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2015 VCCC Convention and Vacuum Musuem PART 2
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Post# 327497   6/21/2015 at 03:39 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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after john's collection, i headed back to alex's house to relax with him and stephen neal as the collectors went off and did theier own things for a while. alex has AMAZING taste in mid century decor.

Post# 327498 , Reply# 1   6/21/2015 at 03:40 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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penney's and wards catalogs!

Post# 327499 , Reply# 2   6/21/2015 at 03:40 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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alex's all original model 65 with one piece handle

Post# 327500 , Reply# 3   6/21/2015 at 03:41 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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fantastic dining room lighting!

Post# 327501 , Reply# 4   6/21/2015 at 03:42 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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alex's 2nd living room. i WANT a living room almost exactly like this!

Post# 327502 , Reply# 5   6/21/2015 at 03:42 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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more great vintage lighting

Post# 327503 , Reply# 6   6/21/2015 at 03:44 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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alex's "canister room" sears best, lady kenmore, hoover portable, portpower, swingette, spirit!

Post# 327504 , Reply# 7   6/21/2015 at 03:45 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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eurekas and lewyt

Post# 327505 , Reply# 8   6/21/2015 at 03:46 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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a whole shelf of hoover celebrities!

Post# 327506 , Reply# 9   6/21/2015 at 03:46 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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alex's pristine hoover 69 and U4085 bicent

Post# 327507 , Reply# 10   6/21/2015 at 03:48 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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stephen vacuums up from the mini meet earlier. lots of people means a good HOOVER cleans up the job!

Post# 327508 , Reply# 11   6/21/2015 at 03:48 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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i took a brief break before going downstairs to look at some sears catalog porn. this is from 1982

Post# 327509 , Reply# 12   6/21/2015 at 03:50 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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the stuff that DIDNT sell at alex's in the basement... like john long, things we dont speak of end up in the .....basement.

Post# 327511 , Reply# 13   6/21/2015 at 03:51 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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alex's MASSIVE convertible collection

Post# 327512 , Reply# 14   6/21/2015 at 03:51 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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2nd part

Post# 327513 , Reply# 15   6/21/2015 at 03:52 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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EVEN MORE!

Post# 327514 , Reply# 16   6/21/2015 at 03:52 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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antique hoovers :)

Post# 327516 , Reply# 17   6/21/2015 at 03:53 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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MORE convertibles, concepts

Post# 327517 , Reply# 18   6/21/2015 at 03:53 (3,204 days old) by Hooverboy81 (Myrtle Place)        

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Beautiful Hoovers!

Post# 327518 , Reply# 19   6/21/2015 at 03:54 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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eureka uprights and stick vacs

Post# 327519 , Reply# 20   6/21/2015 at 03:55 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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after alex's brauns, we headed back to the convention hall at the hotel for vacuum cleaning contests, the first one was uprights

Post# 327520 , Reply# 21   6/21/2015 at 03:57 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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canisters with powerhead contest. thanks to luke gebhart fot taking photos while i participated in this one!

Post# 327521 , Reply# 22   6/21/2015 at 03:57 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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commercial uprights

Post# 327522 , Reply# 23   6/21/2015 at 03:58 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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john long was holding onto rick's commercial convertible like it was his first (or last?!) born child!

Post# 327523 , Reply# 24   6/21/2015 at 03:59 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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straight suction canister contest

Post# 327524 , Reply# 25   6/21/2015 at 04:00 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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uprights with separaete powered brushrolls

Post# 327525 , Reply# 26   6/21/2015 at 04:01 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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antique uprights

Post# 327526 , Reply# 27   6/21/2015 at 04:02 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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2nd canister contest

Post# 327527 , Reply# 28   6/21/2015 at 04:03 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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uh oh, the GLOVE comes out! john long in good spirits gets out the glove for come fun photos. first with my new to me compact c9 from tom gasko

Post# 327528 , Reply# 29   6/21/2015 at 04:04 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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micheal, john and a glove... nothing good can come of this!

Post# 327529 , Reply# 30   6/21/2015 at 04:05 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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he touches the american lincoln, and doesnt burst into flames!

