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Thread Number: 20980
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Post# 234801 6/1/2013 at 19:13 (3,979 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, some time tonight, Rob Shore and Bill Wood (Tazcatsdad) are arriving . Tomorrow, after Mass (I'm lectoring), Matt will join us for a mini meet. Mike Gravelin just called and can't make it (auto problems). Also, Joe Kassock can't make it this time due to a family party. This one will be much more casual and informal (Fiesta dishes vs Lenox). We'll have an all-American cookout: Hamburgers, hot dogs, macaroni salad, slow-baked Boston baked beans with bacon. Of course, Bill will finally taste some Pittston Hospital iced tea. It will be a fun little gathering. Pictures will follow, I'm sure. LAST week, it was 60 degrees. This weekend, 93. Yikes!I have an arsenal of HOOVERs out and ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Post# 234803 , Reply# 1 6/1/2013 at 19:34 (3,979 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
@John, | ||
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Post# 234804 , Reply# 2 6/1/2013 at 19:46 (3,979 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, there are some | ||
| Post# 234808 , Reply# 3 6/1/2013 at 21:14 (3,979 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
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Sounds like fun! | ||
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Post# 234809 , Reply# 4 6/1/2013 at 22:17 (3,979 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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EASY!! | ||
| Post# 234810 , Reply# 5 6/1/2013 at 22:27 (3,979 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
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Agreed! | ||
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Post# 234813 , Reply# 6 6/1/2013 at 23:06 (3,979 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, other than a shake out, the A is the biggest, | ||
| Post# 234815 , Reply# 7 6/2/2013 at 00:15 (3,979 days old) by chan55 (Green Bay, WI) | ||
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mini meet Love the Convertible on the left, that is my new old daily driver!Does such a great job and it is so attractive. | ||
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Post# 234816 , Reply# 8 6/2/2013 at 00:34 (3,979 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I have 4 of those.... | ||
| Post# 234824 , Reply# 9 6/2/2013 at 03:53 (3,979 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK) | ||
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Wow John, you know me, can't wait to see pictures! Also can't wait to see the 'staircase' | ||
| Post# 234852 , Reply# 10 6/2/2013 at 10:38 (3,979 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
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Would love to, but... | ||
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Post# 234891 , Reply# 11 6/2/2013 at 15:28 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Ok, Kids, a progress report.
Bill arrived last night, and brought some 'fab' vacs with him. (Some were from across the POND". After some Irish sodabread, we went to the 12:15 Mass. Matt then arrived, and we played with wonderful machines. We all enjoyed authentic "New York egg creams", which contain neither eggs nor cream (discuss). Neither of them had ever had one before.
We've somewhat turned this into an "international mini-meet". As the "Brits" love their tea time, we send an affectionate "nod" to them, by having tea, and sodabread, as we don't have any scones or crumpets. We did this, as I am privileged to have so many machines from PERIVALE and CAMBUSLANG here in my home. Only the finest china would do. ok, ok, ok here's a little peek. 
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Post# 234892 , Reply# 12 6/2/2013 at 15:30 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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And, here's a PERIVALE "Ranger" | ||
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Post# 234893 , Reply# 13 6/2/2013 at 15:34 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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In honor of the occasion, | ||
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Post# 234894 , Reply# 14 6/2/2013 at 15:37 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here's the full | ||
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Post# 234895 , Reply# 15 6/2/2013 at 15:40 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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But, I brought out some of the | ||
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Post# 234897 , Reply# 16 6/2/2013 at 15:43 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Mike and Joel called. | ||
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Post# 234926 , Reply# 17 6/2/2013 at 18:55 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, I heard a knock at the door, well, actually a bell.
We fed Zippy and he went right to the vacuums. He played with a HOOVER Celebrity II Elite. He was in Heaven. He just got a job working for "Filter Queen !!!!!! However, we ALL know where his heart lies. The joy on his face with these HOOVERS is FAR different from when he'd be using said "Queen". Dinner was very nice. Later, HOOVER milkshakes! Yum!! More photos.
