Convention

[gottahaveahoove]

And, Barb, it was equally great seeing you, too.

You worked so hard on that convention.  It did not go unnoticed or unappreciated.Some people look forward to the convention every year.   Some couldn't make it,  which was unfortunate.


  Some would like to attend,  others have no interest. If a member doesn't want to,  they simply don't go. Luke, Bill, ans afew others  were there again,  always nice to see them and I also enjoyed the late night chat w/ Luke's dad, etc.  They joined The VCCC, paid the dues,  attended the convention, participated in all of the various activities,stayed in the very nice hotel, and enjoyed the dinner/banquet and, hopefully, made new friends.


  Greg, Kevin, and Joe usually make it.  Hopefully, next year,  they will all attend.  It's always great fun.  Even in school,  I never was part of a clique, the "in crowd", etc.  I like to be drama free. I usually do that by keeping away from the drama, nasty comments,  some are lies, anyway.  .. so who really cares?


  I'm very glad to be a part of the VCCC. I'm happy to serve the club as a board member. Morgan, the late Terry, Michael, Chad, Rick B, the great Ken Wagman,  and others have been trememdous assets to the club.  They've been great examples.  I hope to do as well as they have.


  I hope the stories, photos, etc  will bring smiles to faces and possibly get other dues paying members to attend.  I've heard of a few guys who are now officcially join so they, too can join in the fun.


  I know of a few surprises for next year's convention already. But, it would be wrong to divulge them  just yet.


 True,  convention are a lot of work.  They cost a fee... not huge,  but, members who've been to them  attest that it was well worth it.


 

 

[electrikbroomgu]

Photos galore

Thoroughly enjoying the excellent photos! Thanks to all who posted them.

 

[luxlife]

Any videos of the convention?

Will any of you be posting any videos on YouTube?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Will Hemb

was taking photos all weekend.  I'm sure we'll see some fab photos.

 

[dysonman1]

Will's photos are awesome. They are all over facebook. He's an excellent photographer. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing them. Apparently, John Long loves St. Louis's Ted Drews Ice Cream. So do we.

 

[sonnyndad]

Will anybody

Be posting pictures on the forum? I'd like to be able to see them.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Sometimes members video some of the contests.

We've seen them in the past. I'm not sure they were captured on video this time.
I'm anxious to see what Wil Hemb has (photos, that it). One MUST be careful.Back here at home giving final exams at the college, I'd much rather be back in St. Louis.
I know pics were taken at "Dave and Buster's", as well as at that ice cream place we were told was excellent. There certainly seems to be a steady crowd there. A bus group was leaving while we were there .

Hopefully, next year, I'll be driving to the convention and will bring some machines with me.
Today is the anniversary of my serious surgery, years ago. I thought about that ,realizing I'm very lucky to be here.
On the 23rd, our own Joe Kassock is having surgery also. I trust all will be ok. Joe has been through a lot in recent years. Please keep him in your thoughts/prayers, especially next week.

So, more convention pics? I'll post a few more of mine later tonight. I know tons were taken. Since I'm not on Facebook (I only get mailed copies of the nasty comments made about me), I can't see any of the convention pics there.

Keep them coming.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

We were also in some vac shops

one is called "the mansion"... YIKES!!!!! I was able to get a few HOOVER items:a model 69 handle grip, some vinyl outer bag jackets, (mustard yellow AND white .. GENUINE Hoover) a type A bag apparatus, manuals, etc.

Then, we stopped at a WILD mid-century thrift shop. I mean W I L D !!!!!!!
If you were in the market for vintage decor, appliances, and the like, that is your place. One looks at it all and just wonders what kinds of houses they came out of.

 

[countryguy]

I saw about 200 pics on Facebook...I think posted by Wil Hemb.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

200??!!??!!??!!

My GOSH!!I hope he was kind with what he posted.


 I also hope some of them end up here.


