I'm HEEEEEERE again, in the Holy Land!

[gottahaveahoove]

I arrived in North Canton, Ohio early this afternoon. I was just here before the convention, but it was all so rushed. First on the list was a trip to Ed Shenkle's (Morrison's Vacuum Shop". I picked up a few Hoover items, (NOS lenses for "Convertible", NOS vinyl outer bag, NOS attachments, etc. Of course, we went around our famed beloved building. Tomorrow, it's on to The HOOVER Historical Center, (I understand Ann Haines has a job for me to do tomorrow) YAY! THen, on to Mr. Dick Pike's for a visit and, I believe, some special HOOVER goodies. The MADNESS HAS BEGUN!!!!!
John

 

[sries]

Sorry I keep asking you but

Where is my orange Hoover hood? I've been waiting for it for almost a year. I would really like to have it to replace my bad one. I hope I don't sound rude or impatient. I love you're collection and the sign too. Please get back to me.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm so glad to see you in here!!!!!

In all honesty, your (orange hood) is sitting in a box in my living room, READY to go. It has been. PLEASE email me with your full name and address again. I'll get it out to you THIS week, when I get back to pennsylvania. Sorry for the terrible delay.
John

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, today,

We went thrifting, then on to The HOOVER Historical Center. Hallie was working there today. I haven't seen her since the Christmas festivities . Ann Haines had some things for me to do. It was great to volunteer there again. Here I am working on papers for the Main Street Festival.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Hallie is such a great

lady. THIS time, she didn't instruct me on how to clean. LAST time, she went all "Joan Crawford" on me. loll

 

[smow69]

john

how much are the lenses for the model in the picture made into lamp the head light lens? let me know i cant find them anywere around here. i might have you pick one up for me if you dont mind.enjoy your trip.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Of course then,

we HAD to clean the place before we went home. Two men arrived, (one from St Louis) came for a tour.
they had a great time as well. Tom cleaned the first floor, while I did the second floor. My choice of vacuum was, naturally a HOOVER Commercial Upright. "All the dirt, all the grit, HOOVER got it, every bit".

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Now, off to

Dick and Joellen Pike's for a visit, and, I believe, a few treats to take back to Pennsylvania.
Stay tuned….

 

[sries]

Okay thank you

I didn't mean to interrupt you're thread. I just thought I'd ask you here because I haven't seen you on vacuumland much lately. I hope I didn't sound rude. I hope you have fun.

 

[marks_here]

Party pooper......lol

 

[gottahaveahoove]

This evening, Tom and I went to visit the Pikes.

We talked and talked and talked about everything. Dick truly lives and breathes HOOVER. He is always terribly kind. He gifted me some wonderful things. He found an old postcard. I asked him to sign it for me. He said he wanted to write something on it first. God knows what that'll be! I also managed to purchase a few things. YAY! They are in the car already. i MAY (next time), replace 2 cleaners at home with vault cleaners. THen, I'll sell the 2 at home.
Tomorrow, we're off again. Oh. we met Jane at the restaurant. Tom and I both had HOOVER T-shirts on. People were whispering… (not the first time for THAT).
It really is wonderful to have access to all of theses great machines. You know, years ago, when a family was able to purchase a HOOVER (upright OR canister) they were thought to be quite affluent. They'd say, "Oh, I got a HOOVER". THEN, you really were "there" if you had a vacuum for each floor . As the slogan goes. "HOOVER.For Homes With People Who Care". Kinda like Hallmark. "When you care to send the very best. NOT bashing. (do I bash?). Everyone knows HOOVER was 'quality".I'd think, if you were really affluent, you bought "DELUXE TOOLS".

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, I'm home!!

Midnight... tere were three very bad storms.... we all had to pull over for a bit. Then, 2 merge ramps slowed things down. It was wonderful to be there. Now to empty the car, feed the kitties, then off to bed. I'll post more pics soon.
John.

 

[sonnyndad]

No Fair!

I had made plans to visit the HOOVER Historical Center right before the convention, but with the car breaking down in Medina, OH, that didn't happen. It was a wonder we made it to the hotel on the right day!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

ok, more photos!

Here's the tannery. where it all began. Most have seen this before.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

BEAUTIFUL

gardens!!!!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Cleaning

upstairs at the Historical Center.

 

[sonnyndad]

Beautiful is right! The next time I'm in Ohio, I will definitely visit the Holy Land.

I've just been listening to Coast to Coast AM, and apparently Ohio is having some really bad issues with water. They say that Lake Erie is contaminated with algae and it's making people sick. Cases of bottled water are selling for $25.00 a case!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

A shot of the items

coming home. That "lot" sign is ACTUALLY from the main plant parking lot. CAn you imagine??!!!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

My little Chevy

No room left even for a cookie. The "vault" machines are not visible.