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Looks like everything was GREAT!!! I so wish I was able to attend. Looks like you guys had a great time, and the food looked AMAZNIG!!!! I so can't wait to attend my first one.
The BIG Spring (West Coast) Wash-In!!!
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Andy's Kenmore's WERE beautiful!
Andy's Kenmore's WERE beautiful!
Oh No..
I had the sound on loud to hear the nice washin voices ...AND THEN YOU DID THAT....oh you gonna get punched mister...Lol
I had the sound on loud to hear the nice washin voices ...AND THEN YOU DID THAT....oh you gonna get punched mister...Lol
Very cool appliance store on 4th St and.........
The PINK Maytags in the window of that appliance store on 4th St are display only. I contacted the owner or manager(?) a couple years ago and they said the pink set is "not for sale" period.
~ Jon, so tell us.... have you bought that stove yet? It IS really something, isn't it?
I neglected to mention before that not only did Gordon, Andy and John L. do a bearing replacement job (and more) on my '63 Kenmore 70 (THANK YOU again!!!), but Gordon and Andy also did a bearing job and basket drive replacement on Andy's beautiful coppertone 1966 Lady K washer, IN ADDITION to a bearing job on a friends turquoise twin to Andy's washer, another 1966 Lady K! So not just one, not two, but THREE Kenmore bearing jobs in two days! WOW!
The Big Spring Wash-In while a lot of work, was SO much fun and SO worth it because of it! I am very honored that SO MANY travelled from across the U.S. and Canada to be here for the Wash-In. It was so wonderful to meet everyone I hadn't and see friends again. I cannot express my gratitide enough to EVERYONE who came by to help set up, clean up and work on various machines before, during and after the party. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Kevin
The PINK Maytags in the window of that appliance store on 4th St are display only. I contacted the owner or manager(?) a couple years ago and they said the pink set is "not for sale" period.
~ Jon, so tell us.... have you bought that stove yet? It IS really something, isn't it?
I neglected to mention before that not only did Gordon, Andy and John L. do a bearing replacement job (and more) on my '63 Kenmore 70 (THANK YOU again!!!), but Gordon and Andy also did a bearing job and basket drive replacement on Andy's beautiful coppertone 1966 Lady K washer, IN ADDITION to a bearing job on a friends turquoise twin to Andy's washer, another 1966 Lady K! So not just one, not two, but THREE Kenmore bearing jobs in two days! WOW!
The Big Spring Wash-In while a lot of work, was SO much fun and SO worth it because of it! I am very honored that SO MANY travelled from across the U.S. and Canada to be here for the Wash-In. It was so wonderful to meet everyone I hadn't and see friends again. I cannot express my gratitide enough to EVERYONE who came by to help set up, clean up and work on various machines before, during and after the party. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Kevin
Andy's Kenmore's WERE beautiful!
Hey Jon, one of those in mine... thank you very much!
That is still too funny... but you are gonna get slapped next time I see you!
OK, maybe not slapped, just hugged.
And to think Jon, this whole Wash-In is ALL YOUR FAULT! But then again, I'm glad is I had a great time!
Kevin
Hey Jon, one of those in mine... thank you very much!
That is still too funny... but you are gonna get slapped next time I see you!
And to think Jon, this whole Wash-In is ALL YOUR FAULT! But then again, I'm glad is I had a great time!
Kevin
redcarpetdrew
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Jon!
I'm going to drop that big ball on you! And to think that Kevin's 1970 800 was collateral damage as well. Hhurrumph! Some gratitude... LOL!
It was a wonderful time at Kevin's! Back to Reno today so some pictures tonight or tomorrow! Now I get to shoot video of the 66 in action. Well, once I repair what Jon did to her! Hhhmmmmm, what DID I do with that duct tape?
RCD
I'm going to drop that big ball on you! And to think that Kevin's 1970 800 was collateral damage as well. Hhurrumph! Some gratitude... LOL!
