Thread Number: 31867
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Already for this years Convention so so excited!!! |
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Post# 351414   5/2/2016 at 22:06 (2,915 days old) by vacfan6384 (Larksville,PA)   |   | |
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well I am already for this year's big Vac Convention sadly I cannot bring any of my collection to show off since I am flying but have everything booked and paid for. I look forward to this every year and seeing all the nice fellow collectors that attend. I have learned so much attending these conventions. I am getting so excited what I will buy and find this year!! ! I hope some year it will be in a town I can drive to but every new convention is a adventure. Vac Convention 2016 here I come YAY!!!
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Post# 351419 , Reply# 1   5/3/2016 at 01:08 (2,915 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 351436 , Reply# 2   5/3/2016 at 07:50 (2,915 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 351453 , Reply# 3   5/3/2016 at 10:51 (2,914 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 351570 , Reply# 4   5/4/2016 at 22:08 (2,913 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Things are looking good. I'm compiling a "Memoriam" book, honoring all of our deceased members. I need your help. I need some bio information, and, if anyone has, pics of them. So far, I have: Terry Brother Chris Craig Long Stacey Krammes Stan Hagan Stan Kann David Waters
If there are others, (I think there are),I'll need info so I can rightfully honor them. Thanks. John |
Post# 351584 , Reply# 5   5/5/2016 at 06:59 (2,913 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 351587 , Reply# 6   5/5/2016 at 08:05 (2,913 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 351588 , Reply# 7   5/5/2016 at 08:11 (2,913 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Also Shaylee, managed to get time off so she will be my guest. Oh Lord she has no idea what's she's getting herself into. I'm very excited for her to meet all the people I talk about all the time (favorably of course). I really think this year will be amazing. I have such a good feeling about it. I mean it's Chicago! That alone is exciting plus getting to see some old friends non of us have seen in a long time up there. Yup I'm getting butterflies!
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Post# 351591 , Reply# 8   5/5/2016 at 08:22 (2,913 days old) by UniversalDave1 (Gardendale, AL)   |   | |
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Post# 351597 , Reply# 9   5/5/2016 at 09:28 (2,912 days old) by Kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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Clayton check your email. A schedule of events was sent out in the newsletter. I will post an updated version on our VCCC website very soon.
Thanks! CLICK HERE TO GO TO Kloveland's LINK |
Post# 351654 , Reply# 10   5/5/2016 at 18:28 (2,912 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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The convention schedule is now posted on the VCCC website. Please click on the link below. Remember this is a tentative schedule.
Thanks! CLICK HERE TO GO TO kloveland's LINK |
Post# 351660 , Reply# 11   5/5/2016 at 19:56 (2,912 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)   |   | |
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Thanks Kenny! I'm really looking forward to it. I have to say since 2006 I've attended all but a couple of conventions, and have had a really good time at each one. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones! |
Post# 351697 , Reply# 12   5/6/2016 at 08:22 (2,912 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 351711 , Reply# 13   5/6/2016 at 15:42 (2,911 days old) by CharlesKirby66 (Manteca, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 351744 , Reply# 14   5/7/2016 at 13:49 (2,910 days old) by adambomb (Undisclosed )   |   | |
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Austin Wilder 1988 - 2011 |
Post# 351795 , Reply# 15   5/8/2016 at 10:11 (2,909 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 351797 , Reply# 16   5/8/2016 at 10:25 (2,909 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 351829 , Reply# 17   5/8/2016 at 19:13 (2,909 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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~
George Bourhill
One of the first fellow-collectors I met (via phone and mail only) -- in 1991, via Stan Kann. A funeral director and church organist, he was a "closet" vacuum cleaner collector. His family had no idea of his passion until after his death when they began to go through his (apparently rather cluttered house) and found a basement full of old (mostly 1920s) vacuum cleaners. They found my name and contact info in his files and got in touch to let me know he had passed away. CLICK HERE TO GO TO electrolux137's LINK |
Post# 351830 , Reply# 18   5/8/2016 at 19:18 (2,909 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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~ Peter Vidou
Among the more "colorful" club members -- anecdotes about him are the stuff of legend.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO electrolux137's LINK |
Post# 351838 , Reply# 19   5/8/2016 at 23:57 (2,909 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 351842 , Reply# 20   5/9/2016 at 00:22 (2,909 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 351860 , Reply# 21   5/9/2016 at 08:29 (2,908 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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John, Brother Chris was Chris Lambert. He passed away last year but I don't have the dates. The church sent me as well as many vccc members a letter letting us know he had passed. He was a very sweet man who did so much for his community. He was one of the busiest people I knew, very active in the church.
