Back at the hotel
VACUUMS abound!!
VACUUMS abound!!
Convention
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in deep discussion.
in deep discussion.
I can add more later, if you'd like.
I hope this has gotten your appetite stimulated.
John
I hope this has gotten your appetite stimulated.
John
vac-o-matic
Well-known member
Thanks for posting John! Will H. took many pics, I understand he's processing them to post.
You're right.
Disclaimer: Will ASKED me to "don the gloves" for the non-HOOVER things. So, if "I" can have a sense of humor, surely, all of you can too. but, if you don't have a sense of humor.... well, can't help you there.
It was great seeing you, Rick.
Disclaimer: Will ASKED me to "don the gloves" for the non-HOOVER things. So, if "I" can have a sense of humor, surely, all of you can too. but, if you don't have a sense of humor.... well, can't help you there.
It was great seeing you, Rick.
kirbysthebest
Well-known member
Thanks John
Looking like it was a great trip/convention.
Looking like it was a great trip/convention.
It truly was.
Hard to believe this time last week I was on a plane coming home.
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Hard to believe this time last week I was on a plane coming home.
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dysonman1
Well-known member
Visit to the VACUUM CLEANER MUSEUM
I got a chance to visit with a large portion of the VCCC membership on Thursday morning. They went through the Factory to see how an American-Built vacuum is made from the ground up. They got to meet the AMERICAN work force behind Tacony's outstanding products. I had fun with everyone. Most folks came away with treasures from the Vacuum Museum's overflow section. Several of the purchased machines won blue ribbons at your cleaning contest. Everyone was very nice, and we had a GREAT lunch at Country Bob's Diner in St. James, Missouri. It was so good to be able to put a name to a face. Special Thanks to Will Helm and Sean Curry for the amazing Kenmore Horizon power nozzle. It's the only one I ever saw, and now it makes the Museum's Kenmore Horizon complete. You guys are the BEST.
I got a chance to visit with a large portion of the VCCC membership on Thursday morning. They went through the Factory to see how an American-Built vacuum is made from the ground up. They got to meet the AMERICAN work force behind Tacony's outstanding products. I had fun with everyone. Most folks came away with treasures from the Vacuum Museum's overflow section. Several of the purchased machines won blue ribbons at your cleaning contest. Everyone was very nice, and we had a GREAT lunch at Country Bob's Diner in St. James, Missouri. It was so good to be able to put a name to a face. Special Thanks to Will Helm and Sean Curry for the amazing Kenmore Horizon power nozzle. It's the only one I ever saw, and now it makes the Museum's Kenmore Horizon complete. You guys are the BEST.
The Vacuum Museum
Was awesome! Seeing all those machines restored and on display was a real treat. The people at the Tacony factory were very gracious to us. They let us take all sorts of pictures during the factory tour, something I never would have expected. Tom's museum overflow was amazing. All sorts if vacuums old and new waiting to be rescued. I bought a 1930's Kenmore Deluxe Automatic and an Electrolux XXX from him.
Was awesome! Seeing all those machines restored and on display was a real treat. The people at the Tacony factory were very gracious to us. They let us take all sorts of pictures during the factory tour, something I never would have expected. Tom's museum overflow was amazing. All sorts if vacuums old and new waiting to be rescued. I bought a 1930's Kenmore Deluxe Automatic and an Electrolux XXX from him.
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I'm briefly coming out of self-imposed exile just to say I'm pretty disappointed that more photos and stories from the VCCC convention haven't been posted.
After all past meetings there have been veritable floods of photos and postings, but this time relatively few photos and just some briefly dashed-off notes have been posted.
Were there sweep-off competitions? Awards for Most-Original, Best Restoration, Best-in-Show, etc. etc.?? Did folks come home with finds-of-a-lifetime??? Were there the usual scandalous behind-the-scenes shenanigans????
I was looking forward to vicariously enjoying the fun and camaraderie since work obligations and financial considerations always prevent me from attending. It's always a great pleasure to read about the goings-on.
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I'm briefly coming out of self-imposed exile just to say I'm pretty disappointed that more photos and stories from the VCCC convention haven't been posted.
After all past meetings there have been veritable floods of photos and postings, but this time relatively few photos and just some briefly dashed-off notes have been posted.
Were there sweep-off competitions? Awards for Most-Original, Best Restoration, Best-in-Show, etc. etc.?? Did folks come home with finds-of-a-lifetime??? Were there the usual scandalous behind-the-scenes shenanigans????
I was looking forward to vicariously enjoying the fun and camaraderie since work obligations and financial considerations always prevent me from attending. It's always a great pleasure to read about the goings-on.
dysonman1
Well-known member
Charles:
There were 2 conventions. The VCCC had their convention, and folks who were here early were allowed to come to the Museum. I got to see many 'long time' members (Tania, Ken, Dwayne, David Watters, Clay Floyd, etc.). The Vacuum Collectors Group had our convention just a few days ago. I enjoyed meeting all the new folks from the VCCC, as I haven't been to a convention of the VCCC since 2006. Can't speak about any 'shenanigans' (although there are ALWAYS 'shenanigans', especially when alcohol is involved) as I was not privy to them. From my end, it was an awesome experience - to share the world's only Vacuum Cleaner Museum with all the 'new faces'. One of my proudest moments was being able to share a very rare Dyson DC02 with Scott M. His mother, Barb, is one of the sweetest people I've met.
