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The Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Thanksgiving Bash
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Post# 415738   11/11/2019 at 11:31 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Every year, I hold a Thanksgiving party for all the vacuum collectors, first at the Vacuum Museum and then later at my home for a sit down Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings.

This year, Hans (Kenkart) could not be with us, but he wrote down his recipes and I followed them to the letter.

First thing that happened, my friend Bill from West Hollywood (completenutt) arrived to help me with the meal prep, as well as getting the Museum ready for all these people.

The night he arrived, I made dinner at my home and we played with vacuums he's never had a chance to use before. Here's Bill with my Rainbow SE PE model from 1996. First time ever using a Rainbow.



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Post# 415739 , Reply# 1   11/11/2019 at 11:35 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
Bill at the store:

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While Bill traveled all the way from California to help with the meal prep, he also bought an Electrolux Guardian Platinum from me (I have an Aerus Lux dealer/store).

This will be the jewel of his Electrolux collection. He's my friend, so I gave him a deal he could NOT refuse.


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Post# 415740 , Reply# 2   11/11/2019 at 11:36 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
Love those lights

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Such a stunning machine.

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Post# 415741 , Reply# 3   11/11/2019 at 11:37 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The new QUIET power nozzle.

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Post# 415742 , Reply# 4   11/11/2019 at 11:39 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
Bill getting a lesson

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On all the attachments. He loved the door over the hose opening. So cool.

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Post# 415743 , Reply# 5   11/11/2019 at 11:51 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
Now, on to the cooking

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Here's all the food that had to be prepped for Saturday's party.

We had a Southern Thanksgiving.

Cajun Turkey with sage/onion/sausage dressing (Han's recipe)
Pineapple Casserole (Han's recipe)
Squash Casserole (Han's recipe)
Buttermilk Biscuits (Han's recipe)
Hickory Smoked Indian/Marsala wings
Turkey Pan Gravy
Mac and Cheese
Spinach/artichoke dip
Pumpkin roll
Pecan Pie
Strawberry Jello



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Post# 415744 , Reply# 6   11/11/2019 at 11:52 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Bill sauteing the mushrooms/sausage/celery/onion for the dressing.

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Post# 415745 , Reply# 7   11/11/2019 at 11:54 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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thank goodness for Bill and Donnie and their help.

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Post# 415746 , Reply# 8   11/11/2019 at 11:56 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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We were hungry after that, so we went to Dickie's BarBQue. I love that place, and we will be taking all the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Convention attendees there in May during the Convention.

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Post# 415747 , Reply# 9   11/11/2019 at 11:57 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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the Rib Plate with two sides is to DIE for.

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Post# 415748 , Reply# 10   11/11/2019 at 11:59 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
The guys arrive:

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On Saturday, at the Store and immediately play with the vacuums in the Wall of Fame section.



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Post# 415749 , Reply# 11   11/11/2019 at 12:01 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The Lewyt 66 in the hassock. One of the machines I got from Eric Skau that he donated to the Vacuum Cleaner Museum

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Post# 415750 , Reply# 12   11/11/2019 at 12:02 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Jake and Adam (adambomb) play with the Kirby and the Royal (Thanks again Eric for the Royal).

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Post# 415751 , Reply# 13   11/11/2019 at 12:03 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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People brought all kinds of vacuums to share with each other. Thank You to Luke G. for the Turkwaze GE, and the Dri Star nozzle.

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Post# 415752 , Reply# 14   11/11/2019 at 12:23 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Adam Mercer and Rob Shore. Two of my very good friends. Adam was the best man for my husband at our wedding. Rob drove 12 hours to be here with us.

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Post# 415753 , Reply# 15   11/11/2019 at 12:24 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Bill with his new Intensity thanks to Luke G. from Ohio. Luke has been my friend for many years.

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Post# 415754 , Reply# 16   11/11/2019 at 12:26 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The turquoise blue Panasconic upright from the late 1960's. Yes, they built them in green for Eureka.

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Post# 415755 , Reply# 17   11/11/2019 at 12:28 (1,599 days old) by 2011hoover700 (owosso michigan)        

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@dysonman1 I'm wondering if anything you've had donated to your museum is part doners and here's a picture of what I'm looking for.
Thanks.


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Post# 415756 , Reply# 18   11/11/2019 at 12:30 (1,599 days old) by 2011hoover700 (owosso michigan)        

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Sorry I forgot to tell you it's for a Hoover 150.
Thanks again.


Post# 415757 , Reply# 19   11/11/2019 at 12:34 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Jake vacuuming with the Lewyt 66. First time ever using the famous Lewyt rug nozzle with comb valve, probably the best deep cleaning rug tool ever made.


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Post# 415758 , Reply# 20   11/11/2019 at 12:35 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Rob Shore marveling at all the vacuums.

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Post# 415759 , Reply# 21   11/11/2019 at 12:37 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Luke's VERY rare Kenmore self propelled with variable speed motor.

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Post# 415760 , Reply# 22   11/11/2019 at 12:38 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Luke just chilling at Bill Kirby's house, watching everyone play with old sweepers.