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Post# 351861 , Reply# 22   5/9/2016 at 08:29 (2,908 days old) by HooverCelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Brother Chris Lambert |
Post# 351892 , Reply# 23   5/9/2016 at 15:07 (2,908 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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I've been chatting with Chad, Bill Edstrom, etc....it looks like it's going to be a great event. There are a few 'clinics' I believe, a nice trip to a very large store, events, sales, raffles, contests, yes, a banquet which everyone loves to attend.
I'm bringing things to sell, trade, as well as personally contributing numerous items (some NEW in box), to the raffle. We're getting things very organized, to ensure a smooth event. I hope to see a lot of you there. John |
Post# 351932 , Reply# 24   5/10/2016 at 10:31 (2,907 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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Post# 351953 , Reply# 25   5/10/2016 at 17:51 (2,907 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)   |   | |
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I'd like to know if the 75.00 convention fee is refundable if unable to attend. Thanks |
Post# 351956 , Reply# 26   5/10/2016 at 18:24 (2,907 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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Post# 351964 , Reply# 27   5/10/2016 at 22:50 (2,907 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 351972 , Reply# 28   5/11/2016 at 01:13 (2,907 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 351980 , Reply# 29   5/11/2016 at 07:14 (2,907 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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Post# 352039 , Reply# 30   5/11/2016 at 18:56 (2,906 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 352042 , Reply# 31   5/11/2016 at 19:29 (2,906 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 352165 , Reply# 32   5/14/2016 at 20:20 (2,903 days old) by vacfan6384 (Larksville,PA)   |   | |
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I truly cannot wait to go this year last 4 weeks have been sure hell for me and I hope by the time this convention is I will be 100% better regardless I am going no matter how I feel. I have been suffering from Vertigo for 4 weeks now having problems standing, and walking. I have been to my physician and have a couple more tests to determine my cause of vertigo. Besides my little health drama the only thing that is making me happy is going to the convention this year and spending time with my good friend John and other friends of the Convention group.
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Post# 352229 , Reply# 33   5/16/2016 at 10:14 (2,901 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 352296 , Reply# 34   5/17/2016 at 14:34 (2,900 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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We're driving to Chicago. God help us!! It's about a 13 hour drive. Hopefully, neither of us will be riding in the trunk or as a hood ornament. We've always gotten along so well. It'll be memorable, I'm sure . I'm polishing up some items and filling the front living room with things to take. "Happy Dance"
John |
Post# 352351 , Reply# 35   5/18/2016 at 08:55 (2,899 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 352361 , Reply# 36   5/18/2016 at 10:33 (2,899 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Some are HOOVER, some are not. Some are for sale, trade, etc...
I'm also contributing a lot to the raffle. We're making this convention easy, simple, streamlined, and FUN. It'll be organized, etc. There are a few surprises................... It will be wonderful to see everyone again as well as some new people. John |
Post# 352379 , Reply# 37   5/18/2016 at 17:35 (2,899 days old) by UniversalDave1 (Gardendale, AL)   |   | |
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Post# 352496 , Reply# 38   5/20/2016 at 13:22 (2,897 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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I gave them to the monogram er yesterday. He's not surprised anymore. He plugs them into the machine and keeps them for me.
You'll be surprised to know I'm making Hoover, of course, Kirby, G.E. and Electrolux towels. I thought I'd make a nice array "across the board". I still have to get him the lux and Kirby logo.... He's started on the Hoover and GE. It'll be fun, I'm sure. John |
Post# 352503 , Reply# 39   5/20/2016 at 15:04 (2,897 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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starting to fill w/ convention and raffle items. I have a Hoover 65 "gold" for Phillip, a NIB Hoover steam mop, a Brushvac, perhaps a Windtunnel, a Premier" hand vac, NIB Sanitaire "toolbox" shopvac, Oreck portable, Hoover spot Steamer, 4 assorted vacuum cleaner towels, a Hoover max floor scrubber/polisher, a Bissel "carpet sweeper", a Dirt Devil handvac, Dirtdevil handvac attachments, to name a few. YIKES !!!!!!!! |
Post# 352518 , Reply# 40   5/20/2016 at 23:09 (2,897 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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Post# 352584 , Reply# 41   5/21/2016 at 12:41 (2,896 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 352587 , Reply# 42   5/21/2016 at 13:23 (2,896 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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Post# 353330 , Reply# 43   6/5/2016 at 22:27 (2,881 days old) by alexb1186 (Ferguson/St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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Post# 353375 , Reply# 44   6/6/2016 at 23:31 (2,880 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 353383 , Reply# 45   6/7/2016 at 08:09 (2,880 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 353384 , Reply# 46   6/7/2016 at 08:11 (2,880 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 353393 , Reply# 47   6/7/2016 at 10:35 (2,879 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 353394 , Reply# 48   6/7/2016 at 10:37 (2,879 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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John, It would only be a good host to allow your guest to take turns.
