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John Long visits Pittsburgh |
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Post# 272332 , Reply# 1   3/17/2014 at 22:55 (3,663 days old) by xraytech ()   |   | |
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Then after dinner we proceeded to the vacuum area where John got to enjoy some cleaners, such as this Hoover vault Elite 5.2 for K-Mart |
Post# 272333 , Reply# 2   3/17/2014 at 22:57 (3,663 days old) by xraytech ()   |   | |
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And this Hoover PowerDrive (Please excuse the looks of my vacuum room as I'm still sorting and unpacking) |
Post# 272334 , Reply# 3   3/17/2014 at 22:58 (3,663 days old) by xraytech ()   |   | |
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And sometimes one just isn't enough, so we are doubling up with a Concept Two Electeonic, and a pristine Citation |
Post# 272336 , Reply# 5   3/17/2014 at 23:03 (3,663 days old) by xraytech ()   |   | |
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Here is a close up of our dessert and tea spread |
Post# 272337 , Reply# 6   3/17/2014 at 23:07 (3,663 days old) by smow69 (Muskogee Oklahoma)   |   | |
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my mom has that exact set very nice |
Post# 272339 , Reply# 7   3/17/2014 at 23:29 (3,663 days old) by HooverCelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Looks like a fabulous time was had!! Can't wait to see more pictures of your new home as you get settled, as well as your collection. I am absolutely DROOLING over that non-SP Concept Two! |
Post# 272407 , Reply# 8   3/18/2014 at 14:24 (3,662 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 272408 , Reply# 9   3/18/2014 at 14:44 (3,662 days old) by williamr1248 (USA)   |   | |
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That is one nice Hoover Citation. I like your sofa and dishes too. Just what I would expect from a fellow Buick driver. John looks so natural with a Hoover in his hand! |
Post# 272419 , Reply# 11   3/18/2014 at 17:00 (3,662 days old) by kirbymiele84 ()   |   | |
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Looks like a fantastic time! I remember playing with my Grandmothers Concept One then she bought the Power Drive! |
Post# 272453 , Reply# 12   3/18/2014 at 19:54 (3,662 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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Post# 272455 , Reply# 13   3/18/2014 at 20:52 (3,662 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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Post# 272456 , Reply# 14   3/18/2014 at 20:53 (3,662 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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If you look closely, He has BOTH a non-self-propelled AND a Self-Propelled Concept II Electronic, There's always fun when there's HOOVERS!
But I'm wondering, what on earth is that giant white cube in Reply #1? It looks as if it has vacuum-sized inlets, but then why does it appear to have a removable top tray? I'm clueless! |
Post# 272457 , Reply# 15   3/18/2014 at 21:01 (3,662 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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Post# 272493 , Reply# 16   3/19/2014 at 07:35 (3,661 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 272572 , Reply# 17   3/19/2014 at 20:13 (3,661 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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700 people attended that national convention. The convention center and Westin Hotel were mobbed, it was impossible to stop at my room on th 12th floor. THus, Sam picked me up still in a suit and even wearing my name badge. Sam's house is very cute.. like mine, a work in progress. Light fixtures, etc were just being replaced, 'welcome to my world". He was terribly kind and hospitable. Dinner was very nice, a surprise (that he went to that much trouble... NOT a surprise it was very nice". One must be very clear about posts.
Yes, that Citation is a beauty as are all of the others. That cream colored carpet has the best "grooming marks in Pittstburgh"!! We stopped at Sam's church.... very nice, indeed. He then returned me to the hotel, so I could finish the conference. After a long day in X-rayland, he went out of his way to make that trip to get me, and then return me to the hotel. It was a great micro meet. Sam, best of luck on that house. All of that fuss, dishes, etc... were HIS idea. But, snob that I am...... I suppose he felt it "fitting". Also, I was right in downtown Pittsburgh... almost across the street from the HEINZ Factory. It was GREAT to see it in operation: "57" on one smokestack, and "HEINZ" on the other. Smoke coming out of chimmneys, etc. It made me think of the beloved HOOVER factory...... Pittsburgh has undergone a massive restoration, seeme like between 2008---2012. It is a bustling town. It certainly in BEAUTIFUL. I'm glad I got to be there, to visit with Sam, and to be one of the "featured presenters" at this. Itried to do this for the past 6 years. Thanks, again, Sam. John |
Post# 272583 , Reply# 18   3/19/2014 at 21:24 (3,661 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Thank you!!How kind of you to say that........................ and NOT untrue. If Sam ever is missing a Citation... hmmmmmmmm He aso has a BRAND new "soft" original bag on his 68....................Totally "fab". I probably looked funny is someone else's home.
I hope to go back to Pittsburgh, when I'll be able to really see it. I was very busy at those "sessions". It was huge. Luckily, for me, 2 of the most important people were at my presentation. I got compliments throughout the conference. For THAt, I was very grateful, and humbled. Someone told me "You'll NEVER do this'. Well, I DID!. And it was great. THanks for the pics, Sam. By the way: Sam has really been renovationg both his home and himself. Quite a weight loss, Sam. You'er looking good, AND improving your health. KUDOS to you. John |
Post# 272592 , Reply# 19   3/19/2014 at 22:01 (3,661 days old) by xraytech ()   |   | |
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One more picture of John during his visit, I was mortified when he found the paper towels , I only use them for cleaning. John insisted on using one as a napkin as we are dessert on the fine 22 kt gold china |
Post# 272594 , Reply# 20   3/19/2014 at 22:05 (3,661 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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Is FABULOUS!!!!! |
Post# 272597 , Reply# 21   3/19/2014 at 22:17 (3,661 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 272600 , Reply# 23   3/19/2014 at 22:30 (3,661 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Also, it was fun running arund your "neck of the woods" in your Buick. It's just like Aunt Lizzie's. She enjoyed 2 Lincoln Town Cars before this. As I mentioned, the T Car became too much car for her. Too big, too fast, too much. She's comfy now in the Lucerne. I drove those Lincolns a lot. It was like a 4 poster bed on tires!
For the record: Sam DID get out the linens and silver. for me! His tip will reflect that. The food at the convention was awful. I believe that building is the "largest, greenest building ever built". But he food "licked wallpaper"......... that's fancy J. Long lingo for, 'it sucked". Quick, someone get me a paper towel! |