Convention 2013

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Hi Everyone! Well,I must say,our convention in ole Milwaukee,was a fun time for everyone.As your Vice President,it was an Honor to have served as your leader.It was a fun time for me and kept me on the go and did remind me of the days of my teaching days.
I trully,had a lovely luncheon on Wednesday at Tania's.Those lovely finger sandwiches and Tea.So very English.Then Tania and myself we headed out to see the area about Tania's home.It is so beautiful.And we took in some shopping.
It must say,Duwane's man clave; its the ultimate.Tool's,vaccums,and furniture to set in,all you need Duwane is wide screen TV.His Collection is the tops.Our visit to the Mequon vaccuum store was one of the highlights for us all.I did do some purchasing.
I tried to keep our meetings light and fun,with laughter,but acheiving the business we needed to get done.
Tania,Duwane,and Charlie our Host and planners out did themself's.My hat's off to the three of you.
Poon,Chin and Joe keep the film rolling and interviewed most of us.Looking to seeing the film when it is done.Max,my companion kept,my make up even and the shadows balanced over the left eye.TeeHee...as I left the convention room and started home I was sad,but,looking to the 2014 Kirby convention.
Congrat's to Barb as our new member at large and Ken,as our treasure.
Hope to see eveyone at the Kirby 2014 convention.
Thank you,everyone! Michael

 

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And, Thank YOU Michael!!

You did a stellar job conducting things. Morgan would be so proud. So would TERRY.
Tania, Duane, AND Charlie: y'all did a fantastic job. It was all so well-done. It was great to see you again. I hope the "newbies" had a blast as well.
So. Michael, I don't drink, but, I raise my Dr. Pepper to you...and Tania, Duane and charlie.
John.

 

[vacconnection]

Thanks to all !

Hi, I want to thank Michael. Hats off to him for doing such a wonderful job sitting in for Morgan. He did a great job and did not miss a beat. I want to thank Charlie, he did so much work for me and Tania. He lives so far from us, but he is a great planner. We both had several phone calls with him and went through the list to make sure we did not forget anything. Thanks Charlie! I want to thank Tania. We both live close and we had a lot of visits and phone calls to make sure this would be a wonderful convention. Thanks Tania. I want to thank every one who helped. And last, I want to thank everyone who came to the convention to make this such a memorable and fun convention. There is so much planning but all was worth it. I had so much fun with old friends and I met some new friends.


 


Duane

 

[westinghouseman]

Just Got home!

A great Milwaukee convention...thanks to Duane, Tania, and Charle, for a great time. Marc Turbyfill and I just got back from a short trip down to St. Louis and St. James, Mo., to visit Tom Gasko and the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. Tom was a great host, and we met his partner Dan. We stayed with John Pease for two nights...thanks John. We took John out for dinner last night.
Marc and I went to the Vacuum Cleaner Exchange in Belleville, Illinois, Bruce the owner let us us tour the "Mansion", a three story building filled with vacuum and parts. We found some great finds.

 

[gsohoover]

Awesome Convention!

Thank You to Duane, Charlie, & Tania for the amazing planning. I had a great time. Micheal, you did a fantastic job on taking over for Morgan. Thanks again for the for the 3 machines! Tania & Duane thank you for letting us into your homes. Duane you have the ultimate man cave. Your vacuum store was very nice and I loved the display. I hope to see you all again in Cleveland next year! Barb will do a great job with planning it. Thank you all for the great memories. My grandma also had a great time we both plan on attending Cleveland 2014.

-Tyler

 

[papasvacs]

"Thanks for the memories.............."

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">This was my first convention.   I loved every minute of it.    So many people to thank.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Michael, you are the consummate leader.  You exude a genuine warmth.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Duane, a great man with a super "man cave". T</span><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">hanks for your hospitality and the Eureka bags I bought.  Thanks to your wife as well for opening your home to us.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Tania, ever the gracious hostess. Your home is beautiful and such an awesome collection.  The XXX and LX are two of my favorites.  The Apex walked me down memory lane with someone so very dear to me. Another AWESOME lunch.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Charlie, great job organizing a convention.  Great Airway presentation.  Nice to meet your partner as well.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">And a group thanks to so many people. John L(both of them!), Louis, Chad, Sean, Kenny, Phil, Bill, Paul, Rick........  The list goes on and on and I could never name all of you.  Know that I am so very grateful for the friendship and welcome you showed me.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">MY first convention is now but a memory that will last forever.    "THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES..."</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">See you in Cleveland.   Next year the hubby comes too!</span>


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

 

[vac-o-matic]

Thanks!

I don't know what I can say that hasn't already been said. A very good time was had by all! All the newbies were great, everything went as scheduled, but yet a very relaxed enjoyable time. Tania, Duane, Charlie, AWESOME job on everything! You couldn't ask for a warmer, friendlier group of people, all with a common interest. Hope to see you all next year, and some sooner than that at a mini-meet. Take care everyone, and thanks for a fun-filled five day retreat!

Rick A.

 

[caligula]

Hi Greg.

I agree! While I was not able to be there this year, I've been to other conventions, and have seen Tania in action, she is truly awesome.

It was in 2005 that I came back to the V.C.C.C. after having been away for 9 years. What John Lucia and I started were meetings, a small gathering of vacuum cleaner buffs around the country; what I saw in 2005, was a well run convention While I don't know Duane, I do know Charlie. Any convention that they plan is exciting, and fun. Trust me, I will be attending the next one!

Alex Taber.

 

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Continuing.....

More convention fun. More fun at Duane's house.

 

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And, at his store

Like kids in a candy store.

 

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Rooms and

rooms....... and rooms!

 

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John Lucia's

micro meet.... lasting 3 days... like an Irish wake. Yesterday, we went all over Scranton. He wanted to see that beautiful Lackawanna train station.

 

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Marywood University, run by the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sis

Where I went to graduate school.

 

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.. Sisters. sorry. The ceiling

of the rotunda

 

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We stopped at a vac shop

We got "FABULOUS" things there. More on that later. Another visit in Scranton.

 

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Dinner with my aunt "Lizzie". 5 room house, 5 HOOV

A correct balance. We had dinner at "Fox Hill".

 

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A beautiful place,

indeed.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

He returns to Arizona tomorrow.

After some extensive therapy, he should be just fine. Today, we went all over Wilkes Barre. Thus, ending his convention. More pics from the convention.......John and Greg, at Greg's "first" convention. ...drooling over Apexes and Electrolux (electroli)?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

But,

it's HOOVER time somewhere