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Post# 234929 , Reply# 18 6/2/2013 at 19:34 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Dinner is served | ||
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Post# 234930 , Reply# 19 6/2/2013 at 19:37 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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The newest member at his maiden voyage | ||
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Post# 234931 , Reply# 20 6/2/2013 at 19:40 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Matt made himself useful | ||
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Post# 234940 , Reply# 21 6/2/2013 at 21:26 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Poor Rob!!!!!
We let him do his "demo" for the Filter Queen. I have my own HOOVER dirt meter. We put it on a 1964 Convertible. It pulled out lots of dirt. Granted, this hall runner was destroyed by the carpenters (never took up that rug). Then, we used a Decade 800. Poor ZIPPY sat in defeat. Yes, the 1964 Convertible and a 1980's Decade 800, and a Concept beat the arse off the F. Queen. Tom...... another TRIUMPH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Do I bash? NO. But, do I gloat??? Well, maybe just a little. Ok, maybe a lot!
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Post# 234941 , Reply# 22 6/2/2013 at 21:47 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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more photos | ||
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Post# 234942 , Reply# 23 6/2/2013 at 21:51 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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It all became too much for Bill to handle | ||
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Post# 234943 , Reply# 24 6/2/2013 at 21:56 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Even poor Arthur | ||
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Post# 234944 , Reply# 25 6/2/2013 at 22:01 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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so, here's the proof. | ||
| Post# 234950 , Reply# 26 6/2/2013 at 23:21 (3,978 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR) | ||
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| Post# 234960 , Reply# 27 6/3/2013 at 02:56 (3,978 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK) | ||
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Oh John, looks like you had a great time as usual, and yay! The kitties are back! | ||
| Post# 234965 , Reply# 28 6/3/2013 at 05:10 (3,978 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
And not just UK | ||
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Post# 234973 , Reply# 29 6/3/2013 at 08:39 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Al! Thanks for the info.
And, you are so right. Had I known about the vac from France, I'd have made crepes on one of the HOOVER crepe makers. 3 years ago, we had HOOVER fondue, one with cheese and bread, the other with chocolate and fruit.
Rick B called during the festivities, and Mike and Loel called. Joe K missed it. So, we even had members in 'absentia'. Bill and Rob woke up early, as I had to get to school. WE had fruit, coffee, (h chocolate for me) juice and sodabread. Then, they went up the street, and I went down. It is a humid 70 degrees here today. I believe it's going to rain (looks like a 4 Excedrine Monday).WE all had a great time. They know they are welcome back anytime. That'll be it for the minimeets for a while. The convention is rapidly approaching. Zippy is moving, so he is storing a few HOOVERS here. MAYBE he'll get them back! Minimeets are always fun things to attend and host. They can be simple or much more involved, like the last one. They can be a lot of work, especially when you do them by yourself. There is NO ONE behind the scenes organizing these, contrary to rumor. The guys will post more pictures soon, I'm sure. Upon leaving, Bill gifted me an electric knife and a HOOVER Junior. Perhaps he was just grateful that he survived his first meet unscathed. They'll be cherished here along with vacuums like the one that belonged to our dear "Terry". Stay tuned.................... | ||
| Post# 234974 , Reply# 30 6/3/2013 at 08:48 (3,978 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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Post# 234976 , Reply# 31 6/3/2013 at 09:00 (3,978 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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One can NEVER have too much fun! | ||
| Post# 234977 , Reply# 32 6/3/2013 at 09:02 (3,978 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 234994 , Reply# 33 6/3/2013 at 11:57 (3,977 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania) | ||
Now for MY photo contributions :)  | ||
| Post# 234995 , Reply# 34 6/3/2013 at 11:58 (3,977 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania) | ||
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| Post# 235003 , Reply# 40 6/3/2013 at 12:06 (3,977 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania) | ||
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Post# 235014 , Reply# 42 6/3/2013 at 13:42 (3,977 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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To be fair....
The 'good carpets' produced only red and creme carpet fibers...all had to agree.
