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Post# 307810   12/2/2014 at 16:02 (3,403 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        

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This past weekend, I was judging a talent scholarship competition in King of Prussia. The hotel is right across the street from the infamous "King of Prussia Mall"... which is expanding again... 50 more stores.
I went to Nieman Marcus to see my friend, Ron Fascowicz! As always, was fuun to see him. On Sat he took me to lunch at Zodiac, their restaurant. THANKS, again, Ron.
It's always great to talk vacuums w/ him. I was in a suit and tie, so people thought I worked there. I was asked to help a few customers, lolol.
After Christmas, Ron and his partner will finally come up here to Pittston. We'll have the "post-Christmas mini meet"
I visited him Fri, Sat, and Sunday, before I left for home.
Impromptu meetings are great.


Post# 307817 , Reply# 1   12/2/2014 at 16:29 (3,403 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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I've been to that Neiman Marcus before & did majour damage to my CC but since I worked for them it wasn't too bad with the nice employee discount we had!

Post# 307820 , Reply# 2   12/2/2014 at 17:49 (3,403 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
That is where I grew up

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KOP oozes $$$ and that's where I bought all of my Nib convertibles Eurekas and other brands I forgot I owned .

The largest mall on the east coast and is getting larger ...

Dan


Post# 307822 , Reply# 3   12/2/2014 at 21:13 (3,403 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)        

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I always love Neiman Marcus lol. That's one of the only shops left in my area that still sells Gucci

Post# 307829 , Reply# 4   12/2/2014 at 22:33 (3,403 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I've been going there since 1980.

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They were just building the Bloomingdale's arch. I have several friends who work there, and I know the place like the back of my hand. On Thursdays, I'm only 30 minutes away.


I usually go over there on breaks w/ my colleagues from Egg Harbor NJ. We judge competitions together.


Post# 307830 , Reply# 5   12/2/2014 at 23:34 (3,403 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Wow John

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Egg Harbor NJ is 20 minutes away from me . Everyone always mixes up Egg Harbor NJ ,
Little Egg Harbor NJ and Egg Harbor Twp it's very confusing ;)

Dan


Post# 307831 , Reply# 6   12/3/2014 at 00:00 (3,403 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I used to sing at concerts

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at Villanova. We used to stay at The Holiday Inn. It is now a Crowne Plaza.I'm treated very well down there. My boss was a million dollar account there. That was years ago.
One of the GREAT things about her is that she never ever flaunted her influence there. She worked very hard for everything she has. She never had to brag about anything. Her character speaks for itself.
I've been judging for her for 30 yrs now. I, like her, have worked very hard to have a stellar reputation in those circles.
You meet lots of interesting, maybe eccentric people in the arts.

She has a locked in contract there. Clearly, she was in the right place at the right time. Luck and skill, talent and grace. Hard to find.


Post# 307838 , Reply# 7   12/3/2014 at 05:19 (3,403 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
What a magnificent

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Story that just shows every one of us are different some can without a peep be wealthy and nobody would know it then there are those who are very proud of all the hard work they have accomplished in their lives and are truly grateful to have such a wonderful web site where we can proudly post our vacuum collections as this is what this web site was designed for . Just imagine if all we did was chat but never were able to see eachothers vacuums I don't think I would even belong to a site like that ;)
Thank you again Robert and Fred for this amazing vacuum land .

Dan


Post# 307857 , Reply# 8   12/3/2014 at 12:35 (3,402 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Ron has a NIB HOOVER Convertible 69 !!!!!!!!!

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It was a dream vac "splurge' for him.
We all have those kinds of vacs.
Perhaps he'll bring it along when he comes for a visit. "Show and Tell" can be fun, too.
It is great to see everyone's vacuum collection. I really must coordinate mine and photograph them correctly. It's nice to bring out cleaners that haven't been used in a while. After Christmas, {Coming in Spring of 2015}, I'll organize all of the blenders, toasters, waffleirons, Oh my! and properly display and photograph them.
Our collections are ever changing and it took so long for most of us to build them. It's great to finally have an item that took us a long time to locate.It's equally nice to know that some came from very dear people. Every time i use one like that, it makes me think of the person who gave it to me. I always say a little prayer for our dear 'Terry" whenever I see the beautiful 'coffee can' given to me by Charlie W. It gives me a chance to tell others about Terry. See.... they NEVER really leave us.
I LOVE the Convertible 69. I have 5 of them. my aunt had one. It was the first time I saw Tufflex attachments, too. I knew THEN that I must have one.


Post# 307860 , Reply# 9   12/3/2014 at 13:02 (3,402 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Some people have money.

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Sompe people have class.
Some people have good taste.
Some people have humility.
Some people have all.
Some people, sadly, have none. And, we all know all of those people.

And, if you're Ethel Murmann,. "Some people can get a thrill.................."
If someone asks, "Who's Ethel Murmann?"............ hit me with a telescoping wand.


Post# 307865 , Reply# 10   12/3/2014 at 14:13 (3,402 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Who is

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Ethel Merman ???

