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Post# 446312   9/21/2021 at 10:13 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The front logo on the T-Shirts. A pic of a vintage straight suction canister on the back. The Theme this year was straight suction canister (and tank type) vacuums for the Cleaning Contest.

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Post# 446313 , Reply# 1   9/21/2021 at 10:15 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The Convention starts on a Friday, but quite a few people arrive on Thursday, some as early as nine in the morning. Some visit fellow collectors in St. Louis before heading out.

Running Adam Mercer's Kirby collection.


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Post# 446314 , Reply# 2   9/21/2021 at 10:17 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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More of Adam's Kirby collection. Made Frankie smile.

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Post# 446315 , Reply# 3   9/21/2021 at 10:19 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Evan enjoying the very rare, vintage Electrolux Commercial Automatic wet/dry vacuum. Look at that long hose. And a 'big foot' nozzle.

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Post# 446316 , Reply# 4   9/21/2021 at 10:20 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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For the folks who arrived on Thursday, we went to Pappo's Pizza and it was delicious.

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Post# 446317 , Reply# 5   9/21/2021 at 10:20 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The house specialty pizza, the "Kitchen Sink". Just the best!

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Post# 446318 , Reply# 6   9/21/2021 at 10:21 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The Lakeside non-automatic greeting Convention guests.

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Post# 446319 , Reply# 7   9/21/2021 at 10:22 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Can it get more "Perfect"?

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Post# 446321 , Reply# 8   9/21/2021 at 10:24 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The Hoover Commercial

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Post# 446322 , Reply# 9   9/21/2021 at 10:24 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Look at those headlights

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Post# 446324 , Reply# 10   9/21/2021 at 10:25 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Running the Hoovers

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Post# 446325 , Reply# 11   9/21/2021 at 10:27 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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In the "free" pile

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Post# 446326 , Reply# 12   9/21/2021 at 10:28 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Lunch on Friday at Frida's Mexican Restaurant.

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Post# 446327 , Reply# 13   9/21/2021 at 10:29 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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It was SO good!

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Post# 446328 , Reply# 14   9/21/2021 at 10:30 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Reggie and Alex show off their Philips and Bosch and Miele canisters.

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Post# 446329 , Reply# 15   9/21/2021 at 10:31 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Stephan getting his Super J ready for the Cleaning Contest

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Post# 446330 , Reply# 16   9/21/2021 at 10:43 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Socializing the evening before the Convention.

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Post# 446331 , Reply# 17   9/21/2021 at 10:44 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Is everyone ready for the Convention to start?

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Post# 446332 , Reply# 18   9/21/2021 at 10:45 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Having a great evening with Friends who come to the Convention.

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Post# 446333 , Reply# 19   9/21/2021 at 10:47 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Rob Shore and Michael Balda (Chicago Mike on Vacuum Land) debating the merits of the Hoover over the Kirby.

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Post# 446334 , Reply# 20   9/21/2021 at 10:49 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Reggie and his Henry. So quiet and it did and amazing job.

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Post# 446335 , Reply# 21   9/21/2021 at 10:50 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Getting ready for the Cleaning Contest (Straight Suction Canisters)

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Post# 446336 , Reply# 22   9/21/2021 at 10:52 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Former VCCC President, Charlie Watrous, Preparing the Rug for the Cleaning Contest with an Air-Way Signature Series.

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Post# 446337 , Reply# 23   9/21/2021 at 10:53 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Robert and his Porta Power

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Post# 446338 , Reply# 24   9/21/2021 at 10:54 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Watching and filming the Cleaning Contest. Oh yes, we filmed it all for posterity.

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Post# 446340 , Reply# 25   9/21/2021 at 10:55 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Michael with the Eureka 800 Roto-Matic.

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Post# 446341 , Reply# 26   9/21/2021 at 10:56 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Always good to see my long-time friend Alex Braun.

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Post# 446342 , Reply# 27   9/21/2021 at 10:57 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Adam Mercer (the Kirby Guru and Expert) with the Dirt Meter which will reveal how much dirt is left in the rug after each contestant goes. I couldn't have done it without Adam's help this past weekend.

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Post# 446343 , Reply# 28   9/21/2021 at 10:58 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Luke Gebhart and his "haul", all from the Free Pile.

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Post# 446344 , Reply# 29   9/21/2021 at 11:00 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Visiting Evan's store - which used to be Mine.

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Post# 446345 , Reply# 30   9/21/2021 at 11:01 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Michael rebuilding an Electrolux model 60 for Robert. We HELP each other at Conventions.

