smaller groups of my friends enjoy
crepes, (mocha crepes) made on a vintage Hoover appliance...the infamous crepe maker. Yummy, indeed.
crepes, (mocha crepes) made on a vintage Hoover appliance...the infamous crepe maker. Yummy, indeed.
The V.C.C.C. Convention
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Tom Anderson is coming here
the weekend of June 4. He was coming for the convention, but is celebrating his anniversary. I'll take him all around: Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, etc. He'll be shown everything. He'll also be a great help to me. Pics will follow when that happens. It will be great to have him here, even if it's not the actual dates of the convention. He would be welcome at the event, because it was his choice to leave, in good standing.
He'll help me with a lot of my vintage Hoovers, too. Looking forward to Tom's visit to Northeast PA !
the weekend of June 4. He was coming for the convention, but is celebrating his anniversary. I'll take him all around: Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, etc. He'll be shown everything. He'll also be a great help to me. Pics will follow when that happens. It will be great to have him here, even if it's not the actual dates of the convention. He would be welcome at the event, because it was his choice to leave, in good standing.
He'll help me with a lot of my vintage Hoovers, too. Looking forward to Tom's visit to Northeast PA !
Of course, I'll still visit North Canton
in August. Who knows what great vintage machines we'll find??
in August. Who knows what great vintage machines we'll find??
Tom and I will
even visit a few local vac shops, if he'd like.
There are a few machines of mine he night take a look at. I even have a very nice surprise for him.
even visit a few local vac shops, if he'd like.
There are a few machines of mine he night take a look at. I even have a very nice surprise for him.
I just came from Home Depot. I got large pots for
flowers, and a bedroom knob with a lock... to keep the cats safe during the visit here. None of the bedroom doors has locks. But, the kitties will "camp out" in a spare room, as, their apt will be full of Hoovers, parts, paperwork, etc.
flowers, and a bedroom knob with a lock... to keep the cats safe during the visit here. None of the bedroom doors has locks. But, the kitties will "camp out" in a spare room, as, their apt will be full of Hoovers, parts, paperwork, etc.
Finally, we can plant outdoor flowers
people plant a little too early.
, so, I'll select one of each. A shame. I have both Michael Turner's AND Glenn Deist's 69.
people plant a little too early.
, so, I'll select one of each. A shame. I have both Michael Turner's AND Glenn Deist's 69.
Finally, we can plant outdoor flowers
people plant a little too early.
, so, I'll select one of each. A shame. I have both Michael Turner's AND Glenn Deist's 69.
people plant a little too early.
, so, I'll select one of each. A shame. I have both Michael Turner's AND Glenn Deist's 69.
I'm starting to get things at the store.
It's a lot to prepare. We're having some nice, tasty snacks, too.
One of the nice things about the convention being in different cities is we get to see various areas, different members' home, collections, etc. It's always new. Nobody complains about getting machines here and there. Sometimes, due to travel, we cannot bring our machines. Other times, we can. That's part of it being in different places. It's always 'fresh'.
Some have liked seeing the "preparations" through this thread. Some don't care. Others are annoyed. But, it isn't their concern anyway.
So, enjoy the "process", until the real event.
Thanks.
It's a lot to prepare. We're having some nice, tasty snacks, too.
One of the nice things about the convention being in different cities is we get to see various areas, different members' home, collections, etc. It's always new. Nobody complains about getting machines here and there. Sometimes, due to travel, we cannot bring our machines. Other times, we can. That's part of it being in different places. It's always 'fresh'.
Some have liked seeing the "preparations" through this thread. Some don't care. Others are annoyed. But, it isn't their concern anyway.
So, enjoy the "process", until the real event.
Thanks.
We've been to wondeful places
and have seen great people's homes. I joined in 2008, in time for Hoover's big birthday celebration.
Luckily, I missed some previous drama, although, we've gotten leftover fallout from that time.
But, we're constantly looking 'foreword', and I hope everyone enjoys this convention.
and have seen great people's homes. I joined in 2008, in time for Hoover's big birthday celebration.
