2016 Convention Picture Thread

[kb0nes]

Eugene, not sure if Martin made a typo there but Jeff's extractor calculates at near 850 G's at full RPM.

The spin basket radius is a bit smaller then a modern FL basket but it spins at as much as ~800 RPM higher. Since rotational G-force increases at the square of the speed, increases in RPM make more difference then cylinder size. A modern FL machine will be in the 400-600 range by comparison.

 

[ozzie908]

Blackstone washer

I was unable to see the agitator on that lovely Blackstone does it have fins like others or did it use some other method?

Austin

 

[mickeyd]

Reply 17 photo 8

Ozzie, this is the pic you're talking about. First of all, So many thanks to Jeff Washaholic for getting shots of these gems. Spent a lot of time with him, and he just loves washers sooo baaadd, and he has a southern lilt to his speech that sometimes actually coos when he speaks. Delightful.

So here's the deal: that is indeed the Blackstone agitator which is covered by the infamous red petticoat. In fact, it was one of the agitators featured in the test at Cal's and Jeff's. The red petticoat was manufactured to create a delicate cycle of sorts for those early Blackstones before two speeds came of age. The petticoat shields most of the agitator leaving only l about and inch or so of the fins to do the work; it's quite an incredible little invention when you think about it.

And for more insider dope, that agitator was number six in the test and was located inside the unbelievable outdoor bedroom and kales and Jeff's Garden. Moreover, I couldn't remember what the agitator covering was called, and since the test allowed you to have help if you admitted it on the answer sheet which would only give partial credit therefore for that answer, so sweet Jeff told me what it was.

 

[mickeyd]

Opps!

...in Cals' and Jeff's garden bedroom, the bedroom with the ice-cold AC from heaven which was offered to all for cooling and refuge from the outdoor heat and humidity.

 

[dynaflow]

mickeyd

the pie recipes i emailed them to u

 

[maytag63]

Soooo many appliances... So little time. Thank you for taking the pics.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Thanks for all the pictures guys! I'm so sorry I was unable to attend, family obligations. There quite a few new appliances since I was there. I look forward in revisiting it soon. 

 

[turquoisedude]

Better late...

We got back to the wilds of St-Liboire later than anticipated due to some kind of system snafu with the customs systems at the Montreal airport and by the time we got in and had a bite to eat, we were wiped out.  But here are some photos I managed to get.  

 

This group was taken on Saturday afternoon before the big event at the warehouse.  A bunch of us (Yogitunes - Martin, Jamman_98 - Joe, Moparwash - Jerry are shown in the photo).  Joe found that minty Snoopy Sno-Cone maker, but I found a couple o'goodies myself.  Not shown are a mission-style tiffany lamp shade and a record that I swear I have been looking for over 20 years.  

 

Thrifting excursions on these wash-ins can be great fun - it's always neat to see what turns up in other states!

 

 

 

[kevin313]

Wash In Cook In

I'm not sure if this is the best place to post or if it should go over on Super, but here's a condensed version of our cooking day on Saturday. Also, many shots of the warehouse. Thanks, John, for putting together such a great kitchen with so many wonderful old ranges! Having Hans, Ron, Donald and Ralph in the kitchen was as much fun as anyone should be allowed! A great weekend and thanks again to all our hosts!!!

 

 

[turquoisedude]

At the warehouse on Saturday, I had to keep reminding myself to take pictures...  

 

[turquoisedude]

Now this was also a big first for Hubby... He's never been to a wash-in before and was a little overwhelmed... 

 

In the second picture, the caption should read "No bloody way you are doing THIS in the garage in Ogden"

 

In the third picture, he's getting grilled by Jon, Greg, Steve and Mike. 

 

But they got through to him and he was almost starting to get interested in vintage washers.   We'll see... LOL 

 

[turquoisedude]

Here's some pictures from the Sunday Brunch.

 

[turquoisedude]

I also want to say a huge thank-you to Jeff, Cal, Jason, and John for hosting the events, Jon for the beautiful t-shirts, Hans, Donald, Ron, Kevin, and Ralph for the amazing food and Greg for .... well, y'all will see about that shortly I hope... LOL

 

Can't wait until the next one!! 

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[jons1077]

Thanks to some wonderful new friends...

Jason and John L., awesome hosts of their amazing new piece of history! So happy to meet both of them. This Dispensall looks so much happier now too!

 

[doug17]

Oh....ok

 

[yogitunes]

Wow....there are just too many to thank.....

the food...

the hosts...

the guest/members....

the machines.....

videos, pictures....

old friends, new friends, and yet so many I didn't get a chance to meet....

that can never be put into words.....you have to experience it for yourself!

thank you everyone for a great time as always......

it took a tremendous amount of work and effort putting all of this together, and for that we thank you again and again.......can't wait to see you guys next time!...

