My First Vancouver Wash-In

[bobbyderegis]

Eddy,
Thanks for sharing. The pink GE filter flo brought back memories of my neighbors growing up. They had a pink matching pair, the washer identical to yours. What a great collection!
Bobby in Boston

 

[pushtorelease]

Hey Eddy, I'm an east side boy now, just Commercial and 2nd but it feels like a world away from the west end. Used to be at Gilford and Comox in "The Kenmore" (appropriate I think)that had possibly the best laundry room I've ever seen, complete with 3 sets of concrete laundry tubs, miles of clothesline and an ancient wringer in the corner! Sadly the new owners ripped it all apart - it was a great photo op...

 

[gyrafoam]

Oh Eddy, I was just trying to pull Robert's chain a little about sudslock in a Unimatic.(Stir the pot) But he OBVIOUSLY prepared you for it in advance! (He thinks I'm daft----well maybe, but I'm in good company if I am).

Now, how about some more photo's of your collection of SQ's the next time you are able to post them? An inquiring (if a little daft) mind would love to see them.

Also, what is the story behind that pank GE? I just think it would be so cool to find one of those old things.

Thanks again for sharing a good time!

 

[petek]

Commercial & 2nd? Why didn't you say you were a lesbian!!!

 

[Unimatic1140]

He thinks I'm daft----well maybe, but I'm in good co

From Dictionary.com -- Daft: adj : informal or slang terms for mentally irregular;

Hey Steve, I've have around 45 major appliances stuffed into this house at the moment, doesn't that make me even more daft

?

 

[cvillewasherbo]

you guys

you guys are so funny--i enjoy the read

 

[mayfan69]

Some Great Machines!

Hi Eddy,

You have some great machines...a very nice collection.

Leon

 

[mayfan69]

Some Great Machines!

Hi Eddy,

You have some great machines...a very nice collection.

Leon

 

[pushtorelease]

LOL Pete! I KNOW! Although Commercial Dr is changing rapidly, all that's missing is a GAP and I'm sure that'll be soon. There are days now that you don't even see one person in Birkenstocks ...

 

[petek]

I was last in Vancouver maybe 3 years ago and was really put off with the place. Way too crowded, traffic is horrendous, and everythings gone upscale whilst I've gone downscale. We left in Nov 86 right after Expo and while I wasn't too thrilled about the transfer back then it's been a blessing in disguise. Then too most of my friends from back then are gone along with all my old haunts so there's not much to go back to.

 

[pushtorelease]

Can't argue any of that Pete, and now with the Olympics coming it's going to be even worse. Your old haunts were probably my old haunts. Hmmm, do we know each other???

 

[petek]

Well one never knows, I used to hang out at the Shaggy for the most part and the Central when it was still going. Why I've even been known to frequent the Castle and Ambassador for after work libations errr tea. Heck I even go back to the PPen north and south days when they were byob.

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

Looks like you guys had so much fun!
Thanks for the pictures of your trip.
It is so good to see you Robert and Eddy.
Brent

 

[pushtorelease]

Ah Pete, I remember them all - and a lot of fun!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Back to the Dark Tub Question

Sorry Mike I forgot to answer you about the Canadian Rollermatic tub question, yes you are correct the tubs produced in Canada were much darker the than 1965-1970 American versions.

 

[roto204]

Stunning!

What a stunning collection and a nice trip.