My December 11th wash-in was less of a wash-in, more of a Holiday Party

[revvinkevin]

Due to a number of factors (time of year, the economy, etc), my wash-in wasn't as much of a wash-in as I was hoping for, BUT it was still a really good party! Of the 35 or so people in attendance, only 10 of them were "washer people", the others were good friends or other friends I was "coming out of the appliance closet" to (haha).

Since we are near Christmas, I decided my "gift" would be to cook dinner for everyone! So with two friends helping me, we made 4 trays of regular lasagna, 2 smaller trays of veggie lasagna, garlic bread & salad. My friend Tina made some incredible ginger cookies and lemon bars for dessert and everything turned out great!

Because I was so busy in the kitchen prepping, cooking and serving, I did not have a lot of time to visit, party or take many photos... but I did get a few.

So..... welcome to my home for the Holiday party / wash-in!

 

[revvinkevin]

I managed to grab a few photos as people were eating...

 

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My little "display" as you go down the stairs and pass my "wine cellar" before entering the garage / laundry room...

 

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The view as you go thru the door.....

 

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Now for it's debut.... the 1970 Kenmore 800 washer in coppertone that came all the way from Boston to be here! Haha.

 

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Sitting in it's new home, connected and ready to go!

 

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This washer is in such amazing condition!

 

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Here it is...... Lit and washing! SOOOO beautiful!

 

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Many thanks to Tim (Macboy91si) for coming out from Kentucky to attend. He was a HUGE help in helping me get everything set of for the party! Here he is practally rebuilding the 1970 Hoover 515! THANK YOU TIM!!!

 

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And now demo-ing it....

 

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Many, many THANKS to Russell (ImperialmarkXII) for the box of Sears Ultra Plus! EXACTLY what I wanted! REALLY! Also, thank you to Rich (Golittlesport) for the embroidered Frigidaire shirt!

Thank you Russell & Rich!!

OK... That's all the photos I have... I did shoot a little video which I will post later.

Happy Holidays to all!

Kevin

 

[drewz]

Nice, very nice, can't keep my eyes off those 1963 70 Series!

 

[wringersteve]

Kenmore 800

Wow! My parents had a Kenmore 800 and matching dryer (in avocado)until they traded them in for Maytags in 1987. The Maytags are still going strong.

I remember seeing a working display of this washer with my parents in the Sears store in Kokomo, Indiana. I was absolutely enthralled with the soap dispenser. It was the coolest thing. It was even cooler when it was delivered to our house and I could watch it in action in the comfort of my own home!

Great pics! Great memories.

 

[macboy91si]

Now Lets See...

Why do I have all these extra screws in my pocket!? I'm glad I could make the Hoover sing once again. For some reason that brings me great joy I had a great time and I was glad I could help out with the machines, it was a nice change of pace to get my hands into some Frigidaires, Westy's and WP machines. A wonderful host, a room full of washers and voila! It was great and I don't regret coming out at all!

-Tim

 

[mickeyd]

Any party's a good party--very lovely, indeed.

I see an old friend there, GE Mike...HI MIKE!

You sure have a lot of ideal machines procured in a short time. The 55 Uni looks enticing next to the new KM. And that giant pink combo--HO HO HO, says Santa. What did your non-washer friends say about your coming out as a washer guy?

 

[rp2813]

Well, wash-in or eat-in, it looks like a fun time was had by all.

I love that coppertone Kenmore, especially the agitator!

Very sorry I missed attending.

Ralph