St. Louis Mini-Meet for Thankgiving

[dysonman1]

On November 12, the Vacuum Collectors Club (St. Louis division) had our annual Thanksgiving dinner/Mini-Meet. Some folks came from many hundreds of miles (and different states) to attend.

First up - Brian arrived with his "new in box" Super J Electrolux that had a sprung spring on the cord reel. Bought at an estate sale, the first time Brian went to use the winder, the spring went bad. The machine sat for 40 years, so that's understandable. The model 1205 carton was brought for Adam.

 

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Evan to the rescue

Evan had a spare cord reel, that gave up its spring so Brian's Super J could live again.

 

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Evan had the Super J fixed in about ten minutes while the group watched (and LEARNED). Mini Meets are not just about drinking and partying and having a good time. No sir. They are also about learning how to Fix Your Own Vacuums (something I feel strongly about).

 

[dysonman1]

And, now for a glass of St. James Winery's Peach Sangria honey.

 

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The decorations are UP. Thanksgiving spirits, here we come.

 

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Speaking of spirits.......

Vintage Liquor cabinets. This particular one was used as a prop on the last episode of Batman in the 1960's. Donnie got it from a prop house in Los Angeles 20 years ago. Cat Woman opened it and pushed a red button....

 

[dysonman1]

Tom is in the kitchen, whipping up a FEAST.

 

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"The tables were set, by Donnie, with care
In the hopes that the guests would all soon be there".

 

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Room for everyone on the guest list.

 

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Ready to eat.

Menu:
Roasted New York Strip (Med. Rare)
Herb Seasoned and Oven Roasted Chicken
Sausage and Sage stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
String Beans with Stewed Tomato Jam
Shrimp Alfrado
Pecan Pie with Homemade Ice Cream
Pumpkin Mouse
Sweet Tea

 

[dysonman1]

Playing with vacuums. Here's my Electrolux Nimble. Love this machine.

 

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Adam and our mutual friend Jimmy (Evan's BF)

 

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Adam and Brian (from Kansas - thanks for making the drive - Love your Mustang).

 

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Adam and his B.F. Chris. They are so cute together.

 

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The highlight of the Mini Meet. My BRAND NEW Speed Washer was delivered, and we all helped install it, defeat the lid switch, and watch the first wash. Washing machines lids should Never Be Closed!

 

[dysonman1]

What a great group of Friends! Too bad Rob Shore couldn't make it.

 

[dysonman1]

Thanks for coming, and thanks for the written sentiments guys. Donnie and I love you all.

 

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Funny moment of the evening. Adam decides he's 'going butch' and tries on Brian's Motor Cycle Jacket.

 

[luxlife]

I’d love a Speed Queen. I’ve been unofficially looking at washers. Have they come out with more capacity in the top loaders yet? I need to be able to wash a bedspread.