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Post# 265756   2/2/2014 at 00:08 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        

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Happy New Year, Everyone. I haven't posted since Thanksgiving. A LOT has been happening. It's been AWFUL..So much has happened. Can't really discuss it now. I THANK all who have been 'checking in on me". I appreciate it a LOT.
So............ tonight, 8 of us celebrated the VERY LAST MINUTE of the holidays. Mark, J.T. Chris, Joel Rob (Zippy), Joe, and, new guest, Scott were here. They'cve never been here during Christmas, SO, I kept things up. Only the 10' tree was up. The others will come back next year, if I'm still here. Pics will follow.
We lunched on tuna subs and Italian subs.
Dinner was: bacon-wrapped scallops, antipasto, garlic toast, chicken parmesean, pasta, and cake.Mark and J.T. brought sausage rolls and 'monkey bread". It was great to see everyone again. WE chatted via phone with Greg and Kevin (in 80 degree Florida. Mike G. couldn't make it.
We gave a respectful nod to dear Terry, by using Joe's Convertible and my "coffee can"... both were Terry's.
So, hopefully, 2014 will be better. Let's HOPE.
John.


Post# 265757 , Reply# 1   2/2/2014 at 00:10 (3,707 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
John!

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No wonder you weren't making your little comments in the HOOVER threads! Laughing 


Post# 265760 , Reply# 2   2/2/2014 at 00:42 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Correct!

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You have no idea.......
But, I decided to post tonight, after the mini meet. First: Terry's vacuums.


Post# 265761 , Reply# 3   2/2/2014 at 00:46 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Snacks

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Yes, in the "hoods". Yes, some will be 'outraged'. that's ok, too.

Post# 265762 , Reply# 4   2/2/2014 at 00:48 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Everybody, grab a plate

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Now, you HAVE to think that was humurous.

Post# 265763 , Reply# 5   2/2/2014 at 00:51 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Table is

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ready!

Post# 265764 , Reply# 6   2/2/2014 at 00:55 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Later in the night

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Joe and Rob wanted to dive into some light reading. Perfect for a cold, Winter night.

Post# 265765 , Reply# 7   2/2/2014 at 00:57 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Doesn't Joe look

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studious?

Post# 265767 , Reply# 8   2/2/2014 at 01:00 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Rob, too.

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Afterall, she IS my "example"

Post# 265768 , Reply# 9   2/2/2014 at 01:03 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
THOSE were for the

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comments about Dear Jackie. I actually loved her.
Of course, I had to put them toi work. Been called the puppetmaster, so.. "Joe", start cleaning.


Post# 265769 , Reply# 10   2/2/2014 at 01:07 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Don't you just love that little toy HOOVER Portapower?

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Rob used the Swingette. All the dirt, all the grit, HOOVER gets it, every bit!

Post# 265770 , Reply# 11   2/2/2014 at 01:13 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
One of the others took the pics of the "gang".

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Here's the tree.

Post# 265771 , Reply# 12   2/2/2014 at 01:14 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
And,

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the bannister.

Post# 265772 , Reply# 13   2/2/2014 at 01:16 (3,707 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Cameras are kind to the house

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The Christmas stuff looks great, too.

Post# 265774 , Reply# 14   2/2/2014 at 02:06 (3,707 days old) by electroluxxxx (……)        

looks like a wonderful time was had by all! it really bites that at the last minute I couldn't make it!. there is always a next time. pics are great keep em coming!!!

Post# 265778 , Reply# 15   2/2/2014 at 06:50 (3,707 days old) by williamr1248 (USA)        
I'm back and hosted the post Christmas Mini Meet

John,
What a nice surprise to open the forum today and see your pictures. Thanks for posting. Your pictures and humor have been missed!
Rob


Post# 265802 , Reply# 16   2/2/2014 at 09:58 (3,707 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi John.

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I was really worried about you, my mind was racing with all sorts of medical problems that you might have been going through. My prayers have been answered, you are alive, and I hope well. Glad to see you posting again.

 

Welcome back,

 

Alex Taber.