Post# 327530 , Reply# 31   6/21/2015 at 04:05 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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ewwww, this kenmore, THANG

Post# 327531 , Reply# 32   6/21/2015 at 04:07 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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this one was totally unscripted, scott took advanttage of john's glove and he nearly touched the dyson! john started sqirming, it was great adlib!

Post# 327532 , Reply# 33   6/21/2015 at 04:08 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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tania, and my compact c9. i really respect tania, she has great knowledge of compact, ge, and lewyt. it was a treat to have her look over and offer suggestions for my compact since im new to the brand.

Post# 327533 , Reply# 34   6/21/2015 at 04:09 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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the sale pile gets played with and discussions are everywhere

Post# 327534 , Reply# 35   6/21/2015 at 04:10 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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chad and evan talk about some for sale machines

Post# 327535 , Reply# 36   6/21/2015 at 04:16 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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this was fun, alex braun brought westinghouse MC-1 with him. a very little known competitor to the roll easy. fun ensued shortly

Post# 327536 , Reply# 37   6/21/2015 at 04:17 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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tania fired it up and started vacuuming the table!

Post# 327537 , Reply# 38   6/21/2015 at 04:17 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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then the floor!

Post# 327538 , Reply# 39   6/21/2015 at 04:19 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        
fox theater tour

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where stan kann once played the mighty wurlitzer for many years. what an architectural orgasm this place is!

Post# 327539 , Reply# 40   6/21/2015 at 04:19 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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first tease of the "back of the house"

Post# 327540 , Reply# 41   6/21/2015 at 04:20 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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the amazing cieling, 8 stories up!

Post# 327541 , Reply# 42   6/21/2015 at 04:21 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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up comes the mighty wurlizter! what a beautiful theater organ. its the first ive heard in person. i wish i couldve seen and heard Stan play it

Post# 327542 , Reply# 43   6/21/2015 at 04:22 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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the place stan kann called home for so many years. a fitting tribute is on the console bench

Post# 327543 , Reply# 44   6/21/2015 at 04:24 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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back to the dressing rooms. the fox had a tradition that kind of started origanically. each production now makes or comissions its own art in the reheasal and dressing areas.the stairwell is like walking thru and art museum of its own right

Post# 327544 , Reply# 45   6/21/2015 at 04:24 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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triubute to stan.. this was done BEFORE he passed

Post# 327545 , Reply# 46   6/21/2015 at 04:25 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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Post# 327547 , Reply# 48   6/21/2015 at 04:26 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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on the stage

Post# 327548 , Reply# 49   6/21/2015 at 04:27 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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WHAT a VIEW

Post# 327549 , Reply# 50   6/21/2015 at 04:28 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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more stairwell art

Post# 327550 , Reply# 51   6/21/2015 at 04:29 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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micheal turner lights up a smoke waiting for curtain call

Post# 327551 , Reply# 52   6/21/2015 at 04:30 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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the green room

Post# 327552 , Reply# 53   6/21/2015 at 04:37 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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ray charles autograph... hmmmm

Post# 327553 , Reply# 54   6/21/2015 at 04:38 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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only liberache would sign so flamboyantly in gold on an elevator door

Post# 327554 , Reply# 55   6/21/2015 at 04:47 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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a tribute to stan. we thought we would be able to see his collection since's its in privtae hands now, but that fell through, myself included were disappointed. little did i know stan was watching over us. i wouldnt find out until a few days later.

Post# 327555 , Reply# 56   6/21/2015 at 04:49 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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in the upper seats. closeup of the amazing celing

Post# 327556 , Reply# 57   6/21/2015 at 04:50 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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view from "up top" these seats arent cheap

Post# 327557 , Reply# 58   6/21/2015 at 04:53 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        
vacuum exchange in belleville

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after the Fox tour, about 10 of us went to a famous vacuum shop in belleville, IL. bruce and clint own it and are a nice couple. they let us pick thru the "mansion" and the basement. i got many parts from them and want to go back again! here we are checking out after out picks and about 2 hours picking

Post# 327558 , Reply# 59   6/21/2015 at 04:56 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        
back at the hotel

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the dinner and awards ceremony as the convention winds down

