"It was impressive" Jose says. Stuff like that is what makes this place so special!!! I am so glad we can openly talk about things and still support one another. That is very special in this sometimes crazy world.
Here are a couple more thoughts before I turn all my attention to this coming weekend and nationals:
-I am not a big gift giver but I have had the recent honor of sharing some of Don Olney's collection. I am always floored by those who often go out of their way to share spinning gifts. Big thanks to Marco Palma and the Cuper crew for their kind gifts to everyone.
-Cleveland has often gotten a lot of bad press but now it will forever be a special place for me as I look back on the two great world gatherings there.
-I miss Jose's two children. They brought a lot of life to our lives in Cleveland and they are good top spinners, too!
-I still am smiling about the accidental finding of the words "made in Canada" on a wooden yoyo and the pleasant look it brought Mark when I gave it to him.
-It is hard to find someone who thinks like me. Jim Neff, thanks for your four suitcases of fun and thanks for being my friend.
-Wilson reminded me, once again, about the power of our spinning activity. As we looked through his cell phone pictures I was stunned with how his trompo opened so many doors. From meeting famous athletes to getting better seats at sporting events to spinning scenes around his many journeys.....it was impressive.
-What an honor it is to hang out and throw with world class spinners. What an honor it is to be able to report to others about our activities. Thanks for your thanks about the "top news."
-It is always fun to fall "on purpose" and see the reaction. As I start to push 70 I notice that my fake falls are getting bigger reactions. Thanks for the fun to all who were in the top room when I threw my little bike into a bunch of chairs and laid on the ground groaning.