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I stopped by for dinner and just LOOK at what happened! (A brief micro-meet in Pittston)
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Post# 231712   5/7/2013 at 22:52 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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This evening, after playing the organ at Confirmation at the church right down the street from the residence of our own fabulous John Long, I was invited to have dinner at his house. He whipped up a quick batch of pasta and some homemade sauce with meatballs (also homemade). Following our delicious meal, the fun began. 

 

First, we chatted whilst John prepared 2 Irish Soda Breads, one of which came home with me and is currently being sampled, also by me. 


Post# 231713 , Reply# 1   5/7/2013 at 22:53 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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First, we chatted whilst John prepared 2 Irish Soda Breads, one of which came home with me and is currently being sampled, also by me. He's such a good egg. 


Post# 231714 , Reply# 2   5/7/2013 at 22:56 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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Then, after the soda breads went into the oven, he began preparing two crock pots full of homemade tomato sauce and more homemade meatballs. 


Post# 231715 , Reply# 3   5/7/2013 at 22:57 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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All ready to begin cooking! 


Post# 231716 , Reply# 4   5/7/2013 at 22:59 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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Now, of course, while all of this was happening, we had to sip on the famous Pittston Hospital Iced Tea!! 


Post# 231717 , Reply# 5   5/7/2013 at 23:00 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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Simmering away merrily! 


Post# 231718 , Reply# 6   5/7/2013 at 23:02 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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After the cooking was underway, the Objets d'Hoover made an appearance, of course! 

 

First, we have a near pristine Model 67


Post# 231719 , Reply# 7   5/7/2013 at 23:03 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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The owner insisted that I try the attachments! 


Post# 231720 , Reply# 8   5/7/2013 at 23:04 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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They're rear conversion.....yes, you KNOW they are! 


Post# 231722 , Reply# 9   5/7/2013 at 23:05 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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I had to take them for a spin too. 


Post# 231723 , Reply# 10   5/7/2013 at 23:06 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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John just HAD to whisk up a stray crumb on the carpet. 


Post# 231724 , Reply# 11   5/7/2013 at 23:08 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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*GASP* is that a dust bunny?!?! 1070 to the rescue!!! 


Post# 231726 , Reply# 12   5/7/2013 at 23:09 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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I spied the rare bird, the 634, sitting in a corner all lonely and I just couldn't stand to leave it alone!


Post# 231727 , Reply# 13   5/7/2013 at 23:10 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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and the Citation (Model 64) in the entrance hall. Original except for the bag!


Post# 231728 , Reply# 14   5/7/2013 at 23:12 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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EGAD! Is that a TTI machine in the hands of Mr. Hoover himself?!?!


Post# 231729 , Reply# 15   5/7/2013 at 23:13 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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The Convertible Estate had to make an appearance on the red carpet too. 


Post# 231730 , Reply# 16   5/7/2013 at 23:14 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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Is that a cat hair? Have no fear, the Hoover BrushVac is here!


Post# 231731 , Reply# 17   5/7/2013 at 23:15 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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BrushVac or HelpMate? Which one would YOU choose?


Post# 231733 , Reply# 18   5/7/2013 at 23:17 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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And just for a lark, we had to use the Hoover Lark. 


Post# 231734 , Reply# 19   5/7/2013 at 23:17 (3,978 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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I hope you all enjoy the photos of our impromptu get together. Just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. I look forward to next time!


Post# 231735 , Reply# 20   5/7/2013 at 23:27 (3,978 days old) by Electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Looks like y'all had great fun. I'd love to get the recipe for the Irish Soda Bread!


Post# 231759 , Reply# 21   5/8/2013 at 07:27 (3,977 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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Looks like a great time was had. I love iced tea. Why is it called Pittston Hospital Iced Tea? What makes it famous?

Gary


Post# 231765 , Reply# 22   5/8/2013 at 08:27 (3,977 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL)        
Looks like.......

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............... you two had a "barrel" of fun.

 

John, it was good to talk to you last night, too.  Convention plans being made.  The "transportation issue" has me boggled right now.  So many options!  Compounded by the "family issues" happening right now.  Cry

 

Thinking maybe AmTrak.  One of the cheapest options and I've always wanted to do a train trip.  Looking forward to rooming with you and Joe.  Lots of fun!  Hope the linens are as nice as the last place I stayed!

 

Guess I'll clear my mind by running a Hoover today.  Smile

 

Greg


Post# 231779 , Reply# 23   5/8/2013 at 10:41 (3,977 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Hmm, feel free to invite me when your next cooking up a feast!!! Hmmm... Bet those meatballs were good!

Post# 231780 , Reply# 24   5/8/2013 at 10:50 (3,977 days old) by scvacuumguy (SC)        

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Matt, I've known you for a few years and I had an awesome phone conversation with John a few weeks ago. You guys make me want to retire to PA- so much home cooking and so much fun! Glad you guys had a great time.

Post# 231789 , Reply# 25   5/8/2013 at 12:41 (3,977 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I'm glad you're enjoying the pics.

