My birthday present - Kirby Tradition

[sleepdoc]

I want to thank John Pease for the gorgeous mint-condition Kirby Tradition he gave me for my birthday! If anyone wants to see pics of it, I'll post them. Thanks again, John. It's beautiful!

Patrick

 

[vinvac]

Of course we want to see pictures!

Happy Birthday Patrick!!

Morgan

 

[myhooverco]

Happy Birthday Patrick...

I think I speak for us all in that we would love to see a pic of your new Kirby.

--Tom

 

[petek]

One picture is worth a thousand words. A little saying I just made up..

 

[sleepdoc]

Good...

...that you coined that phrase. It needed it. I'll take pics.

patrick

thanks again, john!! It's gorgeous!!

 

[eluxomarty]

Happy Birthday Patrick!!

I love the Tradition! Something about all the blue and shiney!!!

Marty

 

[hoover1060]

Happy Birthday Patrick,

I've always liked the Kirby Tradition, so regal looking in the blue!
Hope all your birthday wishes came true!

Jeff

 

[sleepdoc]

Pics:

Kirby Tradition:

 

[sleepdoc]

Pics:

Kirby Tradition closer:

 

[sleepdoc]

Pics:

Running:

 

[sleepdoc]

Pics:

With attachments and manual:

 

[sleepdoc]

Pics:

With attachments and manual:

 

[sleepdoc]

Pic:

Running:

 

[sleepdoc]

Finally:

Thanks, Cousin John!!

 

[myhooverco]

Patrick...

That is a nice color combo. The machine looks like new. I just love that Kirby shine.

--Tom

 

[charles~richard]

That IS

a beautiful machine! I've never seen one of the Traditions new-looking and all buffed out. What a difference it makes!

 

[sleepdoc]

This machine doesn't betray any evidence of having been used. It's a very thorough restoration, including a new fan. Furthermore, it works just as well as it looks. I told John that it's one of the most thoughtful presents I've ever received.

 

[hoover1060]

it looks beautiful!

Its been a long time since I've seen a Tradition sparkle like that, I'd agree its a very nice present!
Congrats!

 

[petek]

I can't remember now if the Tradition or the Classic III was my first Kirby but I think it was the III which I put back to original configuration with the correct bag etc. I used the Tradition quite a lot but haven't since we moved so I guess I'll have to dig it out and take it for a spin. Unfortunately mine doesn't shine quite as nice as yours. I handwashed the bag in the bathtub very carefully with only a drop or two of Palmolive and it still bled blue. Not enough to make a noticeable difference though thankfully.