The hallway carpet was left there by the carpenters during the demolition, construction. I though I'd have to replace it. I don't think so now. it looks practically brand new. Rob was 'beside himself' at the discovery of what those HOOVERS did in comparison to his 'demo' unit. Ah, well................. all is well at the palace.as Mike calls it. It's been called a LOT of things. Rob's supervisor (on the phone) was a bit surprised to hear that the 'client' had a tester...and used it! His advice to Rob concerning my home visit was, "Forget it, he beat you'. And, this guy had THAT many cleaners? He's crazy. I've been called THAT recently by another, or two as well. Am I worried? Nope. "Boss" would be so pleased. | ||
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Post# 235023 , Reply# 43 6/3/2013 at 14:35 (3,977 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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So this 'palace' had a lot of royalty this weekend | ||
| Post# 235044 , Reply# 44 6/3/2013 at 16:11 (3,977 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
Looks like fun............... | ||
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Post# 235060 , Reply# 45 6/3/2013 at 17:33 (3,977 days old) by eurekaexpress (Hazleton, PA) |
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JOHN SORRY I HAD TO MISS IT LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER GREAT MINI MEET,YOU PLAN AND ALWAYS HAVE THE BEST ONES. JOE | ||
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Post# 235092 , Reply# 46 6/3/2013 at 21:01 (3,977 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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If I had to describe my first mini-meet in one word ... ... it would be awesome with a capital A! I had so much fun -- and John is an absolutely wonderful host! I'm so blessed and honored to have made his acquaintance. Rob and Matt, you both were truly a joy to meet and I do hope that our paths will cross again very soon.
Greg, I think that would be a splendid idea! We are indeed very close to one another residence-wise, so we shouldn't have a problem working out logistics at all. Please feel free to contact me!
I have some pictures to share of this weekend as well, but since this is the first opportunity that I've had to really relax since getting home from PA I will post them either tomorrow or Wednesday. Right now -- time to call it one of the best days I've ever had.
-- Bill W. | ||
| Post# 235130 , Reply# 47 6/4/2013 at 11:28 (3,976 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK) | ||
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Aaaaaaw loving the cats as usual | ||
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Post# 235138 , Reply# 48 6/4/2013 at 12:24 (3,976 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Yes, it was amazing how both Arthur AND Murphy | ||
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Post# 235183 , Reply# 49 6/4/2013 at 17:58 (3,976 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA) |
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Post# 235186 , Reply# 50 6/4/2013 at 18:29 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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OK -- now MY photos! | ||
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Post# 235187 , Reply# 51 6/4/2013 at 18:31 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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And Murphy, just taking everything in his stride | ||
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Post# 235188 , Reply# 52 6/4/2013 at 18:35 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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John's culinary skills are legendary ... | ||
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Post# 235190 , Reply# 53 6/4/2013 at 18:45 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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Before "Zippy" arrived, | ||
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Post# 235191 , Reply# 54 6/4/2013 at 18:46 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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And then, | ||
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Post# 235192 , Reply# 55 6/4/2013 at 18:55 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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and | ||
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Post# 235193 , Reply# 56 6/4/2013 at 19:05 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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The thrill of the grill ... | ||
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Post# 235194 , Reply# 57 6/4/2013 at 19:10 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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The grillmaster, hard at work ... | ||
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Post# 235198 , Reply# 58 6/4/2013 at 19:29 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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After we enjoyed our dinner, | ||
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Post# 235199 , Reply# 59 6/4/2013 at 19:30 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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and Rob | ||
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Post# 235201 , Reply# 60 6/4/2013 at 19:40 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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I don't know why, but | ||
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Post# 235202 , Reply# 61 6/4/2013 at 19:43 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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The Dirt Meter results were | ||
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Post# 235203 , Reply# 62 6/4/2013 at 19:45 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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In fact, | ||
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Post# 235204 , Reply# 63 6/4/2013 at 19:48 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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Soon, Matt had to depart | ||
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Post# 235205 , Reply# 64 6/4/2013 at 19:50 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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If I'm not mistook, | ||
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Post# 235208 , Reply# 65 6/4/2013 at 19:54 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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And that's it. | ||
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Post# 235222 , Reply# 67 6/4/2013 at 21:47 (3,976 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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Post# 235300 , Reply# 68 6/5/2013 at 12:29 (3,975 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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WE heard that Rob,(Zippy)
finally made a Filter queen sale. I doubt they had a HOOVER in the house. Yes, malts, etc.. a LOT of things Zippy has never tried before. The list goes on, I'm sure.
