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Thread Number: 27820
/ Tag: Conventions, Mini-Meets, Parties
Holiday Mini meet plans |
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Post# 310814 1/3/2015 at 22:09 (3,397 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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| Post# 310837 , Reply# 1 1/4/2015 at 04:39 (3,397 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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Post# 310857 , Reply# 2 1/4/2015 at 11:20 (3,397 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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The "New York bunch" can easily get here. Also, th
several of us within a 45 minute distance, thus, enabling a nice group to attend.
It would be nice for some of the folks from farther away to attend these. But, I'll make sure there are tons of photos capturing all of the fun and excitement. I think instead of "Italian" cuisine, this time, we might focus on something more "Southern" as my late dad was from the South. I did that when my sister and family were here Dec 27... much to their pleasant surprise! | ||
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Post# 311164 , Reply# 3 1/7/2015 at 12:20 (3,394 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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OOHH LALA!! | ||
| Post# 311165 , Reply# 4 1/7/2015 at 12:54 (3,394 days old) by filterqueenman (Park City UT) | ||
John | ||
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Post# 311174 , Reply# 5 1/7/2015 at 14:04 (3,394 days old) by vINVAC (Dubuque IA) |
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Post# 311216 , Reply# 6 1/7/2015 at 22:40 (3,393 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Rob................... | ||
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Post# 311217 , Reply# 7 1/7/2015 at 22:42 (3,393 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Doug, | ||
| Post# 311356 , Reply# 8 1/9/2015 at 05:56 (3,392 days old) by vaccrazy () | ||
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If we're still on the list - JT and I would love to attend. | ||
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Post# 311382 , Reply# 9 1/9/2015 at 10:32 (3,392 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I've been looking for you two! | ||
| Post# 311418 , Reply# 10 1/9/2015 at 15:54 (3,392 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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Can you slide Pittson a little closer west towards Lk Huron ? | ||
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Post# 311434 , Reply# 11 1/9/2015 at 17:03 (3,392 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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If I could............. | ||
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Post# 311469 , Reply# 12 1/9/2015 at 23:50 (3,391 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Another has just been added | ||
| Post# 311470 , Reply# 13 1/10/2015 at 00:00 (3,391 days old) by electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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I am finally able to make it for once this year!!!!!!! | ||
| Post# 311774 , Reply# 14 1/12/2015 at 19:40 (3,389 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
Kevin will be........... | ||
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Post# 311786 , Reply# 15 1/12/2015 at 21:32 (3,388 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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There is Martz Bus.... | ||
| Post# 311796 , Reply# 16 1/13/2015 at 02:25 (3,388 days old) by ohiovac (Ohio) | ||
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Post# 311878 , Reply# 17 1/13/2015 at 22:30 (3,387 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, Luke, | ||
| Post# 311890 , Reply# 18 1/14/2015 at 06:06 (3,387 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
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Been checking.................. | ||
| Post# 311932 , Reply# 19 1/14/2015 at 13:46 (3,387 days old) by electrikbroomgu (Rome, NY) | ||
The 31st | ||
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Post# 311947 , Reply# 20 1/14/2015 at 15:17 (3,387 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Will be great.
Invitations have all been extended.
greg... I have to take my aunt to Newark Airport Sunday at 9:30 . The bus station is not far from me. We could get you, I'm sure. Yes, MEGA MEET might be a better term. Get out the dishes and start cooking the chicken, lolol. I'll have to lay out a fresh supply of bags.genuine H O O V E R , of course. Is there any other kind? I am the HOOVERlover.and HOOVER loves me too. WEll, some do. I'll also break out the box of items for "other species" to give away. | ||
| Post# 311952 , Reply# 21 1/14/2015 at 15:23 (3,387 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania) | ||
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Post# 311987 , Reply# 22 1/14/2015 at 20:25 (3,387 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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Can I come? | ||
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Post# 311996 , Reply# 23 1/14/2015 at 21:35 (3,386 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Bill............... | ||
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Post# 312130 , Reply# 24 1/15/2015 at 16:13 (3,386 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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I'll be there!