Luckily, I missed some previous drama, although, we've gotten leftover fallout from that time.
But, we're constantly looking 'foreword', and I hope everyone enjoys this convention.
luxlife
Well-known member
“previous drama”…why bring it up now???
That’s unnecessary.
That’s unnecessary.
Did we
miss something?
miss something?
Gathering up paperwork,
including 10 yrs of "Newsies", owner's manuals, etc. I'm preparing a nice filing cabinet for them.
including 10 yrs of "Newsies", owner's manuals, etc. I'm preparing a nice filing cabinet for them.
and,
bought tons of teabags the other day... for a special little beverage.
bought tons of teabags the other day... for a special little beverage.
We'll take and post lots of pics for sure.
The members are , of course, invited to my home, as part of the events.
There are some who simply are not invited and will not be welcomed. Sad that has to be, but, it "is what it is".
But the rest, "hey, welcome to the 'palace'...again, a name given to the place by 3 different people, not by me. It's just a big old house, but, it is my home. It has opened it's door to people for over 140 years, survived coal mine subsidence, "The Great Depression", etc. Good people, good food, good fun. It's all good.
The members are , of course, invited to my home, as part of the events.
There are some who simply are not invited and will not be welcomed. Sad that has to be, but, it "is what it is".
But the rest, "hey, welcome to the 'palace'...again, a name given to the place by 3 different people, not by me. It's just a big old house, but, it is my home. It has opened it's door to people for over 140 years, survived coal mine subsidence, "The Great Depression", etc. Good people, good food, good fun. It's all good.
Over the years, I've gotten to visit places
I'd never have seen. I've been to Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Minneapolis, Oregon, etc.We've been to so many people's homes. enjoyed their collections, etc.
So, it's always fresh. The food is different, the climate, the attractions, the collections....
And, every 'convention' incurs a cost. People go to eateries, stay in hotels, motels, etc. So, there IS always a cost, contrary to belief.
I'd never have seen. I've been to Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Minneapolis, Oregon, etc.We've been to so many people's homes. enjoyed their collections, etc.
So, it's always fresh. The food is different, the climate, the attractions, the collections....
And, every 'convention' incurs a cost. People go to eateries, stay in hotels, motels, etc. So, there IS always a cost, contrary to belief.
And, through this club, like so many others
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">I've met some wonderful people. Some have become lifelong friends.</span>
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;"> Some are quirky, fun, kind. And, as in everyday life, I've encountered some very unusual people too. </span>
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">I've met some wonderful people. Some have become lifelong friends.</span>
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;"> Some are quirky, fun, kind. And, as in everyday life, I've encountered some very unusual people too. </span>
reminding all to reserve your rooms
getting things ready for all of you.
getting things ready for all of you.
The food to be prepared is
gradually making it's way into the house. I'm trusting it will all be delicious, and, that my guests will enjoy it.
It will all be made from scratch.
Hoover (vintage) appliances abound.
gradually making it's way into the house. I'm trusting it will all be delicious, and, that my guests will enjoy it.
It will all be made from scratch.
Hoover (vintage) appliances abound.
One vac store, sadly, is a no go
But, the other one will be great. More info on that soon.
But, the other one will be great. More info on that soon.
Now, I'm working on
The Anthracite Museum.
It truly is amazing. We were once a major source of anthracite coal. This museum is rich in history. There are several other authentic museums around here too. A coworker of mine at the college is on this museum board, and is arranging something great. They'll be listed on our paper.
The Anthracite Museum.
It truly is amazing. We were once a major source of anthracite coal. This museum is rich in history. There are several other authentic museums around here too. A coworker of mine at the college is on this museum board, and is arranging something great. They'll be listed on our paper.
Things are aligning nicely.
And, Tom Anderson is coming to visit this Thursday. He'll be a great help. Plus, I'll be able to show him around our area. Vintage cleaners will be run a lot.
And, Tom Anderson is coming to visit this Thursday. He'll be a great help. Plus, I'll be able to show him around our area. Vintage cleaners will be run a lot.
