And, Charles,
I appreciate that. Yes, it was totally misconstrued. It happens. People speak before thinking about it thoroughly sometimes. I accept your apology. I may even try to still retrieve that machine... for Matty. It really is a shame that people don't really get to know someone for who they really are . Isn't that true?
There are 3 other Kirby(s) in my basement, waiting for a new home. There's a Compact, Westinghouse, Oreck, Electrolux polisher down there. Again, NOT gloating..... remember that.
Gloating, or bragging, is a whole other thing. Don't we all know those such people? They must 'impress' (or try ) others with acquired goods. I , like so many others work very hard for the things I have. I enjoy sharing them. People love to enjoy my "house of HOOVER". That brings me much happiness. Others have said, 'It's a beautiful house: the HOOVERs are fun.... but, I really came here to see YOU". To quote Blanche Hudson, "How kind people are". Enjoy the rest of you weekend, Charles.
John