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Hi Charlie, you guys are always welcome here. I sure hope everything gets cleared up soon, we all worked so hard on that website.

Looking forward to my drive to Milwaukee on Saturday. It will be great to meet so many vacuum club members.

Happy birthday Helen and Ida!!!
 
Terry and Charlie,

Looks like a lot of fun, and I'm glad that Robert will partake in the upcoming vacuum festivities as well!

And I see that your Model 68 has a Model 70 bag on it as well, just like mine! It seems to me that besides the original, those are the next best thing :)

--Austin
 
Happy Birthdays!

Helen,

I've always enjoyed your travelogues and now that you'll be here, I've got one-stop shopping. YAY

Hope the weather cooperates and everyone enjoys the gala event!

Bill
 
Well, that Concetta Slattz certainly gets around, let me tell *you*! Brave one she, traveling in that direction at this time of year twice within a month! LOL Least I know why I haven't heard from her.

So, we have three birthdays here, is that what I'm understanding?? I think I know which one is Helen and Ida, but Happy Birthday to all, including Morgan.

Andy, drop me a line and let me know what you're up to. Hope the weathers gettin' better!
 
Update News Flash!

I'm happy to report that Concetta and I are now in Milwaukee awaiting Ida and Duane Taylor. Due to weather issues, our plans were slightly changed yesterday.

The flight to Milwaukee was canclled and all the air service between Charlotte and Milwaukee is operated by, "USAirways Express Fun World!" You never know when an express flight will operate or not! Fun World!

So, we took a "real" jet to O'Hare, (the agent was an old friend of mine and family so he plunked us right into First Class!), where we picked up a rental car and drove the 1 hr. and 10 min. drive up to the cheesey city.

Last night was great. Tania provided a great dinner and we played with vacuums until 11 PM, when Concetta and I went back to our hotel. Charlotte Hollis arrived at midnight, courtesey of "Fun World"---he was only 1 and 1/2 hours late!

Futher updates to follow. We are off to visit Veda at Hoover.

Austin--BTW, that is the original, correct 68 bag on the 68. The color may have faded or changed over the years, but it is, indeed, the 68 bag! Good eyes you young thing!

I am hoping Ida brings her "patch cord" to provide more photos.

Oops-----Ida's broom just flew by and she is now docking. I'm outta here!
 
countdown continues here...

I'm happy to report my bedroom is now all painted, also in Hoover colors.
I took today off from work to finish that and so we could motor to Milwaukee before the traffic gets too bad.
Michael's and my estimated departure time from Roselle is 3pm.
The running joke is: "How many vacuums will a Mini-Cooper hold?"

Hint: There is one for you to take home with you Helen dear!
 
You want pictures!?!?

Here ya go!

We've had a fabulous weekend!

Friday night we all gathered and went out to dinner, then back to Tania's house for some 'playing with vacuums'. Then Saturday morning, we met up at Duane Taylor's shop--Mequon Vacuum--to dig through parts, and play with some new cleaners.

Then Saturday afternoon, after lunch, everyone (including our very own Robert--Unimatic1140) arrived at my house for MORE vacuums, dinner, and birthday celebration!

Thanks, everyone for a fabulous weekend!

Here's the first link~

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I just got home...........

I left Milwaukee at 9 AM with Concetta Slattz,(after breakfast with Ida and Concetta and a post mortem of the weekend events), and we drove in a semi-blizzard over to Tania's to say a quick goodbye.

Then it was south on I-94 to O'Hare in the slush. In spite of seeing at least 15 accidents or more, we made it safely to the airport with time to spare and left the gate on time. Concetta and I slept a good portion of the way.

Concetta and I parted company in Charlotte, (temp 36 and raining---nearly the same as what we left!), after be greeted by Todd, my partner and one of our best flying partners, "Roberta Eugenia" from Atlanta.

All that aside, how blessed is a person that has friends like this group? For over 5 years, almost all of these folks have grown closer to me and each other. They have supported me, and each other, during the good, bad and ugly times. We celebrate our birthdays and holidays. We give each other vacuums and help in our quests for parts and the "holy grail" vacuums.

This weekend was just a slice of heaven and it is with a heartful of love and grattitude that I thank them all. They are the best!

I hope Ida will share her pictures and I will post some of my own.
 
Happy Birthday guys....Thanks for posting all of the great pics. It looks like you all had a blast. My favorite picture is of the Hoover 62...that would be my vacuum of choice! I wish I could have been there. I wish you guys all of the best. Thanks again for the pics!

Jeff...where is the housekeeper??? How many housekeepers can you fit in a Mini Cooper??? HA!

--Tom
 

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