It felt like Sophie's Choice!

[completenutt]

Ok, that might be an extreme analogy...


 


But, today I gave the biggest vacuum gift to anyone ever from my personal collection and it felt scary and exhilarating and ultimately satisfying. 


 


1968 Electrolux tan Model G


 


I have 4, and I narrowed it down to the two that I was willing to part with.  It came down to ding/dent count and faded "electrolux" name painted on sides of vacuum along with safety of electric cord. 


 


I picked the better of the two to gift.  It was like ripping off a band aid! 


 


I had collected 1940s and 50s brushed aluminum tools to give her with it that pre dated the vacuum, but added a wonderful user experience!  4 vintage tools total; floor brush, carpet tool reversing to pet hair side, upholstery tool and dusting brush.  I gave her a generic plastic crevice tool as well.


 


We polished all tools together, then I showed her how to use them using the machine I picked...and then gifted her the whole thing!


 


She was elated, really loved it! 


 


 

[this post was last edited: 7/2/2019-20:27]

 

[dysonman1]

Bill,
You have such a kind soul. You already know I think you're a wonderful person and so much fun to hang around with. Soaking in all the vacuum knowledge I throw your way. I know your friend will love her gift.

 

[luxlife]

She’ll begin to appreciate it even more as she begins to use it more often. She’ll see the difference in cleaning with vintage.

 

[compactc9guy]

You cannot beat the performance and true cleaning power of a vintage vacuum .
I have yet to find a vacuum to out clean my Compact Electra C9