Sorry for delay. Work schedule is wierd. Life is a roller coaster. I just spoke to Chris and he is coming. He and I are working on another possible vacuum exchange. The Hoover Convertible Elite that I got last time has sadly failed me. It's currently sitting in my basement with many parts disassembled. TJ and I are using his Windtunnel canister in many of the buildings that he and I service. I have 3 of my vacuums in 2 accounts of ours. It's nuts, I need a good, powerful, widepath machine.
Will be nice to see everyone. | ||
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Post# 312236 , Reply# 25 1/16/2015 at 19:37 (3,385 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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It's official - COUNT ME IN! | ||
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Post# 312295 , Reply# 26 1/17/2015 at 10:28 (3,384 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, if all goes as planned....................
15 will be here. Maybe we could call Guinness World Records.. largest mini meet. Wouldn't that be silly?
The last "holiday" dinner here was last night. 4 co workers and I enjoyed chicken Parmesean, cavatappi, etc.. I put the lights on again. to better find the house. None had ever been here before. All had a good time. They asked about the "HOOVER thing". I went into careful detail about the Company, Boss Hoover, the vault, my involvement w/ the co, etc. They have a much better understanding of it now........ They asked, "Oh, can we please see the collection"? Of course, it's not all "together" yet. But, when touring the house, (only the public rooms", they saw 10 in the upstairs hall. luckily, the array of models had impressive historically pertinence to them. They laughed,, only for a minute. THEN, it ALL made sense. Of course, it's my home, my collection, and my friends. To those who "don't get me", appeciate my, like me, etc" I really don't "give a s**t" anymore. That's one of the blessings that comes as we get older. These co workers, like me, liked the meal, the tree(s), even the HOOVERS. It was a "win/win" all around. The same will happen at the "meet". If you make it to the house, it's because I want you here.. to enjoy food, fun, vacuums (even the non-HOOVER species). 2 weeks and counting. I now can start selecting "choice vacuums" to bring out. yay! | ||
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Post# 312296 , Reply# 27 1/17/2015 at 10:38 (3,384 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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and, it's a great way to put a face w/ the names of al
us, especially if members can't make the conventions. I'm fortunate that many of us can get here with relative ease. We laugh from the first minute until the door closes after the last one returns home. Of course, IF you've met Mike Gravelin,,,,, may I call you Mike??? Amazing, how people think I'm taller... or should be taller.
The sound of all those cleaners and the talking and the laughter is very nice in this old house. Later in the night, Arthur and Murphy come downstairs for a visit. THAT many people and ALL those vacuums are a bit of an "overload" for them. But, they do think, evenyually, that everyone comes here to visit them. | ||
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Post# 312449 , Reply# 28 1/18/2015 at 22:00 (3,382 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA) |
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I have the weekend off........... | ||
| Post# 312463 , Reply# 29 1/19/2015 at 00:19 (3,382 days old) by ohiovac (Ohio) | ||
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| Post# 312481 , Reply# 30 1/19/2015 at 06:26 (3,382 days old) by vaccrazy () | ||
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If anyone's interested.... Anyone who's interested may stay at my house too. I live < 1 mile from John and as long as you're ok with a dog in the house you're more than welcome to stay. | ||
| Post# 312534 , Reply# 31 1/19/2015 at 11:10 (3,382 days old) by RainbowD4C (Saint Joseph, Michigan ) | ||
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Post# 312598 , Reply# 32 1/19/2015 at 23:07 (3,381 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IF there ARE 15 guests, I'll have a lot to do. I'm thinking a "display" area for some "vault" machines... not ALL of them, can't fit 25 with 3 trees, etc.
AND, I'm thinking of a "sale area", "free pile", and, a few wrapped "gifts", plus........ I may rethink the "Southern fried chicken"........might be just too much for 15 people, plus run the meet. A few rules, of course, will be enforced. A: No smoking B: If a door is closed, it's closed for a reason. And, so on........... | ||
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Post# 312709 , Reply# 33 1/20/2015 at 20:16 (3,381 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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Mark (vaccrazy) ... | ||
| Post# 312792 , Reply# 34 1/21/2015 at 10:01 (3,380 days old) by vaccrazy () | ||
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Bill - no problem, if you need a place you have one. | ||
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Post# 312940 , Reply# 35 1/22/2015 at 17:28 (3,379 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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| Post# 313012 , Reply# 36 1/23/2015 at 05:39 (3,378 days old) by vaccrazy () | ||
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Rob, where ever you want - we'll figure it out. | ||
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Post# 313288 , Reply# 37 1/25/2015 at 00:42 (3,376 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well........................
