OK when I bought my West Australian newspaper yesterday, I also received my free spinner, (Glad I didn't buy one for $5 in the reject shop the other day). Anyway being a kid in old blokes clothing I started spinning the bloody thing, and I think I am getting hooked. My best spins are 2 that lasted 1 minute 37 seconds, and my very best is 1 minute 43 seconds. My challenge is for all you bright clever grown ups to make it spin longer. Don't tell me I have lost the plot, everybody else tells me.
Yuglamron said
07:48 AM Jun 19, 2017
No offence intended.
I'm with David Suzuki on this.
Quote "98% of stuff made today is just produced for consumption. Not to make the human condition better"
Magnarc said
08:55 AM Jun 19, 2017
Aussie, suggest you seriously consider counselling. (VBG)
matildatraveller said
10:13 AM Jun 19, 2017
Well here goes nothing! HOOO HUMMMMMMM!
I am with almost everyone on this one....( just useless pieces of land fill)
Full credit to the 'BIG KIDS' sitting on their backsides in the back rooms of 'Manipulation' being paid 'BIG BUCKS' to think up ways to encourage parents/grandparents to part with their hard earned $$$$$ on useless gadgets... "Have your say and ....Let the Games begin!" from Gwynnie @matildatraveller
Aussie1 said
10:19 AM Jun 19, 2017
Just the act of buying a newspaper amazes me. Let alone getting a "spinner thing". As they say 'if you don't read the newspapers you are uninformed, and if you do read newspapers you are misinformed". Happy spinning but, more importantly, happy and safe travels. :)
macka17 said
11:43 AM Jun 19, 2017
Something to do with "mentality" Or.......
I believe.
Enjoy your toys mate.
we WERE only young once.
Some of us never left hey.
JeffRae said
11:52 AM Jun 19, 2017
If it gives you pleasure in some form, why not. I will check back later to see if there has been an improvement in the times Do you have someone you can challenge ?
Happywanderer said
01:15 PM Jun 19, 2017
They should be banned. Just yesterday a second child has swallowed a piece off one.
A piece of junk in my opinion.
aussie_paul said
01:44 PM Jun 19, 2017
I saw where 30 tonnes of them got crushed somewhere due to safety concerns!!!
Aussie Paul.
Aussie said
01:46 PM Jun 19, 2017
OK, I thought I was in amongst a lot of happy travellers but alas, I will have to find a less technical subject to discuss.
My wife calls me a stirrer and I deny it. Question: Who is right?
the rocket said
04:01 PM Jun 19, 2017
Aussie wrote:
OK, I thought I was in amongst a lot of happy travellers but alas, I will have to find a less technical subject to discuss. My wife calls me a stirrer and I deny it. Question: Who is right?
Val, is that your wife Or you?
Peterpan said
09:59 AM Jun 20, 2017
Borrowed grandsons spinner, 1minute 45secs.
Granddaughter spins 5 at a time one on top of the other.
Big challenge..........only got 4.
Aus-Kiwi said
10:10 AM Jun 20, 2017
So I assume you retired to do this ? Lol
JeffRae said
12:45 PM Jun 20, 2017
Peterpan wrote:
Borrowed grandsons spinner, 1minute 45secs.
Granddaughter spins 5 at a time one on top of the other.
Big challenge..........only got 4.
Hope Aussie is up to the challenge
Kisha said
12:58 PM Jun 20, 2017
Aussie, I don't think you have lost the plot, your post has me smiling happily, I don't have a spinner like you, however I know they are the latest rage. I think its great that you enjoy spinning it, I have an 1896 Schwechten piano and on it sits my childhood spinning top. When I'm dusting I pick the spinning top up and give that handle some good pushes up and down and love watching it spin and listening to that familiar whirring sound that it makes. Next to it sit my knucklebones I collected from lamb shanks and still play with them to, so good luck to you Aussie, enjoy. I'm so glad I have never lost the child within, and thats a fabulous feeling, if I get a spinner I'll let you know how long I can make it spin, get ready! lol I'm pretty good at making things spin.... With a huge smile Kisha.
macka17 said
01:16 PM Jun 20, 2017
Kisha.
The general idea. is to live to 85.
with a happy mentality of a 12 yr old. and. Most importantly.....
never stop smiling.
I'm 75 and still make Di Laugh every day. SO I'm doing something right hey.
Have a great one girl. and tinkle those keys.
PS.
when a person can post this Avater. and keep it up.
He must have some sort of humour in him. Yes.
Sick or otherwise. Chuckle.
