Our next door neighbours (from whom we purchased the land on which to build our house) were [Italian] speedskating champions in the 1950's - they met each other that way. I just showed your shots to them (both now in their 70's) and they just loved them. He is still actively involved in the sport as an official, and also coaching/teaching.
My first post here, I think (I lose track where I've posted & when sometimes!), but I've been quietly lurking/absorbing for a week or so. I'm going through the same decision-making process: one day I'm convinced it'll be the GX-100 and the next, it's just as certainly the GRD II. It all boils down to RAW Buffer vs. Focal Length Versatility.
And, despite what I perceive to be it's many compromises, I'm still keen to see Sean's G9 review, even if for no other reason than to confirm all my doubts about it. If one were to base the decision purely upon the gushing reviews found in the popular press/websites, the G9 would be the best thing since sliced bread. I'd essentially like a GX-100 with a RAW buffer, and would ask for little else. At least there's time on my side: I can't really purchase anything until a number of other priorities are taken care of around here - our house is new, and we have a lunar landscape for a garden which needs fixing this springtime - which could mean not until the next crop of cameras is announced... in the meantime, I'll drop in and shoot the breeze here from time to time