It was a wonderful time at Kevin's! Back to Reno today so some pictures tonight or tomorrow! Now I get to shoot video of the 66 in action. Well, once I repair what Jon did to her! Hhhmmmmm, what DID I do with that duct tape?
RCD
And of course, there was the Queen Mary. Super cool preserv
Just thought I put a plug out there, since ocean liners are my primary hobby (though washers/ dryers are in the spotlight at the moment), I'm glad to hear several of you were able to visit and stay on the QM. She is an amazing time capsule! Completed in 1936 ... she was Britain's Art deco masterpiece. .. and one of the most beloved ocean liners of all time.
However, being American, my favorite ship was our flagship, the SS United States. She was completed in 1952, and was the fastest liner ever constructed. There is current grassroots movement to save The SS United States ... and you can read more about that here: http://www.ssunitedstatesconservancy.org. She is currently berthed in Philadelphia, Pa (near the Walt Whitman bridge).
Just to keep this washer related, The SSUS did have Westinghouse Laundromats onboard ... and I will try to find a picture and post of one that I found abandoned on her foredeck when I visited her in 1991. They were very similar to the laundromat Kevin has in his outstanding collection!
scott
Just thought I put a plug out there, since ocean liners are my primary hobby (though washers/ dryers are in the spotlight at the moment), I'm glad to hear several of you were able to visit and stay on the QM. She is an amazing time capsule! Completed in 1936 ... she was Britain's Art deco masterpiece. .. and one of the most beloved ocean liners of all time.
However, being American, my favorite ship was our flagship, the SS United States. She was completed in 1952, and was the fastest liner ever constructed. There is current grassroots movement to save The SS United States ... and you can read more about that here: http://www.ssunitedstatesconservancy.org. She is currently berthed in Philadelphia, Pa (near the Walt Whitman bridge).
Just to keep this washer related, The SSUS did have Westinghouse Laundromats onboard ... and I will try to find a picture and post of one that I found abandoned on her foredeck when I visited her in 1991. They were very similar to the laundromat Kevin has in his outstanding collection!
scott
macboy91si
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Gordon... Fresh out of the Box
LOL, a little late to this, had to get the camera and get this. Here is a less tired Gordon before running the Belt Drive gambit. Hopefully this photo does a little more justice
...And of course, our wonderful host!
-Tim
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LOL, a little late to this, had to get the camera and get this. Here is a less tired Gordon before running the Belt Drive gambit. Hopefully this photo does a little more justice
...And of course, our wonderful host!
-Tim
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WH Spacemate
Cleaning the spacemate
Cleaning the spacemate
WH Spacemate
Pump repair
Pump repair
WH Spacemate
Resealing tub front that had to be removed for boot replacement.
Resealing tub front that had to be removed for boot replacement.
WH Spacemate
Tim starts the first load.
Tim starts the first load.
WH Spacemate
Watching the spacemate
Watching the spacemate
Lady Kenmore
Scott,Jon,Kelly,Greg,Robert,Fred,Roger
Scott,Jon,Kelly,Greg,Robert,Fred,Roger
Speed Queen
Kevin,Jon,and Eddy watch the Speed Queen
Kevin,Jon,and Eddy watch the Speed Queen
Whirlpool washer
Andy and Westy working on the Whirlpool's motor
Andy and Westy working on the Whirlpool's motor
Coppertone Lady Kenmore
Andy with his pride and joy
Andy with his pride and joy
Portable washers
Tim shows how the twin tub washers work
Tim shows how the twin tub washers work
Tim gets silly
It was a very long day
It was a very long day
abcomatic
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HI Scott ( ocean liners)
HI Scott, Did you change your email address? I want to chat with you about ocean liners and sent you a note and it came back. I hope we can chat about ocean liners. Thanks, Gary
HI Scott, Did you change your email address? I want to chat with you about ocean liners and sent you a note and it came back. I hope we can chat about ocean liners. Thanks, Gary
golittlesport
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Hey Kev, is there any of Kelly's lasagna left?
