Already for this years Convention so so excited!!!

[brando_husky]

I'm confused hah. Is the convention this weekend or this past weekend? I see people preparing now and people already saying goodbye.

 

[vinvac]

Brandon,

The Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Club is held this weekend in the Chicago area.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Brandon,

It is true.  A different group/organization held a get together this past weekend in St.James.


 


 


 The V.C.C.C. is holding its annual convention this coming weekend in Chicago.  They are separate groups entirely.

 

[brando_husky]

That's what I had figured. Getting the names jumbled up haha.


Been a few years since I've been active. Just glad to be back with a few wonderful machines in my home again

 

[dysonman1]

The vacuum collectors group, and the vacuum cleaner collectors club, are two polar opposite groups of people with no inter-mingling. They are diametrically opposite.

 

[kirbysthebest]

<span style="font-size: 36pt;">MEOW</span>

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Actually, there are people who

co-mingle. Some are members of both organizations, some browse between them as well.

Some get along very well. I'm sure we're all grateful for them.


Loyalty to a group, family, manufacturer, etc is so important.
I'm sure over the years, we've all met fiercely loyal friends. Others turned out to be, well, maybe not so much.

 

[kirbysthebest]

John

Very well put. 


 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

THank you,

Harley.


We've all been the topic of conversation, both good and bad. Most of us have a sense of humor, demonstrated by the things we do and say. Some criticize us, too.
I can laugh at myself and others, but NOT at their expense. It's really not nice to make fun of someone, especially when one doesn't really know the other.

At my mini meets, we all laugh, at everyone and everything. But, it's never vicious, hurtful, hateful, or even covert., Some people have been to my home numerous times, and will always be welcome there. Some have been there, but will never return , as the Late Joan Crawford said in her will after excluding Christopher and Christina from her will "for reasons which are well known to them'.


I just spoke with Chad and Sean last night. Talk about laughing.....the laughter will never stop. I can honestly say that, if you cannot get along with Sean Curry,then the fault lies with you. He 's an absolute riot. We get along so well, as Do I with so many others.

The others...................well...............it's ok. Dionne Warwick put it best, "Walk On By".

 

[electrolux137]

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Personally, I find it saddening that there are vacuum cleaner collectors (a miniscule subset of humanity by any standard) who "don't get along well with others." Is it really necessary for such a tiny group of like-minded individuals to become splintered into opposing groups? We're talking about VACUUM CLEANERS, for crying out loud.......

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[gottahaveahoove]

That is so

very true.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I always try to do my best.

If you recall, in the early days, we had a little rough spot. Luckily, we've gotten far over that. I never like to see insincere or bad , mean, nasty things happen at another's expense.
John

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm still finding things to bring to Chicago

It'll be great to have that free space when they are all gone.

 

[papasvacs]

Can't believe it........

<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">24 hours from now I'll be in Chicago.  I've waited, it seems, forever for this time to come.</span>


<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">My health is better.  I've lost almost 20 pounds. And, best of all, I'm going to be ALONE!</span>


 


<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Can't wait to see old friends who have been so supportive, new friends I haven't yet met.</span>


<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Flying into Midway at 2:30 Chicago time and then on to the hotel.  I'm ready to be of help wherever/whenever needed.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Did I mention I CAN'T WAIT??????</span>

 

[delaneymeegan]

 


 


How interesting.  Didn't know there was 2 groups.   

 

[brando_husky]

That's why I like being a fur. Lots of different groups of us but we all get along together at cons all over the many times throughout the year. Some cons are smaller around 100-500 people and some larger at upwards of 7,000. Always a great time.

We all just gotta learn to love each other. I am non biased to any sides of these groups

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, Sam arrived tonight.

We talked over lots of that Pittston Hospital iced tea.  He kept me talking while I tidied up,  did laundry,  get things ready, etc.


  SAFE trip, Everyone.  See you all very soon!!


 John.

 

[alexb1186]

Me and Rick will be coming tomorrow - unfortunately my itty bitty Soul can hold so much lmao! Phillip, I'm still on several Chicago estate sale mailing lists from 2009 and I'll check for pre-sales