WE'll have to look into another mini meet, perhaps in the Fall, again, like last October's " Monster Mash Bash". There'll be another guestroom finished by then (please , God). It's very rare, but nice, to have people staying here. The house used to have 7 people living in it. Now, there's just the two cats and myself. The neighbors will know I've had company again when they see all of the bedsheets out on the line. My Chinese neighbor saw the 2 lines full one day and said, "Oh, such a clever use for all that string". uhuh....... I hope to put some mini meet photos in my book that I'll take to the convention. | ||
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Sounds like a good meet! Wish these happened over here more! Could fit my whole collection into my car (so I either have a big car or a small collection...) | ||
| Post# 235326 , Reply# 70 6/5/2013 at 13:45 (3,975 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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turbopower | ||
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Post# 235345 , Reply# 71 6/5/2013 at 15:33 (3,975 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Al, I didn't think to look that carefully.
I'll get a bunch of mine out, flip them over and show photos. You'll get a good look at lots of different machines. There ARE some rather obvious difference betwen 'yours' and 'ours'. Even having the 'Rangers' together, side by side, shows how similar AND dis-similar they really are . I've even npoticed differences in the tolls (attachments). I just got a brand new bare floor brush in from Ed Shenkle in North Canton. They are clearly different. Someday, I'd love to gewt one of those floor nozzles that 'flip', like an Electrolux. HOOVER never carried them here. It's 'on my list'.
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| Post# 235353 , Reply# 72 6/5/2013 at 17:17 (3,975 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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Comparisons
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It would be really interesting to know - actually I could do some of that here as I have a US made 4003 to compare with UK rangers too. Looking at all the rangers early on in the thread it looks like the handle might be somewhat shorter - which I think stems from using essentially the same handle for both the Junior and Senior models (at least for part of the series), which accounts for the flex/cord being on the opposite side, The shape of the hand grip, the foot switch etc ..... And of course a UK Hoover makes carpets not rugs last longer. By the way the lens for the light would have originally been much lighter - rather like the US ones, I have never seen a 4002 where this discolouration does not happen, but never in the later, green 4014. Excluding the carpet/rug nozzle, Hoover UK retained the broadly the same design of tools from the 638 Senior and 822 Connie in 1956 (and actually the floor nozzle can be traced back to 1953 to the 417) right through to the mid 1980s where some variety began to appear, and in some cases well beyond that. The exception is the upholstery nozzle (with the row of plastic red teeth) which was introduced with the 862 Connie. We will have to see if we can short you out with a flip over nozzle although, in my opinion, the earlier carpet nozzle (as shown below) is superior. If you have a look at Sam's Turbopower junior threads you will get a good look at what the turbo power brush roll looks like Al 
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Post# 235358 , Reply# 73 6/5/2013 at 17:48 (3,975 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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With ours, | ||
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Post# 235382 , Reply# 74 6/5/2013 at 23:52 (3,975 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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A lot of new experiences
We had a lot of fun and a lot of great experiences.
