My Extensive Collection Part 9

[dysonman1]

Gareth, it's a BLAST. The convention is held at the Vacuum Museum, so no need to drag one's collection clear across the country. There is no 'fee' to go to the convention, and the motel expenses are low ($56 a night at the Greenstay Inn). We don't have banquets, and try to eat at good but inexpensive restaurants. I always have one barbeque (this year it's at the pavilion at the Tacony factory), which is at no cost to my friends. There are no cliques, no hook ups, and no one feels left out of the fun. No alcohol during the convention hours, so no hurt feelings (and no apologies the next day). What someone drinks after hours is their own choice.

There's a tremendous amount of sharing. I 'hoard' bags, belts, vac, and repair parts all year long, just to share them with my fellow collectors. Right now, I have a box with over 200 packs of obsolete bags to share, some of them more than forty years old. I save hoses, and brush rollers from machines that are duplicates before getting rid of the machine.

And we have door prizes, like the Maytag M1200 that will be raffled off this year. There is no 'set in stone' agenda, just fellow vacuum collectors, learning about vacuums, and enjoying each others company and fellowship. It is NOT fancy, and certainly NOT 'high society drama queens' trying to out do each other.

 

[marks_here]

I'm so glad to read the last sentence because I certainly do not resemble any part of that!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Tom your gathering

Is my cup of tea ...

I've heard about that other stuff and there is NO way I would or could ever be a part of that .

I have a reputation to uphold and I prefer friendly down to earth people who know how to have honest fun .

I will defiantly be visiting you at the museum and Tacony factory very soon just have a busy summer
as always .

Dan

 

[ralph123]

Isn't the lady in charge of the VCCC convention from Texas? I sure hope she doesn't find out that you're calling her a "drama queen". It's very dangerous to cross a woman from Texas. Oh well, best of luck.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Tom

Isn't talking about her ...

Dan

 

[dysonman1]

I don't know any woman from Texas. I don't have any connection to the VCCC and don't want to.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

In honor or Breast Caner awareness month

I decided to show case all of my pinkish HOOVER CONVERTIBLES .

It's kinda rare to have all of them together let alone posing in front of my gorgeous swimming pool .

Dan [this post was last edited: 5/17/2015-20:34]

 

[miskini]

That's a nice

Sentiment Dan. We just celebrated my wife's 4 year cancerversary. Stage 3 breast. What a shitty disease. Flip your whole world upside down.

Alphonse

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Wow glad she's doing better

Yeah it's a nasty disease I PRAY they find a cure for it and all cancers but especially breast cancer .

Here's to many many more Cancerversarys and happy and healthy lives .

Dan

 

[marks_here]

I'm so happy for Alphonse

And anyone who has battled it! Wish it didn't get my partner & I cringe every time I go for my check-up. 25yrs with it & still chugging along!!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Like to wish my great friend Tom Gasko vacuum King

A very happy birthday hope it's amazing enjoy your special day .



Dan

 

[dysonman1]

Thanks Dan. Donnie and I went to Chicago this past weekend for my birthday. My first time at boys town. Got to visit Owen Perkins and see his amazing collection of the first central Vacs. Cher and I have the same birthday. "Do you believe I'm 103".

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Kirby Avalir # 4

Picked this up at a pawn shop for a song and a dance I could say I was on Broadway but then again I don't lie plus it's so easy to check on because they keep detailed records of everyone who has been on Broadway .

It was a demo even came with the demo tool it was super cheap I couldn't pass it up one can never have too many Kirby's especially Kirbyloverdan aka Hooverloverdan .

Dan

 

[ralph123]

happy birthday Tom. Hope it's a good one.

Dan - Nice Avelir. Glad you got a good deal. Sad that someone bought something they couldn't afford and had to pawn it though.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Jeff

Yes it's very sad happens too much though with high end vacuums .


Dan

 

[ralph123]

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for you to get a good deal.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

I know u are

Jeff I am happy too

Dan

 

[sptyks]

Tom,


I didn't realize it was your Birthday, but I'm wishing for you to have a Fantastic one. You are a fantastic asset to this Forum.


 


-Stan

 

[unimatic1140]

Try your post again Dan, without any veiled personal attacks.

Thank you.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

# 4 Kirby Avalir

Picked this up at a pawn shop for next to nothing .

Didn't need another but one can never have too many Kirby's .


Dan

 

[marks_here]

¡Número quatro!

How exciting!! Just as exciting as me looking at that Maserati I'm hoping to get!!

 

[tolivac]

Goodness Gracious!!An Avalir found at a pawn shop ALREADY-either the person didn't like the machine or lost his job,was he trying to get even with his wife pawning her new vacuum?And another thing interesting about that SUPER find---the machine has a dirt meter!!!With 4 Avalirs--maybe you should become a Kirby dealer!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Rex

Yeah if only I had one more Avalir I am now getting a bit krazy owning four but I can never pass up a bargain .

I think I have about four of the dirt meters also only need one but this krazy obsession of mine needs to stop .


Dan

 

[tolivac]

I am working on my 2nd Avalir-that would be enough for me.Seems like the Avalirs find YOU!Yes,would be hard to pass up a bargain-and give the homeless Avalir a new home!After all it will have other Avalirs to play with!But for me you never know what shows up at the only vac place in town I frequent.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Kool Rex

Good luck hope u get another Avalir .

Yeah this is the most of the newest Kirby I have ever had used to be I always had two now I have to buy 3 because I need one for my off shore house one for my ocean front condo and one to keep NIB unopened .

Four though is too much so now I need to buy a new home gonna check some out in November when I
fly down to Key West Florida I need a winter escape house and a place for my new Avalir .

Dan

 

[tolivac]

That would explain more than 2 Avalirs-other homes!Just have one home-all I need or want.One house is enough trouble for me!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Rex

When ever I buy a home I gut them and redo everything to make sure nothing goes wrong from roof to mechanicals to basement .

I have been lucky by having everything brand new if anything goes wrong I have warranties on
everything .

Will do same thing when I buy my Key West house or condo plus I need a place to put some of my cars too

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Next up is one of the

Last Regina House Keepers brand new unused as always ...


Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Another Brand new unused vacuum

Eureka Powerline Gold Plus in a money green color .


Dan

 

[tolivac]

Good that your homes are renovated.That is very fortunate!I wasn't that lucky.If I buy another place-will buy one NEW--not 40 yrs old.Not worth it buying a place that old.