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The van is loaded to the brim. I am exhausted but ready for my trip back to Miamisburg. Jim Neff asks “will this be your last trip?” Then he laughs and says “Of course not. Who knows where else Don has tops hidden.” I have been trying to figure out how many times I have been to Rochester. I believe ...

I had another birthday and as I reflected on bds of the past I remember some connected to Rochester. I did some searching and found this and decided to have another Toycrafter adventure near my birthday. I have a big mini van and the seats are all down (except the driver and passenger.) Lots of ...

This is a little late, but I am still enjoying the picture and the successful event. You are amazing, Jim!!! What a great group. Congratulations on your fine event.

In case you are thinking about moving this thread to the dreaded NSTR, I am working on a series of Earl related tops and will report back very soon about my progress.

Thanks for that insight. I feel a little bit better. I wonder if Earl Scruggs or Earl Campbell celebrate the day? Definitely the Earl of Sandwich does not celebrate it, as he has been gone for several hundred years. Oh, and now there is the restaurant chain with the title of Earl of Sandwich. But ...

How have I missed this over the years? I am posting this in 2025 so every year I can come back to this thread and celebrate this great day!!! I have only a few hours left to celebrate but I will be ready to get the full 24 hour experience next year.

Look what I found!!!

Jim Schreiber’s burial place is in the papers today. I had no idea about this connection. There is a big article all about the Trail of Tears that happened in the late 1830’s. The paper states “Most of the people reached Indian Territory by 1839. About 16,000 Cherokee would eventually settle near ...

Stupid tariffs. I dearly love toy stores and hate to see them have to deal with all of this.

Amazing!!! I knew nothing about this. Thanks for posting and best wishes to all the top rests and the participants.

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 ...

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!!!

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 ...

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?

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 ...