Hi Rich, yes there is! I took some for lunch yesterday & today.... YUM!
Kevin thank you for a wonderful
Wash In! It was well worth the prodding!! I'll give you a longer lead next time too!
It was great to meet everyone and put faces to names and handles! Just got home nice quick flight back to Boston. Off to bed!
Jeff you take such nice pics! I hope Kevin you and Andy can repair the damaged Kenmores. John has parts!!
We didn't ask about the stove but I did love it, there was no one there, it says on the door call for an appointment and its kind of odd because its a vintage appliance store with a used book store.
Kelly I can still taste that lasagna and Greg and I loved our cakes, (well actually Greg loved my cake!! )
Wash In! It was well worth the prodding!! I'll give you a longer lead next time too!
It was great to meet everyone and put faces to names and handles! Just got home nice quick flight back to Boston. Off to bed!
Jeff you take such nice pics! I hope Kevin you and Andy can repair the damaged Kenmores. John has parts!!
We didn't ask about the stove but I did love it, there was no one there, it says on the door call for an appointment and its kind of odd because its a vintage appliance store with a used book store.
Kelly I can still taste that lasagna and Greg and I loved our cakes, (well actually Greg loved my cake!! )
Kelly hard at work-
actually Kelly, I got the impression you were having a blast in Kevin's kitchen!
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actually Kelly, I got the impression you were having a blast in Kevin's kitchen!
[this post was last edited: 4/24/2012-22:33]
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<p>[COLOR=black; font-size: 10.5pt]I was honored that Kevin let me crash his party and act as surrogate partner. Its difficult to manage the projects, people and sheer square footage of his property before, during and after the wash in and I didn't want him to feel alone. I enjoy the preparations as much as the party and for the days ahead got to feed and kibitz with the working crew that put the machines and basement in showroom order. For some of us the delight is in machines and engineering, the thrill of the hunt finding a sought after machine, repair and restoration, some make it all about the laundry and while I like it all, I savor the connections and friendships. I held court in the kitchen, entertained by Kevin's father Lloyd with his rapier wit and joy of lexicon, feeding <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> [/COLOR]dog treats and belly rubs to Westie in trade for floor clean up and enjoyed the joyful banter of the men gathering around the table for grub. Kevin has every pot, pan, toy and tool for cooking making the time there joyful. He has a Miele convection oven which bakes like nothing I have ever used, pure perfection. There was a vintage dual fuel Modern Maid wall oven that ran hot but was great for biscuits and roasted leg of Pork. While I wouldn't choose a gas cook top, the GE gas did a fine job and I managed not to burn anything. Kevin is every bit as kind and loving as he appears in the posts and gave so much in time and expense to make this all happen to say nothing of taxiing us all to and from the airport. I have long enjoyed a friendship with Ralph and was thrilled he arrived early. Ralph was tremendous help, willing to do anything, making at least 12 Home Depot and store runs and being a wonderful loving presence. Tim is nothing short of amazing, his Kentucky drawl pours out like rich molasses and his mind is rapier fast with solutions and innovation for repair problems. His bedroom was the pull out in the family room which meant he was the last one to get to bed and the first one roused in the morning. Andy.......How do you describe Andy......funny, amazingly insightful, he misses nothing, sees everything and seems to possess the wisdom of the ages. I was so glad to meet him and appreciated his concern for my welfare making sure I got to enjoy the party. You've got to love a man who brings you a Mixmaster to use since carry on wasn't big enough to bring one. Gordon was totally on point, serious about his work, watching his diet and delightfully funny in his taciturn way. It was pure joy to watch Justin love on his Unimatic. I almost offered to carry it back to Tucson for him knowing how hard it is to have a new toy and not be able to have it home. It was so fun to see his serious demeanor split wide open and a fun loving kid come bounding out. For those of you who haven't met Roger you are missing being in the presence of a real hero and giant among men. I was so touched by his care and kindness in Tucson and delighted to see him again. Nate could be a runner up in the