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Post# 446346 , Reply# 31   9/21/2021 at 11:02 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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You weigh the results to find a winner

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Post# 446347 , Reply# 32   9/21/2021 at 11:03 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Waiting their turn at the Contest.

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Post# 446349 , Reply# 33   9/21/2021 at 11:04 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Charlie Watrous (former VCCC President and former VCCC member) calculating the results.

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Post# 446350 , Reply# 34   9/21/2021 at 11:06 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Adam spreading the test dirt (sand and Duo-P carpet cleaning powder mixed together equal parts)

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Post# 446351 , Reply# 35   9/21/2021 at 11:07 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Owen and Evan ready for fun.

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Post# 446352 , Reply# 36   9/21/2021 at 11:09 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Alan went home with some treasures.

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Post# 446353 , Reply# 37   9/21/2021 at 11:10 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Finishing up the restoration of the Electrolux Model 60

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Post# 446354 , Reply# 38   9/21/2021 at 11:12 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Another Hoovrah from the Free Pile. People go home with good stuff, not crappy junk.

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Post# 446355 , Reply# 39   9/21/2021 at 11:14 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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A toast to another successful Convention.

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Post# 446356 , Reply# 40   9/21/2021 at 11:17 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The Mixer I made the Blueberry Waffles with for Sunday's Breakfast following the Convention before everyone went home. I made 45 Belgian Waffles.

It's a KitchenAid model K-4B made right after World War II. It belonged to the late Austin Wilder (gone 10 years the end of this month). The bowl is tinned pot metal (steel was hard to get). It's good to get it down and make food for friends.


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Post# 446358 , Reply# 41   9/21/2021 at 11:19 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Lunch before the round of Goodbye's on Sunday

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Post# 446359 , Reply# 42   9/21/2021 at 11:25 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Breaking out the Filtex to clean after everyone has left the house, well fed and happy.

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Post# 446364 , Reply# 43   9/21/2021 at 14:21 (946 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)        
Looks like fun.

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So what vacuum won the contest and is the video ready to be viewed?

Post# 446365 , Reply# 44   9/21/2021 at 15:24 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The Perfect straight suction canister won, the Electrolux Super J was the worst. Alex at "Performance Reviews" took all the video. I know he put some of it up already on the you tubes.

The wonderful article and radio piece about the Convention is up on St. Louis National Public Radio (NPR) I just don't know enough about computers to share the link. There are some wonderful pictures of Hoovers (and others) plus all the interviews with attendees. If anyone knows how to share links, please do.


Post# 446366 , Reply# 45   9/21/2021 at 15:46 (946 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )        

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@dysonman1 Thanks for sharing the wonderful convention with everybody on here it was a great time can't wait to see you all next year!

@Blackheart
Officially that little perfect mighty might thing.

Unofficially the results were being tested with a Kirby sales demo disc and being measured on a scale that was rather inconsistent.
Stay tuned they'll be a video on the event and more.


Post# 446367 , Reply# 46   9/21/2021 at 16:00 (946 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA)        

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It was a great time! And I’m very glad to have made it. Very excited for next year!

Post# 446368 , Reply# 47   9/21/2021 at 16:08 (946 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Next year will be even bigger and better. The theme next year is power nozzle canisters.

Third week in September and it's always FREE. It's not a dues paying club, just a bunch of friends who enjoy vacuums, the sport of the cleaning competition and the excitement of trying new (to you) vacuums. There's no hotel convention room and no banquet you have to pay for. Just come as you are with your favorite machine (or no machine - doesn't matter there are hundreds of them here).


Post# 446371 , Reply# 48   9/21/2021 at 16:43 (946 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)        

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news.stlpublicradio.org/economy-...

Such a wonderful radio piece and matching article. And there's more. The media loves us.


Post# 446375 , Reply# 49   9/21/2021 at 19:49 (946 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)        
Unexpected

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The Perfect C105, it's spec sheet boasts a waterlift rating of 115. Never really know what collectors are going to pull out.

Post# 446377 , Reply# 50   9/21/2021 at 20:56 (946 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)        

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There is no age requirement, so new machines could be used. It’s really the technique and the shape of the rug tool. Robert won because he had the best technique. The fact that he cleans with this machine for a living probably helped, but only in technique. Remember it’s just a friendly competition among friends, it’s as scientific as it needs to be, and the results reflect real world results. Generally. Enough to have a winner.

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Post# 446379 , Reply# 51   9/21/2021 at 22:12 (946 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)        
Big thanks and hugs to Tom and Donnie!