Last night, 5 friends came here for pizza.
Now, all the focus is on the mini (mega?) meet. The guest list is still beintg nailed down. Charlie Watrous, a.k.a. "Helen Lawson" might be here. Hopefully, he can tell the guys a little about dear Terry, one of the kindest men who ever graced the planet. No one visiting had met him except for me. I'll have one of his "coffee cans" on display. The menu might be tweaked a bit to accommodate the crowd. A week from now, it will be over. :(( But. the plans are in full force. I trust everyone will enjoy themselves. As of now, I THINK there will be 16 attendees. Let the games begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 And, I promise, among all of us, tons of photos will be taken. PREP pics will appear shortly. | ||
| Post# 313383 , Reply# 38 1/25/2015 at 23:41 (3,375 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR) | ||
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May I ask what you did for the Hoover Company? | ||
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Post# 313484 , Reply# 39 1/27/2015 at 00:46 (3,374 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Ralph,
I was not employed by The Hoover Company. I've been there NUMEROUS times. I now am very close friends with many past and present employees. I DID act as a docent at The Hoover Historical Center. It is the vacuum museum opened by The Hoover Company, now owned by Walsh Univeristy. It is the university's own museum, as they now have a degree in Museum Studies.Contrary to argument, it IS a full fledged museum, although I will NOT argue that point, at all.
I've been in ALL of the Hoover buildings, opened and closed. I even spent LOTS of time at the beautiful "main factory and offices" on Maple Street. I'm very welcome in that town AND in their "world of Hoover".I've also been all through TTI.And, plan to return this year. So, I asked them, when they entered me into the Employees' storefile, 'What, exactly did I DO at Hoover"? They replied, 'PR". We all laughed. I hope that answered your question. John. | ||
| Post# 313512 , Reply# 40 1/27/2015 at 10:11 (3,374 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR) | ||
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John, Hoover should have hired you as a PR guy. I don't know of anyone who could possibly be as enthusiastic about Hoover as you. | ||
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Post# 313563 , Reply# 41 1/27/2015 at 15:27 (3,374 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Ralph, | ||
| Post# 313604 , Reply# 43 1/27/2015 at 22:19 (3,373 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.) | ||
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I could definitely see you as a rep back when Hoover meant the very best in vacuum cleaners...but now? Somehow I just can't see you pushing a current model Hoover around. Get my smelling salts.... | ||
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Post# 313605 , Reply# 44 1/27/2015 at 22:38 (3,373 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well,
I thank you BOTH for those compliments. I'd never brag, and my entire "collection", as extensive as it has become, is not all together, perfect for viewing in it's entirety. Anyone who has a collection knows how long it takes or has taken.
Including coffee pots, blenders, toasters, irons, rotisseries, toaster ovens, electric blankets, irons, electric knives, waffle bakers, fondue pots, mixers, hair dryers, polishers, AND vacuum cleaners, there are at least 450 HOOVER products in this old house. I also am proud of having a lot of memorabillia... posters, ads, screwdrivers, thimbles, frisbees, pens, oil cans, matches, staplers, typewriters, letter openers,shirts, mugs, a salesman's case, candle snuffer, tree ornaments, brochures, etc. My close friend, Tom Anderson, who lives in North Canton, has, probably the largest,most complete collection of "all things HOOVER". HE was MY inspiration.... if ever I'd imitate ANYONE, he would be it. He has helped my know so much about the Hoover Company, and has introduced me to a wonderful world. Because of that, I enjoy entertaining people in my home and sharing all of it with them. | ||
| Post# 313662 , Reply# 45 1/28/2015 at 16:34 (3,373 days old) by HOOVER61 (baltimore maryland USA) | ||
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got to have a hoover WISH I COULD BE THERE I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR HOOVER COLLECTION HOOVER 61 PS IF YOU HAVE A SPARE BAG CLIP PLEASE LET ME KNOW | ||
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Post# 313680 , Reply# 46 1/28/2015 at 22:43 (3,372 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Perhaps one day you can come here. | ||
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Post# 313761 , Reply# 47 1/29/2015 at 22:08 (3,371 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Getting things ready here.