Is that the famous swimming lady ?
Or is it Liza Minnellies mother ?

Dan


Post# 307867 , Reply# 11   12/3/2014 at 14:51 (3,402 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I believe that the 69 began the transfer from Ultraflex

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to tufflex attachments. Kenny loveland had a 69 w/ the older ultraflex hose.
Whereas, my aunt's came with Tufflex. hers also had the nice white switch. I was amazed when I first saw the red ones.


Post# 307868 , Reply# 12   12/3/2014 at 15:11 (3,402 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I'm so sorry.........

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It's Ethel Mermann.

"Everything's coming up HOOVER(s), for for you and for me!"


Post# 307871 , Reply# 13   12/3/2014 at 15:42 (3,402 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
So is she the

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Swimming lady or Liza Minellies mother ?

Dan


Post# 307876 , Reply# 14   12/3/2014 at 16:21 (3,402 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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I thought she was the whale 🐋

Post# 307877 , Reply# 15   12/3/2014 at 16:43 (3,402 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Oh is

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She ?

Very interesting thanks Mark 😜

Dan


Post# 307880 , Reply# 16   12/3/2014 at 16:53 (3,402 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)        
A Little Show-biz Education......

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This is a photo of Ethel Merman. Star of Broadway and films. Her career spanned over fifty years...her name is spelled M E R M A N.



Post# 307881 , Reply# 17   12/3/2014 at 16:57 (3,402 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thank you so much

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Charlie I greatly appreciate it WOW she's gorgeous .

I knew I spelled her name correctly as spelling was my best and favorite in school ;)

Everyday is a learning experience and you my friend taught me something today so I thank you very much enjoy your evening kind sir .

Dan


Post# 307882 , Reply# 18   12/3/2014 at 16:58 (3,402 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)        

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This is a photo of Esther Williams. She was a major musical comedy star with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios during the 1940's and 1950's. A former Olympic swimmer, she managed to turn her natural talent into gold....



Post# 307883 , Reply# 19   12/3/2014 at 16:59 (3,402 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
How an you not love the

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69?

Post# 307884 , Reply# 20   12/3/2014 at 17:00 (3,402 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Wow

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Now she is my FAVORITE she is absolutely stunning looks like a very sweet and kind young lady .

We had an Ester Williams swimming pool growing up and I did not see young pictures only older ones her eyes are seductive .

Thank you again Charlie now I have learned two things tonight .

Dan


Post# 307885 , Reply# 21   12/3/2014 at 17:01 (3,402 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)        

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And this my friends, is a photo of Judy Garland. Super-star....and the mother of Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft..........Any questions?



Post# 307886 , Reply# 22   12/3/2014 at 17:05 (3,402 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
She is also

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Stunning another beauty thanks again Charlie .

3 things learned tonight all thank to the wonderful Airwaycharlie 😁

Dan


Post# 307887 , Reply# 23   12/3/2014 at 17:12 (3,402 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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Oh her I thought it was shelly winters 🐋

Post# 307888 , Reply# 24   12/3/2014 at 17:16 (3,402 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Ok

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Now I need to know who Shelly winters is ...

Dan


Post# 307890 , Reply# 25   12/3/2014 at 17:18 (3,402 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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Yes. John is correct! I do have a 69 or two. And two sets of Ultraflex hoses!



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Post# 307899 , Reply# 26   12/3/2014 at 18:05 (3,402 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Beautiful

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Kenny!!!!!

Post# 307910 , Reply# 27   12/3/2014 at 20:25 (3,402 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Here are just a couple of mine.

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There are a few others here and there.

Post# 307917 , Reply# 28   12/3/2014 at 22:05 (3,402 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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As you have said, John "everyone needs a good 69". The 69 is Hoover at it's finest. Although, the U4003 is a close second. I'm sure you would agree. Beware there are other brands in this picture.

I really like your tilted Consellations too!


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Post# 307919 , Reply# 29   12/3/2014 at 22:18 (3,402 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Yes, Kenny,

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you are so right. I LOVE that putty colored Convertible. My cousin had the 1st one I ever saw. My mouth was agape when I first saw that hood design. Later, I learned to love it. I have 3 of them now. I truly believe HOOVER'S "finest hour" was : 1076, 69, 1070.......... well HOOVER had a very LONG "hour".

Post# 307920 , Reply# 30   12/3/2014 at 22:23 (3,402 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)        
John...........

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My Hoover 69 is probably my most favorite Hoover after my 150. I put the 4-brush strip brush roll on it and it is a cleaning machine. The balance of the machine and the handle is, to me, the far best of the convertibles.

I'll try to show mine tomorrow.

But, just the number, "69", makes it tres fabu beyond words!

C.




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Post# 307921 , Reply# 31   12/3/2014 at 22:26 (3,402 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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I found the U4003 in the picture at an estate sale in Kansas City. No surprise. One of the ladies who was working the estate sale said if someone didn't buy it. Her sister wanted it so she could display it in her living room. The same house also had a Concept I. I agree John, Hoover did have a long hour! Just wanted to add Phillip Muller gave me my first U4003. I still have it!


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