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Wow! What a great time I had. I was only there for about 48 hours and it was vacuuming fun with new and old friends.

Tom and Donnie were so generous to have opened their home, their business, give their time and feed us as well. I got there mid Friday afternoon and things were in full swing. I met so many new vacuum collectors that were totally welcoming. We went out to dinner Friday night at, "The Sirloin Stockade", for a great meal with good serivce.

After dinner, we reconvened at Tom and Donnie's house for vacuum fellowship and fun. The conversations were all over the map about vacuums, old cars, cooking, appliances, travel, etc. It was great. Contrary to what some may think, there was no drunkeness, out of control behavior and no one stayed too late. Whatever issues may have existed in the past were long forgotten. Someone even apologized for drama they may have created years ago. I was quite moved and amazed by this.

On Saturday things started early as the contest was schedulled to begin at 9:30. Tom generously asked me to judge the contest as I had a lot of previous experience. We moved along at a nice pace and shortly after 12 noon we were announcing the winners. Around 2 PM it was off to Tom and Donnie's for the most amazing lunch of pulled pork barbecue that Tom cooked complete with North Carolina and Memphis based sauces for drizzling!! Sides were great potato salad, cole slaw and Tom's homemade Mexican street corn.............my mouth is still watering.

I was so sated that I did not have any desserts but I saw several mouth watering homemade pies created by Tom and Bob Clow. We spent the afternoon playing with Tom's personal collection of vacuums. During this time folks milled around the house, garage and front lawn talking about all sorts of things.

I left around 8:30 PM for my hotel as I had to leave early to catch a flight out of St. Louis on Sunday morning. I left on a wonderful, "vacuum high", and a lot of new friends.

I want to thank both Tom and Donnie for being just great. The amazing about Tom is that he let all of us play with ANY vacuum in the museum and some folks used some of them in the contest! I know how guarded we tend to be with our vacuums so this was a unique experience and a first for me. So thanks Tom!

I look forward to being there next year and arrive earlier and leave later!

PS--and Tom was correct: Adam Mercer was the "boy Friday", that helped run a convention in every way a person can help run a convention!


Post# 446380 , Reply# 52   9/21/2021 at 22:21 (946 days old) by maytag142c (Somewhere over the rainbow. )        

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Tom, you can bet I’ll be there next year… I had to work this year and wasn’t able to make it, but business is business and you out of all people know that! I’ll bring my BNIB Viking 720 power team next year as it’s one of the few I’m keeping in my drastically downsized collection and I even have some goodies for you, a couple of others and even the free Pile!

Cassie Q


Post# 446381 , Reply# 53   9/21/2021 at 22:29 (946 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States)        
great convention

The convention was great to say the least. I came back with two awesome machines, a brand new Titan T1400 and a beautiful Tristar DXL. Tom, did you say you took pictures of us using the Drainvac central vacuum unit? I still can't believe it changed the color of the cushions, was it to another shade of blue? I know it stripped the belt on the Dyson turbo brush we used with it, and it made the lights in the garage flicker. I can't wait for the next convention, I'm definitely going to bring a power nozzle canister for the contest next year, maybe the zero g? Or maybe I'll pair up that Perfect commercial canister with the Sebo power nozzle, I have a year to think about it. It was a lot of fun hooking the central vacuums to your pipe system, thanks to Reggie for making that happen. The time went by so fast, I wish it was next year already.
Mike


Post# 446387 , Reply# 54   9/22/2021 at 10:47 (945 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
T shirt logo

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So you thought putting a hypodermic needle and vaccine bottle on the logo t-shirt was a good idea?? Really!! Oh fun!

Side note: "go with the flow"?? heard mentality. I noticed not to many were worn. I certainly would not spend my money on it...just saying. I too am vaccinated, but don't feel the need to advertise.

One last thing: If "the flow" walked off a cliff, would you follow?




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Post# 446389 , Reply# 55   9/22/2021 at 11:06 (945 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Oh Yes. I think it is. All here were vaccinated. Last year's t-shirts had masks on them. We go with the flo.

Post# 446390 , Reply# 56   9/22/2021 at 11:09 (945 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Much thanks to my friend Thomas (KirbyCollector) for the hostess gift. I enjoy all my friends. I love my 562. It's gorgeous. Thanks so much the gift. It made the Convention even better.

