Gratitude-Thank You- and more

[maytagbear]

In another thread in another section, people were thanking our dear host, Robert-Unimatic1140, and I also wanted to thank him, but I also wanted to make this into a thread of general thanks for AutomaticWasher.org, and the people here.

Overall, we get along pretty well, most of the time. Some message boards on other sites are far less civil.

I look to this site as a collection of equals, a community.

I am sure I may have inadvertantly, at times, irritated others, as others have inadvertantly irritated me, but it generally doesn't last long.

I really love the fact that we try to be civilised human beings here, and that while we may once in a while get a little enthusiastic(?) or even wild, it is is in good spirits.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[maytagbear]

Or, dare I say-

"Good Clean Fun!"

L/Mb

 

[toggleswitch]

Good clean fun? SPEAK FOR YOURSELF. LOL

Thank you sir for the beautiful sentiments.

 

[rickr]

Thank you Robert!
You are simply the best, and we love you my dear!

I certainly enjoy this site, and have made many friends here. It is my favourite site, and I look forward to it every day.

 

[westytoploader]

Lawrence, everything you said holds true to this WONDERFUL site and FANTASTIC people on it. We may disagree on a variety of subjects, but in the end we're ultimately friends. And in person, we all are lucky to have something that other clubs can only dream of, and that is MUTUAL RESPECT for one another.

Thanks to Robert for creating this site, so, as both large and small appliance afficionados, we can get together and discuss our favorite obsession not only digitally, but in person as well. I believe it was Robert himself that said "It's the analog times that keep us so strong in a digital way." And I couldn't agree more...

 

[sudsman]

Thank You Robert

And thanks to ALL OF YOU for giving me something to look forward to each day .........T H A N K Y O U A L L !

 

[retroguy]

Well said, Lawrence!!!

Thank you Robert, for the cool place to visit every day. And thanks to all, without whom....there would be nothing to read! LOL =)

Seriously though, Lawrence is right. There is a great bunch of people, right here. Supportive, fun, very kind people, willing to share their knowledge, experiences, and their time, and really....what is worth more than that?

 

[veg-o-matic]

I have no vintage washers.

I have no vintage dryers.

I have one semi-vintage dishwasher.

By all accounts, I shouldn't even be here.

But just try to keep me away! I love seeing everyone's collections. Every time someone gets some fabulous "new" Kelvinator or whatever, it's like a birth. And everyone shows up for the Christening.

Every day I say a prayer of thanks to Robert for what he's done and what he continues to do. This is FAR more than just a site for washer fanatics. To me, it's my home away from home full of people I truly love. Words cannot express my gratitude, or the joy I get from the wonderful friends I've made here.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I knew when I found this site I would enjoy it. What I didn't know is that it would change my life.

veg

 

[vinvac]

Robert

I have to say that this site and the VCCC site you created have changed my life completly. You are a wonderful person!

Both sites have become part of my daily routine, I am bound and determined to be one of the 1st ten to view the picture of the day of the vacuum site....

Living in a house with around 1000 square feet doesn't allow me to collect more than vacuums. (well a Lawn-Boy or 2) So seeing all the posts on this forum with the washers and other appliances fills that need for me.

Your the greatest and from the VCCC please know that we all Love and appreciate you as well.

Morgan

 

[spats]

I just joined this site the other day, and it is by far one of my favorite sites now

VCCC? *checks that out* OMG

 

[brettsomers]

Roberts generosity and playfullness just oozes everytime i see the bouncing pulsator on the home page or see his latest video. Robert, your *giving* is amazing. i will stop fawning now. David

 

[vivalalavatrice]

How would I do without...

YEAH! Thanks Robert and thanks all for everyday amazing and wonderful and interesting thread...

CIAO!
Diomede

PS: Just yesterday night my washer have done the Synthetic cycle and the Dark Colorfast (jeast, suite, sweater...), they're hunging out... today's shining :-D This evening I will prepare the Delicates and the Whites...it will be up to my siss ANYWAY!!! ) But no matter if I had to do them the same..

 

[aquarius1984]

Im going to be the first Brit to say THANKYOU.

Like other memebers have said the day I found this website my world changed!

Still cant get over the fact im not the only one and this site which I visit daily, makes me feel so much better.
I left my phone at home the other day and it was torture not being able to catch up at work on my breaks. How i got through it i dont know....

I find it still very freaky talking on the phone to other members and tend to gabble on a fair bit out of sheer excitement and the weirdness and all that LOL.

I think meeting another member or someone else who admitted to liking washers would be like an out of life experience.

Well thankyou Robert for making my life complete!

Best wishes and Godd Health for the Future.
Long Live AW.org

Nick

 

[sudsman]

Veg

you should be here too. You bring us much needed lafs and fun.. You are one of Hazel's Sunshine girls. And we all love you!

 

[foraloysius]

Thumbs up for a webmaster like Robert. There is always something to enjoy on this website and I think we are a really nice bunch of people.

 

[frigilux]

I already gave my spiel at the other thread, but here's the condensed version:

Three cheers for Robert and everyone in the AW.ORG family!

This is my favorite site on the web, hands down.

 

[arrrooohhh]

Covering the cost.

