John Long visits Pittsburgh

[xraytech]

John is on a short trip to Pittsburgh for a conference this week. Well tonight I drove downtown to pick John up from the convention center, we proceeded to my home for a quick supper. I served for starters pickled beets, the. For supper we had roast beef. Asparagus, and buttered noodles. Since it was an informal meal taken in the breakfast nook I chose to use my better everyday dinnerware

 

[xraytech]

Then after dinner we proceeded to the vacuum area where John got to enjoy some cleaners, such as this Hoover vault Elite 5.2 for K-Mart

 

[xraytech]

And this Hoover PowerDrive

(Please excuse the looks of my vacuum room as I'm still sorting and unpacking)

 

[xraytech]

And sometimes one just isn't enough, so we are doubling up with a Concept Two Electeonic, and a pristine Citation

 

[xraytech]

After some vacuum time it was off to sit on my new davenport as I served desserts and tea.
I chose to use my best china with the 22 my gold filigree trim, and my good silver that matches my hand made cut glass serving pieces for dessert

 

[xraytech]

Here is a close up of our dessert and tea spread

 

[smow69]

dishes with tea and cake

my mom has that exact set very nice

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Looks like a fabulous time was had!! Can't wait to see more pictures of your new home as you get settled, as well as your collection. I am absolutely DROOLING over that non-SP Concept Two!

 

[papasvacs]

Looks like.......

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">you two had a great time.  Casual and elegant.  How nice for you both.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">The Citation is to die for.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Greg F.
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[williamr1248]

John Long visits Pittsburg

That is one nice Hoover Citation. I like your sofa and dishes too. Just what I would expect from a fellow Buick driver.
John looks so natural with a Hoover in his hand!

 

[xraytech]

The dishes dessert and tea was served on is from Canonsburg Pottery and is the LaJean pattern. The glass serving tray and the silver are both first love pattern

Fred that is one of my favorite Concept twos, and it's the Electronic

Thanks for the compliments on the Citation, it is in beautiful shape.

William, I too love the couch, oddly not what I went in for I wanted a traditional sofa and love seat with a camel back but ended up with the sectional. It does pair nicely with the boomerang coffee table

 

[kirbymiele84]

Looks like a fantastic time! I remember playing with my Grandmothers Concept One then she bought the Power Drive!

 

[durango159]

Glad you two had such a great time together.  I had to work and couldn't make it up to the area.  Would be great to meet up some time though.


 


 

 

[mr_mom]

john next time your in Pittsburgh im not gonna miss the next mini meet im gonna call off next time ( no if and or but )

 

[super-sweeper]

Looks fun!

If you look closely, He has BOTH a non-self-propelled AND a Self-Propelled Concept II Electronic, There's always fun when there's HOOVERS!


 


But I'm wondering, what on earth is that giant white cube in Reply #1? It looks as if it has vacuum-sized inlets, but then why does it appear to have a removable top tray? I'm clueless!

 

[mr_mom]

super-sweeper

that would be a roaster with the matching shelf my aunt has one and still would use it then her new one. spring cleaning came when it came down to what roaster would go the new one went to goodwill

 

[super-sweeper]

Roaster!

aha! I'm guessing it is a stand-alone? I never knew they made such things!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, I JUSTgot home!

700 people attended that national convention. The convention center and Westin Hotel were mobbed, it was impossible to stop at my room on th 12th floor. THus, Sam picked me up still in a suit and even wearing my name badge. Sam's house is very cute.. like mine, a work in progress. Light fixtures, etc were just being replaced, 'welcome to my world". He was terribly kind and hospitable. Dinner was very nice, a surprise (that he went to that much trouble... NOT a surprise it was very nice". One must be very clear about posts.
Yes, that Citation is a beauty as are all of the others. That cream colored carpet has the best "grooming marks in Pittstburgh"!! We stopped at Sam's church.... very nice, indeed.
He then returned me to the hotel, so I could finish the conference. After a long day in X-rayland, he went out of his way to make that trip to get me, and then return me to the hotel. It was a great micro meet. Sam, best of luck on that house. All of that fuss, dishes, etc... were HIS idea. But, snob that I am...... I suppose he felt it "fitting".
Also, I was right in downtown Pittsburgh... almost across the street from the HEINZ Factory. It was GREAT to see it in operation: "57" on one smokestack, and "HEINZ" on the other. Smoke coming out of chimmneys, etc. It made me think of the beloved HOOVER factory......
Pittsburgh has undergone a massive restoration, seeme like between 2008---2012. It is a bustling town. It certainly in BEAUTIFUL. I'm glad I got to be there, to visit with Sam, and to be one of the "featured presenters" at this. Itried to do this for the past 6 years.
Thanks, again, Sam.
John

 

[gottahaveahoove]

"John looks so natural with a HOOVER in his hand"

Thank you!!How kind of you to say that........................ and NOT untrue. If Sam ever is missing a Citation... hmmmmmmmm He aso has a BRAND new "soft" original bag on his 68....................Totally "fab". I probably looked funny is someone else's home.
I hope to go back to Pittsburgh, when I'll be able to really see it. I was very busy at those "sessions". It was huge. Luckily, for me, 2 of the most important people were at my presentation. I got compliments throughout the conference. For THAt, I was very grateful, and humbled. Someone told me "You'll NEVER do this'. Well, I DID!. And it was great. THanks for the pics, Sam.
By the way: Sam has really been renovationg both his home and himself. Quite a weight loss, Sam. You'er looking good, AND improving your health. KUDOS to you.
John