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Post# 415761 , Reply# 23   11/11/2019 at 12:39 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Bill trying out the Hoovrah Convertible

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Post# 415762 , Reply# 24   11/11/2019 at 12:40 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Bill Kirby's Kirbys

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Post# 415763 , Reply# 25   11/11/2019 at 12:41 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Vacuum fun at Bill Kirby's.

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Post# 415764 , Reply# 26   11/11/2019 at 12:42 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Running the sweepers at Bill's.

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Post# 415765 , Reply# 27   11/11/2019 at 12:43 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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"It's a clean hobby" - Tania Voigt (our own air-way lady)

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Post# 415766 , Reply# 28   11/11/2019 at 12:45 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Rob is so happy to be with fellow vacuum collectors here at The Vacuum Cleaner Museum. We are still unpacking all the machines from Eric that he donated a few weeks back.

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Post# 415767 , Reply# 29   11/11/2019 at 12:49 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
And Now For The Party

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This is the food I made for my friends and fellow vacuum collectors to enjoy.

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Post# 415768 , Reply# 30   11/11/2019 at 12:53 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Proctor-Silex coffee - thanks for the beautiful coffee maker goes to the third VCCC President Charlie Watrous. He is such a good friend. Charlie and I got to visit a few weeks ago, and caught up on all the gossip and drama.

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Post# 415770 , Reply# 31   11/11/2019 at 12:57 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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I'm carving the turkey. Smells SOOO good.

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Post# 415771 , Reply# 32   11/11/2019 at 12:57 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Dinner is served.

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Post# 415772 , Reply# 33   11/11/2019 at 12:59 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Our formal dining room awaiting our guests. I love my friends, and always give Thanks each year for every one of them.

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Post# 415773 , Reply# 34   11/11/2019 at 13:01 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Happy Thanksgiving (early) to the best group of Vacuum Collectors in the world. I love you all. Thanks guys for coming, not just for Thanksgiving, but for the Convention in the Summer as well. And all the visits throughout the year. Big Bear Daddy Hugs to all of you.

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Post# 415774 , Reply# 35   11/11/2019 at 13:06 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Enjoying each other's company. Good food, good friends, good times. Maybe even a little eggnog.

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Post# 415775 , Reply# 36   11/11/2019 at 13:08 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Running my Sanitaire power team Ironsides canister to clean up all the crumbs from desert.

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Post# 415776 , Reply# 37   11/11/2019 at 13:15 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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All the guys took at turn with the Hoovrah. She's so "Pank".

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Post# 415777 , Reply# 38   11/11/2019 at 13:19 (1,599 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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My husband Donnie and I are worn out, but in a good way, and looking forward to seeing all the Vacuum Collectors in May for the Annual Convention. Now that's THREE days of sweepers, friends, and good times.

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Post# 415788 , Reply# 39   11/11/2019 at 16:56 (1,599 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)        

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Hi Tom and Donnie!

Hey are you still giving away a free quart of eggnog with every vacuum purchase during December like you did last year?


Post# 415827 , Reply# 40   11/12/2019 at 07:26 (1,598 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)        

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Oh yes Charlie, we made eggnog. Homemade. And you know I have never touched a drop of alcohol in my life. Others may but I don’t.

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Post# 415843 , Reply# 41   11/12/2019 at 13:56 (1,598 days old) by electro (Indiana)        

Tom,
Thanks for the pictures. The store and the food looks great and I know what a wonderful cook you are from visits years ago.


Post# 415877 , Reply# 42   11/13/2019 at 12:47 (1,597 days old) by completenutt (West Hollywood, California)        
Memorable visit to Rolla!

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Thanks to Tom and Donnie for hosting such a great dinner party!  I enjoyed meeting everyone, and we all got along like old friends even from the first meeting! The food was off the charts!  I ate two full plates, and then completely went into a food coma.

 

The Rainbow was fun to use, and I couldn't believe the amount of dog hair and sand it picked up.  Such a great machine.

 

The Kirby had the self propelling drive and I had never felt such an intuitive response before!  Much different than Hoover's rendition, which I also like, but Kirby does it better, imho!

 

I am over the moon about my new Guardian Platinum.  It is in pristine condition and I will use it along with the rest of my collection for the rest of my life !

 

 

 

 


Post# 415888 , Reply# 43   11/13/2019 at 15:05 (1,597 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Thank you Bill:
I couldn't have done it without your help in the kitchen with all the prep work. My KitchenAid Superba just took its last load on Monday - with all the pots, pans, cutting boards, serving bowls, glasses, etc. it certainly got a work out. Not bad for a 1992 Dishwasher.

Thanks again for all your help on Saturday at the Vacuum Museum. We got so much of Eric's collection together. Displaying the "best" of his collection in the center of the Museum is a fitting tribute to his generosity. He certainly loved Hoover. As much as I do (but don't tell ANYONE - I wouldn't want people to think I love Hoover too). LOL

Can't wait to see you (and all the guys) in May at the Convention. You'll have to share your adventures using your new Electrolux Guardian Platinum. Such a beautiful machine.

Be sure to drink out of your Dickie's cup - I bet you get more questions about that "barbeque place" that people in California have never heard of. Wasn't the ice cream a wonderful way to end a meal of ribs and sides. Saint Louis style!!!



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