sweet competitions and good to see him happy and thriving in his marriage with David. Nothing really prepares you for meeting the LeFever brothers. You might get the impression from John's cryptic assessments of lesser machines that he would be stern and nothing could be further from the truth. Jeff and John are so much fun, interesting and have the wealth of generations to share about machines and repair. I nearly swooned when I met Cal, perhaps the most perfect example of southern gentility and breeding and so very interesting to visit with. Smitty was happily touring car shows and looking for the holy grail of car part collections, funny and bright, long suffering as he napped on the couch waiting for John to say his final good byes. Its not really fair to say and perhaps its because I have spent more time with him but Greg and Omaha have become a favorite place to visit and catch up with his son Skyler and Greg’s family and friends. I always have such a good time and love Greg's self effacing humor and rolling laugh. When Kevin told me Robert and Fred were coming I asked him if there was time to lose 20 pounds, get a tan and go to the gym in preparation for the grand PooBah of all washerdom. For those of you who haven't been lucky enough to meet Robert and Fred they are two of the nicest, most patient and surely most beleaguered of us all administering the business of running each club. It was so good to see them. I was nervous a bit about Jon Charles, wondering if he would be approachable or a true Bostonian Blue Blood with a bit of reticence for the wild men of the West. Every worry melted with the first hug and hello and I quickly fell under the spell of his humor and good looks. It was fun to make special cakes for the birthday boys and I enjoyed catching up with Rich again after meeting in 2005. Dick Stevenson has been to Washington and we have shared machines and parts so it was fabulous to see him and meet Chris who was so interesting and such a nice man. Brad Ross came on Friday with his cousin Jill and I was enthralled with them both. Jill was wonderful help in the kitchen and it was fun to have close banter and support while working. I love Patrick from Portland and from him have heard so much about Eddy from Canada. Patrick made sure I got out of the house on Friday and we toured the shops on Retro Row and did some junking. I had no idea how much fun Eddy would be. I loved his stories and laughed hard at his work escapades. I look forward to some international visits ahead with Ross and Eddy. During Saturday's dinner I had a delicious time visiting with Anthony and Daryl in the kitchen and after the melee subsided we went downstairs to splash in the machines. What truly wonderful men they are. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love recapping an event and I get a surge of energy after the work is done and I know I made it. Andy, Tim and I ruminated on the events of the days and shared our take and insights on the event. Reluctantly we went to bed at 1:30 not wanting the day to end. Sunday morning dawned and I bounded out of bed to make cinnamon rolls and breakfast for those who came by to load up their treasures. Then it was all over. Four days of short nights and long days took their toll and I kept feeling a nap attacking me. We put machines away, sealed up the collection, did the entire house hold laundry and I read each section of the Sunday paper as Lloyd finished. It was my idea of a perfect time. I hate to sit still but don't really want to break a sweat either so keeping busy, loving what I do, loving the people and the anticipation of who I was cooking for, doing my part to relieve one small part of the stress for Kevin was pure joy. I am home and mourning the end of such perfect weekend. I enjoyed meeting everyone, loved the time to connect with new and old and truly apologize if I overlooked anyone in taking the risk of mentioning names.</span>
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<p>[COLOR=black; font-size: 10.5pt]I was honored that Kevin let me crash his party and act as surrogate partner. Its difficult to manage the projects, people and sheer square footage of his property before, during and after the wash in and I didn't want him to feel alone. I enjoy the preparations as much as the party and for the days ahead got to feed and kibitz with the working crew that put the machines and basement in showroom order. For some of us the delight is in machines and engineering, the thrill of the hunt finding a sought after machine, repair and restoration, some make it all about the laundry and while I like it all, I savor the connections and friendships. I held court in the kitchen, entertained by Kevin's father