I tried grilled bacon and Vanilla Malted Milkshakes for the first time. Meeting Bill was great, another great, knowledgeable personality whom hopefully will now appear at more MiniMeets. Trying Bill's Hoover Celebrity II Elite was so much fun as my parents had this vacuum when I was growing up. I never got a chance to ever run that machine with a power nozzle years ago. I have just started a new position, which I am very excited for. Despite my hobby/ knowledge/ passion towards vacuums, I never saw myself selling a cleaning appliance. However, my years of providing household services as a way to help families with chores around the house and also restaurant management have proved as very fulfilling positions to me. I have always been one to seek in helping others. Working in restaurants, I knew I was helping to ensure that our guests were provided with a high quality, dining experience with the best customer experience. The result is providing tired, stressed out, starving individuals, with a wonderful dining experience and hopefully a few drinks, they leave as full bellied, glowing individuals that feel more relaxed and are in awe from the delicious food and fact they didn't have to do any cooking or cleaning up themselves. Providing household services is quite fulfilling to transform a dirty house, overgrown lawn, and other needs into a clean, presentable, healthy groomed environment ready to entertain or just relax in. Working for a high quality brand like FilterQueen we know we are providing a durable, well built, USA manufactured unit that maintains strong air flow and uses advanced filtration technology to return the cleanest possible air back into the room. As recommended in training, I am running the Defender air cleaner in my bedroom tonight before going to bed. The unit has been running for a little over an hour and the room just feels amazing. Crisp, clean, lighter, almost fluffier feeling air that's been scrubbed of pollutants and toxins that are brought in on a daily basis from variety of sources from car emissions, dust, pet dander, cooking odors, cleaning chemicals, viruses, molds, bacteria and I can keep on going. Tomorrow night I am looking to run the Filter Queen Majestic in my bedroom to see how much deep down dirt we remove with that. I have a different unit now than what I brought to Johns, and after thoroughly cleaning the unit I ran at Johns, I found dirt on the secondary motor filter-- most likely due to the high plaster laden dust and other construction dirt found on the hallway rug that John was actually thinking of replacing as he knew it was going to be in awful condition. The Majestic and Defender are both great units. Users will benefit from the healthy 99.98% filtration that blows HEPA filter equipped units into far substandard category. The Defender offers a life time warranty with brushless motor and top speed utilizes less than 1 Amp of electricity, thereby costing just pennies a day to run. The current Majestic has far greater Air Flow than the red Majestic Triple Crown model that I had tried years ago. The new powerhead utilizes a geared belt with motor protection system that is much more powerful and consistent in power compared to its predecessor. It was great to see everyone again. Good luck and stay healthy to all! | ||
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Post# 235385 , Reply# 76 6/6/2013 at 00:26 (3,975 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Very Good, Rob. We're proud of you. | ||
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Post# 235604 , Reply# 77 6/7/2013 at 21:06 (3,973 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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Post# 235611 , Reply# 78 6/7/2013 at 22:27 (3,973 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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You're most welcome. | ||
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Post# 235612 , Reply# 79 6/7/2013 at 22:29 (3,973 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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And, I ALWAYS try to surround myself | ||
| Post# 235616 , Reply# 80 6/8/2013 at 00:16 (3,973 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
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Post# 235816 , Reply# 81 6/9/2013 at 11:14 (3,971 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Phillip, (may I call you Phillip?) | ||
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Post# 235919 , Reply# 82 6/9/2013 at 21:46 (3,971 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY) |
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Way to go, Rob! Glad to hear that you're doing well with Filter Queen and that you had such fun at our get-together. I'm really looking forward to our next gathering ... whenever it may be. I'm writing this from Knoxville, TN, BTW ... enjoying the other part of my vacation now! (Not to be a braggart or anything, of course.)
Anyway, best of luck to you ... and hope to see you and Matt and John again real soon.