-- Edited by macka17 on Tuesday 20th of June 2017 01:18:32 PM
Phil C said
02:13 PM Jun 20, 2017
Gday gang...
My grandkids all have these pest devices. I have had a go and can only get 1 min 25 secs.. Bloody hell, I have got to get a hobby.
Cheers
TheHeaths said
04:46 PM Jun 20, 2017
Unfortunately, as an inveterate fiddler, my good wife bought me a cheap one as a joke.
I fiddle with it sometimes when sitting in my chair of an evening, and it is at least silent, unlike when I sit here clicking a biro!
So, having had the challenge set, after reading Aussies post, I made an attempt on the GNFSTR (Grey Nomad Forum Spinner Time Record), and had a lucky first spin, with obviously highly rated ball bearings, and achieved 2 minutes and 38 seconds.
So I will now retire the spinner (it broke anyway last night, dropping its balls), and cease my competition career on a one day high!
I will now resume clicking a pen and annoying my child bride!
Aussie said
02:00 PM Jun 21, 2017
2 minutes 38 seconds, I would like to see that. That is not only a WORLD record but, the best in the UNIVERSE.
Oh well, some people can do and some can't do. I am in the latter group.
Dougwe said
02:17 PM Jun 21, 2017
Phil C wrote:
Gday gang...
My grandkids all have these pest devices. I have had a go and can only get 1 min 25 secs.. Bloody hell, I have got to get a hobby.
Cheers
Probably fell off that cliff edge mate.
Peterpan said
10:10 AM Jun 22, 2017
G'Day,
The Granddaughter made it more difficult to do. Put 5 spinners one on top of the other hold finger on top one, then spin each one differently from the other.
What says I???? no 1 spins left. no.2 spins right. 3 spins left,It's not that hard grandad says she grinning hugely, as she demonstrates.
Can you spin them before stacking them says I? Challenge accepted, she got 3 going then it all fell apart. I'll have to go away for a holiday.
This is too stressful.
Cruising Cruze said
08:59 PM Jun 22, 2017
@ Phil C
Just get first 2 of them mate And you build up from there Next thing 5 in one hand Maybe you will get as good as Dougwe He told me that he can spin 20 at the time Let me know how you go
Cheers John
Sorry Doug I know I'm not suppose to say anything
Kisha said
03:24 PM Jun 23, 2017
Macka you say the general idea is to live to 85 with a happy mentality of a 12 year old and most importantly never stop smiling, I think you have hit the nail on the head, wtg lol. Your Di is a lucky lady to have a man in her life that can make her laugh everyday, I can say that to you because that is what I had once upon a time in my man, and now I have a laugh and smile at the gorgeous memories he left with me to enjoy. Your avatar makes me laugh every time I see it lol, very clever, I'm opening a bag of penny sticks now lol and later I'm going to tinkle the keys on my gorgeous antique Scwechten. Just thank your lucky stars your not around to hear me play lol...You guys have a great one to...Always with a smile Kisha.
msg said
05:36 PM Jun 23, 2017
My fur baby makes me laugh half a dozen times a day.
TheHeaths said
08:42 PM Jun 23, 2017
Good wasn't it Aussie!
Obviously the purchased one had better bearings than the freebie!
The 1/2 dozen tries I had were all over 2 minutes, so I will retire as the Master of the Universe of this sport!
cultana said
10:53 PM Jun 23, 2017
Aussie wrote:
2 minutes 38 seconds, I would like to see that. That is not only a WORLD record but, the best in the UNIVERSE. Oh well, some people can do and some can't do. I am in the latter group.
Aussie,
I think it is time that you fully realised that you are a big kid at heart and enjoy some of the little things in life.
Aussie wrote:
My wife calls me a stirrer and I deny it. Question: Who is right?
Rule 1:
Never disagree with wife. You are always wrong even when said wife is wrong..
OK when I bought my West Australian newspaper yesterday, I also received my free spinner, (Glad I didn't buy one for $5 in the reject shop the other day). Anyway being a kid in old blokes clothing I started spinning the bloody thing, and I think I am getting hooked. My best spins are 2 that lasted 1 minute 37 seconds, and my very best is 1 minute 43 seconds. My challenge is for all you bright clever grown ups to make it spin longer. Don't tell me I have lost the plot, everybody else tells me.
No offence intended.
I'm with David Suzuki on this.
Quote "98% of stuff made today is just produced for consumption. Not to make the human condition better"
Aussie, suggest you seriously consider counselling. (VBG)
Well here goes nothing! HOOO HUMMMMMMM!
