Holiday Mini meet plans

[gottahaveahoove]

Luke,

You are welcome! It was great to see you again. I hope we didn't "scare" you too much. It truly was vacuum overload.
You're welcome here anytime.
John.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Looks like the whole ordeal was a

triumph!
We stayed up talking until about 4 a.m.
This morning, Bill and Rob, "Zippy" had a delectable "brunch" at Mark's and J.T.'s home. Rob stayed there last night. It was so kind of you to:bring that southern cake and pimento cheese dip,
Attend the get together,
Host us so gracioucly at you beautiful home this morning.
The New Youk "bunch" arrived home at around 2:00 a.m.
NOW, the Christmas stuff can come DOWN. The neighbors MUST think I'm crazy.
More photos SHORTLY.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

OK, as promised, some of My photos.

Some candid shots.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

A Convertible "lineup"

Featuring a beautiful British HOOVER. What a surprise to have one here.

 

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Then, the "shenannigans" began.

Um, Mike Gravelin? Is Mr. Mike Gravelin here?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Never forget a face!

"Get outta there!
I didn't know he was THAT hungry!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thay all wanted to check out my

dishwasher!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Chris was giving me maintenance tips

For my "Maytag" set.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

He's sooooooooo

thorough.He really likes to get "in there".

 

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Certainly an appliance "fest"!

Dinner is served.

 

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After a few

snackies

 

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Nothing says "welcome Friends"

like a nice Holiday centerpiece.

 

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One of the homemade desserts.

In the meadow we can build a snowman......
in the kitchen we can make a tree.

 

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The vintage "Evergleam" aluminum tree

from my childhood

 

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Some photos by the

"main tree".

 

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A few more

members.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

We had a little trivia game

about all things, 'Hoover". Did you all know: 100 years ago, 01-15-15 Murray Spangler died?
Everyone went home with a little gift....simple things, but ALL for use to keep your home or car cleaner.


This morning, brunch at Mark's and J.T.'s

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Nice wheels,

huh?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Gallons of that iced tea were sucked down last night.

{can't help it if they like it so}. So, today, I took Bill Wood up to the old Pittston Hospital, The "Haven on the Hill". This is where tahttea was born... in a big crock on an old stove.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I love this

old place, for numerous reasons.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Time to start dismanteling

everything. Bill set out for home at 1:30.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I can post a few more pics...................

but, it is time to "close the door" on Christmas......... until next year.

 

[poconovacman]

A great time was indeed had by all.

As John said above, I arrived early (about 12:30) to chat and catch up for a bit, as I had to leave at 3pm to get to work at the Cathedral downtown. After I was finished, I happily went back for more "fun" and to see the rest of the group, as only Bill Wood and Joe Kassock had arrived by the time I left.

It was absolutely wonderful to catch up with old friends, with people I haven't seen in YEARS, and to meet new friends as well.

Thanks for your hospitality, John! I still can't believe that I was up until 2am talking with you, Rob Shore, and Bill!

Are we still on for dinner on Tuesday? I look forward to chatting some more.

Your mini convention was, as always, a roaring success.

Happy Hoovering, all!

 

[tazcatsdad]

Oh boy, what a terrific weekend it was!

 

[tazcatsdad]

Oh boy, what a terrific weekend this was!

<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">As always, another successful get-together at John's.  Good food, great camaraderie, loads of laughter, and HOOVERS!  And -- an unexpected and very delicious brunch at Mark & J.T.'s that was most pleasant and enjoyable.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">My photos follow: many thanks to John, Mark, and J.T. for their hospitality.  I cherish the friendships that I made as much as the ones I renewed this weekend: here's to the next get-together, wherever it may be.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">Oh, and Greg: I do hope you're feeling better!  I was looking forward to meeting you as well this time around.  We can definitely get together anytime for coffee if you'd like -- feel free to e-mail me.  </span>


 


<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">All my best to everyone!</span>


 


<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">Bill W.</span>

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thank goodness that was LAST night.

With the snow that's falling, either no one would be here OR I'd have a house full of overnight guests. That would have been ok too........ picture THAT!!!!!

 

[hoover28]

John

thanks for having all the NY bunch to your house. a great time was had by all us.



Chris

 

[normvac]

Alway a great happening, at John's !

John, looks like a bunch of fun as always when at you home ! I have known you for over 7 years now. I know you never disappoint a Vacuum Collector. Would have loved to be there. As well as to help driving with Luke. But just did not think about it being time for your Hoover review mini meet! So did not email Luke until the 31st. Not knowing that he was long gone !
Take Care, so glad it was a fine time ! Maybe next time !
Norm

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Norm!!!

Maybe you and Luke can discuss a trip!!!

The next one of these will be in the Summer. Y'all remember SUMMER???
Also, by then (please God), another bedroom will be finished, so a few more people copuld actually stay here.
You'd love thses meets, I think. Everyone seemed to have a really good time.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

SNOW DAY hee today!

Tackling this today.