Convention

[sonnyndad]

Back in the old car

I got all the luggage and all my vacuums loaded, and at the eleventh hour, I found out that the suspension was shot. The rear tires were scraping the wheel wells! Even with all my vacs unloaded, it still happened!

 

[dysonman1]

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. The tour of the Factory will be awesome, people always love to see how a vacuum cleaner is made. Many new additions to the Museum have been added in the past week or so - I'm very grateful for all my friends who have contributed machines for the displays.

And I might even stop by at Alex's house while you all are there. Will be great to see the entire club again.

 

[alexb1186]

Gasko me and Stephen will be there tomorrow - I pick him up at 7:30 and we have to high tail it down there from Lambert

 

[sonnyndad]

Tacony factory

Does anyone know the address to the Tacony factory? We're almost to St. Louis and going to get a motel for the night and get up early tomorrow morning.

 

[pr-21]

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[vac-o-matic]

Early bird convention arrivals.....

Some locals and 20 early birds arrived yesterday, and at least double that arriving tomorrow! The fun has begun! I saw some flashes going off at dinner last night, hopefully someone will post some pics. We went to Dave and Buster's, all at one table, really good food, drink and laughs! Phillip and I packed the 4Runner to the gills, forgot how many layers. There will be some for show/play, and for sale. Phillips Volvo is of course packed to the max as usual. That kid knows how to pack vacuums, thank God he does!

 

[vinvac]

Wish I could be there...will miss John Long's stories.

Have fun!

 

[papasvacs]

Really going to miss........

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">..... the convention this year.</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Just not financially feasible for us this year.  The airfare for two was a killer.</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Will miss everyone. Wishing you all a terrific time.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">P.S.  Here's where</span><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"> the convention money went this year:</span>

 

[cuffs054]

Papa, you need to hook that beauty up and tow it to OZ! It's right in the middle of your two homes.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

JUST got home!!

We had a WONDERFUL time! Many arrived Wed.  Thursday, some of us visited the great Ruth Hollander... hours of stories,  vac parts, etc.  Then,  we got ready for the convention to officially begin.  Vacuums (a LOT this year) were humming. We formally opened the convention with Chad's opening remarks.  There were 45 total this year.. a significant croud.


  The FABULOUS Fox Theatre,  John Pease's home and outstanding collection,  Lunch at Alex Braun's... (neat house and collection, as well),  great thrifting.... vac shop visits,  a great banquet...... on and on.


 Everyone hates late Sat p.m. and Sun a.m. as that's when it's all over.


  Lots of pics soon.  I'll post mine as well.


 John.

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[kloveland]

The convention was great! The fox theater was very entertaining! Thanks to Alex for letting the club into his house and purchase vacuums that he had for sale! I purchased two Hoover Sprit canisters and enjoyed cleaning them up yesterday! Meeting Ruth Hollander was a real treat! I enjoyed hearing stories of her selling compacts and filter queens door to door. She is a dear sweet woman!

 

[kloveland]

Part of Rick's collection!

 

[kloveland]

The 65, u4003 and the filter queen 31 are mine. I purchased the handi-clean from Phillip. Thanks again, Phillip! Phillip I borrowed your photo BTW!

 

[sebo_fan]

Is there a reason to why members are allowed up to 13 vacuums to bring? 13? Is this considered an unlucky number?

 

[kc_kirby]

The reason is a collector brought a bunch of vacuums that were junk and left them in the hotel back in 2006. The hotel charged the club a hefty disposal fee. This happened before I joined but that is the reason given. After every convention I see people leave behind vacuums and parts. If no one takes them we throw them in the trash.

 

[kc_kirby]

Forgot To Mention The Real Number Is 12 Vacuums Not 13. Why they chose that number I do not know.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

People are just getting home from the festivities now.

Can you believe,it wasLAST Wed that a lotof us were just leaving for St.Louis??


  I'll post some of my pics tomorrow.  Everyone will be sharing their memories very shortly.


 John


 

 

[vac-o-matic]

Bump....

Any more pics? I know a lot of people took pics, would be great to see some posted!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Downloading mine

later today. Can you believe this time last week  we were leaving The Fabulous Fox Theatre?


 

 

[kirbysthebest]

We are waiting John

I live vicariously through others, so can't wait.