Where could this be leading???

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hmmmmmmmmm. Remember, We're still under construction.... but I just couldn't resist!

 

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getting closer!

!

 

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In the door!

Well, here we are! Still some drywall work to do, but I plan on placing washers and dryers sometime next week, and then the plumbing will begin! Mark

 

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This is how it looks ....

if you take the private entrance from the Master Suite! Still some repainting and trim to go....but we're getting there! Mark

 

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This is ...

...the work area where machines will arrive from the ramp and be worked on....

 

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Display areas!

Here are some of the display areas..

 

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Sitting area

Here is the sitting area where there will be a console combo tv-hifi-radio, (in blonde) cool 50's sectional sofa, etc...

 

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Here's....

Lady Kenmore Square!!!

 

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Gyrafoam Circle!

Gyrafoam circle!!!

 

[bundtboy]

lookin' good

Fabulous work, Mark.

I look forward to seeing machines in place there soon.

Lovely photos. Congratulations.

B

 

[jons1077]

WOW!!!

That is looking awesome!!! I hope I can see that in person when it's all done!

 

[gansky1]

This is amazing, Mark, I can't wait to see pics of the machines coming into their new home. I love the sitting area too - the "washer widows" will love that while their partners are ooohing and ahhhing over the collection!

 

[pdub]

Very cool

The stuff that dreams are made of!

Congratulations. I can only imagine the excitement.

Patrick

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Mark. Your washing machine area looks magnificent!!

Ross

 

[Unimatic1140]

WOW

OMG Mark that is just amazing! I like how you did it in black, it will make a great contrast against all the machines. I can't wait to see it sometime. Please keep us posted.

 

[filterflo]

Its a passage into paradise! Looks simply wonderful Mark, you will have just about the most amazing collection and display. So happy for you, good luck with it.

 

[omo-matic]

Can't wait to see it all finished!

Mark, all the very best and good luck with finishing off the area. Bruce

 

[appnut]

congratulations Mark. This has been a very long-time waiting. A big hug. Bob

 

[peteski50]

New Place!

Wow Mark,
This is absolutely awsome. This is really going to be some show place.
Best Wishes
Peter

 

[alr2903]

How VERY Nice

yes indeed, the floors are beautiful. May i ask are the tile New Old stock,or are the colors available now? They look like they have been waxed and buffed for hours. Wow. arthur

 

[chestermikeuk]

Wash, Dry & Shine

Hi Mark & Gary, what a Laundromat its going to be, Oh to have the space, love it!!!...What did the workmen think putting in all those vents & pipes etc, did you tell em what the end result is to be?? Looking forward to the end result and I`m sure you are as well..

Enjoy, Mike

 

[jetcone]

I LOVE THAT RAMP!

Its a teatament to good Egyptian engineering thats what it is!

Wow I think Robert is right the machines will jump out against the black walls. I think the problem will be to develop enough dirty laundry to keep them all going!! Thats the problem I have 2 weeks of wash is over in 25 minutes OY!

I bet it has that new linoleum smell and slickness too.

Can't wait to see it in action Mark!!

Cheers
Jon & AL

 

[jasonl]

Convention 2009?

I'll bet... no I won't say anything... But one can only hope!

 

[easyspindry]

The adventure is coming together

Hey Mark and Gary.

Great pictures. Someone asked why are the walls black. What a great idea for display. I know you're getting excited.

Hope to see you soon.

Jerry Gay

 

[rickr]

Really nice Mark!! Can't wait to see this area filled up with vintage treasures!

 

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Hi All!

We can always have ''impromptu'' Wash-in's whenever I have a visitor! We don't have to wait for a special time, even though I would like to get a large wash-in on the schedule as soon as it is finished and all the machines are up and running well. All club members are always welcome. (including the boys that I argue with all the time. We good Christian women forgive, let go, and don't hold grudges or any of that nonsense) Arthur, I tried to get NOS tile but couldn't locate enough of the black color run that was the same shade of black. (would you believe, there are umpteen dozens of black shades available?) The pink tile is called bubblegum and then the turquoise was an easy find. There are still two more coats of paint for the walls and pipes plus four more coats of wax sealer for the floor. I have 9,500 watts of fluorescent lighting in that room since black walls eat light. With a two inch water line coming in for the hot and cold water supply, I don't think there will be a water pressure problem when all the machines are running. I have installed an 80 gallon water heater with quick recovery and have had it rewired so that BOTH elements come on at the same time instead of just the bottom element and the top for fast recovery. How water shouldn't be a problem. You can't see it but there are outlets on the ceiling to plug in all those wonderful sign/clocks that will hang over the collection. I'm also thinking of running a continuous shelf over the machines for the lighted Christmas displays but am not sure if I want to mix the two collections just yet.

 

[mayken4now]

Mark, bet it is just so exciting. Will come up and see you and Gary when it's done. Maybe during this coming up fall.

Steve

 

[48bencix]

Egyptian ramp

Mark,

I agaree with Jet, the ramp entrance is so dramatic. This is the absolute ultimate display for a collection, well done!

Martin

 

[tlee618]

Mark, what a fantastic washer playland!! Thanks so much for sharing this much with us. I can hardly wait to see it when you move in the machines!!!! Terry

 

[jons1077]

by the way...

you guys still have that old GE filter-flo set in the storage warehouse? I think it's from 1966? I'm hoping to score those when we move to Portland.