Post# 265806 , Reply# 17   2/2/2014 at 11:26 (3,707 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL)        
Looks like you had lots of fun.......

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We are so sorry we could not make it.

The health issues that I faced last summer, fall and......... yet would make the five hour car trip really uncomfortable.  But... I'm on the mend.  Physical therapy has taken me as far as possible.  Now I go about the business of inventing the "new me" and Kevin continues to mend from his surgery.  2013 was quite the year!

The hubby and I just returned from a Caribbean cruise, which made the mini-meet impossible for us. By the way, did not see a Hoover anywhere on board.  They use Henry! 

We so appreciated your call and the ability to present at the meet via telephone.

Love the pictures.  Keep them coming, my friend.

Wish we could have been there to partake in the fun and your ever-gracious hospitality.


Post# 265815 , Reply# 18   2/2/2014 at 14:10 (3,707 days old) by richardlxixxx (Jupiter, Florida)        
John Long IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!

John,

 

I have missed your posts and your humor.  Very concerned about you and glad you are back.

 

The last quarter of 2013 SUCKED for me also.  Details are not important, but let's say I did not get kissed.  So far 2014 is off to a bad start too!

 

Aside from that, I am so happy to see back and posting.  I thing the Hoover bowls are a terrific idea. 

 

Stay well and take care,

 

Richard T. Mancuso


Post# 265830 , Reply# 19   2/2/2014 at 15:28 (3,707 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        
My Celebrity is back!!!

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Always great to see good friends. Chris and I have been talking for an exchange of my Hoover Celebrity and a few parts. He got paid, I got parts, not sure who gets the better end there?? JT and Mark happened to be around today. Scott brought a Kirby that looks Brand New out of the box. Absolutely gorgeous machine and I'm not a Kirby fan. Dinner was great!! Chicken Parmesan is one of my favorite entrees.

Thanks for the hospitality John. It was very nice though brief visit with all. Good to see John and Joe as they've both had a very rough few months. Continued prayers and blessings to both as well as Kevin and Greg and they each move past and recuperate mentally and physically from various tragedies!! Just another reason why even on short notice events like this are so beneficial!!

My end has been very hectic here. I have friends trying to recruit me to Rainbow and I've been impressed with the Rainbows performance. Meanwhile Filter Queen has submitted quite an offer to keep me on the team. It's been a debate of whether to go with great offered opportunity vs. which I feel is a better product with near unlimited capability?? Rainbow claims I'll make great money with all they offer but my boat is different because it means switching over from my achievements and rapport built up with distributorship management.


Post# 265836 , Reply# 20   2/2/2014 at 16:38 (3,707 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
John

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Thank God your back I missed you .
I was at Sweeper Central again and was hoping you
would have stopped by I would love to meet you .

Oh well on my next trip I will let you know so we can
finally meet . I received many great Hoover vacuums and gave away
many NIB convertibles/Elites and a NIB Dimension .
Will post pics very soon in another thread of all my gifts and
purchases .

Hope 2014 is wonderful for you John I had an amazing 2013 and 2014
is going to be even better .

Take care John hope to meet you very soon

Dan


Post# 265841 , Reply# 21   2/2/2014 at 18:15 (3,706 days old) by sries (Tacoma WA)        
Good to see you!

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I was wondering if I could have my orange convertible hood? I've been waiting for it for a long time and I have not gotten it yet! But it's nice to see you back I thought you disappeared off the face of the earth! : )

Post# 265844 , Reply# 22   2/2/2014 at 18:52 (3,706 days old) by normvac (COLUMBUS, OHIO)        
Take Care John

We missed you. Hoping all is well.
The mini meet looks like Royal was served !
Norm


Post# 265845 , Reply# 23   2/2/2014 at 18:55 (3,706 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)        

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John, I'm so sorry to hear you are going through hard times; I hope things get better for you. A night full of friends and Hoovers must have done some good.

 

Best wishes,

Nathaniel

 


Post# 265852 , Reply# 24   2/2/2014 at 20:35 (3,706 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY)        
John, glad to see you're back!

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Sorry that I wasn't able to make it myself.  It does look like everyone had a great time.  Your house looks like it was beautifully decorated!