Groceries are all in. laundry is done. 3 trees are still up. !!
15 Hoovers will adorn that blasted staircase tomorrow. Several "items" are in the 'giveaway' area, other thing are wrapped. Gallons of iced tea will be made tomorrow p.m. I communicated w/ Bill and "Zippy", and Matt and Greg. Sadly, greg has brochitis and can't travel to this meet. NEXT time, I'm sure. We'll be cooking on the grill for the next one. It's getting exciting here. Stay tuned. John. | ||
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Post# 313851 , Reply# 48 1/31/2015 at 00:43 (3,370 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, | ||
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Post# 313852 , Reply# 49 1/31/2015 at 00:47 (3,370 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Oh, | ||
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Post# 313856 , Reply# 50 1/31/2015 at 02:38 (3,370 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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Air Cleaning or Holy Water....
I apologize for the last minute thought John, but I've decided to bring my Rainbow. It's a machine that is still basically new and unless one has experienced a demo then chances are slim that they've tried this one. I know when I first started working for Rainbow, Matt was excited about that machine. Not sure if Matt has seen once since then but all will have a chance on Saturday!
It will provide as our air cleaner for the evening and if anyone decides to hook up a hose or power nozzle to it for a test spin, then by all means!! Of course a Hoover will accompany me as well. As you may imagine since I am a canister vac lover, then YES it's a Hoover Canister vac. Here's a hint: Chris is bringing me a brush roll that I've ordered for it as it's in desperate need!! Once that's installed it's free for all to try and enjoy! Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few hours. I'm excited! This MiniMeet sounds huge, so I'm drastically cut down how many cleaners I'm bringing so there is room for other friends and the machines they wish to bring as well! | ||
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Post# 313870 , Reply# 51 1/31/2015 at 07:58 (3,370 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I woke up to a very nice smelling house.
The Crockpots went on 'simmer" last night. Funny, LAST week, I was called by someone who used to be in here, no longer, asking me what was being served.These calls are a surprise as, we had a very dark time a while back. Hm, seems another "sinilar" meal was prepared at an different location. I guess that imitation thing....... well, who cares? Good food is good food, right?
Anyway, last night, as I was falling asleep, I heard a LOUD noise. I got up and checked eveywhere. In a spare bedroom, "Bill will sleep there tonight", 4 vacuums had fallen. No HOOVERS were injured, thank God. This morning, in a bathroom, all of the towels were on the floor. I also had adream about my late mother last night. Seems like the place is a bit more 'animated' than usual. If this is any indication of what's coming up today................... The camera is emptied and ready to go. | ||
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John (may I call you John?) ............ wish I was going to be there for the mini-meet. Still not feeling well enough to travel. Drat!
Please say "Hi" to everyone for me and give them my best wishes for a great time. Was hoping to meet Bill W. this weekend. He only lives about 5-6 miles away from us. Will have to meet for coffee or something.
Looking forward to seeing pictures! | ||
| Post# 313916 , Reply# 54 1/31/2015 at 18:01 (3,370 days old) by electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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We are all sitting down to dinner (12 of us) talking and sharing conversations about everything under the sun! All are having a great time and there is more to come! | ||
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Post# 313928 , Reply# 55 1/31/2015 at 20:49 (3,370 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, it has begun!!!!! | ||
| Post# 313938 , Reply# 56 2/1/2015 at 01:43 (3,369 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
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Oh, sorry I missed | ||
| Post# 313939 , Reply# 57 2/1/2015 at 02:27 (3,369 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.) | ||
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Post# 313955 , Reply# 59 2/1/2015 at 12:34 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Luke, | ||
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Post# 313956 , Reply# 60 2/1/2015 at 12:39 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Looks like the whole ordeal was a
triumph!