There were 2 conventions. The VCCC had their convention, and folks who were here early were allowed to come to the Museum. I got to see many 'long time' members (Tania, Ken, Dwayne, David Watters, Clay Floyd, etc.). The Vacuum Collectors Group had our convention just a few days ago. I enjoyed meeting all the new folks from the VCCC, as I haven't been to a convention of the VCCC since 2006. Can't speak about any 'shenanigans' (although there are ALWAYS 'shenanigans', especially when alcohol is involved) as I was not privy to them. From my end, it was an awesome experience - to share the world's only Vacuum Cleaner Museum with all the 'new faces'. One of my proudest moments was being able to share a very rare Dyson DC02 with Scott M. His mother, Barb, is one of the sweetest people I've met.
I'm hoping more people will post more photos as well.
There was no 'Monster vac" competition this time. I don't have the list of "most" or "best".....restored, etc.
THere were many one stroke contests. I was asked..(summoned the the competiton floor)... to run a Hoover Slimline and a Hoover Guardsman upright..which won! I now have 2 blue ribbons.
As far as shenannighans....hmmm IF there were any, they were very discrete about it. As far as alcohol is concerned, I've never tasted any of it, so, ....
No one seemed 'out of control' or was doing anything that could get them in trouble with security, the police, etc. No one was asked to leave, thank goodness.
It was wonderful, indeed, to see so many familiar faces and a few new ones as well. Alsways a pleasure to see Miss Tania, the "First Lady" of vacuums. We heard about Scott's graduation and plans for college very soon. Good luck, Scott. Rick B. was there from California, after a few years of absence, ALWAYS great to see him, too. I'll post a few more pics as well. 45 attendees, including the great Ruth Hollander.
One must never confuse a convention with a mini meet, or even a mega meet.
There was no 'Monster vac" competition this time. I don't have the list of "most" or "best".....restored, etc.
THere were many one stroke contests. I was asked..(summoned the the competiton floor)... to run a Hoover Slimline and a Hoover Guardsman upright..which won! I now have 2 blue ribbons.
As far as shenannighans....hmmm IF there were any, they were very discrete about it. As far as alcohol is concerned, I've never tasted any of it, so, ....
No one seemed 'out of control' or was doing anything that could get them in trouble with security, the police, etc. No one was asked to leave, thank goodness.
It was wonderful, indeed, to see so many familiar faces and a few new ones as well. Alsways a pleasure to see Miss Tania, the "First Lady" of vacuums. We heard about Scott's graduation and plans for college very soon. Good luck, Scott. Rick B. was there from California, after a few years of absence, ALWAYS great to see him, too. I'll post a few more pics as well. 45 attendees, including the great Ruth Hollander.
One must never confuse a convention with a mini meet, or even a mega meet.
and, as far as shenannighans... if there were any,
S WHY wasn't I invited? I put the "fun" in funeral. Are there shenannighan photos? Charcoal sketches? Claymation? Feel free to email them. I'm in the book.
S WHY wasn't I invited? I put the "fun" in funeral. Are there shenannighan photos? Charcoal sketches? Claymation? Feel free to email them. I'm in the book.
Also, a grateful nod
must go out to the parents of the younger members. It's great to see the support from the and the respect FOR them. I know that nothing inappropriate happens, especially at an event that involves children, no matter the age.
must go out to the parents of the younger members. It's great to see the support from the and the respect FOR them. I know that nothing inappropriate happens, especially at an event that involves children, no matter the age.
dysonman1
Well-known member
You're so right John. Never confuse a convention - those cost MONEY. With banquets, awards ceremonies, cliques, board of directors, etc. I ought to know, I was President of the VCCC for six years. It's not a club unless it costs to Join. Personally, I prefer a group of friends where no one has to pay to join or attend. Since I've been in both, I prefer the later.
singingrainbow
Well-known member
My pictures...
These are pictures that my mother and I took over the course of the convention. I'm going to try and organize them over a few posts.
First, here are some from the vacuum competitions.
Scott
These are pictures that my mother and I took over the course of the convention. I'm going to try and organize them over a few posts.
First, here are some from the vacuum competitions.
Scott
singingrainbow
Well-known member
For the cleanup after the competition I couldn't resist trying out my new Dyson dc02 absolute (Thanks again Tom). Despite only running at half power, it picked up surprisingly well.
singingrainbow
Well-known member
And here are a bunch from the fox theater,
Excellent photos, Scott
You've really captured some great moments of the convention.
You've really captured some great moments of the convention.