I am with almost everyone on this one....( just useless pieces of land fill)
Full credit to the 'BIG KIDS' sitting on their backsides in the back rooms of 'Manipulation' being paid 'BIG BUCKS' to think up ways to encourage parents/grandparents to part with their hard earned $$$$$ on useless gadgets...
"Have your say and ....Let the Games begin!" from Gwynnie @matildatraveller 
I believe.
Enjoy your toys mate.
we WERE only young once.
Some of us never left hey.
If it gives you pleasure in some form, why not.
I will check back later to see if there has been an improvement in the times
Do you have someone you can challenge ?
A piece of junk in my opinion.
I saw where 30 tonnes of them got crushed somewhere due to safety concerns!!!
Aussie Paul.
My wife calls me a stirrer and I deny it. Question: Who is right?
Val, is that your wife Or you?
Borrowed grandsons spinner, 1minute 45secs.
Granddaughter spins 5 at a time one on top of the other.
Big challenge..........only got 4.
Hope Aussie is up to the challenge
Aussie, I don't think you have lost the plot, your post has me smiling happily, I don't have a spinner like you, however I know they are the latest rage. I think its great that you enjoy spinning it, I have an 1896 Schwechten piano and on it sits my childhood spinning top. When I'm dusting I pick the spinning top up and give that handle some good pushes up and down and love watching it spin and listening to that familiar whirring sound that it makes. Next to it sit my knucklebones I collected from lamb shanks and still play with them to, so good luck to you Aussie, enjoy. I'm so glad I have never lost the child within, and thats a fabulous feeling, if I get a spinner I'll let you know how long I can make it spin, get ready! lol I'm pretty good at making things spin....
With a huge smile Kisha.
Kisha.
The general idea. is to live to 85.
with a happy mentality of a 12 yr old.
and. Most importantly.....
never stop smiling.
I'm 75 and still make Di Laugh every day.
SO I'm doing something right hey.
Have a great one girl. and tinkle those keys.
PS.
when a person can post this Avater. and keep it up.
He must have some sort of humour in him. Yes.
Sick or otherwise. Chuckle.
-- Edited by macka17 on Tuesday 20th of June 2017 01:18:32 PM
My grandkids all have these pest devices. I have had a go and can only get 1 min 25 secs.. Bloody hell, I have got to get a hobby.
Cheers
I fiddle with it sometimes when sitting in my chair of an evening, and it is at least silent, unlike when I sit here clicking a biro!
So, having had the challenge set, after reading Aussies post, I made an attempt on the GNFSTR (Grey Nomad Forum Spinner Time Record), and had a lucky first spin, with obviously highly rated ball bearings, and achieved 2 minutes and 38 seconds.
So I will now retire the spinner (it broke anyway last night, dropping its balls), and cease my competition career on a one day high!
I will now resume clicking a pen and annoying my child bride!
Oh well, some people can do and some can't do. I am in the latter group.
Probably fell off that cliff edge mate.
G'Day,
The Granddaughter made it more difficult to do. Put 5 spinners one on top of the other hold finger on top one, then spin each one differently from the other.
What says I???? no 1 spins left. no.2 spins right. 3 spins left,It's not that hard grandad says she grinning hugely, as she demonstrates.
Can you spin them before stacking them says I? Challenge accepted, she got 3 going then it all fell apart. I'll have to go away for a holiday.
This is too stressful.
@ Phil C
Just get first 2 of them mate
And you build up from there
Next thing 5 in one hand
Maybe you will get as good as Dougwe
He told me that he can spin 20 at the time
Let me know how you go
Cheers John
Sorry Doug I know I'm not suppose to say anything
Macka you say the general idea is to live to 85 with a happy mentality of a 12 year old and most importantly never stop smiling, I think you have hit the nail on the head, wtg lol. Your Di is a lucky lady to have a man in her life that can make her laugh everyday, I can say that to you because that is what I had once upon a time in my man, and now I have a laugh and smile at the gorgeous memories he left with me to enjoy. Your avatar makes me laugh every time I see it lol, very clever, I'm opening a bag of penny sticks now lol and later I'm going to tinkle the keys on my gorgeous antique Scwechten. Just thank your lucky stars your not around to hear me play lol...You guys have a great one to...Always with a smile Kisha.
Obviously the purchased one had better bearings than the freebie!
The 1/2 dozen tries I had were all over 2 minutes, so I will retire as the Master of the Universe of this sport!
Aussie,
I think it is time that you fully realised that you are a big kid at heart and enjoy some of the little things in life.