To hell with work...

[sharples]

Well, i skipped out on doing my work so i could pick up my new 53? Frigidaire set. Aren't they a beaut? I just got them unloaded and will clean them up shortly but i was to excited, so i took some pictures so i could share with the group. The washer is the one with the overflow rinse...

 

[sharples]

ok...i need an intervention

I know have a wopping 42 washers/dryers...someone need to intervene on my craziness before my basement (washer/dryer storage area) starts to overflow into the rest of the house. I'll never get another bf, they will take one look at my collection and run for the hills, haha.

Robert...i think you need to install a personals sections on this site for us appliance nuts...lol

 

[travis]

Nice set Graham

Very cool, can't wait to see you washing a load.

I'll second the personals idea. It's a bit difficult to "introduce" your collection(s) to a date and not have him run for the hills. I finally bought an old storefront building so I can live upstairs and my toys can be downstairs. That way I can deny ownership of the first floor until the right time, lol

 

[sharples]

LOL

That is a great idea Travis. I also try to stear my dates away from my collection(s) for the first few dates, or until they realize im not an axe murderer who stores my victims in my antique refrigerators and washers/dryers, lol.
-G

 

[travis]

I'm glad that makes sense to someone else. Not only that, but if you have a storefront, you have easy access to move stuff in and out. I checked for a nice strong first floor before I bought.

I refuse to try and live as a collector in a normal house. The steps kill you, the kitchen is never big enough for three fridges, and the laundry room only has room for one set. Who designs these places anyway?

 

[foraloysius]

Wonderful set Graham! The only thing you need now is a pair of curtains and you can make your own Mona Lisa smile scene. Perhaps with a few men instead of women. ;-)

 

[frigilux]

Great set, Graham. Holy cow, forty-two washers & dryers?! There aren't that many on most appliance store showroom floors, LOL!

 

[blackstone]

Storefront for sale....

So does anyone want to buy the building that I have for sale?? It has the store in which we had our family business (TV & appliance store) and 3-level living quarters attached.
Fred

 

[swestoyz]

Nice set there Graham - you'll love the overflow rinse. Is it me or is the motor protector missing on the control panel? This will be one of your favorites - the WO-65 in my basement always has the most fun!

Ben

 

[autowash]

Well those machines are just wonderful!
Where in the world do you discover such finds?
Does not seem to be many vintage machines in my area!

 

[sharples]

Well,

I i go to any auction that has a mixed match washer dryer offered. Usually one is old when this is done. I go or call any and all used appliance shop in the state and i comb this site, ebay and local classifieds. It is a job in itself, finding these machines. It is also cool to network with the wonderful people here on automatic washer.com. Oh and you can not be shy to drive 5-6 hours one way to get a machine. I've only got 4 of my 42 machines within an hour from my house so you have to commit to a drive.
-G

 

[dynaflow]

personals

Well my b/f doesnt mind all my vacuums waht will he say with w/d

 

[dynaflow]

personals

Well my b/f doesnt mind all my vacuums waht will he say with w/d

 

[frigilux]

I lived in a storefront building for nearly 13 years. Turned the main floor into a warehouse apt. Really enjoyed living there except for the fact that the only window in the place was the storefront window, so I always had to have the blinds drawn. It's a bit weird to have people stopping to gawk into your home while strolling down the sidewalk.

It sure was convenient, though, having a hardware store on one side, a barbershop on the other and a bar and an appliance store directly across the street.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Oh Graham the set is just beautiful, congratulations! I see it looks like you found the rubber agitator cap as well. Remember to attach a drain hose and pour a few cups of very hot water down the hose to prime the pump seal before you start the washer for testing. That is a wonderful dryer as well, although I don’t use my Filtrator dryers from June-Sep, they are just wonderful the rest of the year when its cooler.

As for some advice on finding a boyfriend, don’t hide the fact that you collect vintage appliances, act natural and celebrate it right from the start. If you new bf reacts like it is strange that you would collect old appliances, you should act surprised

that he has never heard of anyone who collects this stuff “well considering all the people I know who collect vintage appliances, it’s all the rage you know”. That usually gets them. Then make sure your collection is sparkling shiny and show it off to him and show him pictures of some of our collections on the site as well to drive the point home. You'll be doing his wash in no time LOL. He sure will appreciate never having to do it himself, not to mention never having to spend one dime appliances (that's Neal's favorite part).

Be sure to invite us to the wedding

 

[bleacho]

stick to the washer collection....

they are easier to maintain than a guy....

 

[frigilux]

OK, you've gotten sensible dating advice from Robert. Now, a few words from Evil Eugene's Dating Service:

If you REALLY want to make an impression on your date...

1) After a few drinks and casually normal conversation in your apartment, tell him you want to show him something downstairs.

2) Begin turning off all the lights in your apt., as if you're not returning. Then pick up a flashlight and slowly lead your guy downstairs, using only the flashlight for illumination. Start to say vaguely unsettling things to him.

3) Enter the Washertorium, moving the flashlight around quickly from one machine to the next, mumbling cryptic things. Laugh or cry inappropriately.

4) Stop, take a slow, deep, noisy breath and begin to moan softly, rocking back and forth. Then position the flashlight under your chin (lighting from below always adds to that "psycho look"), look him straight in the eyes and say "All my friends wind up down here."

This advice won't necessarily lead to a 2nd date, but both of you will have a very interesting story to tell!

 

[sharples]

hahahah

OMG to funny Eugene. I nearly cried from laughing cause i am totally gonna do that but with a seasoned friend.

Thanks Robert for the good advice. I like the reverse psychology approach, i think it will work. YAY, thanks for all the advice. I am gonna try it out.

Love yeah all, night night.

 

[mayken4now]

Oh Graham:

Those are just perfect. Wonderful find there. We will excuse you from work for the rest of the week, with pay of course for saving those machines.

Steve