Here are but a few.
A group shot outside my home, a pic at Joe Kassock's, and, of course, the 'staircase'.
A group shot outside my home, a pic at Joe Kassock's, and, of course, the 'staircase'.
The VCCC Convention 2022
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A nice pic of a cleaning contest
and a few pics at the fantastic Aerus shop.
and a few pics at the fantastic Aerus shop.
Acollector's display, and some closeups of the
"Giant Hoover" I asked Michael Pletcher to borrow.
"Giant Hoover" I asked Michael Pletcher to borrow.
airwayqueen
Member
Thanks for the photos. Looks like everyone had a great time.
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double pics
double pics
trying to post some pics of the dinner
at my home.
They'll arrive.
But, the menu was: (3) macaroni salad, cranberry sauce, Italian chicken (not parm), fresh fruit salad (with a home made glaze), chocolate cake (my great aunt's 100 yr old recipe), pepper cookies, water, sodas, and iced tea. Everything was home made. I am hearing everyone enjoyed it. a few asked for recipes.
at my home.
They'll arrive.
But, the menu was: (3) macaroni salad, cranberry sauce, Italian chicken (not parm), fresh fruit salad (with a home made glaze), chocolate cake (my great aunt's 100 yr old recipe), pepper cookies, water, sodas, and iced tea. Everything was home made. I am hearing everyone enjoyed it. a few asked for recipes.
Some maynot have known, but
a 6 person crew came and documented everything for an upcoming documentary.
Thant should be interesting.
When they saw Mike Pletcher's 12foot tall Hoover vacuum model, his mouth dropped. "Oh my gosh. I've never seen anything like this before".
That, the 2 (different model Os) and the HOOVER Balloon (loaned to me by Tom Anderson), made quite a spectacle.
Was fun. I told you there were a few surprises.
Some enjoyed the Anthracite Heritage Museum, the Lackawanna Station, The Coney Island Hot Dogs, Steamtown (train and trolley museum).
Lots to see, do, eat, enjoy!
It was a nice convention.
a 6 person crew came and documented everything for an upcoming documentary.
Thant should be interesting.
When they saw Mike Pletcher's 12foot tall Hoover vacuum model, his mouth dropped. "Oh my gosh. I've never seen anything like this before".
That, the 2 (different model Os) and the HOOVER Balloon (loaned to me by Tom Anderson), made quite a spectacle.
Was fun. I told you there were a few surprises.
Some enjoyed the Anthracite Heritage Museum, the Lackawanna Station, The Coney Island Hot Dogs, Steamtown (train and trolley museum).
Lots to see, do, eat, enjoy!
It was a nice convention.
I updated the VCCC club website with more pictures from a member who shared them with me.
Please click on the link below. Thanks, Kenny
http://www.vacuumcleanercollectorsclub.org/annual-convention/
Please click on the link below. Thanks, Kenny
http://www.vacuumcleanercollectorsclub.org/annual-convention/
Great pics, everyone.
Hard to imagine that a week ago now, it was just all starting.
Cameras are very kind to my house and yard too. Always were.
Hard to imagine that a week ago now, it was just all starting.
Cameras are very kind to my house and yard too. Always were.
vinvac
Well-known member
Awesome Photo's Thanks everyone for sharing!
And, Morgan,
It really was too bad you couldn't make it to Scranton.
It really was too bad you couldn't make it to Scranton.
kirbyklekter
Well-known member
Hi John,
Great photos, and as always, it's great to see your Hoover lined "Stairway to Heaven."Could you tell me about the LARGE Hoover I've been seeing here in the last week or so. Curious to know it's history, does it function and was it on loan from "The Vault" or a collector? More than one? Thanks, Billy
Great photos, and as always, it's great to see your Hoover lined "Stairway to Heaven."Could you tell me about the LARGE Hoover I've been seeing here in the last week or so. Curious to know it's history, does it function and was it on loan from "The Vault" or a collector? More than one? Thanks, Billy
Giant Hoover
Bill,
Did you see the videos of the giant Hoover posted on our club website? Yes, it does function. A few of us took it apart at the convention it has G.E. motor.
Link below.
http://www.vacuumcleanercollectorsclub.org/annual-convention/
Bill,
Did you see the videos of the giant Hoover posted on our club website? Yes, it does function. A few of us took it apart at the convention it has G.E. motor.
Link below.
http://www.vacuumcleanercollectorsclub.org/annual-convention/
The Hoover Co made
several "giant" cleaners over the years. The one we had at the convention started out as a model 26. They changed them over time. They were sent o home shows, international displays, etc. They were housed in a warehouse in Ohio. Whirlpool or Maytag got rid of them. Mike Pletcher brought 2 to Hoover's 100th birthday convention. They have not seen daylight since. I asked to borrow one for our convention. They were never in the "vault".
