I don't know how I missed these responses. Yes, the Tip Top Cafe has been a very good "go to" shirt for me when it comes to top spinning events. I wear it a lot at our Miamisburg festivals and usually take it to worlds. I cannot believe how well it has worn. Has it been 10 years since I ate there with Jorge and his family? I had been with Judith at the Top Museum for a while when she suddenly said "you have a top spinning shirt on!!!" That made the wearing of it all worthwhile.
Yes, the top I have was from johnm. Eric Wolfe asked for a roto-mold top that was really unbalanced and considered a reject. John complied and sent him this piece. Eric cut the top off, put in a bearing and balanced it. It is a terrific spinner and great for visibility along with putting a spinner in people's hands. I also have used it to run, hurdle and unicycle. All my unicycle with a top spinning record attempts have been with this top. I love it too much to leave it in the hallowed grounds of the top museum. I carry it around in my car always ready for action.
She has been doing a lot of grant writing. I assume that is to help with repairs around the building and especially after the water damage. Hope that works out for her. What she has going there is very special and unique. It seems like that would be a good location for a gathering or a festival.