We stayed up talking until about 4 a.m. This morning, Bill and Rob, "Zippy" had a delectable "brunch" at Mark's and J.T.'s home. Rob stayed there last night. It was so kind of you to:bring that southern cake and pimento cheese dip, Attend the get together, Host us so gracioucly at you beautiful home this morning. The New Youk "bunch" arrived home at around 2:00 a.m. NOW, the Christmas stuff can come DOWN. The neighbors MUST think I'm crazy. More photos SHORTLY. | ||
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Post# 313959 , Reply# 61 2/1/2015 at 13:08 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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OK, as promised, some of My photos. | ||
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Post# 313960 , Reply# 62 2/1/2015 at 13:12 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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A Convertible "lineup" | ||
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Post# 313961 , Reply# 63 2/1/2015 at 13:14 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Then, the "shenannigans" began. | ||
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Post# 313962 , Reply# 64 2/1/2015 at 13:16 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Never forget a face! | ||
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Post# 313963 , Reply# 65 2/1/2015 at 13:17 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Thay all wanted to check out my | ||
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Post# 313965 , Reply# 66 2/1/2015 at 13:21 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Chris was giving me maintenance tips | ||
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Post# 313966 , Reply# 67 2/1/2015 at 13:23 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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He's sooooooooo | ||
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Post# 313967 , Reply# 68 2/1/2015 at 13:26 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Certainly an appliance "fest"! | ||
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Post# 313968 , Reply# 69 2/1/2015 at 13:27 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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After a few | ||
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Post# 313969 , Reply# 70 2/1/2015 at 13:30 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Nothing says "welcome Friends" | ||
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Post# 313970 , Reply# 71 2/1/2015 at 13:33 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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One of the homemade desserts. | ||
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Post# 313971 , Reply# 72 2/1/2015 at 13:35 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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The vintage "Evergleam" aluminum tree | ||
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Post# 313972 , Reply# 73 2/1/2015 at 13:40 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Some photos by the | ||
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Post# 313973 , Reply# 74 2/1/2015 at 13:41 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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A few more | ||
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Post# 313974 , Reply# 75 2/1/2015 at 13:45 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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We had a little trivia game | ||
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Post# 313975 , Reply# 76 2/1/2015 at 13:47 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Nice wheels, | ||
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Post# 313976 , Reply# 77 2/1/2015 at 13:50 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Gallons of that iced tea were sucked down last night. | ||
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Post# 313977 , Reply# 78 2/1/2015 at 13:52 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I love this | ||
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Post# 313978 , Reply# 79 2/1/2015 at 13:54 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Time to start dismanteling | ||
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Post# 313979 , Reply# 80 2/1/2015 at 13:57 (3,369 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I can post a few more pics................... | ||
| Post# 314029 , Reply# 81 2/1/2015 at 18:50 (3,369 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania) | ||
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A great time was indeed had by all.
As John said above, I arrived early (about 12:30) to chat and catch up for a bit, as I had to leave at 3pm to get to work at the Cathedral downtown. After I was finished, I happily went back for more "fun" and to see the rest of the group, as only Bill Wood and Joe Kassock had arrived by the time I left. It was absolutely wonderful to catch up with old friends, with people I haven't seen in YEARS, and to meet new friends as well. Thanks for your hospitality, John! I still can't believe that I was up until 2am talking with you, Rob Shore, and Bill! Are we still on for dinner on Tuesday? I look forward to chatting some more. Your mini convention was, as always, a roaring success. Happy Hoovering, all! | ||
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Post# 314041 , Reply# 83 2/1/2015 at 19:54 (3,369 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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Oh boy, what a terrific weekend this was! As always, another successful get-together at John's. Good food, great camaraderie, loads of laughter, and HOOVERS! And -- an unexpected and very delicious brunch at Mark & J.T.'s that was most pleasant and enjoyable.
My photos follow: many thanks to John, Mark, and J.T. for their hospitality. I cherish the friendships that I made as much as the ones I renewed this weekend: here's to the next get-together, wherever it may be.