 

Missed seeing your posts here: truly glad that you're back and praying for you that '14 will really be a better year for you.  Take care of yourself ... hope to see you again soon!

 

Bill W.

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Post# 265856 , Reply# 25   2/2/2014 at 20:48 (3,706 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Thanks, everyone.

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Yes, it was greatto see my old friends, and to meet a new vac member.
That hood WILL be onits way shortly.
You all know Christmas can be a rough time. It certainly was here. Not going into too much detail, headaches are now almost a daily companion....... PLUS, I had an envelope in my mailslot of my front door. They are photos of ME! Someone has been documenting my comings and goings. Can you believe that?
It was great to hear friends laughing and talking in the house. It's beengreat to share good times and a meal too. NOW, the holiday trimmings can come down. Life WILL get better. I hope.
Glad you liked the pics. It was nice to have 2 of the late Terry's vacuums together again.


Post# 265858 , Reply# 26   2/2/2014 at 20:50 (3,706 days old) by dialanap (Woodstock, IL)        

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John- So glad to have you back! I don't post very often on here but I always enjoy your posts! I too have been very worried about you. Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Here's hoping 2014 is better for you!

Best wishes,
Aaron Smith


Post# 265865 , Reply# 27   2/2/2014 at 22:07 (3,706 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)        

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John....Thinking of you. I hope 2014 is a better year. I'm glad you had a fun gathering. - JL


Post# 265867 , Reply# 28   2/2/2014 at 22:15 (3,706 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Prayer has been a huge thing around here, as well.

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Nebver underestimate the power of it. (Excedrin, too).It's wonderful to really know one has friends. It's equally distressing and disapponting to discover that some, whom you think care about you, really don't. Huge lesson learned there, too.
I lined 'that staircase' again, this time, w/ vacuums that haven't "been out" in a while. I was roaming through some spare rooms......... it was fun to rediscover some great finds. New visitor, from NY, "Scott" just stared at that staircase in disbelief. That's always fun.................


Post# 265870 , Reply# 29   2/2/2014 at 22:34 (3,706 days old) by sries (Tacoma WA)        
Thanks for getting back to me on that!

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No pressure on the hood, I just wanted o finish restoring my convertible, just as long as I get it. I hope to meet you some day, you sound very fun to be around! :)

Post# 265874 , Reply# 30   2/3/2014 at 00:16 (3,706 days old) by hoover28 (Oneida N.Y.)        
John

Thanks for the invite and a good time was had by all. next time I will service some Hoover's for you.



Chris


Post# 265876 , Reply# 31   2/3/2014 at 00:33 (3,706 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi gottahaveahoove

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I'm sorry to hear about the problems, I'll keep the prayers going for you. By the way, if you are suffering from migraines, welcome to my world. Excedrin migraine is almost everyday for me. I also get 'cluster headaches,' and now, with this bitter cold, body aches. I hate getting old!

 

You and I will talk when you feel up to it, and know that I'm a mouse click away if you need me. I'm so glad you're safe, I was really concerned.

 

Alex Taber.


Post# 265889 , Reply# 32   2/3/2014 at 03:24 (3,706 days old) by pdub ()        

John,

I haven't posted here in awhile and didn't know you were gone. It's good to see you back and view all the pics of your fun gathering. It looks like everyone had a great time. You always host the best parties!

Hope 2014 is a much better year for you.

All the best,

Patrick


Post# 265907 , Reply# 33   2/3/2014 at 11:05 (3,706 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        

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Yes we all had such a great time!! Really good to calm down after some rough times. The picture envelope John discovered is like a disbelief! Ridiculous what this moron is getting into causing problems, no wonder John has headaches!!! I'd have one if I received that in my front door. I did receive several headaches and horror from another source over the past few months which is hopefully now put to bed! Best wishes and prayers to you- you know who you are, as I try to live past all of the terrible lies, deceit and hounding you've done to many of us.

