Does anyone know if the dates have been set yet for the vacuum convention in St. James Missouri for this year? Is it always a certain weekend, such as the second weekend in June or does it change each year? I wanted to ask so I could put in for the time off work as soon as possible.
this year's convention
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dysonman1
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It's always the second weekend in June, Thursday through Saturday. This year's dates are June 8, 9, and 10.
Hundreds of packages of obsolete bags, parts, and attachments to give away at the Convention this year. We'll also have a Barbeque on Saturday at the Museum for all to enjoy.
Hundreds of packages of obsolete bags, parts, and attachments to give away at the Convention this year. We'll also have a Barbeque on Saturday at the Museum for all to enjoy.
awesome, can't wait
Great, so I would need to take off on the 8th and 9th. Any vacuums for sale this year or just parts? I might be interested in any hard floor brushes that are for sale.
Great, so I would need to take off on the 8th and 9th. Any vacuums for sale this year or just parts? I might be interested in any hard floor brushes that are for sale.
dysonman1
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Lots of machines either cheap or free. Frank M. is bringing a car full of trade-in's from the Kirby office. I know there's an Aerus Guardian Platinum, at least 10 Rainbow black with lighted water pan, Kirby Diamond (virtually unused). Lots of machines. Boxes of attachments you can go through and take what you want. I'm sure Luke will bring a car full to sell (his prices are very, very low).
all set
Ok, got the time off work, assuming I can get transportation there and back since I can't drive because of a visual impairment, I should be there. Mainly interested in canisters since I'm not a fan of uprights. What time is the barbecue on Saturday? Should be an awesome convention for sure.
Ok, got the time off work, assuming I can get transportation there and back since I can't drive because of a visual impairment, I should be there. Mainly interested in canisters since I'm not a fan of uprights. What time is the barbecue on Saturday? Should be an awesome convention for sure.
dysonman1
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The barbecue will be for lunch about one o'clock. We will put long tables in the 1950s section. Lunch is no cost to the folks attending the convention.
barebecue
Awesome, my girl friend will probably be picking me up, perhaps she could have lunch with us if she is interested, I will pay whatever this would cost.
Awesome, my girl friend will probably be picking me up, perhaps she could have lunch with us if she is interested, I will pay whatever this would cost.
toddk13
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I'm confused
Okay - so I'm really confused. I'm a newbie, so please give me a pass on this. "Convention" refers to the VCCC or the Vacuum Collectors Group event, or...both?
I might be able to attend something. Just trying to get me ducks in a row.
Okay - so I'm really confused. I'm a newbie, so please give me a pass on this. "Convention" refers to the VCCC or the Vacuum Collectors Group event, or...both?
I might be able to attend something. Just trying to get me ducks in a row.
convention
The one we are talking about takes place every year in St. James Missouri at the vacuum museum and Tacony factory. This year will be my second one.
The one we are talking about takes place every year in St. James Missouri at the vacuum museum and Tacony factory. This year will be my second one.
toddk13
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VCCC or Vacuum Collectors Group
So who do I contact...
So who do I contact...
VCA. Run by Tom Gasko (dysonman1)
Andy
Andy
dysonman1
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Andy
There's no name for the group of vacuum collectors who come to the Convention every year in St. James, Missouri at the Tacony Vacuum Museum. We are just 'vacuum collectors". It's not a 'club', there's no 'dues', no 'banquet', no 'board of directors', no 'president', and no fee to come to the convention. It's just a group of like minded collectors who enjoy getting together, sharing knowledge, and having a fantastic time.
There's no name for the group of vacuum collectors who come to the Convention every year in St. James, Missouri at the Tacony Vacuum Museum. We are just 'vacuum collectors". It's not a 'club', there's no 'dues', no 'banquet', no 'board of directors', no 'president', and no fee to come to the convention. It's just a group of like minded collectors who enjoy getting together, sharing knowledge, and having a fantastic time.
Thanks for the Correction, Tom! My mistake!
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dysonman1
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No Problem Andy.
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Are you going to have cheese curls and baloney sandwiches again?! hahahaha
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Are you going to have cheese curls and baloney sandwiches again?! hahahaha
dysonman1
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Ha Ha Ha
No. We're actually having a barbeque (chicken and ribs and St. Louis Style Pork Steaks), Rachel Ray's recipe for potato salad, macaroni salad, beans, and cole slaw. Tacony provides the food - all ones has to provide is their own soda or tea.
No. We're actually having a barbeque (chicken and ribs and St. Louis Style Pork Steaks), Rachel Ray's recipe for potato salad, macaroni salad, beans, and cole slaw. Tacony provides the food - all ones has to provide is their own soda or tea.
Miss Mercy
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Tom
You know I'll be there with bells on!
You know I'll be there with bells on!
dysonman1
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Adam:
I would expect no less. You are one of the most personable people to be around. Always ready with a smile and a good laugh. And, you're a Kirby expert. We are planning a visit, as a group, to see your collection as well as Evan's. His central vac collection is really something.
I would expect no less. You are one of the most personable people to be around. Always ready with a smile and a good laugh. And, you're a Kirby expert. We are planning a visit, as a group, to see your collection as well as Evan's. His central vac collection is really something.
what to bring this year
Last year was my first convention, it was awesome, collectors getting together, having a blast, and running all the different vacuums in the museum. I'm trying to decide what to bring this year, and I'm thinking about bringing my power nozzle collection, I have 9 or 10 of them, I will need to count, they all have universal hook ups, it would be interesting to hook them all up and try them on the different carpet types. I do have the new Centec CT23 which is designed for soft carpet, I wonder if there is any carpet in the museum that could put that nozzle to the test. Would be interesting to hook those nozzles up to the Central vacuum in the museum, or maybe pair them up with an older Kenmore or Hoover canister. What does everyone think, should I bring all of my power nozzles?
Last year was my first convention, it was awesome, collectors getting together, having a blast, and running all the different vacuums in the museum. I'm trying to decide what to bring this year, and I'm thinking about bringing my power nozzle collection, I have 9 or 10 of them, I will need to count, they all have universal hook ups, it would be interesting to hook them all up and try them on the different carpet types. I do have the new Centec CT23 which is designed for soft carpet, I wonder if there is any carpet in the museum that could put that nozzle to the test. Would be interesting to hook those nozzles up to the Central vacuum in the museum, or maybe pair them up with an older Kenmore or Hoover canister. What does everyone think, should I bring all of my power nozzles?
