Minneapolis - 2011 - Happy Times, Happy People, Happy Vacuums!!!

[Unimatic1140]

Well Fred and I survived the 2011 Vaccum Cleaners Collectors Club convention we put on here in Minneapolis this year. It was a fabulous time, even lots of fun for those of us from the washer side of the family

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http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?14408_69

 

[hydralique]

You might be a washer guy . . .

but at least you could ogle the Rainbow Rexairs 'cuz they're all full of water when you open one up!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Rainbow vacuums

and the new ones have lighted water bins! I was constructing little dish racks in my head as I watched them splash water like an impeller dishwasher lol.

 

[hydralique]

Lighted water bins!

I didn't know this, now I want one! As if my Compact, Kenmore and two Kirbys aren't enough.

Hmm, now thinking of those little dish racks . . . wonder if a Thor could be converted to not only wash clothes and dishes, but also to vacuum floors via a Rainbow-like attachment? Probably would have a be a whole-house vacuum as I imagine one would be bit heavy to haul around the house at the end of a hose . . .[this post was last edited: 9/20/2011-19:23]

 

[jetcone]

nice pictures

that Kirby is a stunner.

 

Looks like a wonderful time had by all!

 

 

[washernoob]

Robert and Fred, I know it must have been hard, but it definitely appears that every sweat and second was well spent in making this fabulous convention. I only can dream that I was there. In fact I did dream that I was there! If only!

Wait... did someone say a thor dishclotheswasher?

Found this nifty little ad a few months ago. I can scan it if anyone likes.

 

[beekeyknee]

I'd Like To Dedicate This Song To Robert

Little dish racks on the hillside,
Little dish racks made of ticky tacky,
Little dish racks on the hillside,
Little dish racks all the same.

There's a blue one and blue one
And a blue one and a blue one,
And they're all made out of ticky tacky
And they all look just the same.[this post was last edited: 9/21/2011-08:44]

 

[Unimatic1140]

lol ;-)

 

[perc-o-prince]

Looks like everyone had a fantastic time. Your home is so cool!! I hope to one day make it to one of these gatherings

Glad you all had a great time!!!

Rich

 

[chestermikeuk]

Convention....

Looks like a grand time was had by all, and can imagine what prep you had to go through ready for the wash-in, did all the washers behave themselves - no sudden floods?? was sorry to have missed this one as it was the 10yr anniversary of being at your place for the first one!! Oh how time flys!!!

 

[jetcone]

We all miss you

Mikey!

 

oxoxox