Thread Number: 41079  /  Tag: Conventions, Mini-Meets, Parties
Christmas Mini Meet
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Post# 435988   12/7/2020 at 08:41 (1,234 days old) by Kirboover (Watertown, South Dakota)        

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Anyone around Watertown SD that is interested in a mini meet?

Post# 435991 , Reply# 1   12/7/2020 at 09:22 (1,234 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Now, THAT would be a distance!

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But, they are fun.
I hosted numerous Halloween ones, a few summer ones, and a Christmas one.
It's great to gather for fun, food, have the tree and rest of the place decorated.
A bit of work, but fun.
Hope you're able to have one.




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Post# 435992 , Reply# 2   12/7/2020 at 10:12 (1,234 days old) by Kirboover (Watertown, South Dakota)        
Yes,

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It is kind of hard living in the literal middle of nowhere.

Post# 436027 , Reply# 3   12/8/2020 at 07:09 (1,234 days old) by kirboover (Watertown, South Dakota)        
I think

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It will be hosted at a vac shop here when they are closed. There is an upstairs full of old vacs to page through.

Post# 436028 , Reply# 4   12/8/2020 at 07:12 (1,234 days old) by kirboover (Watertown, South Dakota)        
It will probably be

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either the 13th of 20th

Post# 436047 , Reply# 5   12/8/2020 at 11:22 (1,233 days old) by luxz80 (England)        

If I were over there I would go. Collectors here rarely, if ever meet up. Here if someone had to drive more than 10 miles they would say it was too far.

I tried a meet up day a few years back and that is what most said so I stopped collecting as I have no one to share my collecting enthusiasm with.

I had many fine examples but have sold them off over time.

I have a mint Lux Z62 and a Hoover Junior 119. Just got a 119 tool set which should be coming in a few days and will be on the lookout for an example which has original bag that I can buy for that and for spares.

I do hope you have a successful meet.

Gary.


Post# 436050 , Reply# 6   12/8/2020 at 11:58 (1,233 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)        

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Well, I started collecting as a solitary activity, so it pains me to here that someone stopped collecting because of others... so odd that 10 miles is that far to some, but also here in the US, everything is so much more spread out that most people drive more than 10 miles to work every day!

But anyway, what sort of old machines do they have up there?


Post# 436052 , Reply# 7   12/8/2020 at 13:35 (1,233 days old) by Kirboover (Watertown, South Dakota)        
Anything.

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Lots of kirbys, Hoover’s luxe’s, and advance, rainbows. Pretty much everything. You are welcome to come.

Post# 436054 , Reply# 8   12/8/2020 at 14:02 (1,233 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)        
Hmm...

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I may look into this! Possibly snag another area collector to come along.

Post# 436055 , Reply# 9   12/8/2020 at 14:03 (1,233 days old) by Kirboover (Watertown, South Dakota)        
@Blackheart

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That would be great

Post# 436060 , Reply# 10   12/8/2020 at 15:04 (1,233 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I hope you're able to have it.

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Please post pics if you do.

There are lots of pics of past mini meets at my place. Joe Kassock hosted his first one last Fall.
Fun to look back on...........


Post# 436061 , Reply# 11   12/8/2020 at 16:46 (1,233 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA)        

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Here in our part of the country we can't do gatherings. We are restricted to only people who live in the same household.

So many of my friends have been diagnosed with Covid.

I miss gathering with folks and especially miss church which is now online only.



Post# 436069 , Reply# 12   12/8/2020 at 19:30 (1,233 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        
I stopped collecting

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A while ago and the thrift stores do appreciate the machines I've donated to them. Somehow it doesn't seem as fun anymore when you live in a remote area and stay to yourself, it's funny watching people get cabin fever because they have to isolate theyselves where it doesn't bother me to be alone.

Mark-David


Post# 436079 , Reply# 13   12/9/2020 at 10:11 (1,232 days old) by Kirboover (Watertown, South Dakota)        
Well...

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Turns out it is gonna be like February.

Post# 436082 , Reply# 14   12/9/2020 at 10:35 (1,232 days old) by Kirboover (Watertown, South Dakota)        
Nevermind that post above

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It will be hosted at my home.


Post# 436087 , Reply# 15   12/9/2020 at 12:57 (1,232 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Be sure to take lots of pictures. Hope everyone has a great time and that you get a wonderful turnout.

Post# 436123 , Reply# 16   12/10/2020 at 13:35 (1,231 days old) by Kirboover (Watertown, South Dakota)        

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Post# 436124 , Reply# 17   12/10/2020 at 15:38 (1,231 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)        
whoa

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You probably shouldn't put your home address out on a public forum man!

Post# 436126 , Reply# 18   12/10/2020 at 16:22 (1,231 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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What kind of food will you be serving? If the meet is more than a few hours, you'll want to have an actual dinner for people. What kind of beverages?

I just had a convention in the age of covid. We really had to plan on how to keep everyone safe. Over the years I've held meets, mini meets, as well as full-on conventions. They are always fun and you learn a lot from the people you meet. Hope you have enough room for everyone and all the cleaners they will bring.


Post# 436151 , Reply# 19   12/11/2020 at 08:49 (1,230 days old) by Kirboover (Watertown, South Dakota)        
It is confirmed

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It is going to be this Sunday. Come if you want.



Post# 436156 , Reply# 20   12/11/2020 at 10:52 (1,230 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)        
As.....

Charles said in the other thread, the OP is 13yrs old by his profile. ALL sorts of problems implicit in this ask....

Moderators need to squash this, methinks.

Kevin


Post# 436159 , Reply# 21   12/11/2020 at 11:39 (1,230 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I saw his age, too.

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We DO have a "junior" area for this.
If you have a minimeet, I hope it's successful. Not trying to cause an issue here, but, if you are 13.......................
And, yes... a gentle suggestion: posting a full address might not be the best idea.
Although, my info is not hard to find. I've been contacted in nice ways. Others have also done some things they shouldn't have.


Post# 436173 , Reply# 22   12/11/2020 at 18:31 (1,230 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Yes I just deleted the address, that is not something to post in the public forums. Thank you all for alerting me.


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