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Post# 446392 , Reply# 57   9/22/2021 at 12:47 (945 days old) by lux14 (Leawood Kansas)        

The Convention was a lot of fun! It was really nice of Tom and Donnie to open up their home and shop for all of us to participate in seeing all of the wonderful vaccuumes and see each other again! Everyone was vaccinated. It was also great to put a name with a face with so many new attendees. It really warms my heart to see how generious Tom is with his collection. No machine is off limits. Tom is also very very generious with giving away his machines to those who are looking for a particular vacuum that they have not been able to find. I received a Canadian Lux from him that he took the time to go through and fix up for me! Just a very genuine giving individual! Tom always makes you feel very welcome and a part of the experience at the conventions. This was my 3rd convention. If you weren't able to make it this year, mark your calenders for next year as you won't be disappointed! Thanks Tom, Donnie, Adam and Robert for all the heavy lifting of putting this fun time together!

Post# 446394 , Reply# 58   9/22/2021 at 13:07 (945 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)        
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For your information there were only eight T-shirts made. They were for very special guests. Maybe next year you will skip the convention. And the year after that too.

Post# 446397 , Reply# 59   9/22/2021 at 13:51 (945 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Lol

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And the year after that.

Post# 446400 , Reply# 60   9/22/2021 at 15:29 (945 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
Sorry if I offend

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Dysonman1,

I'm glad all you guys had a great time. You will be happy to know I don't have any plans to attend in the future.

Les you just couldn't help yourself could you?...lol! This had nothing to do with you. Nice to know I have a "special" place in your brain. You fallow me around like a shadow. "Special" indeed...go with "the flow".

Jim


Post# 446403 , Reply# 61   9/22/2021 at 18:26 (945 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        

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Post# 446404 , Reply# 62   9/22/2021 at 18:32 (945 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
What fun!

I love seeing what this convention has evolved into! Looking forward to attending one year, or at least a mini meet.

Post# 446414 , Reply# 63   9/23/2021 at 08:57 (945 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
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You are on my short list of people to invite to next year's convention.

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Post# 446416 , Reply# 64   9/23/2021 at 09:01 (945 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Evan R, who bought my old vac shop when I moved to start the Museum, was very generous and sent this Nutone Central Vacuum home with convention-goer Allen V. This is why I love my conventions so much. Everyone helps each other. And we are all friends "in real life".

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Post# 446418 , Reply# 65   9/23/2021 at 11:05 (944 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA)        

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I’m so happy you love that 562! It’s with a good man and in a great collection. And everyone loved it!

Post# 446421 , Reply# 66   9/23/2021 at 14:53 (944 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)        

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St. Louis NPR covered part of the convention. Great story and you can click on the audio to actually hear the interview(s). Check it out!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO Air-WayCharlie's LINK


Post# 446434 , Reply# 67   9/23/2021 at 21:48 (944 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
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I don't follow you around and just comment. I thought it was the best comeback and I appreciated it.
The way he just rolled out a response that was epic and oly a man with his writing all could do. I've wrote many rude comments to Tom and got served everytime. I actually would consider him a friend and ask him questions.
I have learned remarks to Tom a published author who is great at writing and myself who is the opposite end of the spectrum. You said smart comments and experied what I have multiple times.
I don't follow you don't flatter yourself. It could be anybody and I would've said. I stalk no one but when your saying a fairly rude comment and get served I'm going to laugh. If he said that to me I'd laugh.
It was funny I enjoyed the post it was hilarious. If better fir people to think your an idiot than to open your mouth and leave no doubt.



Post# 446435 , Reply# 68   9/23/2021 at 21:58 (944 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Tom

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You are a funny man. You know you will take anyone who wants to come.
I seen Thomas's video of your history with Dyson. I thought it was awesome and very informative. The fact the vacuum cleaner billionaire sir Dyson called you shows kind of who you are and how respected by him is amazing. Your our generations Stan Kann.
The convention looks awesome. I hope to attend one sometime. Even if I'm not of the special 8 I'll have Thomas ask Adam to let me in. You know he's the nicest person and would say yes and you'd allow it.


Post# 446447 , Reply# 69   9/24/2021 at 02:26 (944 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        
Wish I Could Have Been There!

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Looks like everyone had a great time, thank you for sharing the pictures for those who weren't able to be there! Hoping that just maybe I might be able to be there next year, all depends on how things go with my foot. It is getting better, but it has taken a long time to heal, and I haven't been able to drive in almost a year and a half. Sure looking forward to it, and Tom, I hope I'm on your short list too!
Jeff


Post# 446450 , Reply# 70   9/24/2021 at 09:52 (943 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Jeff and Les: I would LOVE to see both of you at the next convention. Jeff, I've known you a long time and I always talk about the Rotapex you gave me when we were at Luke's mini-meet. Les, you are a riot. We'd have a GREAT time laughing, learning, cutting up, etc. You are welcome at any time.