I have noticed on some websites that they have a little button on the homepage to contribute to the costs of this website. Some of them use Paypal, which would be a good way for us overseas people.

I love this site I have been looking at it everyday since it first came into existense and is something I always look forward too.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Well thanks everyone for their kind words here and in the other threads, its my pleasure and I'm thrilled I'm able to do it for our washer community.

 

[carlstock]

Thank You!

Bah! Nick beat me to it! ;-) Thank you, too.

This indeed a very nice place to visit. I have other interests as well (please don’t hurt me!), but I do enjoy reading about anything ‘domesticated’ (i.e. laundry, dishes, etc.)

If I get better, I know I could run my own home – I’m not the stereotypical British male that does not know what fabric conditioner is!

I really do enjoy coming here, and thank you for making it possible. Hi to everyone who knows me.

Carl

PS Nick, I know you’ve not said anything about this, but it would be great if you could visit me, but I’m really not up to it healthwise. :-( I would love to have you round anyway, although Jon’s barred because I think he’s too hyperactive! ;-) (Only joking, Jon! ;-)) Maybe sometime in the future, m8. I love having people round anyway. Even the friends I know locally only stay for a little while and at certain times. Still, I’ll just have to make do.

 

[mickeyd]

Think of how much time Robert spends every day just on the P

Consider the discipline he has, what a genius he is, and how beautiful he is--

AND WE GET IT ALL.

On Making Money: Fine anyone stupid enough to threaten quitting with a hundred dollar fine, the first time; and then a million dollars if he does it again.

Why am i so cooked? Is Frigi, Veggi, or BobbyBo slipping LSD into my tea?

Giant-heartedly to all of you, nighty-nighty. Where would any sane person rather be than here?

 

[aquarius1984]

Carl

there is nothing I would love to do more, than meet you. And any other member for that fact. I often find it hard making conversation to my friends now as they are just damn boring. I dont have use for talking about page 3 models (I have strong views over respect for women and hate seeing them degrade themselves so freely) or football. And now I have been spoiled by this site being able to talk about what I love best it can be hard to even look interested when im asked about normal blokey things. This hopefully wont sound too sad but I look forward to my visits here more than i look forward to anything else. If i was to go on holiday abroad i just know i would have to find an internet cafe somewhere. Nick

 

[carlstock]

Thanks, Nick.

I would like to meet several people here (Jon excluded ’cause I think he’s mad! ;-)). In fact, I really do enjoy meeting people anyway.

We don’t think of ourselves as ‘special’, but Dad’s always called our house an “open house”. I remember years ago (about 1990) us chatting to a market research person who came round to ask us lots of questions on things. In the end, she stayed for about an hour and a half because, by chance, she was having some problems with eczema and he doctors were not very helpful.

By the end of her visit, we had given her several (non-prescription) bath oils and creams (safe for us by anyone), along with details of what she should ask her GP for on prescription.

We weren’t holding her hostage or anything! It was surreal, but it was lovely and completely natural. We’ve had other similar instances of people coming round, and I love it. I’m not so capable these days (here I go again, moaning!), but there are the odd occasions when I can walk into the other room and join in a little chat.

Anyway, I’m just saying that I like having people round. I know some prefer a more quiet life and tend not to have anyone round – our neighbours are like that. However, they do go out, but we don’t/can’t. (Well, Dad does go shooting!)

Anyway, Nick, or anyone else, if you’re around this area – yes, even anyone abroad! – just let me know, and it is quite possible that you could come round. We’ve had eBay buyers come round to collect goods, so I’m sure we could have some people from here round as friends…

… except Jon. He’s mad. LOL

Regards,

Carl

PS Only joking, Jon! ;-)

 

[oxydolfan1]

Even though I'm very new here, I just wanted you all to know how much I enjoy reading and posting here....I sense a lot of warmth and kindness from this group, I learn SO MUCH about all these machines I've never come across in real life, and I really have a lot of respect for Unimatic's patience, because he easily could have labelled me a troll and booted my keester out when I mouth off on controversial topics, and didn't, and I'm grateful for that.

I like how members really seem to support and advocate for one another, when one goes through changes.

I've had my chops busted since I was five for "staring at the suds", but the washers always chilled me out and comforted me, and even provided a source of much-needed income (I've used control panels and washer parts in art installations!), and it's nice to see I'm not the only one.

I also really enjoy the music and food segments (I'm actually going to try to make the onion soup tomorrow, and yes, the fire department has been notified...)

Thanks to all. You really do seem like great folks.

 

[washertalk]

When I happened upon this site 4 years ago I was tickled Harvest Gold that there were others with certain obsessions for home appliances. I mean there is nothing wrong with being gay
but liking Home APPLIANCES???? who ever heard of that?

So the site has endured. It's like porn for the appliance aficionado.

Speaking of porn... when does the rated X, over 21 section open up?

Your the best. I want to have your baby.

 

[westyslantfront]

Thank you Robert for this wonderful website...Each morning I check picture of the day, then I read all the new postings. It is a great way to start the day. I know that it is alot of work for you each to maintain the website. I thank you for your time and hard work.

Ross

 

[seeitrun2006]

Same here Ross!

The first thing I do when I log on at work! Check the POD then check the posts

Then of course start to work! SIGH.......