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IJA in Rochester MN
« on: July 04, 2011, 10:00:58 AM »
I haven't seen anything concerning the IJA in Rochester, Minnesota coming very soon.  Is anyone planning to attend?
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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2011, 12:52:47 PM »
I'll be there from Wed. till Sun.  We need to find a spot for spinners to hang out :D
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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2011, 01:16:42 PM »
64th Annual IJA Juggling Festival
July 18-24, 2011 ? Rochester ? Minnesota ? USA
http://www.juggle.org/festival/

From the IJA FaceBook page I noticed that a few here will be attending.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Jugglers-Association/163239346179
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138681949501545
Byron Watts
Rick Prevett
Mark Hayward signed on to do a top-spinning breakout / workshop(?)  in the later part of IJA fest week.  :)

and lincolnrick just mentioned that he will definitely be there...
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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2011, 07:40:40 PM »
The big IJA juggling festival is going on right now.  I hope some people give us some reports about how it is going and any top involvement at the fest!
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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2011, 01:18:05 AM »
I really haven't heard anything about this here though...
any reports?
anything. ???..
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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2011, 09:16:55 AM »
Mark (and I  :'( ) had a thread about Rochester.  It was kind of hidden under this topic:

http://www.ta0.com/forum/index.php/topic,1695.0.html
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Mark Magyar

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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2011, 03:49:21 PM »
So Walter Watts, (the person who started this thread) Were you able to attend IJA in Rochester MN.?
I think Byron Watts did attend. did anyone see him?

Rick, Thank you for thread link for follow up report. http://www.ta0.com/forum/index.php/topic,1695.0.html
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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2011, 08:19:12 AM »
Hi Mark,
  I chose not to go this year due to my shoulder.  I couldn't make it work more that a couple minutes without severe pain.  I would have loved going and was encouraged to come several times by Byron.  It is a problem of old age I guess.  Arm is much better now however.
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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2011, 05:36:37 PM »
Yes, the shoulder thing is definitely a problem of old age.  I have had several bouts of shoulder struggles since I have turned 50.  Ageing is a challenge.  Thankfully, as Dick Stohr says, it beats the alternative.

Glad you are doing much better, Watts' Tops!!!
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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2011, 08:04:32 PM »
Quote from: Mark Magyar on August 09, 2011, 03:49:21 PM
I think Byron Watts did attend. did anyone see him?

I hung out with Byron quite a bit while I was there.  He's got a regen method that I can't describe, but it's pretty unique.

I also bought a Mexican(?) top from him.  I think he said the wood was boiled before it was made into a top.  Here's a picture.  My newest top  is the one on the right, next to my newest Watts (#237).

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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2011, 08:41:44 PM »
I like the look of that Mexican top.
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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2011, 10:16:56 PM »
That Mexican(?) top is really attractive. 
What are its dimensions and weight Rick?
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Re: IJA in Rochester MN
« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2011, 09:07:01 PM »
Quote from: Larry D. on August 11, 2011, 10:16:56 PM
That Mexican(?) top is really attractive. 
What are its dimensions and weight Rick?

Larry, the top is 4.25 inches at the big diameter, stands 6 inches tall, and weighs in at 11 ounces.  It's not a perfect spinner, but I like it.
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