Welcome back to my house the fixed up machine below. Original in great shape with all attachments, badges, stickers and even the headlight lense was on it from Bill Wood. Now Chris has gone through it with a new motor bearing, new front canister wheel, handle release repair, cleanup, tune up, new brush roll, new bottom plate, hose repair as it was starting some stress tears at the handle connection, a switch over from a 3 piece wand set to a 2. This was my idea, I know it's not original to the model but I like the 2 piece with curved top wand better than 3 wands. It sounds amazing. My parents had this model growing up but by the time I was old enough to see, the power nozzle had been replaced with a Guardsman power head. I never had the chance growing up to run this machine with a power head and honestly when I was younger I thought the suction unit was too loud. But since then, now seeing the machine again and using it, I really enjoy using it. Thanks Chris for such a great job. Next time I know you'll do a great job on some of John's machine in need and also Joe Kassocks power nozzles!!


Post# 265908 , Reply# 34   2/3/2014 at 11:06 (3,706 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        
Dirt Beware!!!!!

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The Hoover Celebrity's have reunited!

Post# 265939 , Reply# 35   2/3/2014 at 14:56 (3,706 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Rob,

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That was one FAB cleaner to run. And, I'm not really a cannister guy, but, that was like running a Convertible! That Convertible Elite Decade 800 wannabe was just as great. You could maintain THe White House with that vacuum...all 126 rooms!

Yes, stress, depression, anxiety and that darn "spot in the back of my head" have kept Excedrin in business. I now can take my pulse, or feel the pulse there when I cough or sneeze. Isn't that a 'comfort"? Not getting "that haircut" any time soon, though.
WE compared a new Portapower with a vintage Swingwette. HOW CAN ANYONE SAY THE NEW "dusting brush" and crevice tool are better?? They're TOYS!!!!!! But, I have 2 of them. Well, one must have symmetry........... right? And, the HOOVER logo is samller than an Aspirin!!!!!


Post# 265940 , Reply# 36   2/3/2014 at 14:57 (3,706 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
And, Guido.........

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Why in the name of GOD are you alone? Come to Pittston........... bring a HOOVER . or 2. All Irish here, but love Italians.(well, some of them)

Post# 265955 , Reply# 37   2/3/2014 at 17:06 (3,706 days old) by eurekaexpress (Hazleton, PA)        
THANK YOU JOHN,

IT WAS GREAT TO SPEND TIME WITH GOOD FRIENDS AND LAUGH AGAIN, YOU AND I KNOW WHAT WE EACH WENT THROUGH LAST YEAR. SO LETS ALL HAVE A GREAT 2014
JOE


Post# 265957 , Reply# 38   2/3/2014 at 17:13 (3,706 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Sounds like a plan

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It was GREAT to hear you laughing again.. and NOT at my picture, lolol. Aren't those meets "fun"? Thanks for bringing Terry's Convertible, too. Feel free to leave it here..................but be sure to take your "Eureeeka" home each time.Had to get out the "big guns" later the next day. HOOVER Guardsman!!

Post# 266014 , Reply# 39   2/3/2014 at 20:20 (3,705 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        

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Nice choice on the Guardsman!!! That's a good one to run! I think yours has the red bag but this is only Guardsman series photos I have!

Post# 266015 , Reply# 40   2/3/2014 at 20:32 (3,705 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Yes, Rob,

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Mine is the newer one, no sunken badge, red vinyl bag. The one pictured above was the one I used in the seminary. They were the "first" ones. Great vacs, though. You KNOW you need at least one!

Post# 266024 , Reply# 41   2/3/2014 at 21:06 (3,705 days old) by sries (Tacoma WA)        
Oh my gosh...

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I want to come down there so much you look like you were having so much fun! Just to let you know Hoover is my favorite company. They're just so cool and unique looking and fun to take apart and use too!

Post# 266045 , Reply# 42   2/3/2014 at 23:35 (3,705 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Aren't they?

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You'll have to try to come and visit in the Spring for the next meet. You'd be welcome!

Post# 266076 , Reply# 43   2/4/2014 at 09:40 (3,705 days old) by sries (Tacoma WA)        
I'd love to!

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I'll have to see though it depends on wich month, because of school and stuff, but I'll do my best.


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