Oh, and Greg: I do hope you're feeling better! I was looking forward to meeting you as well this time around. We can definitely get together anytime for coffee if you'd like -- feel free to e-mail me.
All my best to everyone!
Bill W. | ||
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Post# 314052 , Reply# 84 2/1/2015 at 22:38 (3,368 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Thank goodness that was LAST night. | ||
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John thanks for having all the NY bunch to your house. a great time was had by all us. Chris | ||
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Post# 314183 , Reply# 87 2/2/2015 at 11:59 (3,368 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Norm!!! | ||
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Post# 314217 , Reply# 88 2/2/2015 at 14:56 (3,368 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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SNOW DAY hee today! | ||
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Post# 314218 , Reply# 89 2/2/2015 at 14:59 (3,368 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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sorry for that angle | ||
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Post# 314219 , Reply# 90 2/2/2015 at 15:02 (3,368 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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and this. | ||
| Post# 314222 , Reply# 91 2/2/2015 at 15:41 (3,368 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR) | ||
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Nice ornaments. Probably waited to late to ask, but do you have any closeups of the Hoover ornaments? Are they just glass balls with the Hoover name on them? Or do they look like little Hoovers? | ||
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Post# 314225 , Reply# 92 2/2/2015 at 15:45 (3,368 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Ralph, | ||
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Post# 314231 , Reply# 93 2/2/2015 at 15:58 (3,368 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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And, yes, Matt
Dinner is still on. Remember to take your mirrored display cubes.
I'm glad you're enjoying your blender (Oster). Joe Kassock received a Hoover Brush Vac for his steps. The other little tokewns, prizes, if you will, were just treated cleaning clothsa, air deodorizors, a set of plastic space vac bags, etc............... | ||
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Post# 314240 , Reply# 95 2/2/2015 at 17:22 (3,368 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Wow! | ||
| Post# 314261 , Reply# 96 2/2/2015 at 21:48 (3,367 days old) by electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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Thank you John! it was almost like a mini convention, and just like everyone else said, it was great to see old friends and meet new ones! Just like always, You out do yourself every time! Again thank you! Mike | ||
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Post# 314268 , Reply# 97 2/2/2015 at 23:03 (3,367 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, Mike
You certainly add to the fun and games. I don't really intend to "out do" myself. It's just great to see everyone, meet new people/make new friends, share in the excitement, and enjoy a nice meal.
These meets are a lot of work, but I really don't mind. They are DRAMA Free, as a rule, no bashing, no badmouthing, no spies.... just good old vacuum fun among respectful, sometimes outrageously funny people. | ||
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Post# 314269 , Reply# 98 2/2/2015 at 23:07 (3,367 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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And........................ | ||
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Post# 314401 , Reply# 99 2/3/2015 at 20:34 (3,367 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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A few more pics are coming. | ||
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Post# 314420 , Reply# 100 2/4/2015 at 04:36 (3,366 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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Thanks to all!!!
Thank you to everyone!!! It was marvelous to see old friends and meet new!! Greg, and Kevin it will be great to see both of you over the summer!!
