Jan 30th, So. Cal Wash-In..... a BIG success!

[revvinkevin]

While I've had 2 very small and very impromptu "wash-in's" as they were, this was my first time hosting an official Wash-In!

First I want to thank EVERYONE who attended and ESPECIALLY those who traveled more then 30 minutes to be here! I was pleasantly surprised and flattered that 4 different people drove 2 hours each (from Palm Spring, San Diego and Lake Arrowhead), 2 drove 8 hours from Reno, Nevada.... and one person even flew down from Vancouver, Canada just to attend my Wash-In!!!

All total 23 people attended! From Left to Right... the arm with the black shirt and pants is Andy (RedCarpetDrew, sorry Andy, I didn't realize until this morning I only got part of you!), in back is Gabrielle (Chance's mom), continuing in front John (Harvest Gold), Dick (Dick.S.), Chad, Scott (Scott55405), David (Smartdrive), Chris, Allen (Hometechdoc) and Juan, known as "Laundryboy" during the wash-in. LOL Now from the red shirt in back is Mike (Ge1054wguy), Matthew (GEExtraRinse), Joseph (Catalystboy), Brad (Bradross), Rich (Golittlesport), and finally Chance (Frapdoodle). The three in the back, left corner not paying attention are Tina, Ilene and Chris and they are obviously not part of AW! LOL

 

[revvinkevin]

A little tour of what there was to see...

#1

 

[redcarpetdrew]

We arrived safe and sound... and JUST a little frazzled!

The room at the Ritz Kevin was excellent. We loved staying in the Bamboo Room. Caught a little Thai food and got to bed decently as we were going to be busy the next day. Morning came and off to getting things going. There was a little bit of re-arranging to do...

 

[revvinkevin]

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[redcarpetdrew]

After a bit of elbow grease, it came together. Re-arranged things and unloaded Jeri. We presented Kevin with the three GE's and the 1-18's plus a load of spare parts, replacement console for the H/G A806 and his own official Maytag Tool Roll. Christmas came early!

 

[revvinkevin]

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[revvinkevin]

#4

 

[redcarpetdrew]

We made room for the 1-18's and the GE's on the ready line. After all, I was pretty sure they would be popular. Here's our host busy at work hooking up the new toys...

 

[revvinkevin]

#5

 

[alr2903]

Looks like everyone had a great time, good company and great food. thanks for sharing the pictures. alr2903

 

[redcarpetdrew]

It didn't take long for the Wash-In to begin... Brad showed up early and volunteered to help finish the setting up. THANK YOU BRAD (aka Bradross)!!! The guests began to arrive...

 

[revvinkevin]

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[revvinkevin]

#7

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The washers were a big hit. There was lots of laundry being done and even more ooohhh's and aahhhh's over the 1-18 and GE's. I am glad that Kevin likes his new additions!

 

[revvinkevin]

There was PLENTY of food and everyone had enough to eat...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Lots to look at...

Lots of machines and agitators and suds for all...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Meanwhile, upstairs where the FOOD was...

The wash-in took place on two floors. There was great food from takeout to pig out!!!

 

[revvinkevin]

For beverages guests went to the late 50's Easy Spindrier....

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The kitchen was a busy place. Lots of food, discussions and happiness...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

We all know where to real action was...

Yup, it was in the Laundry Room!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Action indeed!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

There was still room for the more SAGE of us to hold court... LOL!

 

[revvinkevin]

The stars of the show... the '72 - '73 Frigidaire 1-18 and the '69 - '70 GE V-16... both brought down, with the matching dryers, by Redcarpetdrew from Reno. Thank you SO VERY MUCH Andy, they are much more then I every expected!!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

I had my Laptop up for quick reference to the Net and AW. Otherwise, it played washer videos, of course!

 

[revvinkevin]

Matthew thoroughly enjoying (and showing off) the GE!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Hooked up the little GE portable washer and drew attention from the crowd.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

LOTS of attention! Chance (AKA Frapdoodle) really gave all the washers a good examination AND workout.

 

[revvinkevin]

A very big thanks to Mike for bringing his mini-basket to share and try out in the GE V-16 during the wash-in!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

There was even some Frontloader action for the big loads...

 

[douglasdc6]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!

The people , The machines & all that floor space .

I can only imagine how much fun this must have ben .