Best Vacuum Convention Ever! 2021

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

 

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

 

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

 

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The Lakeside non-automatic greeting Convention guests.

 

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Can it get more "Perfect"?

 

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The Hoover Commercial

 

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Look at those headlights

 

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Running the Hoovers

 

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In the "free" pile

 

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Lunch on Friday at Frida's Mexican Restaurant.

 

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It was SO good!

 

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

 

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Stephan getting his Super J ready for the Cleaning Contest

 

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Socializing the evening before the Convention.

 

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Is everyone ready for the Convention to start?

 

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