Annual 'pilgrimage' coming up soon!!!!!

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British play date...

I brought my orange Senior for Tom A.  to use.  It has an American motor and plug.  We put it next to his other two seniors for fun.  I was supposed to purchase these models from another collector, but the deal fell through sadly.  Here is another photo of a group of machines from across the pond.

 

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A little token...

In addition to some delicious, moist baked goods, (They all concurred.) I brought a little Hoover Air Cordless hand cleaner brand new.  Here is Tom A. opening his little gift from me.  

 

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If anyone has not seen the world's largest emporium of..

Hoover artifacts, or , if it has been a long time since you have seen a real, stellar Hoover collection, I have taken the liberty of documenting the entire inventory.  A lot has changed here since the V.C.C.C. was here in observance of Hoover's 100th birthday.  Get a hanky ready, this might cause uncontrollable drooling. 

 

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Game time...

We thought it would be 'fun' to play a few games.  Who remembers Mr. Potato Head?  This is where you mix all of the parts to create something new.  Here we made a new creation, assembled from existing parts.


 


Next we created a whole new Convertible assembled from different parts.


 


Kind of like mix (cleaners) and match (shirts).

 

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Now let's play "Guess the Model Number"...

Do you see a 6 and a 9?  You win!  It's a 69!


 


Next do you see a 7 and an "O"?  You win again!  It's a model 70!


 


Some games are fun to play.  Where others are not.

 

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Snack time after game time...

Who doesn't like a little snack?  How about a few Italian Pepper Cookies?  Or perhaps some zucchini bread?  Here they're served appropriately on a  Hoover plate.  Doesn't everyone have one?  The cookie recipe was given to me years ago in the Rectory by the housekeeper.  Although 100% Irish, I am told I make 'tasty Italian food'.  Tom, Heather and Glenn were very grateful and appreciative of the creative treats from my ovens in Pittston.  As you can see in the photos, everything came out fresh and moist, as always.  

 

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On our way to the Hoover Historical Center today...

Hoover turns 112 on this date.  How fitting that Tom A. and I will be in Boss Hoover's childhood home.  In honor of the occasion and also paying homage to the late Michael Turner, I shall run one of his prized Hoovers in the Center today.  We know Michael would be pleased.

 

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Happy birthday Hoover!

Today marks the 112th anniversary of the Hoover company. What better way to spend it then at the Hoover historical Center. Also to honor the former VCCCC vice president Michael Turner, we brought one of his machines to use at the center today. We ran his model 69 all over the building today we hoped Michael would be proud.

 

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In lieu of a birthday cake...

We enjoyed freshly made Italian pepper cookies on the front porch of the center. We then cleaned up the porch of the center/museum.

 

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I met another very nice docent today

Edlyn and I talked for hours. Her father and grandfather worked for the Hoover company. She was a French teacher and a librarian. Here we are by the old-fashioned stove. The oven wasn’t running today.

 

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Let’s peek in all the rooms…

This was originally grandma Helen’s room. She was born in this room in 1913 and passed away in 2019 at the age of 105.

 

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The next rooms...

Hold much more modern appliances.

 

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I always get to clean here

Of course we must pay attention to the staircases.

 

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A great machine

From a great man in a great place on a great day. How fitting that it came back here.

 

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Back at the house...

Dueling Hoovers!  We waited and not a belch could be detected.  Here the 69 is with its cousin the 1070.  

 

[bagintheback]

Fantastic pictures John! I've got to get myself up there one day for the history.

 

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Well, I got home at 10

should have been 8. awful construction on the way home.
Had a WONDERFUL time, as usual. Many thanks to Tom, Heather, Glenn............

 

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I've brought bags and bags of "North Canton Hoover

I'm sure some members will enjoy them. Will Hemm, I thought of you when I saw some of them. A lot of attachments, too. When I saw the bricks that were removed from the MAIN building, and they were embossed, I thought it would be great to give some to people, maybe a dealer. I think it would be nice to have a "piece" of the buildnig where it all happened
It all depends on behavior, of course. Right?

 

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meant to say "North Canton Hoover parts

it cut off. Sorry. I also had access to lots of nice sales signs and sales service signs that could still be used today.

 

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Hoover 69

John,
I can't tell you how much fun it was to see my Hoover at the place where it all happened! Also can't think of anyone who would appreciate it more than you. It was nice to think about Michael Turner. He was a good friend and I miss him. Thanks for sharing the pictures of your trip. I never would have thought my 69 would end up at the Hoover museum doing a run. I thought it had already made a wonderful transition to Michael Turners collection. Thanks for taking the time to share your trip with everyone.

 

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The pleasure was mine!!

I almost brought his 70 as well. I now have three of his machines, and two of Terry's. It was Tom A.'s idea to take the 69 to the center. It was wonderful. I'm glad you were pleased as well. It's in good hands.

 

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Hard to think it was a week ago

already. A lot can happen in a week.
Hope you all enjoyed the pics. Well, some did, I'm sure.

 

[durango159]

Excellent Photos!

I really wish I had been able to have it there while everything was still open. I have never made it to North Canton though and I have liked numerous models made by Hoover over the years. Tom has a gorgeous collection!