Mark and JT, as always THANK YOU SO MUCH for your hospitality!!! Your kindness and open invitation is tremendously appreciated! Breakfast was fantastic and a wonderful surprise to wake up to! As always I was again blown away by the exciting new things that your creative minds to decide to whip up at various meals!! John, you are a terrific host. I am sure I can speak for everyone when I say that we all GREATLY appreciate your invitation and open your house up for so many to attend. Your Hoover collection is great and it's always a great surprise to see what models you selected to line the stair case. This is one event where you never have to worry about your home looking spot free prior to the event--- I think we actually prefer if the carpets and floors loaded with dirt--because we love finding dirt on the floors of which we can test various vacuums with. However, we know you will never have a dirty home and that we would not want to take away from your Hoover experiences!! After all, you do have quite the fantastic array of machines to choose from. This MiniMeet especially your home recieved quite a bit of vacuuming. The dining room alone got fully Filter Queened by Mike Gravelin with his own machine, followed by a Hoover Concept run by Matt Geda using Bill Woods Concept. For those who don't know, Matt's favorite Hoover is a Concept! The living room sofa area got a decent Eureka Powerline canister run by several followed by runs by JC Penney gorgeous Convertible and a Concept. The main living room was vacuumed by Robert Coonradt's astounding condition British Hoover Convertible, Greg Palmer's Brand New out of the box Simplicity Freedom, my Rainbow E2 and more.... OF COURSE!!!! Congratulations to Joe Kassock-- he took home a "Dream Machine" from the meet!! A while back he had spoken to Chris regarding a special Self Propelled Hoover D.A.M and on Saturday night, Chris delivered! The machine runs gorgeously and is absolutely beautiful! For the future Joe is seeking a Hoover power team! Could be a Spirit, could be a Dimension 1000 or maybe a Spectrum??? --- We'll all have to await the excitement!!! I'm so happy for Joe as most everyone knows that Hoover power team canister vacuums are an all time favorite of mine. Perhaps TTI will gather some ideas of past greats such as the Celebrity, PowerMax and Dimension 1000 and others to create a new species using some of their tried and true previous technology with Wonderful cleaning power, fantastic FULL SIZED attachments ALL STORED on board. Most importantly though-- that traditional, pleasant, smooth sounding Hoover suction unit sound that isn't too high pitched or obnoxious like essentially all of the stuff on the present market. Thanks again to all. It was truly great seeing everyone and making new friends: Robert, Luke, Greg!! Hope to see all of you again soon! Greg and Kevin, we look forward to seeing both of you in the near future. I hope that you feel better and glad things are better in general! | ||
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Post# 314488 , Reply# 101 2/4/2015 at 18:08 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here's that beautiful Handivac | ||
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Post# 314489 , Reply# 102 2/4/2015 at 18:10 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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A great addition to | ||
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Post# 314490 , Reply# 103 2/4/2015 at 18:12 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Everyone grabbed a HOOVER | ||
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Post# 314491 , Reply# 104 2/4/2015 at 18:13 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Some light | ||
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Post# 314493 , Reply# 105 2/4/2015 at 18:14 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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What's in | ||
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Post# 314494 , Reply# 106 2/4/2015 at 18:16 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Instead of a "giveaway pile" | ||
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Post# 314496 , Reply# 107 2/4/2015 at 18:18 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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As promised.... | ||
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Post# 314497 , Reply# 108 2/4/2015 at 18:22 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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and | ||
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Post# 314498 , Reply# 109 2/4/2015 at 18:24 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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The fab HOOVER shaver from England | ||
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Post# 314499 , Reply# 110 2/4/2015 at 18:27 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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a few | ||
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Post# 314500 , Reply# 111 2/4/2015 at 18:30 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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That was a CWP Convertible brushroll | ||
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Post# 314501 , Reply# 112 2/4/2015 at 18:32 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Displaying a few more | ||
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Post# 314503 , Reply# 113 2/4/2015 at 18:35 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Murphy is REALLY | ||
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Post# 314504 , Reply# 114 2/4/2015 at 18:37 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Having a | ||
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Post# 314505 , Reply# 115 2/4/2015 at 18:40 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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A group discussion happened | ||
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Post# 314506 , Reply# 116 2/4/2015 at 18:43 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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WHO opened my closet door??? | ||
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Post# 314509 , Reply# 117 2/4/2015 at 18:50 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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For some "non"Hoover | ||
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Post# 314510 , Reply# 118 2/4/2015 at 18:53 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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some little things | ||
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Post# 314512 , Reply# 119 2/4/2015 at 18:57 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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a nice array | ||
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Post# 314513 , Reply# 120 2/4/2015 at 18:59 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I was trying to get some vault cleaners displayed | ||
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Post# 314515 , Reply# 121 2/4/2015 at 19:02 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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But, | ||
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Post# 314518 , Reply# 122 2/4/2015 at 19:04 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Merry Christmas, | ||
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Post# 314519 , Reply# 123 2/4/2015 at 19:07 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Time to take it all down | ||
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Post# 314521 , Reply# 124 2/4/2015 at 19:13 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Can't do this until | ||
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Post# 314522 , Reply# 125 2/4/2015 at 19:15 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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One last | ||
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Post# 314537 , Reply# 126 2/4/2015 at 21:11 (3,366 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Matt was supposed to come for dinner last night | ||
| Post# 314541 , Reply# 127 2/4/2015 at 21:27 (3,365 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR) | ||
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Thanks for the pictures of the ornaments. I'm especially impressed with the crafty ornaments that your friend Janet made. | ||
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Post# 314545 , Reply# 128 2/4/2015 at 21:37 (3,365 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Thanks, Ralph
She's the most creative person I know. There is NOTHING she can't do. She sees the world very, very differently thanmost. She and her husband were ballroom dance students of mine. She had a very severe anuerism in her head. We've been through a lot.Every year, she makes these ornaments for her special friends. They're all over the house.
