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well,

The van is at Joe's. I'm packing the suitcase now.
I trimmed the bushes outside.
All my school papers are corrected.
The cats' supplies are in.
My friend has agreed to look in on them.
Vacuum for the contest is in the box.
Camera card is empty and ready to go.
Full bottle of Excedrin AND a pack of rubber gloves (for any foreign species of vacuums)are ready.
LOOKS LIKE I MIGHT BE ALMOST ALL SET!!
Leaving my house at 7 am. YIKES!!
 
Well I see on Facebook some are getting close to Milwaukee. Phillip is near Rockford IL.

Tried to get ahold of Louis and John, Louis didn't answer. They were leaving this morning around 8.

Phillip didn't say if he was driving or Rick......but I am sure they are "Livin the Dream" Phillip did say he woke up this morning and Rick had taken his car....I guess a test drive...LOL

I am all ready missing everyone and wish I could be there.

Michael is in route as well. We will see how many vacuums he picks up on the way. The first year I met him, we tore apart a Singer and rebuilt in our room. Mark was not impressed...LOL We had dust all over!
 
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I have been running around all night trying to get ready for the trip on Thursday.I wish the contractors would have finished my new patio, but I will have to leave things here a mess. AW, who cares I am going to Milwaukee to see vacs and make new friends.

Probably won't get there until 7:30-8, depending on the traffic. Hope I don't miss too much fun.Watch for me,ok, gang?

chan55
 
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Hi everybody. Wish I could be there but money was just too tight. I'm with you in my thoughts, and will be checking in from time to time.

Have a great time, next year I will be there.

Alex Taber.
 
It's been a great night!! We got to meet Greg who is a very nice guy. Rick and I arrived on time ( I drove, only one toll ). We got here about 5, and had dinner with many folks. I'd make a list but I'd hate to leave anyone out. Well it's bed time, Barb and I are going walking early in the morning.
 
Thanks, Philip!

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">It's so easy to be a "nice guy" around such a great group of people.  </span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Everyone is a delight! 
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   I'm so glad I came and the convention hasn't really "officially" started.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Anxiously waiting to meet so many others and put faces to names and personalities.  </span>
 
So jealous right now...I know how much fun pre-convention activities can be. Has comedian John Long arrived yet...the fun really starts then...don't ask him about going to a nuns funeral unless you are prepared to laugh!

Still waiting on word about our Visa and passports...did get our E-tickets...not much good without the Visa and passports...

Someone needs to start posting some pics. ASAP!

I know many are on their way today as well. Talked with Fred and Robert last night, Greg is meeting up with them.

So many wonderful people...it is hard not being there!
 
Well, the convention is underway........

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">... and it's everything I expected AND MORE.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">So much to do so many people to meet and enjoy.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">The media is here.  The fun never stops.  It is absolutely FABULOUS</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Tomorrow awaits and a visit to Duane's shop and home are the promise of the day.</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Then back to the Clarion for vacuum fun and frivolity.  Games and contests are sure to abound.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Time for some beauty sleep.  G'night all.  Such fun awaits the 'morrow!</span>
 
Well, the convention is underway........

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">... and it's everything I expected AND MORE.</span>


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


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">So much to do so many people to meet and enjoy.</span>


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


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">The media is here.  The fun never stops.  It is absolutely FABULOUS</span>


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


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Tomorrow awaits and a visit to Duane's shop and home are the promise of the day.</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Then back to the Clarion for vacuum fun and frivolity.  Games and contests are sure to abound.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Time for some beauty sleep.  G'night all.  Such fun awaits the 'morrow!</span>
 
Good news here! Our Visa's and passports arrived, dates are correct this time, looks like we are heading to Russia...

Storming here now, wicked lightening...heading your way this afternoon.

Have fun at Duane's!
 
So glad to hear, Morgan!

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Safe trip!</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">We are having a great time here in Milwaukee.  The "field trip" to Duane's home was fun.  So many vacuums left his property with smiling owners.</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">The catered lunch was delicious and, by then, the torrents had stopped.  Rick Asquith now has a new motor in his Airway and he's ready to "suck the paint off the walls."</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Duane's store was terrific.</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Naptime now and dinner and our own.  8:00 brings "show and tell."  </span>
 
The fun continues................

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Lots of pictures have been taken................</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">The card reader does not work well with my notebook.  Trying to figure that out.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Day Three:</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">General membership meeting, a visit to Tania's home and cleaning contests are aall on the agenda.</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Tonight - the Grand Buffet and awards.</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">My first convention continues to be an amazing experience.  So much fun and such WONDERFUL people.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Breakfast now and the day awaits!</span>
 

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