1 minute ago, Jontee said:

No.  Still traumatised.  Was only a small kid and I reckon the string was longer than me. 2nd go the yoyo hit the ground and broke in 2.  The rest is history.  Explains everything really.

My mate knocked out two of his sister's teeth attempting around the world. Or at least his version of it.

10 hours ago, daisycutter said:

werent no dollars then, deever.  so, that would be 12 shillings, though that seems too dear.  get a bag of genuine strings for sixpence too.

They were around in the 70 s when I discovered them. What I just learnt is that they had been around way before. Tx.

22 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

They were around in the 70 s when I discovered them. What I just learnt is that they had been around way before. Tx.

Yes that was true LD.  Loved the look of them but i used the coke version mostly as they spun better and better balanced.  Possibly a tad wider and smaller diameter?

The strings often had to be reset on all of these to get them up to speed with 'trick' attempts.

I could do the three main tricks (and still can) but have never heard of DC's three leaf clover.

The key was all in the wrist snap.

As a young fella (about 10)  i was deternined to learn the 'how' and at least master the three basics.

One week i practiced so hard my bro, who slept in the same room as me at the time, said just after i'd fallen asleep my right arm was hanging out the bed and motioning up and down as if i was still throwing the yo yo in my hand.

On a trip to Hawaii in '74' we went to Waikaki's then famous International Market Place and they had light up yo yos!  Couldn't believe it.  Bought a few back with us.  Extra heavy with the batteries but looked amazing at night.  Especially doing the cradle!

One of the cheapest but most fun toys as a kid for mine.

I moved on to nanchakus a few years later.  Lots of fun also apart from a couple of hits to the funny bone!

..wrong post lol

2 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

I found they didn't spin as well.

Yes that was true LD.  Loved the look of them but i used the coke version mostly as they spun better and better balanced.  Possibly a tad wider and smaller diameter?

The strings often had to be reset on all of these to get them up to speed with 'trick' attempts.

I could do the three main tricks (and still can) but have never heard of DC's three leaf clover.

The key was all in the wrist snap.

As a young fella (about 10)  i was deternined to learn the 'how' and at least master the three basics.

One week i practiced so hard my bro, who slept in the same room as me at the time, said just after i'd fallen asleep my right arm was hanging out the bed and motioning up and down as if i was still throwing the yo yo in my hand.

On a trip to Hawaii in '74' we went to Waikiki's then famous International Market Place and they had light up yo yos!  Couldn't believe it.  Bought a few back with us.  Extra heavy with the batteries but looked amazing at night.  Especially doing the cradle!

One of the cheapest but most fun toys as a kid for mine.

I moved on to nanchakus a few years later.  Lots of fun also apart from a couple of hits to the funny bone!

Edited October 22, 20232 yr by Demon Dynasty

1 hour ago, Demon Dynasty said:

a trip to Hawaii in '74' we went to Waikaki's then famous International Market Place and they had light up yo yos!  Couldn't believe it.  Bought a few back with us.  Extra heavy with the batteries but looked amazing at night.  Especially doing the cradle!

Gee your family were doing well in the 70s with a trip to Hawaii.

I thought Lakes Entrance was pretty Cosmopolitan back then and as far as we ever ventured barring our all out campervan holiday in Merrimbula. 

2 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

They were around in the 70 s when I discovered them. What I just learnt is that they had been around way before. Tx.

you'll enjoy this clip from the original time of the yo-yo, deever

 

14 hours ago, Redleg said:

Has there ever been a better looking man than Skull Murphy?

If i remember.. he came from Parts unknown by way of background information, with a skull 2 times thicker than a normal man.  And side kick , the Brute. Brute Bernard.

52 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

you'll enjoy this clip from the original time of the yo-yo, deever

 

Art Pickles....world champion. 

4 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

Gee your family were doing well in the 70s with a trip to Hawaii.

I thought Lakes Entrance was pretty Cosmopolitan back then and as far as we ever ventured barring our all out campervan holiday in Merrimbula. 

Sure beats Mordialloc or Dromana

On 10/10/2023 at 12:07, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Ice creams on the other hand: Does anyone have two in a sitting?

Cue memories of Peter's Two-In-Ones...

Peanuts 10cents a bag sold by guy carting Hessian bag around Southern stand think 1970s 

7 minutes ago, Rhino said:

Peanuts 10cents a bag sold by guy carting Hessian bag around Southern stand think 1970s 

Wasn't that Princes Park?

11 minutes ago, Rhino said:

Peanuts 10cents a bag sold by guy carting Hessian bag around Southern stand think 1970s 

Gross. The peanuts were loose, as in, not in sealed packaging? 

13 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Gross. The peanuts were loose, as in, not in sealed packaging? 

shells, wcw.  in the shells. gottit.

30 minutes ago, Rhino said:

Peanuts 10cents a bag sold by guy carting Hessian bag around Southern stand think 1970s 

I remember that fellow at the cricket - late 60's

On 22/10/2023 at 16:54, WalkingCivilWar said:

Reminds me of this:

The sex life of a man based on his age…

20-40yo - tri-weekly. 
40-60yo - try weekly. 
60yo +    - try weakly.

😁

Notwithstanding the other, self-deprecating responses, I must stand up for myself and say...well, and say...well...

Oh, look, there's a puppy!....

22 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Bases on information provided by an acquaintance, I understand that modern chemical ..... err enhancers .... have changed that equation somewhat!

Possibly that last word, BBO, provided other deteriorating factors allow brain and appearance to provide the memory and opportunity, respectively, to attempt the second-last word...

On 27/06/2023 at 06:39, Redleg said:

He actually preferred the usual nickname.

Tugger? 

This thread has morphed into Memory Lane.

Very nice; thank you, everyone (you all know who you are 😊 ) Guess it's good to get 'em out there before they disappear!

Yoyos re-appeared every year through primary school and into secondary. Clever, Coca-Cola Company. Their annual return, along with that of marbles (in the myriad ways they could be played) was, for a child, actually more certain than death and taxes.

Edited October 23, 20232 yr by Timothy Reddan-A'Blew

21 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Well ok smart [censored] ..... it was from YouTube

You are a brave man calling @WalkingCivilWar a smart [censored].  I note she has yet to post a retort.  Perhaps you have succeeded a never before achieved feat:  making her speechless or she is dreaming up a doozie of a response.  Methinks the latter!!

Edited October 23, 20232 yr by Lucifers Hero

3 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

You are a brave man calling @WalkingCivilWar a smart [censored].  I note she has yet to post a retort.  Perhaps you have succeeded a never before achieved feat:  making her speechless or she is dreaming up a doozie of a response.  Methinks the latter!!

I’m actually flattered by BBO calling me a smart [censored], Luci. It’s the nicest thing he’s ever said about me. 

6 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

You are a brave man calling @WalkingCivilWar a smart [censored].  I note she has yet to post a retort.  Perhaps you have succeeded a never before achieved feat:  making her speechless or she is dreaming up a doozie of a response.  Methinks the latter!!

Yeah but you can never predict what that deranged lady might do, Luci. 

Edited October 23, 20232 yr by Neil Crompton
Too late!

4 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I’m actually flattered by BBO calling me a smart [censored], Luci. It’s the nicest thing he’s ever said about me. 

And that is probably the nicest thing you have ever said about him!!

5 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I’m actually flattered by BBO calling me a smart [censored], Luci. It’s the nicest thing he’s ever said about me. 

I think he has mellowed since the price of wine casks stabilised:

1 minute ago, Neil Crompton said:

Yeah but you can never predict what that deranged lady might do, Luci. 

Is that why you keep on the right side of that deranged lady? Smart man. 😉