-- Bill W. | ||
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Post# 235920 , Reply# 83 6/9/2013 at 22:52 (3,971 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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You too, | ||
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Post# 235921 , Reply# 84 6/9/2013 at 22:55 (3,971 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Even the prized 1076 | ||
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Post# 235922 , Reply# 85 6/9/2013 at 23:00 (3,971 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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As you can see, | ||
| Post# 236088 , Reply# 86 6/10/2013 at 23:57 (3,970 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
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| Post# 236091 , Reply# 87 6/11/2013 at 00:38 (3,970 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC) | ||
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So much fun It looks like you guys had a great time ! Thanks for sharing Rob. I really like your Filter Queen. How well does that new style power Nozzel work anyways? | ||
| Post# 236119 , Reply# 88 6/11/2013 at 08:52 (3,970 days old) by normvac (COLUMBUS, OHIO) | ||
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Rob Congratulations on working for Filter Queen. Direct Sales is an honorable Vacuum Sales Job. your off to a good start. Keep going ! Having had direct sales, as well as Retail Wholesale. Then dealing with the customer after the fact in my vacuum shop. I can say that with a honesty and knowledge. Norm Brown | ||
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Post# 236127 , Reply# 89 6/11/2013 at 10:22 (3,970 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Not to worry.
Our "Zippy" will do just fine. I told him all he needs is the right audience and he'll sell a lot. He KNEW, of course, that that audience was NOT in the House of HOOVER. We're still good friends any way and always will be. Funny how we took that "Zippy" and turned it into something nice. It didn't begin as something favorable. It's always great to take something unpleasant and turn it around. I told "Bob, the builder" numerous times here at the house, 'We must take something awful here and make it beautiful". And, he DID! Rob was never awful, just to be clear. But, you have seen his face light up while runnung HOOVERS, especially the "power nozzles". THey truly ARE his "thing".
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| Post# 236136 , Reply# 90 6/11/2013 at 11:29 (3,969 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
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So Happy for our "Zippy" ........... Such a nice boy. He will do well with the vast knowledge he has about vacs in general and power nozzle vacs specifically. CONGRATULATIONS, ROB!
Now to get ready for the convention...........
What to pack, what to pack? Not taking a vac because of travel by train. How formal? How casual? I should give John a call......... He'll know.
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Post# 236277 , Reply# 91 6/12/2013 at 22:29 (3,968 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Greg! | ||
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Post# 236280 , Reply# 92 6/12/2013 at 22:52 (3,968 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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You are all too wonderfully kind!!!
Thank you all for the "Best of luck wishes!" While I never saw myself years ago as an appliance salesman, I certainly do have a passion and interest for this category. It's almost a wonder of why I haven't been nicknamed "Power nozzle" with how much of an extravagant liking for power nozzle equipped canister cleaners I have. Another reason why FilterQueen is a good fit TREMENDOUSLY more so over a brand like Kirby.
Currently with only a little over a week of actual sales times with the company I have had 5 would be sales presentations. 3 of them were completed successfully. The other two want to be owners did not have good credit. I really like the company so far. Being based out of Ohio, our machines are built to a very high standard for lasting durability while helping to sustain and build the American economy. The Defender Air Cleaner and Majestic High Filtration Multi-Purpose Home Cleaning System are both classified under Classic II Medical filtration far surpassing HEPA filtration standards. I have not taken apart the power nozzle but it seems solidly built with consistent power. After using the unit on a rug to get it thoroughly clean, you can actually feel a difference of softer texture. Additionally you can smell the difference compared to areas that have not been FilterQueened yet. I can not say enough about the Defender Air Cleaner system. On the nights that I have run it in my room, my sleep has been absolutely wonderful. The air really feels crisp, clean, lighter, and even "fluffier" if you imagine. It really does scrub and scour the incoming area to return out void of dust, pollen, dander, smoke, odors, molds, bacteria, viruses and other foreign, awful pollutants that hinder our health, breathing ability, sleep, and congestive feelings in the morning. Additionally the pollutants in the air are terrible for animals, your home and electronics. Dust and pollutants are a major reason many electronic devices overheat, consume more energy and die. Again thank you all for the great wishes!! CLICK HERE TO GO TO Durango159's LINK | ||
| Post# 236332 , Reply# 93 6/13/2013 at 12:36 (3,967 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
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John, may I call you John????? No email received.
Hmmmm, strange. Out there in cyberspace somewhere. Did you send it to qmanhattan@live.com? That's me!
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Post# 236457 , Reply# 94 6/14/2013 at 00:31 (3,967 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Greg, is it? | ||
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