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Post# 353396 , Reply# 49   6/7/2016 at 10:43 (2,879 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 353511 , Reply# 50   6/8/2016 at 21:59 (2,878 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 353609 , Reply# 51   6/11/2016 at 01:19 (2,876 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 353618 , Reply# 52   6/11/2016 at 10:06 (2,875 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 353702 , Reply# 55   6/12/2016 at 23:27 (2,874 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 353715 , Reply# 56   6/13/2016 at 09:01 (2,873 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 353725 , Reply# 57   6/13/2016 at 11:43 (2,873 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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Post# 353740 , Reply# 58   6/13/2016 at 15:25 (2,873 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 353745 , Reply# 59   6/13/2016 at 16:49 (2,873 days old) by Brando_husky (Las Vegas Nevada)   |   | |
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I'm confused hah. Is the convention this weekend or this past weekend? I see people preparing now and people already saying goodbye. |
Post# 353746 , Reply# 60   6/13/2016 at 17:59 (2,873 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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Post# 353753 , Reply# 61   6/13/2016 at 21:31 (2,873 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 353758 , Reply# 62   6/13/2016 at 22:22 (2,873 days old) by Brando_husky (Las Vegas Nevada)   |   | |
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That's what I had figured. Getting the names jumbled up haha. Been a few years since I've been active. Just glad to be back with a few wonderful machines in my home again |
Post# 353770 , Reply# 63   6/14/2016 at 08:23 (2,872 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 353775 , Reply# 64   6/14/2016 at 09:45 (2,872 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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MEOW |
Post# 353781 , Reply# 65   6/14/2016 at 10:30 (2,872 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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co-mingle. Some are members of both organizations, some browse between them as well.
Some get along very well. I'm sure we're all grateful for them. Loyalty to a group, family, manufacturer, etc is so important. I'm sure over the years, we've all met fiercely loyal friends. Others turned out to be, well, maybe not so much. |
Post# 353783 , Reply# 66   6/14/2016 at 10:34 (2,872 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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Very well put.
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Post# 353785 , Reply# 67   6/14/2016 at 10:47 (2,872 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Harley.
We've all been the topic of conversation, both good and bad. Most of us have a sense of humor, demonstrated by the things we do and say. Some criticize us, too. I can laugh at myself and others, but NOT at their expense. It's really not nice to make fun of someone, especially when one doesn't really know the other. At my mini meets, we all laugh, at everyone and everything. But, it's never vicious, hurtful, hateful, or even covert., Some people have been to my home numerous times, and will always be welcome there. Some have been there, but will never return , as the Late Joan Crawford said in her will after excluding Christopher and Christina from her will "for reasons which are well known to them'. I just spoke with Chad and Sean last night. Talk about laughing.....the laughter will never stop. I can honestly say that, if you cannot get along with Sean Curry,then the fault lies with you. He 's an absolute riot. We get along so well, as Do I with so many others. The others...................well...............it's ok. Dionne Warwick put it best, "Walk On By". |
Post# 353789 , Reply# 68   6/14/2016 at 11:27 (2,872 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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~ Personally, I find it saddening that there are vacuum cleaner collectors (a miniscule subset of humanity by any standard) who "don't get along well with others." Is it really necessary for such a tiny group of like-minded individuals to become splintered into opposing groups? We're talking about VACUUM CLEANERS, for crying out loud....... This post was last edited 06/14/2016 at 16:04 |
Post# 353798 , Reply# 69   6/14/2016 at 14:49 (2,872 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 353809 , Reply# 72   6/14/2016 at 15:33 (2,872 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL)   |   | |
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24 hours from now I'll be in Chicago. I've waited, it seems, forever for this time to come. My health is better. I've lost almost 20 pounds. And, best of all, I'm going to be ALONE!
Can't wait to see old friends who have been so supportive, new friends I haven't yet met. Flying into Midway at 2:30 Chicago time and then on to the hotel. I'm ready to be of help wherever/whenever needed.
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Post# 353822 , Reply# 73   6/14/2016 at 20:25 (2,872 days old) by delaneymeegan (Mary Richards lived here)   |   | |
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