CONVENTION 2013 MILWAUKEE

[kirbyfan99]

in terms of vacs to bring, i'll bring my hoover custom convertible as I think it will really look nice and many people would admire it's beauty. I'll also bing my Kirby sentria as I really think it would be one of the coolest Kirby's at the convention. I may bring my dyson dc07 animal as now it deep cleans (I accidently clogged the brush roll with dirt clumps and I unclogged it, that's how I got it to deep clean). I probably might bring my eureka Superbroom Brush Up model 167 as it is one of the best stick vacs ever made (why did you discontinue it, eureka?) and it would be one of the most unique vacs there. for the cleaning contest, i'm definitely entering my hoover and my Kirby, but my dyson and my eureka I'm not sure about. as for the show and tell, I've definitely got a lot to share about my hoover.I've got a small amount to share about my eureka. I've got a little bit more than my eureka (if not just the same) to share about my dyson. I've got an amount somewhere between my dyson and my hoover to share about my Kirby. I do not have any machines I am willing to raffle off because my collection is very small. Here is a picture of the 2 machines I will definitely be bringing to the convention.

Jack
Kirbyfan99
Youtube: jedi725

 

[air-waycharlie]

MORE GOOD NEWS!

It looks like we will have nearly 50 attendees! Name tags have been printed. (If you have not registered by now, sorry, your name tag will be hand printed.) Ribbons and trophies arrive in Milwaukee June 6th.

Michael Turner will be on hand to run the show and we have spoken. Tania, Duane and I are in touch regularly. Duane has wonderful new vacuums for the raffle that he can tell you about here. Raffle tickets have been acquired.

All systems are go! See you soon.

Charlie Watrous
On behalf of the convention committee.

 

[caligula]

Unfortunately money is too tight right now!

Hi Robert, hi Fred, I planned to be there, but that trip to Indiana and the upcoming second phase to ship my machines, as well as building the storage shed/display room has eaten up all my funds. So while I can't be there in person, I will be in spirit.

Did I hear right, next year is at Kirby? If so, that one I can't miss. By then my really old machines will be cleaned and restored.

To John Lucia. Give Billy Lippman a hug from me. Please have him get in touch with me, I would love to reestablish contact.

Thanks,

Alex Taber.

 

[vacconnection]

Raffle Vacuums and lunch menu !

Hi every one,


 


This year we are going to have two Riccar Vacuums to give away for our raffle. One canister and one upright. The canister Riccar is the deluxe power team called the Pristine with HEPA filtration, steel brushroll, 4 ball bearing wheels and so much more. The Riccar upright is the vibrance premium plus. It comes with a 30' cord, on board tools, charcoal and HEPA filtration,rubber wheels, metal bottom plate, steel brushroll and much more. The more raffle tickets you buy the more chances you have to win one of these great


wonderful machines.


 


Next is our lunch menu. Out & Out Combo Platter


This includes Several different wraps, ciabatta sandwiches with different meats.


Original Mac & Cheese *HOT*


American Potato Salad.


Brownies and Chocolate chip cookies.


Soda & waters.


 


See all of you soon!


 


Duane Taylor


Convention committee.

 

[air-waycharlie]

17 days and 1 hour to go..............

Have your got your vacuums polished, belts changed and ready to go? Bring cash for the raffle! Support the club by buying raffle tickets. Read the above post to see what awaits you.

Keep counting down the days.

 

[papasvacs]

Yay! June is here. finally!

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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">My first convention.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Can't wait.  </span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Nailed down a couple of "transportation issues this afternoon and called the hotel to be put on the room reservation so I can check in.  Got to buy my train ticket tomorrow.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">I've decided to arrive on Wednesday, in the afternoon.  I'll be in a few hours ahead of Joe and John.</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">A little "nappie", some dinner and I'll be ready to greet them.</span>


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[sonnyndad]

Broke

I wish we could come, but the money just isn't there

 

[portable]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: medium;">Greg,</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: medium;">I probably will be there "early" on Wednesday too - afternoon-ish. It was better than arriving late on Thursday evening.</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: medium;">See you then. </span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: medium;">John L.</span>

 

[turboace]

Wish I could be there. My new job has had me traveling like a mad-man and I'm flying to Frankfurt on Saturday, I guess Charlie won't be serving me! Fortunately I get to go Envoy (business) which makes it a whole lot easier of a trip. Amazing what a lay flat bed will do for you on a long flight. Have fun and post lots of pics!

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Greg (yay) the night before is sometimes the best part because we can just enjoy each other's company before everything gets started. It's kind of a tradition for a lot of us. See you all soon.

 

[air-waycharlie]

Andy

We will miss you! I was flying Paris all of May. In June a mix of international flights but will be on Frankfurt the end of the Month. In July, it will be Paris and Frankfurt again. Let me know your schedule so I can, "put in the word", with the crew.

And, the lie flat seats in Envoy Class are wonderful. The food is mostly okay and the selection of wines great. Have the sparkling white and Spanish red, not the Cabernet.

Sorry you will not make it but you will be with us in spirit! Safe travels.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Yes, Phillip!

Remember the MALL OF AMERICA? I never saw Morgan bent over in half from laughing before. Of course, I was calm and dignified as usual. It was "ye" who made such a display. Greg has no idea of what's in store for him. I TRIED to tell him, but, we'll see.......................
Phillip, I'll be in Philly on Thursday, so, I'll start the birthday greetings now.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY (June 6) Phillip!

 

[turboace]

Charlie - just sent an email to your aol acct.

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Thanks John!!! lol yes we will always have Mall Of America!!!!

 

[papasvacs]

On my way!

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Got my train ticket.   Very excited about the train adventure.  Always wanted to do a train trip.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Arrive on Wednesday afternoon.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Can't wait to meet you all!</span>


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[vinvac]

Train,


While we are in Russia we will be traveling by train...I can't wait. I ahve always wanted to travel by train.

Dave Olsen came to several conventions by train.

 

[squarehandle]

Trains

Are the only way to fly! I have been to New Orleans and to Flagstaff, AZ by train from Chicago, it's the best way to see the country - you will see things from a train you could never see from the air or from an interstate highway.

 

[squarehandle]

More Hotel info

Found a layout of the place on their website, does anyone know what meeting room we are going to be in? Just called the hotel, they did not know, Thanks.

http://www.clarionmilwaukee.com

 

[air-waycharlie]

Aaron.........

Our main event will be in the Rembrant room. Other events will be in the Monet and Picasso rooms. This is always subject to change as the VanGogh may be utilized as well.

It depends on our final number of attendees and what works for us and the hotel. But, that is the wing of the hotel that we will be in.

See you soon!

Charlie

 

[kirbyguy]

Is the public allowed to view any of the vacs?

Just wondering if the general public would be able to see any of the vacs on display.