I'm the easiest going person you'll ever meet.


Post# 446457 , Reply# 71   9/24/2021 at 12:53 (943 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
Agree to disagree.

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Les,

Being called an idiot by you I will ware like a badge of honor thank you.

As far as my comment about the t-shirt we can agree to disagree, and my comment about the "We go with the flo" Times being what they are...well I should have kept my feelings to myself, I own that, this was not the place for it. Again I'm truly happy you all had a wonderful time, and I do apologize if I offended anyone.

I do look forward to visiting the museum some day, even if I need to go in cognito LOL! If you all would rather me not attend one of the conventions that's fine as well, beside I don't look good in shorts, they make my butt look big. (:

I hope you all have a great day, and a wonderful time next year, I would love to be a fly on the wall at that one.,,,indeed.

Jim


Post# 446460 , Reply# 72   9/24/2021 at 15:01 (943 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
Jim

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If you would like to come to a convention or even visit the Museum during a time other than the convention, just pick up the phone and call me. I would love to show it to you. Anytime.

Post# 446487 , Reply# 73   9/25/2021 at 09:43 (942 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
Thanks

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Dysonman1,

Thank you so very much for your generous invitation, I will take you up on that some day....your a stand-up guy, thank you again.

Jim


Post# 446488 , Reply# 74   9/25/2021 at 10:47 (942 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )        

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Tom is one of the best storytellers I've ever met here he is telling the story of Dyson. Big thank you to Tom for letting me film in the museum more videos to come.






Post# 446489 , Reply# 75   9/25/2021 at 11:47 (942 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
very cool

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Alex,

Great video, thank you for sharing....loved it.

Jim


Post# 446509 , Reply# 76   9/26/2021 at 09:18 (941 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States)        
great video

Alex, great video. Audio was great. It was awesome getting to meet you at the convention since I've watched your channel for a few years. It was interesting running that Drainvac central vacuum using the transformer you brought, I think we probably pushed that to the max since all of the lights were flickering in Tom's garage.
Mike


Post# 446546 , Reply# 77   9/26/2021 at 18:22 (941 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )        
Video

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Raffle contest winners.







Charles and his Airway.






Straight suction cleaning contest.












Post# 446610 , Reply# 78   9/27/2021 at 21:48 (940 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)        

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Thanks Alex for posting this!

Post# 446615 , Reply# 79   9/27/2021 at 22:23 (940 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
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The impaired one.
If I were you Here's what I'd do. I'd put Idiot in quotations with les in the bottom right. Get it framed put it above your lamps. I'd put a lamp that you could see to admire the picture. Then sitting back you can say my life finally has a an actual achievement. It would be something to remember.
I only have to say you made a lamp. Idiot- lamp Les-greatest accomplishment you'll ever have.
I'd love to come to a convention it would be a blast.
Let's see if I hurt your feel bads and this gets removed.
Click on because you can dish it but when served somehow I get comments pulled.
Moderator said poster can swear and slander me. He was starting in on Tom. If your going to moderate do it both ways.
I do agree my deleted posts were much but its the only way he gets what I'm saying.


Post# 446655 , Reply# 80   9/29/2021 at 11:15 (938 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )        

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@VacMadMan Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed.

@Air-WayCharlie It was wonderful getting to meet you!
Glad you let me film your Airway demo your a true gentleman.


@n0oxy is great getting to meet you thanks for bringing the Central Vacuums for us to see and use. I still need to open that converter box up and inspect it.


Post# 446661 , Reply# 81   9/29/2021 at 15:40 (938 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        

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I think next year I'll plan to come up, seems like a GREAT time to get together with the others:)

Post# 446662 , Reply# 82   9/29/2021 at 15:51 (938 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        

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Post# 446664 , Reply# 83   9/29/2021 at 16:05 (938 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
wrong topic

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sorry. My post is now in the correct topic.

Post# 446680 , Reply# 84   9/30/2021 at 11:30 (937 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
Alex

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I look forward to seeing you. You are DEFINITELY invited. I find you to be a wealth of knowledge. I'm really easy going and love to actually let people try out and use the machines in the collection. Third weekend of September each year.

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Post# 446698 , Reply# 85   9/30/2021 at 21:42 (937 days old) by electrikbroomgu (Rome, NY)        
That was awesome!

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Wow now that looked like a real fun time. I need to get out your way sometime. Thanks to all who posted the pictures and videos as it almost made it seem like I was there.

Cheers

Joel



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