Collection being moved permanently. Stage 1 complete

[mayfan69]

Hi everyone,

For the past 18 months I've had my partner David ask me to move in with him, so after 4 years together I'm making that committment.

The sticking point has been what to do with 60+ machines, as they certainly couldn't all come with me. So, a solution came about when asking my loving parents if they'd give up a portion of their backyard for me to build a large shed to permanently house the collection. They wholeheartedly agreed!

So, stage 1 is now complete with the shed finished.

I'll move the collection in there first for storage late December / early January before I move to David's.

The next stages will be to have power, plumbing, wall insulation and the shed lined in 2018 and then 'Leon's Vintage Laundry' will be open for business! Lol

It's always been my dream to have the collection permanently housed somewhere and the majority hooked up and running and my goal will be to see this happen in 2018.

John L saw the concrete slab when he visited Australia, so he now he and I hope other members will one day see the collection too!

Cheers
Leon

 

[lebron]

Wow great idea. I'm glad it's working out for you. I would love to see it when all the machines are in place.

 

[pdub]

Congratulations Leon. This is definitely a dream come true!

 

[appnut]

Leon, congratulations!!!  Please keep us updated as the rest of the stages advance. 

 

[potatochips]

Congratulations Leon! This is the dream set up for any appliance collector, lots of space to work on, and display, AND use things! Can't wait to see more.

 

[hippiedoll]

WOWZERS!!

That shed is coming along nicely! It la great!
Can't wait to see it all finished!

)

 

[brucelucenta]

One wonders who will get what in the divorce....

 

[jkbff]

^^ wth. Really?

 

[gizmo]

Hi Leon

That is a great looking shed, is the red colour "Colorbond Headland"? I am thinking of using that colour on our home.

I look forward to seeing pics of it full of interesting appliances.

Congrats on making the move with David, too.

 

[countryford]

That is awesome. Just curious, what are the dimensions of the shed?

 

[toploader55]

Congratulations Leon.

My best to You and David. This will be very exciting to see the finished "Showroom" .

 

[Unimatic1140]

Yay Leon, that is wonderful news, congratulations!!! It's a dream come true for many here. I hope to see it in person sometime within the next few years.

 

[turquoisedude]

Congratulations Leon!   Chris said he'll be sending a wood-panelled GE dishwasher as a 'warehouse opening' present... LOL 

Seriously, this is all good news amd I can't wait to see more!!

 

[mayken4now]

Good going, and many thanks to your Parents, right?

 

[yogitunes]

FANTASTIC!!!

Congrats on both accounts....

thanks for posting pics of the work in progress....

keep us posted.....

 

[golittlesport]

Wonderful idea!!

That project turned out great!! Very nice job! Congratulations on you and David moving in together. Best wishes!!

 

[robbinsandmyers]

You have no idea what awesome parents you have to let you build that thing. Good for you.

 

[goatfarmer]

Looks good!

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

WOW Leon, this is really awesome news!  I'm very happy for you and David!   SO fantastic of your parents to donate the space to you!   How is it from David's house to your parents?  Hopefully not too long of a drive.  I'm looking forward to all the photos as things progress! 

 

Best,

Kevin