Post# 327559 , Reply# 60   6/21/2015 at 04:58 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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my table, sean, jay ,john, paul, mitch, phillip, rick and scott. all great people

Post# 327560 , Reply# 61   6/21/2015 at 05:00 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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john and micheal announce the guest speaker, Ruth Hollander

Post# 327561 , Reply# 62   6/21/2015 at 05:01 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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Ruth. she was a compact and filterqueen dealer back in the 50's - 80's. she still owns and operates a vacuum shop to this day

Post# 327563 , Reply# 63   6/21/2015 at 05:04 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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awards start. these were for supporting parents

Post# 327564 , Reply# 64   6/21/2015 at 05:06 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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Post# 327565 , Reply# 65   6/21/2015 at 05:14 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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cleaning competition awards

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Post# 327570 , Reply# 70   6/21/2015 at 05:18 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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micheal even had cleanign awards, from the last TWO conventions!

Post# 327571 , Reply# 71   6/21/2015 at 05:25 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        
non competition awards

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sean got president's choice for his 704-01 convertible

Post# 327572 , Reply# 72   6/21/2015 at 05:30 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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Post# 327573 , Reply# 73   6/21/2015 at 05:34 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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alex got most innovative for his kenmore powermate called the "ultravac"

Post# 327574 , Reply# 74   6/21/2015 at 05:35 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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Post# 327575 , Reply# 75   6/21/2015 at 05:37 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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end of the awards and official announcement of next years location, the windy city!

Post# 327577 , Reply# 76   6/21/2015 at 05:41 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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sean's award with his 704-01

Post# 327578 , Reply# 77   6/21/2015 at 05:42 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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ruth and rick share an emotional reunion

Post# 327579 , Reply# 78   6/21/2015 at 05:43 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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rick was curious what a scott fetzer sanitation system ran like since his has a damaged motor. he ran mine and felt like a kid in candystore!

Post# 327580 , Reply# 79   6/21/2015 at 05:45 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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we than placed his optional brush roller attachment on my SF. what a treat to see this attachment in person!

Post# 327581 , Reply# 80   6/21/2015 at 05:47 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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houston plays with one of rick's machines

Post# 327582 , Reply# 81   6/21/2015 at 05:49 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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the VCCC board and ruth

Post# 327583 , Reply# 82   6/21/2015 at 05:51 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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"the compact ladies" tania and ruth

Post# 327584 , Reply# 83   6/21/2015 at 05:52 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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packing up the convention hall. breaking down the room and machines

Post# 327585 , Reply# 84   6/21/2015 at 05:52 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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last bit of socializing

Post# 327586 , Reply# 85   6/21/2015 at 05:54 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        
goodbyes

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and hugs. not sad we are leaving, but that its all over..

Post# 327587 , Reply# 86   6/21/2015 at 05:55 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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last shot of the group goodbying. sean and i hit the road for home

Post# 327588 , Reply# 87   6/21/2015 at 05:56 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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western auto fan at a flea market in union, MO on US 66

Post# 327589 , Reply# 88   6/21/2015 at 05:57 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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scenic drive towards our overnight hotel on missoui county highways

Post# 327590 , Reply# 89   6/21/2015 at 05:58 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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our motel overnight! munger moss in lebanon, MO. the office staff is jaded, but the room was great! VERY comfortable king bed

Post# 327591 , Reply# 90   6/21/2015 at 05:59 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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76 cadillac el dorado at the munger moss. the guy just picked it up a week ago and is route 66'ing it to LA

Post# 327592 , Reply# 91   6/21/2015 at 06:00 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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next morning for breakfast at fayes diner. THIS is off grid cooking my friend. they had great french toast

Post# 327593 , Reply# 92   6/21/2015 at 06:02 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        
vac and sew in lebanon

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before we left lebanon we hit up a vacuum shop. they had this FOR SALE for $25 in thier tiny shop. great people. they let us pick thier small parts room. got some fairfax attachments for my friend and a kenmore 5281 belt for myself

Post# 327594 , Reply# 93   6/21/2015 at 06:06 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        
Fred's red vacuum shop

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in springfield. this was a HUGE treat on the way home. sean and i had planned to putz thru springfield maybe hoping to pick a thrift store or antique mall. we first hit silver city vacuum just by seeing it. i got some great hoover brushstrips there and the owner pointed us to freds. if it werent for his the magical encounter wouldnt have taken place.

fred's is run by his widow and her tech larry. great people. we were just about to give up for lost when she said, why dont you let them in sheds? theres lots of old vaucums in there? the following photos show what we discovered. they are VERY collector friendly, and larry will repair ANY machines reguardless of age. i will post thier address and phone at the end of this photo set.


