Mini meet with Tom Anderson

[gottahaveahoove]

Well,  Tom arrived here in Pittston tonight.  He got the 50 cent tour of the house.  Tomorrow, we'll see Wilkes-Barre.  Sat... Scranton, I believe.


He'll be helping me a lot.  He saw everything I had here, and has the same +.


 Some pics will follow.


 

 

[eurekaexpress]

I'm so glad he's here,

I hope we could get together this weekend, but I never know hour by hour with my dad.
Tell Tom I said Hi.
Joe

 

[gottahaveahoove]

After a full mornings work Tom needed a beverage

So what better way to quench your thirst but a nice glass of Pittston hospital ice tea celebrating all things Hoover. So here’s one of many pictures of Tom on “yes that staircase “.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Tour of the city

After a long morning of Hoover fines displays etc. we took a little tour of Pittston and Wilkes-Barre and what trip could be complete without a trip to the famed Pittston hospital here’s our Tom enjoying a refreshing glass of yes that tea born right inside real friends real drink real stories

 

[paul]

Sounds and looks like a great time, John. Cheers!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Pizza last night with friends

Last night we went for pizza with Joe Kassock and another friend delicious pizza then stopped at John‘s friends house to tour his little bungalow

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Tom made two new little friends

Both Murphy and Harold took Tom instantly they were like Velcro around Tom and they were not shy at all

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Cleaning the palace

After helping me all day with getting things ready Tom had to just run a nice Hoover or two here in the house one of his favorites and mine too are at the 1070 here’s Tom vacuuming up the hallway with the 1070 and even getting a little bit of cleaning done on the white Karastan

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, after breakfast, Tom headed for home.

He helped me so much.  And, it was great to see him.  I'm happy he saw the area where I live.  He's so used to flat Ohio, he was amazed at how mountainous it is here.  He saw Wilkes-Barre, King's College, where I got my undergrad degrees, the college where I teach,  the former locations of vac stores, 'Gnall Jones" and, the late Betty Fritz, and Vac Way, still in operation.  We went to Scranton, too. There, we saw "downtown Scranton City,  Marywood University, where I went to graduate school, the "Hollywood Section", had lunch at The BuckDiner.  He also picked up some chocolates at The Dunmore Candy Kitchen, as did VCCC Co-founder, JohnLucia, a few yrs back.


  We even saw the Pittston Hospital, and enjoyed the iced tea.  I hope you (well, most, enjoyed the humor .  I walk the walk, etc.. I don't torment, etc.   I have a sense of humor.  I can take hurtful, criticism and the like, and make the best of it...sometimes, "over the top".  Any, why not?


 So, thanks, Tom A.  You're welcome back here anytime.  The door is always open to you.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

He also left a little something

behind for use at the convention.


  It will  be great.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

And, some of my friends live in ranch

style homes.  I'm fortunate to have this staircase.  It took an entire summer, yrs ago, to completely strip and restore it.  Some laugh, scoff, etc.


  I really couldn't care less about it.  I love it. My friends appreciate it.


  So,  nothing else really matters, does it?


  It's a great backdrop for holiday decor as well as Hoover displays.


  So.  why the He**  not, I say.

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[gottahaveahoove]

THankfully, he got home in 6 hours

safely.  No issues.  Perhaps we'll post more pics.


  These 'mini meets' are very nice, and fun.


 Good, clean, harmless fun.


 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

And,

I have no time or interest to do silly, High School banter with anyone.


 


 Not worth the energy. Weren't we all
Sophomores?   Once?  A long time ago?


 But, I will run more vintage vacuums later today.


  requests?  I now can take photos w/ my new phone.

 

[maytag142c]

It looks like you both had a wonderful time, nice for Mother Nature to provide nice weather too!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

The weather here has been

perfect. It's supposed to rain later.  I'll 'manicure ' the yard next week, mulch, etc, in preparation.


  He (Tom) always wanted to visit.  Something always came up. I've learned, especially over recent years, who my true friends are. And, for that, I'm most grateful.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Tom (Anderson) really has a great eye for displays

He gave me  some neat ideas about where/how to display the Hoover logos.  One, as some have seen, is a huge one, made by/at the company.  They don't always fit everywhere.  He seemed a bit surprised at the size of the house.


Luckily, he slept very soundly. I was concerned. The 'other inhabitants' were very well-behaved.


 A little painting this week, and then...display, display.  PLUS, I have a few great display cases from Mr. Dick Pike. They will hold objects d' Hoover...some folks may have never seen before.  Pics tonight with the new phone.


 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

It's always freat to have him as a friend and a

 reference. Any time a pic, model comes into question, he's always there with correct info, willing to share with all collectors.


  He was comfortable here. "It's like being home,  everything is so familiar".  opening boxes, setting up displays, advice, moral support.  You just can't beat him.


  


I'll only display one of every 'multiple model' as, space would be a concern.   We were going to display (on the stairs) a 69,70,69,70, etc .. just for fun.  I still might line up: 65,66,67,68,69, 70, because they're all here.  It would finish with the'last Convertible'.


  Several multiples will be for sale.  I'll keep only 2 of the "Victorian Rose models:  one was Terry's, the other fully restored by Chris from New York. 

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[gottahaveahoove]

ONE of the many great things

about Tom is that, if /when he says he's going to visit,  he does. And, there's proof w/ photos.


  Another: if/when he says he'll do something,  he does.  That's a sign of great character.. honesty.  A rare find one cherishes in a friendship.... like his and mine... for 14 years now.


  He was going to come for the convention, being that he left the club on his own.  He'd be visiting as a former member.. in good standing. But, because he'll be celebrating his wedding anniversary that week,  he's unable to come.  So,  what did he do?  He arranged to still come, but earlier. Promise made, promise kept.


 


 Just like a Convertible Deluxe:  gets the job done.

 

[durango159]

Looks like you guys had a great time! Nice visit and the delicious Pittston Tea is an added benefit to Tom's long journey.