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Little book of tops
« on: March 17, 2021, 01:52:50 PM »
Hi all
I ve just received a pack from Don in rochester

Following exchanges about the little book in french..


Thanx don,i really enjoyed opening the pack
And the 2 tops are super

Jim  8)
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2021, 02:21:03 PM »
I didn't know that there was a translation to French, Le petit livre des toupies. Cool!

Are there any other translations? El pequeño libro de trompos? Das klein Kreiselbuch?
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2021, 02:36:09 PM »
Wonderful little books! Don has a knack for explaining these surprisingly complicated toys in plain terms -- a knack I wish I had.
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2021, 02:38:12 PM »
Ha! Kreiselbuch (spintop-book) was a good bet! But kleine, not klein (German declensions! >:( )



I couldn't find a Spanish version, but neither could I find the French version listed anywhere.
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2021, 03:34:13 PM »
Quote from: ta0 on March 17, 2021, 02:38:12 PM
Ha! Kreiselbuch (spintop-book) was a good bet! But kleine, not klein (German declensions! >:( )

A used version is available at amazon for only about € 3,- plus € 3,50 in shipping. Is it worth buying if I am not a collector?

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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2021, 03:45:25 PM »
Quote from: ortwin on March 17, 2021, 03:34:13 PM
A used version is available at amazon for only about € 3,- plus € 3,50 in shipping. Is it worth buying if I am not a collector?

Yes, a delight for any top fancier.
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2021, 09:54:17 PM »
I think I have parts of the rough draft for this book but I have not seen them in a while.  Don worked hard on this book and did a great job!!!
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2021, 09:56:45 PM »
Quote from: Jeremy McCreary on March 17, 2021, 03:45:25 PM
Yes, a delight for any top fancier.
I agree!

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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2021, 02:22:01 AM »
I ordered my copy. You all  are so convincing!
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2021, 10:47:32 AM »
Got it, read it, enjoyed it!


 

Thank you.


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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2021, 10:51:06 AM »
Quote from: ortwin on March 20, 2021, 10:47:32 AM
Got it, read it, enjoyed it!
Toll! I was afraid that it might be too cute for the Teutonic taste  :D
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2021, 06:50:15 PM »
Quote from: ta0 on March 20, 2021, 10:51:06 AM
Quote from: ortwin on March 20, 2021, 10:47:32 AM
Got it, read it, enjoyed it!
Toll! I was afraid that it might be too cute for the Teutonic taste  :D
 


Oh, I might also nurture some sterotypes about U.S. Americans, not as many about Paraguayans..... >:D >:D >:D
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2021, 10:26:57 PM »
Quote from: ortwin on March 20, 2021, 06:50:15 PM
Oh, I might also nurture some sterotypes about U.S. Americans, not as many about Paraguayans..... >:D >:D >:D
Well, also us, Uruguayans, only have a few stereotypes about Paraguayans.  ;)
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2021, 11:38:30 PM »
Now, now, I think we should all stop stereotyping each other and start stereotyping an ethic group that really deserves it -- the Zargonians in that mothership orbiting behind the moon.

I pick up their subspace transmissions in one of my dental fillings. You should hear the stuff they say about us!!

Well, two can play that game, starting with the Zargon jokes...

Q: What's a matched set of luggage on Zargon II?
A: Three plastic bags from the same store.

Q: Why wasn't Jesus born on Zargon IV?
A: Couldn't find 3 wise men and a virgin.

I'll let myself out.
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Re: Little book of tops
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2021, 03:19:46 AM »
Quote from: ta0 on March 20, 2021, 10:26:57 PM
Quote from: ortwin on March 20, 2021, 06:50:15 PM
Oh, I might also nurture some sterotypes about U.S. Americans, not as many about Paraguayans..... >:D >:D >:D
Well, also us, Uruguayans, only have a few stereotypes about Paraguayans.  ;)
 
Hm, I knew you were Uruguayan, but since I wanted to be polite, plus I heard Uruguayans take it as  compliment if mistaken for Paraguayans.... >:D >:D >:D >:D
 
But how about Argentina? I have some distant relatives there. ;D
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