ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS - Please Read This...

appnut · May 30, 2025

Robert, I cannot express my gratitude for all the joy and education the creation of the various versions of the web site have provided me all the way back long before the 2001 Wash-in. I know you'll sill be around some, maybe even impart some of your own knowledge too. Bob

petek · May 30, 2025

Are you staying in Mpls or heading to sunny PS ?

Unimatic1140 · May 30, 2025

Are you staying in Mpls or heading to sunny PS ?

Hi Pete, no I've decided I like living in Minneapolis too much to make such a major move, especially to a place that doesn't have basements. What I've done for the past few years is to become a snow bird, Spring-Summer-Fall in Minneapolis and Winter in Fort Lauderdale beach near relatives of mine. It's like getting the best of both worlds and I've really been enjoying that.

Marky_Mark · May 30, 2025

Are you staying in Mpls or heading to sunny PS ?

Hi Pete, no

That's a shame! It would have been great to see you down here in Palm Springs. We may not have basements but could you be tempted by the fact that many homes here do have casitas?!

Congratulations on your retirement. It does sound like a great balance to spend 9 months of the year in Minneapolis when MN is at its best and then escape the winter. I wish you all the best and hope you enjoy your free time to travel and do all the things you love.

Thanks for all you've done,

Mark

guidelines · May 30, 2025

Thank you for creating and hosting this site for so many years. I can't think of a single other property across the internet that has been led with such integrity, where respect, knowledge, and generosity has remained the foundation of its existence. Thank you - thank you - thank you!

super32 · May 30, 2025

Robert, I am so sorry to hear of your retiring from AWO. I soo love what you have grown this site to be, but you are not going anywhere so we will still get to see you and your wonderful projects.

Enjoy your retirement and have some fun! Hopefully we can run into each other again like we did in Lauderdale in 2016.

daveamkrayoguy · May 31, 2025

Robert, what I wondering is if the terms of membership including upgrading and the rates of will be the same...

I've actually been a member for going on fifteen years (December 8, 2008) and I think I must have been curious about a certain appliance as in as far as a range or stove...

So thank you again for this being such a fun, educational and informative site... I think right down to Caloric gas ranges if that's what my search leading me here actually was...

Hopefully rates and lengths of an upgraded tenure as well as the membership features will be the same, if not improved and upgrading it not, offer the same or more...

Thank you again, Rob...

-- Dave

Unimatic1140 · May 31, 2025

Hi Dave, I really have no idea about what they have in mind for upgrades or as they call it "Premium Members". As they are the operators/owners now they have the right to make any changes they wish.

parunner58 · May 31, 2025

Reply #46 Dave, I supported both sides, AW and Vacuumland. My paid membership on Vacuumland expires on September 1 and AW in 76 days. Right now, my Vacuumland says I have Premium Upgrade and I see all kinds of ads which are quite annoying. The Premium Upgrade shows only one option and it's $29.99 for a year. Which is the going rate for most Websites I have seen. I don't see the vac of the day picture anymore, the pictures are all there in a folder. There are other section, which I have not investigated yet. I compare it to getting a new car, you have to sit in the driveway and check everything out.

114jwh · May 31, 2025

Congratulations on your retirement Robert and thank you for all you have done to keep the site running for all these years. All the best and hope to continue to see you on here in the years to come.

angus · May 31, 2025

Well, Robert, it doesn't seem like 25 years... but we all appreciate every second of hard work you put into establishing and maintaining this website. Truly a labor of love, and you have made this such a wealth of useful and fun information, there isn't much more I can add to what has already been said concerning all our thanks and great appreciation for everything. Wishing you the best in retirement, another exciting chapter of life!!! It can be an adjustment, but it doesn't take long to acclimate and find your new path forward. One thing's for sure, as I found out, you will be busy!

magic_clean · May 31, 2025

Robert

you're a mensch! Can't thank you enough for your "IT" technical knowledge, selflessness and making possible the years of memorialized stories and learnings from you and everyone contributing on this site.

When in Lauderdale, look me up, just 12 miles up I-95.

All the best......Leslie

whirlykenmore78 · May 31, 2025

Robert:

Thank you so much for all you have done for us over the years. I really appreciate you. Enjoy retirement.
WK78

mattl · Jun 1, 2025

Robert, I'm approaching this with a bit of trepidation - I knew this day was coming - just sooner than I expected. I hope you find retirement enjoyable. You deserve it after putting up with all of us for so many years. Well done!

pdub · Jun 1, 2025

Robert, All I can say is I'm happy for you! It sounds like you've made some great life decisions. Having retired myself just one year ago I can say there is an adjustment period. Once you acclimate to doing what you want on your own terms, life is great. Thanks for your continued friendship.

Patrick

helicaldrive · Jun 1, 2025

Thank you for all the hard work all these years, and making this site magical and fun. You granted me a visit to your home decades ago when work took me to Minneapolis, and I’ve never forgotten that fascinating and fun evening!

sambootoo · Jun 1, 2025

There aren't enough words to express my gratitude and appreciation for you and this awesome site. I don't post very often but I check in daily and read the latest posts, follow up on posts that grab my attention, and view the POD! You've done a great job and your efforts have not gone un-noticed. I hope you are as happy in your retirement as I have been in mine (officially retired 1 year ago today!) God bless

Sam

zap · Jun 2, 2025

Robert,
Best wishes on your retirement. I still remember when you were on the cover of one of the Gay rags back in the mid 80s. That showed me that I was not alone with my own obsession of washing machines. When I stumbled onto the website, when I was working, I got to read and learn much from the forums. I especially enjoyed the Pic of the day, and made my coworkers crays with that...LOL

Wishing you the best in you endeavors and that you for sharing your knowledge.

Best of luck
Zap

vacerator · Jun 2, 2025

Congradtulations Robert, and kind Thank's! Retired life is the best!

kevin313 · Jun 2, 2025

Thank you, Robert, for all your work and dedication to this site over the many years!

The new format will take some getting used to - like all new things - but it seems to be working just fine (for me, at least).

Congratulations on your retirement, and I wish you all the best for your next chapter!!

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