My annual trip to North canton

gottahaveahoove · Aug 5, 2017

is rapidly approaching! I always go to the "Land of Hoover " around the birthday of the Hoover Company. Tom A. has informed me that "The John Long Suite" is ready, (silly, wasn't it)? I'll be visiting Mr. Dick Pike (Wind tunnel fame), Miss Jane, Ed Shenkle (Morrison's Vacuum Shop), and a few others. I'll see what's going on at the old building, too. I'm bringing a few machines for a repair/spa clinic. I believe there are a few treasures there that will be coming to Pittston. I'm also giving Tom a grey 'Z", something he does not have. I'm making home made spaghetti sauce (marinara) banana nut bread, zucchini bread, Irish soda bread, Italian pepper cookies (if I have time to make them), to bring with me. And, I MIGHT even make some of that infamous "Pittston Hospital iced tea".
I'm sure a fun time will be had by all. It's wonderful to return there year after year. Photos for sure!

gottahaveahoove · Aug 5, 2017

I believe I'm getting a portable

washer. My first. "yay". I'm also bringing a few Convertibles and a Handivac to be inspected. Should be great fun.

gottahaveahoove · Aug 9, 2017

Well,

THe banana nut bread, zucchini bread, meatballs and spaghetti sauce are all ready. The cleaners are almost all ready for travel, the suitcase is almost ready. I spoke with Tom A. tonight. I'm getting out of school early Fri so I can be on my way.
It'll be great to return to North Canton.
John

kirbyvertibles · Aug 10, 2017

take lots of pics, have a safe trip, and give Tom my best

ralph123 · Aug 10, 2017

"Mr. Dick Pike (Wind tunnel fame)" - so what did this guy do with the Windtunnel?

earthling177 · Aug 10, 2017

I may be wrong, but my impression had been that he designed it. Pretty good idea if you ask me, or even if you don't... ;-)

gottahaveahoove · Aug 11, 2017

I'm here...

After several storms, I made it back to the house of Hoover where I belong. With me are 719, two 70s, a handivac, and a Z for Tom. I have noticed some wonderful additions to Tom's gallery. Upon entering "my room", I noticed some wonderful Hoover products that will be coming home on Sunday. A fun filled weekend is planned. Tom has all sorts of activities planned. I am sure it will be great fun. Thanks for letting me "bring you along" on the trip.

In regard to Dick Pike, his last project at Hoover was developing the Windtunnel vacuum in the 1990s. It was during this time that he fell quite ill resulting in his retirement. Prior to development, he was in purchasing among other positions. He worked his way through various offices at Hoover. His wife, JoEllen, was an executive secretary. Imagine the pillow talk in that house. Hopefully we will get to see them during my trip.