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by the Earl of Whirl
Sat May 10, 2025 8:54 am
Forum: Non SpinTop Related
Topic: habemus papam
Replies: 7
Views: 1,423

Re: habemus papam

With all of his time spent in Peru, there is a good chance he has done some trompo spinning. He seems like a fun pope as he plays Wordle, cheers for the Chicago White Sox, plays tennis, loves pizza and is a fan of Villanova (where he went to school). He seems like a guy who does lots of neat stuff ...
by the Earl of Whirl
Sat May 10, 2025 8:44 am
Forum: Latest Spin
Topic: Hi everyone!
Replies: 3
Views: 206

Re: Hi everyone!

Welcome!!! I am glad you found us. I hope you enjoy your time here. It is exciting to read about your interest in these spinning wonders!!!
by the Earl of Whirl
Sat Apr 19, 2025 7:20 am
Forum: Latest Spin
Topic: "The Boy & Dog" tombstone/monument in Dayton, Ohio
Replies: 16
Views: 3,003

Re: "The Boy & Dog" tombstone/monument in Dayton, Ohio

I had a funeral in this cemetery today. I hardly ever have burials in this place. It is quite famous with the Wright brothers here and also the writer Erma Bombeck. Of course, I stopped by the boy and his dog, like many others do. Last time I was here it was with Jun. His visit makes this place even ...
by the Earl of Whirl
Thu Apr 10, 2025 10:37 am
Forum: What you want, what you have
Topic: T-shirts
Replies: 8
Views: 2,040

Re: T-shirts

I love the shirt and know you could sell a lot of them in Miamisburg on August 23rd!!! Maybe you could consider joining us again?
by the Earl of Whirl
Thu Apr 10, 2025 10:30 am
Forum: Non SpinTop Related
Topic: labor day...
Replies: 30
Views: 12,461

Re: labor day...

This is not a Labor Day post but it is about a parade. The opening day parade for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team was held recently. This is the fourth year I have been on my unicycle in that parade (officially known as the Findlay Street Market parade). I meet up with a group of elementary ...
by the Earl of Whirl
Thu Apr 10, 2025 10:07 am
Forum: Latest Spin
Topic: Dale and Val magazine article
Replies: 3
Views: 597

Re: Dale and Val magazine article

I also enjoyed this. Glad to see them getting such nice press. They deserve it and have done so much for spinners everywhere!!!
by the Earl of Whirl
Wed Apr 09, 2025 12:32 pm
Forum: Latest Spin
Topic: Forum outage this past days
Replies: 13
Views: 1,566

Re: Forum outage this past days

Yippee!!! I am back on the forum. I have not been able to get on for quite some time. I thought I was banned. I was wondering what I did?!?! Thanks for fixing things for me, ta0!!!
by the Earl of Whirl
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:44 pm
Forum: Latest Spin
Topic: Oscar winner Kieran Culkin learned spin tops from The Top Lady when he was a boy
Replies: 3
Views: 522

Re: Oscar winner Kieran Culkin learned spin tops from The Top Lady when he was a boy

Her stories are amazing. She told me she showed the Four Tops how to throw tops!!!
by the Earl of Whirl
Tue Mar 11, 2025 12:38 pm
Forum: Latest Spin
Topic: Oscar winner Kieran Culkin learned spin tops from The Top Lady when he was a boy
Replies: 3
Views: 522

Re: Oscar winner Kieran Culkin learned spin tops from The Top Lady when he was a boy

Yes, I have been watching the award season quite closely and was hoping Kieran would win. He has had quite a year thanks to a great start by a certain top spinning woman!!!
by the Earl of Whirl
Mon Mar 03, 2025 6:52 am
Forum: Latest Spin
Topic: Forum outage this past days
Replies: 13
Views: 1,566

Re: Forum outage this past days

Welcome back!!!
by the Earl of Whirl
Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:43 am
Forum: Non SpinTop Related
Topic: RIP Karine
Replies: 3
Views: 993

Re: RIP Karine

I am sorry to hear about this. Sadly, I never met her. I sure wish I did.
by the Earl of Whirl
Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:39 am
Forum: Non SpinTop Related
Topic: Stephen Jepson - athletic inventions
Replies: 0
Views: 535

Stephen Jepson - athletic inventions

How in the world did I not know about this guy until today? He has been at this for a number of years and encouraging others to enjoy playful physical activities. Sadly, he is not spinning much but he loves circus skills and inventing other fun things to do. He has a website called never leave the ...
by the Earl of Whirl
Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:32 am
Forum: What you want, what you have
Topic: Zoe
Replies: 8
Views: 1,238

Re: Zoe

Fantastic. It looks great and appears to spin even better than great!!!
by the Earl of Whirl
Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:31 am
Forum: Collecting, Modding, Turning and Spin Science
Topic: Valentine cards
Replies: 20
Views: 10,247

Re: Valentine cards

I love this thread!!!
by the Earl of Whirl
Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:35 pm
Forum: Latest Spin
Topic: Tippe Top + Patience
Replies: 3
Views: 358

Re: Tippe Top + Patience

That is very fun!!! My grandchildren will be with me on Monday. Maybe I can get the boys to try some of that with me……only with a bigger hole!