Perhaps "Santa" will deliver a HOOVER ornament to you next year. John | ||
| Post# 314553 , Reply# 129 2/4/2015 at 23:03 (3,365 days old) by hoover28 (Oneida N.Y.) | ||
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John you are very welcome for the Hoover broom. I know it has a good home with you. Chris | ||
| Post# 314647 , Reply# 130 2/5/2015 at 11:47 (3,365 days old) by electrikbroomgu (Rome, NY) | ||
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Yes indeed...
That was a wonderful time. Was really great to meet some new collectors and to see old friends. John's hospitality is second to none. It was especially fun bringing that rare Handivac back to it's former glory and see it go to such a good home. Also to see how happy Joe was to receive a Hoover DAM that he hasn't been able to connect with for so long.
Don't feel too bad John but I also am still taking Christmas things down including my Grandmother's 1950's white table top 4' tree, some window candles and some stray Christmas lights. I don't think I have ever left things up until February before. Well tonight Christmas will officially ended at my place. I was thankful the weather held out and that everyone made it home safely. Hopefully warmer days are ahead and I can't wait to see everybody again during the Summer. Joel | ||
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Post# 314764 , Reply# 131 2/6/2015 at 15:51 (3,364 days old) by eurekaexpress (Hazleton, PA) |
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THANK YOU JOHN FOR YET ANOTHER GREAT MINI MEET AND A GREAT TIME,IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME, IT WAS GREAT TO SEE EVERYONE AGAIN,JOHN THANK YOU FOR THE BRUSH VAC,AND CHRIS I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT DIAL A MATIC FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS, THANK YOU. JOE | ||
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Post# 314779 , Reply# 132 2/6/2015 at 16:35 (3,364 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Joe, | ||
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Post# 314834 , Reply# 133 2/7/2015 at 10:32 (3,363 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Can you believe it was already a week ago?
We're promise more snow tomorrow p.m.
Things are in total "disarray" while I "de-Christmas" the place. Valentines are going up now, then shamrocks! All of the cars here are dirty, as, it keeps snowing. Mark's beautiful Cadillac, even! He has it parked, (see photo) in a parking lot across from his home. Behind the cars is about 35' of solid ROCK!. Just above that is the famed Pittston Hospital...... firmly built up there, far away from any danger of mine subsidence. That has been an issue around some parts. So, that "haven on the hill" sits, next to it's old nursing school, overlooking the entire city, an awsome view from the top... I've been up on the roof......one could practically see New Jersey, if one cared to. (Well, THAT might be an exaggeration.... as I don't lie.) Don't you hate that? So, Marks car, J.T.'s car, the former Mercedes, (sorry Mark, had to... we know about that "Caddy", lolol (inside joke there). Hope you all enjoyed the step by step guide of the mega meet. I like to help people get a true feel for what they're like. Again, people wanted to go down to the cellars..... Lots of cleaners, some of them are the non-Hoover species.......... lots of cleaner boxes. I keep those boxes. They DO serve a great purpose. I keep them filled with other vacuums. so terribly handy. It beats throwing them away. I mean what else would you do with them?Nothing like opening up a box and finding a nice HOOVER in it. Some are covered in plastic to keep them clean. They're pristine... no tears, rips or holes. And, there's now only a finite number of genuine boxes. Next time, more will emerge from the basements. 2 of those cellars have cleaners, polishers, even steamers in them. | ||
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