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MikeM

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Hello.....New member...
« on: February 07, 2017, 07:44:44 AM »

Just thought I would reach out to all the players.....Name is Mike, love spin tops since I was a boy. Loved them at university for fun, and yes when I was at uni we did not have mobiles....   Moved from UK to Czech Republic with family and first time in a decade found I've landed in 'Spin top Vallhalla'.....from being able to only buy from USA I have been pleasantly advices on tops and have added a few to my collection......and I just want to buy buy buy after not seeing anything to wet the appetite for a decade!'' I now have access to a well stocked Spin top shop in .CZ..... very nice chap....awesome customer service....     well I hope to learn much from this forum......Mike
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Re: Hello.....New member...
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2017, 09:44:41 AM »

Welcome, Mike! I hope you find the forum helpful.

Yes, the Czech Republic is hot in skill toys. Some well-known yo-yo players have even emigrated there (Hans Freeman, Anne Connolly).
I was always surprised that the UK was not strong in tops considering its long history with the toy.
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the Earl of Whirl

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Re: Hello.....New member...
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2017, 10:58:40 AM »

Welcome to the forum, Mike.  I am also Mike.

I was in London in 2007 and was stunned to not be able to find any top spinning connections, despite my best efforts to reach out to someone ahead of time and while I was there.  Glad you are in such a top friendly place now.  This forum is also quite top friendly, as you will see.
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Re: Hello.....New member...
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2017, 12:36:15 PM »

welcome home sir @-@
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Re: Hello.....New member...
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2017, 02:09:53 PM »

Mike,
  Welcome to the club.  You are connected to world class top spinners.  You have company in your country.  Tyler Young is also on this site.  He does a great show with a Watts' top.  Search Watts' Top 295 in the search box and enjoy about 3 minutes of great spinning. :)
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ta0

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Re: Hello.....New member...
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2017, 11:06:43 AM »

You have company in your country. Tyler Young is also on this site.
Walt: Tyler came back to the States last year to start college.
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Re: Hello.....New member...
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2017, 02:48:23 PM »

Thank you Tao for that information.
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Re: Hello.....New member...
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2017, 01:18:10 PM »

Welcome Mike,
I hope you find the forum as fun and helpful as I do.
Kirk
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Re: Hello.....New member...
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2017, 06:15:35 PM »

Hello Mike!

Welcome to the forum! Everyone here is extremely helpful, and will be happy to help you with any questions you may have!

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