Already for this years Convention so so excited!!!

[vinvac]

John,

I won't be there this year. I have to work.

Morgan

 

[gottahaveahoove]

That's terrible.

Was hoping to see you there.
John

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Sam Addison and I are driving together

and are rooming with Greg Fildes.
Looking forward to a great time.

John

 

[vacfan6384]

Almost already packed to

I truly cannot wait to go this year last 4 weeks have been sure hell for me and I hope by the time this convention is I will be 100% better regardless I am going no matter how I feel. I have been suffering from Vertigo for 4 weeks now having problems standing, and walking. I have been to my physician and have a couple more tests to determine my cause of vertigo. Besides my little health drama the only thing that is making me happy is going to the convention this year and spending time with my good friend John and other friends of the Convention group.

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I sent my registration in last week!!! woohoo Will book the hotel tonight!!!! We are driving from Kansas (approx. 9 hrs) and hope to arrive Wednesday afternoon/evening for the pre show

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Sam is coming to my house from Florida.

We're driving to Chicago. God help us!! It's about a 13 hour drive. Hopefully, neither of us will be riding in the trunk or as a hood ornament. We've always gotten along so well. It'll be memorable, I'm sure . I'm polishing up some items and filling the front living room with things to take. "Happy Dance"
John

 

[kirbyvertibles]

It's about a 9 hour drive for me.
So how many have booked now at this point? Who's bringing vacs?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm bringing vacs

Some are HOOVER, some are not. Some are for sale, trade, etc...
I'm also contributing a lot to the raffle.
We're making this convention easy, simple, streamlined, and FUN.
It'll be organized, etc. There are a few surprises...................
It will be wonderful to see everyone again as well as some new people.
John

 

[universaldave1]

We are picking up the rental car the afternoon of Wednesday, June 15th, and leaving at about 2 in the morning Thursday, June 16th from Birmingham to Chicago. We should make it there by about 5 or 6 Thursday evening.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm having "Vacuum" towels made for the conventi

I gave them to the monogram er yesterday. He's not surprised anymore. He plugs them into the machine and keeps them for me.
You'll be surprised to know I'm making Hoover, of course, Kirby, G.E. and Electrolux towels. I thought I'd make a nice array "across the board". I still have to get him the lux and Kirby logo.... He's started on the Hoover and GE.
It'll be fun, I'm sure.
John

 

[gottahaveahoove]

The front livingroom is

starting to fill w/ convention and raffle items.


  I have a Hoover 65 "gold" for Phillip,  a NIB Hoover steam mop, a Brushvac, perhaps a Windtunnel,  a Premier" hand vac, NIB Sanitaire "toolbox" shopvac, Oreck portable, Hoover spot Steamer, 4 assorted vacuum cleaner towels, a Hoover max floor scrubber/polisher, a Bissel "carpet sweeper", a Dirt Devil handvac,  Dirtdevil handvac attachments,  to name a few. YIKES !!!!!!!!

 

[durango159]

WOW John!!

You have lots and lots of machines coming!! How fun. That is great that Sam Addison is coming.

I never got a chance to meet Austin Wilder but I know he lived in Missouri. Very knowledgeable about various vacuums and he maintained an overly meticulous home I heard!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Rob,

are you coming to the V.C.C.C. Convention? It'll be greatto have you there.


 i'm going to Penn State (Pennstater Hotel) this Sun p.m.

 

[durango159]

oh, this is the weekend you're in town! Couldn't remember which weekend that was. It would be great to come to the convention. We did talk about that. I would have off that Friday from class but have class Monday.

 

[alexb1186]

I just booked my hotel, I need a vacation so bad! Now it's a matter of what girls do I bring for the Sale pile?!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

THings are progressing.

Papers are typed,to be laminated.The livingroom isfilling...things from the basement,etc. I'm bringing things forthe raffle,as well as things to sell. For instance,  I have a pink Hoover model 65 hood...in great condition.  It will be great.THere are a few surprises. Yay!!John


 

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I have been pondering and pondering what I want to bring and every time I figure it out Shaylee reminds me she has to be able to ride in the car too..... Women, what a kill joy. So I strapped her favorite rocking chair to the roof. I pray the over passes are high

 

[kirbyvertibles]

In my living room I see Lewyts and airways and Bisons oh my.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

In MY livingroom I see

things to 'leave', Oh YAY!
Sam OR I might be strapped to the top of the car.
John

 

[kirbysthebest]

Strapped to the top of the car

John,


It would only be a good host to allow your guest to take turns.


 


 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Exactly! Decency demands it.

Abd, I have been referred to as a good host.among other things, lol.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Sam!!

I rented the car for the trip today.  Things will be great, I'm sure.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Just think:

One week from now,  we'll all be there.


  I'm laminating things,  cleaning up machines to sell,  gathering items for the raffle, etc...............

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Hey JOHN (Gottahaveahoove) Since your email isnt working, CALL ME! We need to finish a few details about trading those 2 hoovers for those 2 cellar dwellers when we meet at Jon's house!
CALL ME
Andy

 

[swivelsean]

Ready for a Road Trip

Like John, I'm renting a larger car than I own so that my vacuums can be properly escorted to their new forever homes. Tyler, Ken, Jon, Sam, Michael,and John will be receiving highly prized vacuums from my collection. I just visited Enterprise to confirm my rental will adaptable to my Suzy Homemaker stove and Sony Trinitron TV, so I can enjoy my frozen pizza and tuna melts and catching daytime drama while crossing the plains of America. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone, catching up, and lots of laughter. Safe travels.
Sean

 

[gsohoover]

Convention

I will be attending this year in Chicago. It will be great to see everyone. I will be bringing many vacuums for sale including Hoovers, Kirbys, and a few others. Sean, I thank you for doing this for me and all of us, safe travels. We will be in touch. As for everyone else, see you in Chicago

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, laundry is almost all done.

The livingroom is gradually filling,  the car rental is a "go".


 


Papers,  tools,  etc  are almost ready.


 


There are a few surprise in store... eyebrows will raise.


 


Let the excitement build!

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Shaylee and I will be leaving in the morning (Tues) so we will have time to snoop around Chicago and eat some pizza. Don't worry I'm not hitting any thrift stores before everyone else gets there lol

 

[kloveland]

Awe! Phil, go ahead hit the thrift stores. I would!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Perhaps you can pick up a few things

for us.
See you soon.
John