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ta0

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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2012, 12:56:08 PM »

Unfortunately Alan confirmed that he will not come to nats.  :( Neither will Takeshi, it seems :(
They will be missed but we will try to have a great nats, anyway.

I don't know yet if Alan can send us some tops for battle (for those who don't have them).  If not we will find an alternative.

I have down for freestyles at least poptop, SirBoot32 and SpinQueen  ;), so it should be interesting.   Dale and I can be the judges.
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2012, 02:19:09 PM »

Hope all goes well in Chico!  I am anxious to hear all about it.
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #17 on: September 27, 2012, 11:30:01 AM »

Alan confirmed he will be sending some battle tops for those who do not have one from past years to purchase and compete.  By the way, he sent a couple dozen to Kyo for his wedding reception (that must be a first!)     8)
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #18 on: September 27, 2012, 12:51:36 PM »

I predict a third place finish for Boot. Especially considering some of the first tricks I learned were from watching SpinQueen and Poptop's imperial challenge. It was the top I owned at the time so their video gave me hope. If you have not seen it:

The Other Duncan Imperial Challenge

Warning, it might contain too much awesome for some people to handle.
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #19 on: September 29, 2012, 06:08:19 PM »

I hear SirBoot32 is already in the neighborhood of Chico  :)

Last year we talked about changing the rules for battle.  Specifically, Spin Queen proposed these rules:

 1 point   Hit the chump top (always by direct hit) chump top stays in, your top goes out
 2 points  hit the chump top both tops stay in "spinning"
 3 points  knock both your own top and the chump top out of arena
 4 points  knock chump top out of arena and your top stays in "spinning"
 5 points  Knock cap off of chump top

In addition, she proposed placing the arena over a hard surface (instead of the grass) so we could see if the top continued spinning (and only then it would count).  She also proposed being able to scoop that top for a bomb throw, what I think is an interesting idea.  For more of this discussion read this:  link.  Also click on the link if you are debating about going: you will see how much fun we had last year.

Oh, and I think a tour of Richy's museum is in order for those who have not been there  . . .  ;)
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #20 on: September 29, 2012, 11:25:26 PM »



I've already done some dry runs ;)
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #21 on: September 30, 2012, 01:53:34 PM »

I'm coming solo this year, (no better half) and I'm not sure any of my kids will make it up either.  I almost didn't find a room since Chico has other events going on that weekend.  Thanks to McBride via facebook, I was able to find a room at the motel 6 (near the Holiday Inn) for Saturday night, so I'll be driving up early saturday morning.  Sounds like there is going to minimal group of us this year but we all know how to have a good time  >:D >:D >:D >:D

p.s.  I spoke to Val recently and I think that only Dale will be there
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #22 on: September 30, 2012, 09:53:42 PM »

Alan e-mailed me and is going to send me
10 battletops for sale (10.00 each ) We need
to supply our own bottle caps / so if you have a top
from past years bring it so we have enough.
   Richy from Chico
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #23 on: October 01, 2012, 07:57:24 PM »

Glad to hear the battletops will be available for sale.  Sounds like the big battle is on!  I wish I could be there.  Hope you all have a great time.  I can't wait to hear more about it.
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #24 on: October 01, 2012, 09:55:44 PM »

I will miss Chico very much again this year  :'(
Our little family is getting a little bigger in March,
Much to do, much to do.
Best wishes to all the travelers!
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #25 on: October 01, 2012, 10:07:27 PM »

Our best wishes for great health for the four of you!
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #26 on: October 01, 2012, 10:27:23 PM »

I will miss Chico very much again this year  :'(
Our little family is getting a little bigger in March,
Much to do, much to do.
Best wishes to all the travelers!

Congrats on bringing a new Neffy to the world! You may not be able to spin tops much for a while, but he/she will spin you for sure!   ;D  And with some luck you will eventually have more excuses to get skill toys!  ;)
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #27 on: October 02, 2012, 05:32:50 PM »

Hey, Boots, do you have your whip top with you?  If you don't, I may try to tow mine, but I would still need a whip stick.

I should be hanging out at Bird in Hand/Yo-yo Museum Friday evening. 

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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #28 on: October 02, 2012, 08:40:01 PM »

Yes, congratulations on the new little spinner coming into the whirled!
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Re: The worlds are over, here comes the Nationals
« Reply #29 on: October 03, 2012, 07:55:57 PM »

I don't have it with me.
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