Lloyd with his rapier wit and joy of lexicon, feeding <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> [/COLOR]dog treats and belly rubs to Westie in trade for floor clean up and enjoyed the joyful banter of the men gathering around the table for grub. Kevin has every pot, pan, toy and tool for cooking making the time there joyful. He has a Miele convection oven which bakes like nothing I have ever used, pure perfection. There was a vintage dual fuel Modern Maid wall oven that ran hot but was great for biscuits and roasted leg of Pork. While I wouldn't choose a gas cook top, the GE gas did a fine job and I managed not to burn anything. Kevin is every bit as kind and loving as he appears in the posts and gave so much in time and expense to make this all happen to say nothing of taxiing us all to and from the airport. I have long enjoyed a friendship with Ralph and was thrilled he arrived early. Ralph was tremendous help, willing to do anything, making at least 12 Home Depot and store runs and being a wonderful loving presence. Tim is nothing short of amazing, his Kentucky drawl pours out like rich molasses and his mind is rapier fast with solutions and innovation for repair problems. His bedroom was the pull out in the family room which meant he was the last one to get to bed and the first one roused in the morning. Andy.......How do you describe Andy......funny, amazingly insightful, he misses nothing, sees everything and seems to possess the wisdom of the ages. I was so glad to meet him and appreciated his concern for my welfare making sure I got to enjoy the party. You've got to love a man who brings you a Mixmaster to use since carry on wasn't big enough to bring one. Gordon was totally on point, serious about his work, watching his diet and delightfully funny in his taciturn way. It was pure joy to watch Justin love on his Unimatic. I almost offered to carry it back to Tucson for him knowing how hard it is to have a new toy and not be able to have it home. It was so fun to see his serious demeanor split wide open and a fun loving kid come bounding out. For those of you who haven't met Roger you are missing being in the presence of a real hero and giant among men. I was so touched by his care and kindness in Tucson and delighted to see him again. Nate could be a runner up in the sweet competitions and good to see him happy and thriving in his marriage with David. Nothing really prepares you for meeting the LeFever brothers. You might get the impression from John's cryptic assessments of lesser machines that he would be stern and nothing could be further from the truth. Jeff and John are so much fun, interesting and have the wealth of generations to share about machines and repair. I nearly swooned when I met Cal, perhaps the most perfect example of southern gentility and breeding and so very interesting to visit with. Smitty was happily touring car shows and looking for the holy grail of car part collections, funny and bright, long suffering as he napped on the couch waiting for John to say his final good byes. Its not really fair to say and perhaps its because I have spent more time with him but Greg and Omaha have become a favorite place to visit and catch up with his son Skyler and Greg’s family and friends. I always have such a good time and love Greg's self effacing humor and rolling laugh. When Kevin told me Robert and Fred were coming I asked him if there was time to lose 20 pounds, get a tan and go to the gym in preparation for the grand PooBah of all washerdom. For those of you who haven't been lucky enough to meet Robert and Fred they are two of the nicest, most patient and surely most beleaguered of us all administering the business of running each club. It was so good to see them. I was nervous a bit about Jon Charles, wondering if he would be approachable or a true Bostonian Blue Blood with a bit of reticence for the wild men of the West. Every worry melted with the first hug and hello and I quickly fell under the spell of his humor and good looks. It was fun to make special cakes for the birthday boys and I enjoyed catching up with Rich again after meeting in 2005. Dick Stevenson has been to Washington and we have shared machines and parts so it was fabulous to see him and meet Chris who was so interesting and such a nice man. Brad Ross came on Friday with his cousin Jill and I was enthralled with them both. Jill was wonderful help in the kitchen and it was fun to have close banter and support while working. I love Patrick from Portland and from him have heard so much about Eddy from Canada. Patrick made sure I got out of the house on Friday and we toured the shops on Retro Row and did some junking. I had no idea how much fun Eddy would be. I loved his stories and laughed hard at his work escapades. I look forward to some international visits ahead with Ross and Eddy. During Saturday's dinner I had a delicious time visiting with Anthony and Daryl in the kitchen and after the melee subsided we went downstairs to splash in the machines. What truly wonderful men they are. