Micro meet in King of Prussia

[gottahaveahoove]

This past weekend, I was judging a talent scholarship competition in King of Prussia. The hotel is right across the street from the infamous "King of Prussia Mall"... which is expanding again... 50 more stores.
I went to Nieman Marcus to see my friend, Ron Fascowicz! As always, was fuun to see him. On Sat he took me to lunch at Zodiac, their restaurant. THANKS, again, Ron.
It's always great to talk vacuums w/ him. I was in a suit and tie, so people thought I worked there. I was asked to help a few customers, lolol.
After Christmas, Ron and his partner will finally come up here to Pittston. We'll have the "post-Christmas mini meet"
I visited him Fri, Sat, and Sunday, before I left for home.
Impromptu meetings are great.

 

[marks_here]

I've been to that Neiman Marcus before & did majour damage to my CC but since I worked for them it wasn't too bad with the nice employee discount we had!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

That is where I grew up

KOP oozes $$$ and that's where I bought all of my Nib convertibles Eurekas and other brands I forgot I owned .

The largest mall on the east coast and is getting larger ...

Dan

 

[vintagevaclover]

I always love Neiman Marcus lol. That's one of the only shops left in my area that still sells Gucci

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I've been going there since 1980.

They were just building the Bloomingdale's arch. I have several friends who work there, and I know the place like the back of my hand. On Thursdays, I'm only 30 minutes away.


I usually go over there on breaks w/ my colleagues from Egg Harbor NJ. We judge competitions together.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Wow John

Egg Harbor NJ is 20 minutes away from me . Everyone always mixes up Egg Harbor NJ ,
Little Egg Harbor NJ and Egg Harbor Twp it's very confusing

Dan

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I used to sing at concerts

at Villanova. We used to stay at The Holiday Inn. It is now a Crowne Plaza.I'm treated very well down there. My boss was a million dollar account there. That was years ago.
One of the GREAT things about her is that she never ever flaunted her influence there. She worked very hard for everything she has. She never had to brag about anything. Her character speaks for itself.
I've been judging for her for 30 yrs now. I, like her, have worked very hard to have a stellar reputation in those circles.
You meet lots of interesting, maybe eccentric people in the arts.

She has a locked in contract there. Clearly, she was in the right place at the right time. Luck and skill, talent and grace. Hard to find.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

What a magnificent

Story that just shows every one of us are different some can without a peep be wealthy and nobody would know it then there are those who are very proud of all the hard work they have accomplished in their lives and are truly grateful to have such a wonderful web site where we can proudly post our vacuum collections as this is what this web site was designed for . Just imagine if all we did was chat but never were able to see eachothers vacuums I don't think I would even belong to a site like that
Thank you again Robert and Fred for this amazing vacuum land .

Dan

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Ron has a NIB HOOVER Convertible 69 !!!!!!!!!

It was a dream vac "splurge' for him.
We all have those kinds of vacs.
Perhaps he'll bring it along when he comes for a visit. "Show and Tell" can be fun, too.
It is great to see everyone's vacuum collection. I really must coordinate mine and photograph them correctly. It's nice to bring out cleaners that haven't been used in a while. After Christmas, {Coming in Spring of 2015}, I'll organize all of the blenders, toasters, waffleirons, Oh my! and properly display and photograph them.
Our collections are ever changing and it took so long for most of us to build them. It's great to finally have an item that took us a long time to locate.It's equally nice to know that some came from very dear people. Every time i use one like that, it makes me think of the person who gave it to me. I always say a little prayer for our dear 'Terry" whenever I see the beautiful 'coffee can' given to me by Charlie W. It gives me a chance to tell others about Terry. See.... they NEVER really leave us.
I LOVE the Convertible 69. I have 5 of them. my aunt had one. It was the first time I saw Tufflex attachments, too. I knew THEN that I must have one.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Some people have money.

Sompe people have class.
Some people have good taste.
Some people have humility.
Some people have all.
Some people, sadly, have none. And, we all know all of those people.

And, if you're Ethel Murmann,. "Some people can get a thrill.................."
If someone asks, "Who's Ethel Murmann?"............ hit me with a telescoping wand.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Who is

Ethel Merman ???

Is that the famous swimming lady ?
Or is it Liza Minnellies mother ?

Dan

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I believe that the 69 began the transfer from Ultraflex

to tufflex attachments. Kenny loveland had a 69 w/ the older ultraflex hose.
Whereas, my aunt's came with Tufflex. hers also had the nice white switch. I was amazed when I first saw the red ones.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm so sorry.........

It's Ethel Mermann.

"Everything's coming up HOOVER(s), for for you and for me!"

 

[kirbyloverdan]

So is she the

Swimming lady or Liza Minellies mother ?

Dan

 

[marks_here]

I thought she was the whale

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Oh is

She ?

Very interesting thanks Mark

Dan

 

[air-waycharlie]

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[air-waycharlie]

A Little Show-biz Education......

This is a photo of Ethel Merman. Star of Broadway and films. Her career spanned over fifty years...her name is spelled M E R M A N.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Thank you so much

Charlie I greatly appreciate it WOW she's gorgeous .

I knew I spelled her name correctly as spelling was my best and favorite in school

Everyday is a learning experience and you my friend taught me something today so I thank you very much enjoy your evening kind sir .

Dan