 

 

[sonnyndad]

I have videos

Of the cleaning competitions. I'll try to get them up soon.

I'm looking for Lux XXX parts. Please see my ad in Super Market.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

here are a few collectibles from

Ruth Hollander.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

They were banks, she told us

"If you put a quarter in every time you vacuum,  you'll have your vac payment".


  Here are some attachments for your "Filter Queens"

 

[gottahaveahoove]

another trinket from

Ruth's.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

The 4th floor tribute to Stan Kahn

at The Fox Theatre.

 

[kc_kirby]

This is a really rare Filter Queen that was made for Western Union. It came in a black box, I think it was somewhat of a commercial type model? I don't know a whole lot about it but I did see one Ebay recently. This one was at Ruth Hollander's vac shop. This was the first one I've ever seen in person.

 

[singingrainbow]

Last ones I have...

Some pictures of the production facilities at Taccony. Very impressive.


 


Infact I sold a Riccar supralite just today to my neighbor from my store!


 


Scott

 

[hooverboy81]

Very nice. That Facebook "club" must be impressed with themselves for pulling off that little meet! Very cute! Calling Kirbyloverdan!
How'd you like the convention? I must see your pictures! I'm certain you have many to share with us! Please fill us in, Dan!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

I didn't go

I had a wedding to attend

What are you talking about ???


Dan

 

[hooverboy81]

You made such a scene about attending the convention, I just was certain you had gone. It's unfortunate that situations always seem to arise that prevent you from doing other things. Better luck next year!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Please

Go bother someone else ...


Dan

 

[hooverboy81]

Not bothering, asking a legitimate question after you "hired a private jet" and everything else.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

This is the last thing

I'm gonna say On this subject BYE BYE ...


Dan

 

[hooverboy81]

Good! That's one delusional place I'd never like to be!

 

[kirbysthebest]

Not to worry Hooverboy81

In reading reply #14, Post # 317325 on this thread I drew the same conclusion as you.

 

[electroluxxxx]

I'm guessing It was the wedding of his private chef kristov! It must have been held at his LOVELY ocean front condo and they must have went off on that SO CALLED private jet on a honey moon to let's say Rome. Sadly we all can't love our fantasy lives like he does. Must be nice! Oh and when you decide to ACTUALLY leave New Jersey and travel to another state please let us know.

 

[ralph123]

Regarding the one pass cleaning contests, is that one forward and one reverse, or just one forward? Does the user technique make much difference in the results? That is, does a veteran contestant have an advantage over a newbie? I'm assuming technique may be more important with the straight suction contests.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, one wants 'good technique'

However,  the one stroke is one stroke up, and one stroke back.  It is also timed,  so as to NOT go too fast.


 While technique is essential,  the vacuum's performance speaks for itself.  Brush condition,  clean bag,  proper ryg height adjustment, etc all are factors.


  Perhaps you might do this at your next meet.

 

[ralph123]

Hello John,

Thanks for the info. Always interested in knowing how fair tests are conducted.

Speaking of which, I'm still annoyed at Consumer Reports for not specifying whether the "optional" power nozzle was used when they ran their tests on the Rainbow E-series, but that's another story.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

To be fair, the competition is done by categories.

For instance, there is a "heat" for commercial vacs, straight suction, upright w/ beater bar, etc. The same amount of kapoc, rice, salt is applied to each lane. We (VCCC) used to use a rug provided by KIRBY... we don't do that anymore.The strokes are timed and judged by a panel of judges, not just one member. THey are great fun.

Sometimes, we have "Monster vac" contests, too. "Wee Davey" and B Rad (Bee rad) brought FANTASTIC creations back in Portland. We had a convention in Portland, home of
dave
olsen.
we all enjoyed that famous trip to Stark's Vacuum Store and vacuum museum.
I just wanted to be clear about the competition, so no one has any doubt of it's fairness.
Some already know all about this. Others.... now you do, too.