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Post# 327608 , Reply# 107   6/21/2015 at 06:17 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        
back in the shop

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the tech brings out this "doesnt exist" thing. a COMMERCIAL BISON!

Post# 327610 , Reply# 108   6/21/2015 at 06:25 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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the tech then mentions of this "other old vacuum" he has and brought it out. i almost soiled myself when i saw it. a hoover model 825! somehow it wasnt tossed in the un weather protected sheds! he serviced it, it runs great! as you can see it came home with me. stan kann was indeed with us on this trip and in a totally unexpected way. every time i see this machine and use it once its restored i will think of him and this trip. sean didnt come away empty handed either, he got the kenmore upright with a cord reel. i also took home a parts powerhead for my 1980 sears best powermate, an out amerian lincoln super sweep bag, and hoover handisac bags.

this vacuum shop was a real treat. Chad and kenny visited there just a few days ago and got equally good finds.

the vacuum shop's contact info is
FRED's VACUUMS
939 E. Kearny St. Springfield, MO
(417) 866-3548
they are ONLY open mon, tues, thurs, friday. NO weekends!


Post# 327611 , Reply# 109   6/21/2015 at 06:26 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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back at home, a closer up of the 825

Post# 327612 , Reply# 110   6/21/2015 at 06:29 (3,204 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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this was my parts haul from the trip. i also got a few kenmore powermate hoses, and connie hose from alex braun. the only other thing not shown i got were parts/ collection powerheads for my sears best powermates.


what a wonderful trip and hope you all enjoyed it with me. looking foward to chicago, and showing the machines restored from this trip here sometime in the future. happy vacuuming!


Post# 327616 , Reply# 111   6/21/2015 at 09:25 (3,203 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        
Pictures

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Thanks for posting the pictures Will! They look great!

Post# 327667 , Reply# 112   6/21/2015 at 17:07 (3,203 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)        

Nice pictures! Thanks for posting.

Scott


Post# 327739 , Reply# 113   6/22/2015 at 13:42 (3,202 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)        

What a great time it looks like everyone had.

John L. I was so worried about you touching another species. Thank Goodness you had protection.

Thanks to everyone for sharing your pictures with the rest of us.


Post# 327742 , Reply# 114   6/22/2015 at 13:59 (3,202 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
One must always practice safe vacuuming.

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THe glove thing (it IS a running joke, to enlighten those in the dark), began in '08, when I first joined.
As you mayhave seen from various photos of mini meets, etc. I've had 'other species' in my home. I've had lots of people, too. Some are life long friends now. I'm afraid, one or two may have been disloyal "spies", if you will. People come, visit, enjoy the activities, meals, fun, etc.... some run back to others and report. I prefer the former to the "latter".
It's amazing what people really say about us. Some meet me and say, "Wow..you looked taller". Others want to know if I'm "really like that all the time"... others think I'm funny, some want to engage in serious conversation.
I guess one purpose of meets, conventions is to find out more about our club members.

So, the gloves are in the suitcase, ready for the next time. ...Don't worry, I have a large supply. I'll share.
And, I appreciate those who appreciate a sense of humor. Barb almost fell over LAST year when I put on my KIRBY shirt, and walked into the KIRBY Factory...(with my HOOVER hoodie tied around my waist). Morgan almost died when I wore it to Filter Queen. I'm a good sport. I also play well with others....some better than others, lol


Post# 327744 , Reply# 115   6/22/2015 at 14:11 (3,202 days old) by Hooverboy81 (Myrtle Place)        

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Agreed, John! You never know what kind of creatures are lurking in the shadows. I thoroughly enjoy your posts and speaking with you! I'm looking forward to next years convention now that I've made it all official! :)

Post# 327746 , Reply# 116   6/22/2015 at 14:27 (3,202 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)        
John

I was very worried about you in that Kirby shirt. I was sure that the letters would be burned into your flesh.

it's good that we can have fun with what we enjoy.