Thanks, again, Michael.
several "giant" cleaners over the years. The one we had at the convention started out as a model 26. They changed them over time. They were sent o home shows, international displays, etc. They were housed in a warehouse in Ohio. Whirlpool or Maytag got rid of them. Mike Pletcher brought 2 to Hoover's 100th birthday convention. They have not seen daylight since. I asked to borrow one for our convention. They were never in the "vault".
Thanks, again, Michael.
It has no brushes
but, it does have beater bars. The belt is a dryer belt.The original cloth bag is inside the vinyl. The vinyl is actually made from the vinyl jacket material used in the real Convertibles. The light is fluorescent.
but, it does have beater bars. The belt is a dryer belt.The original cloth bag is inside the vinyl. The vinyl is actually made from the vinyl jacket material used in the real Convertibles. The light is fluorescent.
caligula
Well-known member
Giant Hoover.
So it beats, as it cleans, but doesn't sweep?
So it beats, as it cleans, but doesn't sweep?
kirbyklekter
Well-known member
Thanks for the info!
Listening to the motor wind up reminded me of hearing the noon whistle that blew every day at noon. Actually was a siren that wound up and down. Remember those anyone?
Listening to the motor wind up reminded me of hearing the noon whistle that blew every day at noon. Actually was a siren that wound up and down. Remember those anyone?
Yes, I do.
I have a few more pics to post shortly.
Hard to believe it was a week ago already.
Time flies.
I have a few more pics to post shortly.
Hard to believe it was a week ago already.
Time flies.
I was so glad I was able to add a few special things to this
event. The Giant Hoover, 2 0s, the Hoover balloon, the garden party ,a trip to a local museum, a trip to a non-Hoover vac shop, dinner at one of the best Italian restaurants.
There was no raffle, etc. But, we were all together, we met some nice new folks, had no rain, etc.
Thanks, again, to everyone who helped make all of this happen .
event. The Giant Hoover, 2 0s, the Hoover balloon, the garden party ,a trip to a local museum, a trip to a non-Hoover vac shop, dinner at one of the best Italian restaurants.
There was no raffle, etc. But, we were all together, we met some nice new folks, had no rain, etc.
Thanks, again, to everyone who helped make all of this happen .
singingrainbow
Well-known member
It was great!
Hard to believe a week has already passed, it was fantastic seeing everyone! Plus seeing the giant hoover again was amazing (last time was 2008 for Hoover's 100th).
Visiting John and and Joe's homes was a joy. Good food, good friends, and many vacuum cleaners.
I'm really looking forward to Santa Fe next year!
-Scott
Hard to believe a week has already passed, it was fantastic seeing everyone! Plus seeing the giant hoover again was amazing (last time was 2008 for Hoover's 100th).
Visiting John and and Joe's homes was a joy. Good food, good friends, and many vacuum cleaners.
I'm really looking forward to Santa Fe next year!
-Scott
I found some more fun pictures to share.
Here are some snacks all made in Pennsylvania Hershey Chocolate Gertrude Hawk chocolate Middlesworth potato chips preparing the house getting some things ready and a little nod for pride month.
Here are some snacks all made in Pennsylvania Hershey Chocolate Gertrude Hawk chocolate Middlesworth potato chips preparing the house getting some things ready and a little nod for pride month.
Well preparing the house cleaning things getting things orga
Getting things organized scrubbing the bathrooms tidying up the place putting some things up for display.
Getting things organized scrubbing the bathrooms tidying up the place putting some things up for display.
A few more displays throughout the house.
Here are some pictures throughout the house some displays pictures of food pictures of people enjoying themselves and a few photos back at the hotel.
Here are some pictures throughout the house some displays pictures of food pictures of people enjoying themselves and a few photos back at the hotel.
Here are some miscellaneous pictures the cleanup
And some pictures around the house you'll also see a parking sign from the Hoover parking lot and some displays upstairs in the hall also getting the bathrooms nice and clean for guests to use.
And some pictures around the house you'll also see a parking sign from the Hoover parking lot and some displays upstairs in the hall also getting the bathrooms nice and clean for guests to use.
Also out for some photos of Hoover prototypes and some newsl
Newsletters I was going to have more out but I didn't want things to be too cluttered.
Newsletters I was going to have more out but I didn't want things to be too cluttered.
eurekaexpress
Well-known member
And here's Johnny.
Here's our vice president running the big O
Here's our vice president running the big O
It's raining here now
Thank goodness it wasn't last week. To think it was a week ago.
But, the iced tea has been drunk, the food enjoyed, the vacuums run, etc.
All had a good time. Hope the pictures reflect the great time we all had.
Thank goodness it wasn't last week. To think it was a week ago.
But, the iced tea has been drunk, the food enjoyed, the vacuums run, etc.
All had a good time. Hope the pictures reflect the great time we all had.
