poconovacman
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I hope you all enjoy the photos of our impromptu get together. Just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. I look forward to next time!
I stopped by for dinner and just LOOK at what happened! (A brief micro-meet in Pittston)
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Looks like y'all had great fun. I'd love to get the recipe for the Irish Soda Bread!
Looks like a great time was had. I love iced tea. Why is it called Pittston Hospital Iced Tea? What makes it famous?
Gary
Gary
papasvacs
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Looks like.......
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">............... you two had a "barrel" of fun.</span>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">John, it was good to talk to you last night, too. Convention plans being made. The "transportation issue" has me boggled right now. So many options! Compounded by the "family issues" happening right now.
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Thinking maybe AmTrak. One of the cheapest options and I've always wanted to do a train trip. Looking forward to rooming with you and Joe. Lots of fun! Hope the linens are as nice as the last place I stayed!</span>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Guess I'll clear my mind by running a Hoover today.
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Greg</span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">............... you two had a "barrel" of fun.</span>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">John, it was good to talk to you last night, too. Convention plans being made. The "transportation issue" has me boggled right now. So many options! Compounded by the "family issues" happening right now.
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"> </span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Thinking maybe AmTrak. One of the cheapest options and I've always wanted to do a train trip. Looking forward to rooming with you and Joe. Lots of fun! Hope the linens are as nice as the last place I stayed!</span>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Guess I'll clear my mind by running a Hoover today.
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Greg</span>
dysondestijl
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Hmm, feel free to invite me when your next cooking up a feast!!! Hmmm... Bet those meatballs were good!
scvacuumguy
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Matt, I've known you for a few years and I had an awesome phone conversation with John a few weeks ago. You guys make me want to retire to PA- so much home cooking and so much fun! Glad you guys had a great time.
I'm glad you're enjoying the pics.
You never know who's gonna ring that bell!!
I'm all Irish, but live in a very Italian town. When my parents were dating, they'd go to a restaurant in Scranton. My mom raved about the sauce. Someone took her into the kitchen and taught her how to make it.We've all made it that way ever since....54 years ago!The soda bread, too, is a famliy recipe. My late aunt, (convertible 70 DELFT BLUE)taught us how to make it. People say soda bread can be dry. This never is, and is very easy to make, at least for me.
That iced tea came from Pittston Hospital. Years ago, a cook made it in a big crock on the stove there. We were all born there and my father was the last person to die there before a brand new state-of-the-art medical center replaced it 6 miles away from here. A few years ago, I did a TV documentary about the place. I 'discovered' the recipe. For about a year, 4 retired nurses (there was a nursing school there), and a lab tech would meet at my house every week to go over pics, stories, files ,etc. One night, I served it to them."WHERE did you find this? We haven't had this in 25 years". It was enjoyed by so many at "The Haven On The Hill", as it was lovingly referred to. And so, I make it all the time. Some don't like it. Others love it. It's a treasured special recipe along with the sauce and the soda bread...all recipes from long ago. ENJOY!
You never know who's gonna ring that bell!!
I'm all Irish, but live in a very Italian town. When my parents were dating, they'd go to a restaurant in Scranton. My mom raved about the sauce. Someone took her into the kitchen and taught her how to make it.We've all made it that way ever since....54 years ago!The soda bread, too, is a famliy recipe. My late aunt, (convertible 70 DELFT BLUE)taught us how to make it. People say soda bread can be dry. This never is, and is very easy to make, at least for me.
That iced tea came from Pittston Hospital. Years ago, a cook made it in a big crock on the stove there. We were all born there and my father was the last person to die there before a brand new state-of-the-art medical center replaced it 6 miles away from here. A few years ago, I did a TV documentary about the place. I 'discovered' the recipe. For about a year, 4 retired nurses (there was a nursing school there), and a lab tech would meet at my house every week to go over pics, stories, files ,etc. One night, I served it to them."WHERE did you find this? We haven't had this in 25 years". It was enjoyed by so many at "The Haven On The Hill", as it was lovingly referred to. And so, I make it all the time. Some don't like it. Others love it. It's a treasured special recipe along with the sauce and the soda bread...all recipes from long ago. ENJOY!
Greg!
I doubt you'll find HOOVER linens at he convention. But ,you can't have "everything"...where would you put it?
I doubt you'll find HOOVER linens at he convention. But ,you can't have "everything"...where would you put it?
And, thanks, Matt for taking most of the pics.
It seeme the camera is very kind to this 140 year old place. Wish I could say the same for me.
It seeme the camera is very kind to this 140 year old place. Wish I could say the same for me.
So John, do you give out your famous iced tea recipe or is it kept as a secret? 
Gary
Gary
dysondestijl
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And the cats were in their 'apartment' I guess..?
George
George
poconovacman
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No, the cats were out and about, just a bit camera shy is all.
The iced tea recipe is top secret. I've known John for years now and I don't even have the foggiest idea what's in it!
The iced tea recipe is top secret. I've known John for years now and I don't even have the foggiest idea what's in it!
tommymilan
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may I have the recipe?
tommy
tommy
durango159
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What a great meal and fun
I need to live closer. How did I miss the fun???
Two handsome, great guys, my favorite meal and lots of Hoovers. HEAVEN!!! You know if I came, I would've added a power nozzle canister into the mix to take it to the next level too!!
I need to live closer. How did I miss the fun???
Two handsome, great guys, my favorite meal and lots of Hoovers. HEAVEN!!! You know if I came, I would've added a power nozzle canister into the mix to take it to the next level too!!
And, it would be welcomed
Perhaps next time. You konw you're always welcome here. Perhaps not that Eureeeka!
Perhaps next time. You konw you're always welcome here. Perhaps not that Eureeeka!
gus
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John Long! You're always doing your tricks with other vacuum makes other than Hoover! Behave little John. Hugs Gus
Gus!!!!!! I
ALWAYS 'behave'. It's those 'others'........................
ALWAYS 'behave'. It's those 'others'........................
durango159
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Oh dear boy John!!!
You were a witness that I now have 4 Hoover power nozzle canister vacuums. Oh its Heaven!!! One of those would definitely have come. I do have some cleaning and work to do with them but surely one of those would make a perfect presence for the occasion!!! 4 Hoover suction units and 5 Hoover power nozzles oh the wonderfulness!!!
You were a witness that I now have 4 Hoover power nozzle canister vacuums. Oh its Heaven!!! One of those would definitely have come. I do have some cleaning and work to do with them but surely one of those would make a perfect presence for the occasion!!! 4 Hoover suction units and 5 Hoover power nozzles oh the wonderfulness!!!
WONDERFUL,
indeed. I never knew spaghetti and meatballs was your favorite meal. I learn something new everyday, it seems.
John.
indeed. I never knew spaghetti and meatballs was your favorite meal. I learn something new everyday, it seems.
John.
durango159
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Yes, I have always love Spaghetti & Meatballs. I have always had a passion for Marinara/ Spaghetti/ Pizza sauces. I could eat tomato based sauces/ gravies on just about anything. I dip french fries and chicken fingers into Marinara sauce at restaurants. I just love Spaghetti & Meatballs with LOTS of rich sauce. Linguine, Vermicelli, Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Capellini, its all good.
I've also taken Penne or Rigatoni with sauteed onion, sauteed bell pepper, sliced up meatballs, lots of sauce tossed it all together and baked it with a layer of Mozzarella on top and a little parsley for garnish.
I've also taken Penne or Rigatoni with sauteed onion, sauteed bell pepper, sliced up meatballs, lots of sauce tossed it all together and baked it with a layer of Mozzarella on top and a little parsley for garnish.