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You never know who's gonna ring that bell!!
I'm all Irish, but live in a very Italian town. When my parents were dating, they'd go to a restaurant in Scranton. My mom raved about the sauce. Someone took her into the kitchen and taught her how to make it.We've all made it that way ever since....54 years ago!The soda bread, too, is a famliy recipe. My late aunt, (convertible 70 DELFT BLUE)taught us how to make it. People say soda bread can be dry. This never is, and is very easy to make, at least for me.
That iced tea came from Pittston Hospital. Years ago, a cook made it in a big crock on the stove there. We were all born there and my father was the last person to die there before a brand new state-of-the-art medical center replaced it 6 miles away from here. A few years ago, I did a TV documentary about the place. I 'discovered' the recipe. For about a year, 4 retired nurses (there was a nursing school there), and a lab tech would meet at my house every week to go over pics, stories, files ,etc. One night, I served it to them."WHERE did you find this? We haven't had this in 25 years". It was enjoyed by so many at "The Haven On The Hill", as it was lovingly referred to. And so, I make it all the time. Some don't like it. Others love it. It's a treasured special recipe along with the sauce and the soda bread...all recipes from long ago. ENJOY!


Post# 231790 , Reply# 26   5/8/2013 at 12:42 (3,977 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Greg!

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I doubt you'll find HOOVER linens at he convention. But ,you can't have "everything"...where would you put it?

Post# 231794 , Reply# 27   5/8/2013 at 13:06 (3,977 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
And, thanks, Matt for taking most of the pics.

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It seeme the camera is very kind to this 140 year old place. Wish I could say the same for me.

Post# 231805 , Reply# 28   5/8/2013 at 14:28 (3,977 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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So John, do you give out your famous iced tea recipe or is it kept as a secret? :-)

Gary


Post# 231810 , Reply# 29   5/8/2013 at 14:37 (3,977 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

And the cats were in their 'apartment' I guess..?
George


Post# 231842 , Reply# 30   5/8/2013 at 18:28 (3,977 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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No, the cats were out and about, just a bit camera shy is all. 

 

The iced tea recipe is top secret. I've known John for years now and I don't even have the foggiest idea what's in it!


Post# 231843 , Reply# 31   5/8/2013 at 18:51 (3,977 days old) by tommymilan (milano)        

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may I have the recipe?
tommy


Post# 232667 , Reply# 32   5/14/2013 at 13:15 (3,971 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        
What a great meal and fun

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I need to live closer. How did I miss the fun???

Two handsome, great guys, my favorite meal and lots of Hoovers. HEAVEN!!! You know if I came, I would've added a power nozzle canister into the mix to take it to the next level too!!


Post# 232684 , Reply# 33   5/14/2013 at 14:16 (3,971 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
And, it would be welcomed

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Perhaps next time. You konw you're always welcome here. Perhaps not that Eureeeka!


Post# 232690 , Reply# 34   5/14/2013 at 15:08 (3,971 days old) by Gus ( Montevideo Uruguay, South Am.)        

John Long! You're always doing your tricks with other vacuum makes other than Hoover! Behave little John. Hugs Gus

Post# 232699 , Reply# 35   5/14/2013 at 16:58 (3,971 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Gus!!!!!! I

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ALWAYS 'behave'. It's those 'others'........................

Post# 232716 , Reply# 36   5/14/2013 at 20:22 (3,971 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        

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Oh dear boy John!!!

You were a witness that I now have 4 Hoover power nozzle canister vacuums. Oh its Heaven!!! One of those would definitely have come. I do have some cleaning and work to do with them but surely one of those would make a perfect presence for the occasion!!! 4 Hoover suction units and 5 Hoover power nozzles oh the wonderfulness!!!


Post# 232717 , Reply# 37   5/14/2013 at 20:34 (3,971 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
WONDERFUL,

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indeed. I never knew spaghetti and meatballs was your favorite meal. I learn something new everyday, it seems.
John.


Post# 232726 , Reply# 38   5/14/2013 at 21:40 (3,971 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        

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Yes, I have always love Spaghetti & Meatballs. I have always had a passion for Marinara/ Spaghetti/ Pizza sauces. I could eat tomato based sauces/ gravies on just about anything. I dip french fries and chicken fingers into Marinara sauce at restaurants. I just love Spaghetti & Meatballs with LOTS of rich sauce. Linguine, Vermicelli, Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Capellini, its all good.

I've also taken Penne or Rigatoni with sauteed onion, sauteed bell pepper, sliced up meatballs, lots of sauce tossed it all together and baked it with a layer of Mozzarella on top and a little parsley for garnish.


Post# 232737 , Reply# 39   5/15/2013 at 06:10 (3,970 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL)        
Oh the joy! Oh the rapture!

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Hoovers and spaghetti and meatballs!

 

Two(three?) of my favorite things.  Rob, you are a guy after my own heart, as they say.  I love my sauce.  When John and Kevin and I went to dinner on Friday before the minimeet I ordered chicken parmesan.  I even dipped the calamari in the sauce.

 

OK.  Now you've got me going.  Off to put a batch of sauce on the stove to simmer.  Guess what's for dinner.....

 

Greg


Post# 232772 , Reply# 40   5/15/2013 at 13:43 (3,970 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
WEll, then Greg, and Kevin and Rob...

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I'll know to make/serve chicken parmesean or spaghetti and meatballs for the next meet.
That'll be easy to do. And, everyone seems to like it. And, the house smells great for days. You'll wake up starving.



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