never sleeps that definitely needs another highlight. So lets make the impossible possible. Why not a world cup over there or at least another fun event like last years in Moskow... They have the money and investors, so who cares about the money they'll need for cooling the slopes;-)))

So I'll go for Vegas!

What a nice day btw.

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29. Sep 11:34 - A. said:

Hi!!!

poor Marcus, no kidney, that's no góod but I hope he will be fine soon!!!

Longstockings dear friend, íf you say you cannot stay on topíc it means your brain workks fast-so many thoughts, right?that is the case?:))
i was at the brilliant lecture once, by the great professor, he was 85 than- he was changing the topic all the time, but always came back to the main one, he said yoú need to train your brain , so it was obviously right, taking into account he was brighter than most peoplé i know and had excellent memory.

off topic - i don't know what to write not to mention so called old usual topics:) i am vísiting a weird city now so if you néed a? off neutral topic here iyou can write about the funniest places you visited and why fis must organise races there bringing snow ?o matter what:) bye!

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29. Sep 10:45 - Becky said:

What's happened to all the funny girls? I miss you guys! No one has made me laugh like you do for days....

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29. Sep 10:03 - Sirius said:

I also want to say that it's very heartfelt to see that in the face of such danger involved in this sport, these remarkable sportsmen's love for the sport remained unchanged as they continue to follow their dreams despite encountering these terrible accidents - displays great courage & perseverance! They are an inspiration to us all and reminds us that we should always live our life with our "Eyes Wide Open."

P/S...just needed to finish my note on something relevant....

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29. Sep 09:40 - Sirius said:

@ Longstockings, you are never ever boring, you got me amused ever at "hello". I was bored at work earlier and was reading the Bugatti blog, wished I joined back then...anyways, I say no more, we have to be good !

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29. Sep 09:25 - Longstockings said:

According to their doctor he should get out of the hospital in about five days, and eventually make full recovery. Which is good news. The story of the accident is rather disturbing to read, though.

(Thank you, Tony. It's nice to know I'm only appearing boring to myself. And no, I cannot stay on topic. I'm famous for my complete incapability of sticking to a conersations topic, ever, under any circumstances.)

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29. Sep 08:47 - Tony said:

@ Longstockings. I`m sorry to hear that. Yes, hopefully he will recover soon and be fit for fight in Soelden - or at least in Levi. I will cross my fingers!

By the way, I`m in no doubt that you can stay on topic! And you should know that you are good AND fun to have around, however :)

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29. Sep 06:18 - Longstockings said:

@Tony: apparently he went off and into some rocks while at practice. He suffered some internal damage; he lost a kidney and there were injuries to the spleen. The injuries to the lungs didn't need operation. That's what their doc said on the Finnish news last night.

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29. Sep 02:24 - Sirius said:

Recently bought (and am currently reading) a book called "Giving" by ex US President Bill Clinton. Talks about what each of us, "'regardless of income, available time, age, and skills," can do to help, to give people a chance to live out their dreams.

Do keep us updated with future events like this!

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28. Sep 22:41 - Tony said:

@ Milla. What has happen to him? When, where, what?? I have not heard about it.

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28. Sep 19:04 - Milla said:

I just heard about Marcus Sandells accident! Hope he recovers soon!

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28. Sep 17:32 - SweetGirl said:

Can´t believe, that under such a good topic, the people stay close to it. And it so important to help. What means a bib to you? Ok it´s a good memory, but there are children and other people in the world who need money and here they go: 30000 $! Really cool! I was the whole day thinking about this and it´s so cool! Even my headaches went away! Very well done!!!!!!

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28. Sep 17:05 - a. said:

That's increadible, especially in the US.
You rock Aksel!!

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28. Sep 12:54 - justi said:

That was a really great undertaking! :)

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28. Sep 12:20 - Angie said:

WOW, this is fantastic! This emphasizes the fact that you`re not only a great and admirable skier, but also a brilliant role model with a big, warm heart:-) Keep up the good work Aksel, and keep on hunting for the red bib in the upcoming season!

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28. Sep 09:44 - Longstockings said:

That's great news!! And pretty incredible. But great!
(See? I can stay on topic. I'm no fun to have around, but I can do it.)

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28. Sep 09:30 - Ula said:

Wow, amazing! Imagine what they would pay for the ski suit :)

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28. Sep 08:42 - christiane said:

wahhhooooooooo! what a brilliant idea to have and to do so! So many good things can be done so "easily", isn't it beautiful. You must be very proud. Them young people need to be supported, for many of them sport will be their lives maybe, like yours, a great thing to do. it is an amzing feeling to be part of something which can make other people's dreams come true. Happy days.

