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Thread Number: 35490
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
St. Louis Mini-Meet for Thankgiving |
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| Post# 381535 11/18/2017 at 09:32 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
On November 12, the Vacuum Collectors Club (St. Louis division) had our annual Thanksgiving dinner/Mini-Meet. Some folks came from many hundreds of miles (and different states) to attend.
First up - Brian arrived with his "new in box" Super J Electrolux that had a sprung spring on the cord reel. Bought at an estate sale, the first time Brian went to use the winder, the spring went bad. The machine sat for 40 years, so that's understandable. The model 1205 carton was brought for Adam.
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| Post# 381536 , Reply# 1 11/18/2017 at 09:34 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Evan to the rescue
Evan had a spare cord reel, that gave up its spring so Brian's Super J could live again.
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| Post# 381537 , Reply# 2 11/18/2017 at 09:36 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Evan had the Super J fixed in about ten minutes while the group watched (and LEARNED). Mini Meets are not just about drinking and partying and having a good time. No sir. They are also about learning how to Fix Your Own Vacuums (something I feel strongly about).
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| Post# 381538 , Reply# 3 11/18/2017 at 09:38 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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And, now for a glass of St. James Winery's Peach Sangria honey.
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| Post# 381539 , Reply# 4 11/18/2017 at 09:40 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The decorations are UP. Thanksgiving spirits, here we come.
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| Post# 381540 , Reply# 5 11/18/2017 at 09:42 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Speaking of spirits.......
Vintage Liquor cabinets. This particular one was used as a prop on the last episode of Batman in the 1960's. Donnie got it from a prop house in Los Angeles 20 years ago. Cat Woman opened it and pushed a red button....
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| Post# 381541 , Reply# 6 11/18/2017 at 09:43 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Tom is in the kitchen, whipping up a FEAST.
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| Post# 381542 , Reply# 7 11/18/2017 at 09:44 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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"The tables were set, by Donnie, with care
In the hopes that the guests would all soon be there".
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| Post# 381543 , Reply# 8 11/18/2017 at 09:46 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 381544 , Reply# 9 11/18/2017 at 09:51 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Ready to eat.
Menu: Roasted New York Strip (Med. Rare) Herb Seasoned and Oven Roasted Chicken Sausage and Sage stuffing Mashed Potatoes Gravy String Beans with Stewed Tomato Jam Shrimp Alfrado Pecan Pie with Homemade Ice Cream Pumpkin Mouse Sweet Tea | ||
| Post# 381545 , Reply# 10 11/18/2017 at 09:52 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Playing with vacuums. Here's my Electrolux Nimble. Love this machine.
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| Post# 381546 , Reply# 11 11/18/2017 at 09:53 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Adam and our mutual friend Jimmy (Evan's BF)
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| Post# 381547 , Reply# 12 11/18/2017 at 09:54 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Adam and Brian (from Kansas - thanks for making the drive - Love your Mustang).
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| Post# 381548 , Reply# 13 11/18/2017 at 09:55 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Adam and his B.F. Chris. They are so cute together.
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| Post# 381549 , Reply# 14 11/18/2017 at 09:57 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The highlight of the Mini Meet. My BRAND NEW Speed Washer was delivered, and we all helped install it, defeat the lid switch, and watch the first wash. Washing machines lids should Never Be Closed!
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| Post# 381550 , Reply# 15 11/18/2017 at 09:58 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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What a great group of Friends! Too bad Rob Shore couldn't make it.
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| Post# 381551 , Reply# 16 11/18/2017 at 09:59 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Thanks for coming, and thanks for the written sentiments guys. Donnie and I love you all.
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| Post# 381552 , Reply# 17 11/18/2017 at 10:01 (2,343 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Funny moment of the evening. Adam decides he's 'going butch' and tries on Brian's Motor Cycle Jacket.
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Post# 381556 , Reply# 18 11/18/2017 at 11:18 (2,343 days old) by luxlife  (Under a Pecan Tree) |
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I’d love a Speed Queen. I’ve been unofficially looking at washers. Have they come out with more capacity in the top loaders yet? I need to be able to wash a bedspread. | ||
| Post# 381665 , Reply# 19 11/21/2017 at 16:03 (2,339 days old) by Adambomb (Undisclosed ) | ||
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That was such a fun night! Thank you for having us over again. The food was exquisite! | ||
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Post# 382410 , Reply# 21 12/9/2017 at 15:50 (2,321 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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Everything looks spectacular!! | ||
| Post# 382415 , Reply# 22 12/9/2017 at 16:16 (2,321 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado) | ||
if I only I wasn't 14 hours away!! | ||
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