Post# 327762 , Reply# 117   6/22/2015 at 16:43 (3,202 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Isn't it,

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though? Thank you.

 


Post# 327775 , Reply# 118   6/22/2015 at 19:04 (3,202 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)        
Thanks Will!

Thanks for making the effort and taking the time for posting all those great pics! I'm sure I'm not the only one in the world who does not take part in the public media, and this gives everyone the opportunity to see them. It was a fun time, new members, and old that we haven't seen for a while, and there were plenty of vacuums to play with. A good time was had by all! Take care, talk soon.




Post# 327835 , Reply# 119   6/23/2015 at 16:47 (3,201 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)        

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What great pictures, Will. Thanks for posting them. The adventure at Fred's looked like fun. I'm sorry I missed the convention. It was wonderful to see Ruth Hollander's pictures, too.


Post# 327908 , Reply# 120   6/24/2015 at 14:35 (3,200 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        
Wonderful!!

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I see lots of wonderful vacuums. Looks like everyone had a grand time! John Long, I'm glad you remembered your gloves! Make sure you know where all of the Hoovers are in the room so you can run to one to redeem yourself after touching a non species!!!!

Post# 327911 , Reply# 121   6/24/2015 at 14:58 (3,200 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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You're right Rob Shore. Heaven forbid the vice president of a vacuum cleaner collectors club would actually touch any other brand of vacuum except Hoover. Always wear those gloves because all other machines are "nasty", filled with crawling things. If the gloves are a joke, it's not funny. If it's not a joke, something is definitely wrong. I would hope a vacuum club member could actually appreciate ALL brands of vacuums, and celebrate them, and have knowledge of them.

Post# 327914 , Reply# 122   6/24/2015 at 15:13 (3,200 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Rob, You'll have to attend next year's

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convention with us. You, too, will have a ball. You'll see all kinds of machines there, some you've always wanted to see, and some you might already own in your own personal collection.
I'll be driving next year, so, I'll be able to bring some vacs with me, and, possible, others home with me. You would have enjoyed St. Louis.Some of us got there Wed afternoon, plenty of time to rest, unwind, share fun times with other members. I saw everything I wanted to see while I was there, well, maybe go into the Arch...maybe some future trip.


Post# 327915 , Reply# 123   6/24/2015 at 15:13 (3,200 days old) by Hooverboy81 (Myrtle Place)        

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I am pretty sure John is joking...unlike some people who send machines to the crusher, John actually passes non-Hoover machines on to collectors who appreciate them. If you take such issue with his ongoing gag, perhaps you should rejoin the vccc. Why aren't you a member to begin with?

Post# 327926 , Reply# 124   6/24/2015 at 17:05 (3,200 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)        
Tom Gasko

I am not going to get involved in the party lines of former/ousted VCCC members, but that comment was a little mean spirited. 

 

Though John has too much class to respond, I do not posses such traits, hence I shall advise that it is long running humor, and John would never bash or put down anyone or anything.  




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Post# 327944 , Reply# 125   6/24/2015 at 21:20 (3,200 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
That comment was totally mean spirited.

Tom Gasko has more class than to respond to someone who won't even give his email address on his profile, (much less a fake name). This is at least the third time you've asked him about his history with the clubs and he hasn't responded. Give it up.

Post# 327947 , Reply# 126   6/24/2015 at 21:55 (3,200 days old) by Hooverboy81 (Myrtle Place)        

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As you know, email address is optional. I'd rather not have my phone blowing up with ridiculous emails from certain members who were banned...twice. Speaking of class, don't you think attacking the current Vice President of the club is a bit gauche? Really?



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Post# 330098 , Reply# 127   7/25/2015 at 13:11 (3,169 days old) by Packardmanken (atlanta ga)        
VCCA Convention

THANK YOU!!! That was amazing and truly appreciated, not only by me, but I am sure the others that did not get to go and wanted to. Hope to make next years!!!