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love recapping an event and I get a surge of energy after the work is done and I know I made it. Andy, Tim and I ruminated on the events of the days and shared our take and insights on the event. Reluctantly we went to bed at 1:30 not wanting the day to end. Sunday morning dawned and I bounded out of bed to make cinnamon rolls and breakfast for those who came by to load up their treasures. Then it was all over. Four days of short nights and long days took their toll and I kept feeling a nap attacking me. We put machines away, sealed up the collection, did the entire house hold laundry and I read each section of the Sunday paper as Lloyd finished. It was my idea of a perfect time. I hate to sit still but don't really want to break a sweat either so keeping busy, loving what I do, loving the people and the anticipation of who I was cooking for, doing my part to relieve one small part of the stress for Kevin was pure joy. I am home and mourning the end of such perfect weekend. I enjoyed meeting everyone, loved the time to connect with new and old and truly apologize if I overlooked anyone in taking the risk of mentioning names.</span>
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The Wash-In Scene...
Thanks Kelly for painting the scene, thats what these gatherings are all about, they go far to quickly and its a vital part of any washparty that the washer workers and guests are nurtured and all get to enjoy....its a scene I`ve witnessed Terry perform perfectly as well as Alistair over here...AND gives the host the chance to entertain and flit around!!!
NOWTHEN - the videos on webcam are showing more people than we`ve seen (lovely as you all are) any more pics please...Lol
Oh Tim, any more twinny pics & what was the washer next to the Maytag and guys, what type of boot did you use on the Westy or was it repaired and if so with what??
Cheers, Mike
Thanks Kelly for painting the scene, thats what these gatherings are all about, they go far to quickly and its a vital part of any washparty that the washer workers and guests are nurtured and all get to enjoy....its a scene I`ve witnessed Terry perform perfectly as well as Alistair over here...AND gives the host the chance to entertain and flit around!!!
NOWTHEN - the videos on webcam are showing more people than we`ve seen (lovely as you all are) any more pics please...Lol
Oh Tim, any more twinny pics & what was the washer next to the Maytag and guys, what type of boot did you use on the Westy or was it repaired and if so with what??
Cheers, Mike
Kevins Wash-In
Kelly thanks again for all you did to make this event the new standard of Wash-Ins and your summery of the event was a great way to savor the fun a little longer, Thank You.
Mike the boot we installed on the Westinghouse 25" Space Mate was a correct new in box part, while these boots are long ago NLA there still seem to be a few around. They are not the correct ones for the full sized slant front washers but some people have been able to get them to fit.
Kelly thanks again for all you did to make this event the new standard of Wash-Ins and your summery of the event was a great way to savor the fun a little longer, Thank You.
Mike the boot we installed on the Westinghouse 25" Space Mate was a correct new in box part, while these boots are long ago NLA there still seem to be a few around. They are not the correct ones for the full sized slant front washers but some people have been able to get them to fit.
geextrarinse
Well-known member
Well it just figures...
That I move away right before all the fun! I am bummed that I missed the chance to meet all of you guys. Kevin does indeed have an incredible collection that I've enjoyed the few times I got to see it myself. I know there will be other wash-ins but it would have been nice to meet you all this time around! Oh well, next time!
Looks like you all had a great time!
Matthew
(back in Pennsylvania)
That I move away right before all the fun! I am bummed that I missed the chance to meet all of you guys. Kevin does indeed have an incredible collection that I've enjoyed the few times I got to see it myself. I know there will be other wash-ins but it would have been nice to meet you all this time around! Oh well, next time!
Looks like you all had a great time!
Matthew
(back in Pennsylvania)
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