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28. Sep 07:05 - SweetGirl said:

Can´t believe it! 30000 that really so much money and it´s for a really good project. Cngratulations for that!

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28. Sep 03:20 - Sirius said:

@ PK, intriguing comment, care to elaborate?!

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28. Sep 02:30 - PK said:

I was there. It was nasty!!!

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28. Sep 02:20 -

I was there and it was amazing to see someone pay a years worth of one student's tuition for your bib! You are an amazing skier and your signature on that bib is definitely worth that much money!! I hope you can come visit our school in Vermont sometime to see where the money goes.

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28. Sep 01:40 - A. said:

Wow, that's Crazy great!!!for a true skiing fan it's great to have the bib but the most important thing is that it will actually help someone. you should totally pút the news aboút such actions on the website, more people would know and maybe even more will join the auctions! man, i'd buy your bib too!:)

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28. Sep 01:40 - A. said:

Wow, that's Crazy great!!!for a true skiing fan it's great to have the bib but the most important thing is that it will actually help someone. you should totally pút the news aboút such actions on the website, more people would know and maybe even more will join the auctions! man, i'd buy your bib too!:)

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28. Sep 00:38 - Andy said:

Only Great men can do Great things...
Congratulations Axl!! :)

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27. Sep 22:34 - SaBine said:

What?? WOW! This is amazing, congratulations :-)!!!

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27. Sep 21:08 - Katie said:

Wow, that's absolutely amazing!!!
Especially because skiing is not really big in the US! But you are such a great, outstanding athlete, so no wonder that you have fans all over the world. Do you know who bought the bib?

These young athletes for sure appreciate your effort and commitment very much ... you will be their new idol (if you are not already). :-)

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27. Sep 21:04 - *E* said:

That is just amazing. You can be so proud of yourself, because it´s your impressive achievements that has made that red bib so popular. Keep on doing what you do! You are probably one of the best role models young skiers can have.

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27. Sep 20:08 -

Fantastic!! By the way, it wasn't just 'a bib'... it was YOUR bib! I'm in no doubt the reason why it raised so much is because you're outstanding as an athlete, humble as a competitor, and inspiring as an idol. No one better!

Wohoo, proud to be Norwegian :-)

PS! If your friend in NY needs some more items now that your bib is gone, I have lots of little t-shirts he can have! I can sign them too... ;-)

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27. Sep 20:08 - Tony said:

Oh, that moment in Lenzerheide gave me a memory for life. If you ask me, a signed tennis racquet from the US open winner is nothing compared to your red bib. Take care of the other one :)

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27. Sep 20:07 - mak said:

Aksel your contribution is to an excellent cause, have you heard of Green Mtn Valley sch,? some of the premiere US racers like Rahlves attended there! Kudos to you for allowing deserving but needy individuals and opportunity to excel to a high skiing standard such as yours!!

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27. Sep 19:32 - Pearl said:

I think it's awesome that you handed over your bib and thereby provide youngsters with the chance of getting an appropriate education and spur on their careers.
thx for that. There might be some great talents and future counterparts among them...

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27. Sep 19:14 - Milla said:

That is SO cool!! I think it's really great that you did that!

Great picture of you btw!!

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27. Sep 18:49 - leyla said:

wow, that's incredible... in New York? that's amazing...i'm wordless...

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27. Sep 18:33 - Sirius said:

@ Aksel, the bib was signed by you right? I think that's why. Also out of curiosity, who's racket was that? This year's winner?

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27. Sep 18:33 - Mari said:

You guess there were plenty of skiers...I guess there were plenty of Audi colleagues !!
Niiice picture :-)

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27. Sep 18:32 - *Speakless-like-a-girl* said:

Gosh that makes me getting tears in my eyes...awesome

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27. Sep 18:28 - Jules said:

Oh my goodness, that's incredible! Do you know who bought it, a private person or a public organization? Seems as if skiing finally might get the attention it deserves... way to go, congrats! That's something you can be proud of!

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27. Sep 18:20 - Cécile said:

Wow pretty impressive !! :-)
this picture is one of my favorite... You look so happy and kind of relieved :-) Victory :-)
I bet you have now new fans for the season to come.

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27. Sep 18:15 - Kristýna said:

Good job!! :)

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27. Sep 18:13 - kristin said:

Wow, that's great:D