Post# 330177 , Reply# 128   7/26/2015 at 13:52 (3,168 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
The conventions are wonderful

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You get to actually meet other members in person,  find out what they're really like,  see machines up close that you only dreamed of, see wonderful sights/attractions of the local area, etc. St. Louis is beautiful, and that Fox Theatre was tremendous....was worh it all just to stand in that beautiful building.  Next visit, perhaps the "Arch".

  Try, very hard, to attend next year's convention.


Post# 330209 , Reply# 129   7/26/2015 at 23:11 (3,168 days old) by motojoejo (MO)        

If I had known you were going to be in Springfield, I would have invited you to lunch or dinner for authentic Springfield style Chinese food. Also, maybe a day in Branson MO, the Vegas of the Midwest.


Post# 330213 , Reply# 130   7/26/2015 at 23:38 (3,168 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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springfield was a "whistle stop" on the way back home to texas. we only planned to hit up a few vacuum shops and maybe some thrift stores. we werent there but for maybe 3 hours. nice to know there is a collector there. have you been to freds on kearney st?

Post# 330215 , Reply# 131   7/26/2015 at 23:45 (3,168 days old) by motojoejo (MO)        

I sure do know the Fred's crew although I usually hit up the Doc Charlie's House of Vacuums. They keep a collection of completely restored antique/vintage vacuums on permanent display in the window. Springfield has a totally of 5 vacuum stores and a gold mine of thrift stores and flea markets. The best is literally called The S.T.D. Flea market with two locations.

Post# 330303 , Reply# 132   7/27/2015 at 18:50 (3,167 days old) by orecklover ()        
WOW !

That convention does look like a lot of fun! So many great machines. That commercial Bison looks like something someone could only dream of having! As for what's in the basement, is anything for sale? I saw some stuff that caught my eye :)

Post# 330375 , Reply# 133   7/28/2015 at 21:24 (3,166 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        
Springfield is great

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for thrift stores and flea markets. I have family who live there. The Lovelands !!! I also went to Fred's vac shop and it was an adventure!

Post# 330379 , Reply# 134   7/28/2015 at 21:49 (3,166 days old) by motojoejo (MO)        

@kloveland - might you be related to the photographer Matt Loveland? He's a good friend of mine

Post# 330381 , Reply# 135   7/28/2015 at 21:58 (3,166 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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Well, I do know a Matt Loveland! I don't think I've actually met him. I've heard my grandparent's talk about him. It's probably the same person. How many could there be? Joseph email me and we will discuss it! I really don't want to give my relatives names out on this site. My email is in my profile.



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Post# 330382 , Reply# 136   7/28/2015 at 22:26 (3,166 days old) by motojoejo (MO)        

No problems and will do. Springfield a.k.a. Springvegas shows how small the world is. We have a saying here "What Happens in Springfield will probably haunted you for the rest of your life." We can be a fun stopping place to spend a day

This area of the country can be a gold mine for all things vintage. Estate sales can be amazing since most seniors around here never throw anything away. Three of the vacuum shops have been in business for a couple generations so like Fred's, the goodies lay waiting to be found. Other towns close by to hit up are Carthage, Camdenton, Kimberling City and Harrison AR. They have fantastic flea markets and thrift stores. If you are really wanting to have fun then a weekend in Eureka Springs AR is amazing with Flea Markets, antique malls, art galleries, historical hotels, amazing restaurants and for the gay community- 3 pride fests.




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Post# 330383 , Reply# 137   7/28/2015 at 22:46 (3,166 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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Carthage is great too! If Matt is from Rogersville, MO and has been to the Plain View Church of Christ. He is my cousin!

Post# 330387 , Reply# 138   7/28/2015 at 23:23 (3,166 days old) by motojoejo (MO)        

Perhaps the convention will take place in Branson MO in the future with hundreds of hotels to pick from, inexpensive air port, and Shoji Tabuchi (as seen on TV from Finding Bigfoot).

From all the pics posted above, convention looks like a blast. Fingers crossed I'll make the next one



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