 

[frigilux]

Thanks for all the photos, Paul! Glad to see that Hans, Kevin, and the rest of the kitchen crew had Sunday off. Only had time to watch 7 minutes of the footage Ralph shot. Will get to the rest of it tonight. Hans's Southern accent takes the checkered flag!

PLEASE tell me someone got a snap of Jeff, Phil, and John L. together and will post it. Jeff and Cal, your house is to die for. So is the warehouse/museum. Awesome, awesome, awesome.[this post was last edited: 8/30/2016-15:34]

 

[mayfan69]

Had a great time

Well, David and I had a great time meeting everybody and like many others here: a big thank you to so many people: John L, Jeff & Cal, Jon Charles and Jason and Sherwin who work for John.

It was great to finally meet so many others such as Robert, Greg, Paul & Chris from Canada, MikeyD and many others. And of course catch up with our friends Nathan & Michael from Australia too!

I also have a personal thank you to a couple of members whom I'm taking back to Australia some machines and other appliances: Ben from Iowa, Don ( Jetaction) Kevin in LA, Tomturbomatic, Jon Charles and of course John L for my brand new Speed Queens!

Some pics of all the machines wrapped and ready to go:

Cheers
Leon

 

[gansky1]

Echoing the appreciation and love for everyone from the planners and hosts to the great friends old and new. It was a whirlwind of good times and laughs, as always far too short.

I didn't remember to keep taking pictures but I got a few.  

 

Tom (tomturbomatic) met me at Roosevelt National Airport Thursday afternoon and we took the Metro to Greenbelt station together.  Great to spend time with him and catch up again.  Dinner at Swahili Village that evening with hosts and some of the invaluable help at John's that day.   Friday, we washed chairs and agitators at Jeff & Cal's and set them up seminar style to dry out while we made a trip to the Air & Space museum at Dulles Airport.   I only took two pictures at the party Saturday night,  capturing some the appliance-joy in Jon and Leon's faces was the best of the evening anyway!  Sunday, Cal & Jeff gave us a tour of Greenbelt, a New Deal planned community - so much to see in the D.C. area, and it's all fascinating!

 

 

[doug17]

It is so funny.- I should say SAD....That a group of men ( that has yet to be determined) could be so selfish....I noticed that there is a 1960 Frigidaire set going to Australia...I have been seeking this set but everybody has said that they were not available ( Ben ) ...really ..

That is ok with me...Everyone should be ashamed of your nasty , greedy ways!

I would say that most of the members that are not in this " core " group would understand my feelings ! No wonder that so many people have left this community!

I am out of here and done with everyone of you!

Doug17

 

[doug17]

To all of you ...Karma is a Bitch!

Doug

 

[swestoyz]

Thanks everyone for taking the time to snap photos in the moment and sharing them here with us!  It certainly looks as though everyone had a great time and the planning that went into it certainly looks to have been top-notch.  Hopefully I'm able to make it to the next DC Convention. 

 

Leon - enjoy your Unimatic and the Digital Maytag!

 

Ben

 

[petek]

Well had I known MickeyD was gonna be there I would have moved heaven and earth to attend.

 

[mickeyd]

Petey

I only went because I heard you were going and cried the whole time when you didn't show up.

 

[circlew]

Looks like everyone had a great time, and I'm sure no one went hungry!

I would have liked to have attended, but just wasn't possible at this time.

 

[foraloysius]

I wish I had been able to attend too. Great to see some old friends and some new faces and lots of great appliances. The museum was already great, but has been improved wonderfully. Great food too, I might have gained some weight! And goodness, in Jeff and Cal's basement there are still some of the same washers as in 2002! They have been well cared for! Keep the pictures coming, I'm enjoying them very much!

 

[yogitunes]

Can we not wait for so long of a period between these events....

and believe me, I know what a massive undertaking it is to pull one off......

but that museum is so beautiful, its a shame to see it sit with no one to admire it.....so much went in to the magnificent change over, it should be admired annually....

I feel a slap coming on.....but I would like to see something like every other year or so for these events......I am sure others would agree.....

I have visited many times, and still can't get it all out of my system.......we always leave wanting more.....

and I don't care if the fee was higher, it will always be well worth it....I will be there!...

 

[moparwash]

It was certainly an event I know we would all look forward to again and again!

I always am amazed every time I am there...its like entering Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory!

 

[wayupnorth]

It costs alot of not just money but labor to put something like that on for so many people and the attendees to make it a success do even more after just geting there. I wished it was closer, I would have been there. Enjoyed all the pictures and hope everyone is home and safe.

 

[mattywashboy]

Wonderful photos

I'm happy to see some Aussie's representing our side of the world! I would live to make the trip over one year to one of these events

I'm glad it was a success

Matt