We might even 'spiff up' the city while we're at
I know both cities (Wilkes-Barre and Scranton are stops on our list.
He did mention wanting to visit The Dunmore Candy Kitchen..possible to take some chocolates back to N Canton. (It's his wedding anniversary soon.). Whatever he'd like to do, we'll do. I'll show him the old location of the late Betty Fritz , Gnall Jones, (written up a few times in The Hoover News), etc.
Joe Kassock will join us for dinner one night.
He will be a great help to me. True friends, indeed.
I know both cities (Wilkes-Barre and Scranton are stops on our list.
He did mention wanting to visit The Dunmore Candy Kitchen..possible to take some chocolates back to N Canton. (It's his wedding anniversary soon.). Whatever he'd like to do, we'll do. I'll show him the old location of the late Betty Fritz , Gnall Jones, (written up a few times in The Hoover News), etc.
Joe Kassock will join us for dinner one night.
He will be a great help to me. True friends, indeed.
Tom will be here tomorrow p.m.
I'm not ready, but......................
It will be sooo good to have him herein Pittston, finally...after all these years.
I hope the 'guests' who share the house with me 'behave' during the convention.
I know the kitties are being secured in a spare room. Harold has NEVER seen the room he'll be in. Should be interesting. Still waiting for a carpenter. Some stuff simply will not be finished. Very hard to secure a carpenter/electrician, cement guy at the moment. They are busy, or (my) regular guy is treating Cancer at the moment. Kinda hard to ask if he can stop over after radiation. Hope he'll be ok.
I'm making gallons of the 'tea', as, Tom enjoys it too. Silly little snide remarks about that. But, they'll never drink it, so......................
I'm not ready, but......................
It will be sooo good to have him herein Pittston, finally...after all these years.
I hope the 'guests' who share the house with me 'behave' during the convention.
I know the kitties are being secured in a spare room. Harold has NEVER seen the room he'll be in. Should be interesting. Still waiting for a carpenter. Some stuff simply will not be finished. Very hard to secure a carpenter/electrician, cement guy at the moment. They are busy, or (my) regular guy is treating Cancer at the moment. Kinda hard to ask if he can stop over after radiation. Hope he'll be ok.
I'm making gallons of the 'tea', as, Tom enjoys it too. Silly little snide remarks about that. But, they'll never drink it, so......................
I'll reserve a little space to display
my modern, TTi stuff, too.
my modern, TTi stuff, too.
So, Tom is coming to Pittston later this evening.
It's his first time here. Tom Anderson, to be clear. Tomorrow, I'll show him around the area..pizza for dinner with some of my other friends.
Hoovers were humming (vintage) for his arrival.
Stay tuned.
It's his first time here. Tom Anderson, to be clear. Tomorrow, I'll show him around the area..pizza for dinner with some of my other friends.
Hoovers were humming (vintage) for his arrival.
Stay tuned.
He's here!
We've been friends for 14 years, and it's the 1st time he's ever been here.
There are lots of things to do, and places to see.
He'll help me immensely with display ideas, etc.
We've been friends for 14 years, and it's the 1st time he's ever been here.
There are lots of things to do, and places to see.
He'll help me immensely with display ideas, etc.
Going through Vintage bags and belts to give away
This morning Tom and I are going through bags of Bojack things to give away free of charge at the convention it’s amazing that things were finding
This morning Tom and I are going through bags of Bojack things to give away free of charge at the convention it’s amazing that things were finding
It’s like Christmas
Tom and I are in a spare room unboxing things to give away sell display etc. it’s like Christmas I am unearthing things I had a long forgotten about isn’t it fun?
Tom and I are in a spare room unboxing things to give away sell display etc. it’s like Christmas I am unearthing things I had a long forgotten about isn’t it fun?
JCPenney
We’ve found a beautiful Penncrest floor scrubber that almost matches our beloved Neptune green 69
We’ve found a beautiful Penncrest floor scrubber that almost matches our beloved Neptune green 69
Soon, you'll see pics
of us 'spiffing up' the city in preparation.
of us 'spiffing up' the city in preparation.
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