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Total Members Voted: 25

[Dick Stohr]

Mike, you say there is a chance of rain, I hope it is not like the last time I was there. Dick

[Renee]

Is there going to be a live stream of the competition?  Something basic like an Instagram live stream with a phone would be better than nothing for those of us not able to go.

I have instagram, but I've never attempted anything like a livestream before.  Do you have any tips about how to do that?  I'd be willing to give it a try.

[the Earl of Whirl]

Sorry Jeremy.  It will be special when you can join us.  Jorge, I love that stat about the biggest forum face to face ever.  Jay, thanks for your help and your links.  Dick, I remember that night well.  The top battles were electric and the sky was electric also with all the lightning.  The rain was coming down and starting to gather around the sound system.  I was worried about getting electrocuted but that would have made for a heck of a story and our top event might have become the Mike Hout memorial tournament.

My wife says she can get a good deal on a giant sub for everyone so we can be together longer and not leave our equipment.  We could also get a case of water and some drinks.  How does that sound for everyone?  And if anyone wants to do otherwise, we have Subway close and the Hamburger Wagon (since 1913).

[Jospin]

Is there going to be a live stream of the competition?  Something basic like an Instagram live stream with a phone would be better than nothing for those of us not able to go.

I have instagram, but I've never attempted anything like a livestream before.  Do you have any tips about how to do that?  I'd be willing to give it a try.

Never done it before either, but it looks like you swipe right, select “live” and go to town.  After you finish your video it’s available for 24 hours, I don’t think you can archive it.  If you plan on doing it let us know your Instagram handle so we can watch.  Ben McPhee was taking all sorts of videos at the world yoyo contest.  It was fun to see people practicing, or competing, or hanging out.

[Softspin]

Get that 24 patch up jospin nice work!!

[JMauk]

If you’ve got something going at the church tonight, I’ll try to come over after dinner.

[Jospin]

Get that 24 patch up jospin nice work!!

Ha Ha, hopefully soon, I just sent in my application for the 24 trick and Freestyle patches and I'm planning on adding them once I get the physical patches.

[jmadrigal]

Just had lunch at City BBQ and hit up Bill's doughnuts. Lots of good food and a beautiful area. Very diffrent from the desert.

[ta0]

My connection out of Philly is 40 minutes late. I'm guessing I'm getting to the church around 5:30.

[jmadrigal]

Just arrived at the church!

[Jay]

My wife says she can get a good deal on a giant sub for everyone so we can be together longer and not leave our equipment.  We could also get a case of water and some drinks.  How does that sound for everyone?  And if anyone wants to do otherwise, we have Subway close and the Hamburger Wagon (since 1913).

I am also bringing a big cooler of water.  It is already packed up.   

[Jay]

Is there going to be a live stream of the competition?  Something basic like an Instagram live stream with a phone would be better than nothing for those of us not able to go.

I have instagram, but I've never attempted anything like a livestream before.  Do you have any tips about how to do that?  I'd be willing to give it a try.

I know my son goes live on YouTube and it can be saved forever.  Not sure if that helps anyone.  Unfortunately, he will not be there.  I will mainly be taking pics, with some occasional vids.  It is hard to do both at the same time, but will do my best to document for those that are there and cannot attend 

[Jon Gates]

I guess that I need to look at this site more than once a year. Have fun everyone. Maybe I will go next year.

[the Earl of Whirl]

We would love to see you in Miamisburg, Jon Gates.  I am taking a pause in the action while bad tops are getting whipped for their poor behavior.

It has been quite a hectic day.  I was working on the staging area and the sign when I happened to see our California crew in the parking lot!!!  How great to hear their kind reviews of our area.  They helped me get the sign up and then we began the long process of hauling Don's tops from my office to the fellowship hall.  People kept coming in and I lost track of who came when.  Mailman and Butterfingers arrived with another shipment of Don's tops and the hall was overflowing.  So many neat things to see and try.  So many good memories. 

Somebody asked me when it gets dark around these parts and in a short time I found out why.  Such beautiful 3D glowing tops and kongzhus.  Now we are talking about dinner as tummies are rumbling.  Mark Hayward is coming at 11:00. 

[ta0]

 Wow! What a spintop crowd tonight!    I'm afraid to start naming them because I'll miss somebody.
The display of Don's tops, incredible!

The sign outside the church at night:



Several whip tops whipped: