Post# 97708-12/10/2005-19:17 ||| jasonl(Safe in Opelousas, LA)
We're having fun down in Bellville...washing nonstop and listening to Fifth Dimension records, etc!!! WOOHOO!!! Here are a few pictures; first one is Bob's MASSIVE 1-18 load. Biggest one in the machine, and it actually turned over well! Pictures didn't do it justice!
Who attended the events besides Mom & I? Glenn (DADoES), Bob (Appnut), Bryan (Westtexman), Jason (JasonL) Steve (MayKen4Now), and Jeff (as Jeff). Steve & Jeff left about 30 minutes ago, but everyone else is still here! Lots of loads left to do too...more pictures from Bellville to come!
Didn't get any of EC, unfortunately, but Jason got some good videos :)
Oops, wrong name! Here's some White-Rustinghouse...I mean White-Westinghouse Dual-Tumble action...works EXCELLENT with the Fresh Start that Bryan sent down. It sudses enough to provide wonderful washday drama, but not enough to suds-lock the machine or block visibility (i.e. window covered in suds like I've done before). I shut the hose connection off and reset the pressure switch, so in this picture the machine is tumbling in one direction...counterclockwise. Much splashier action on counterclockwise tumbling as well...the jury is still out to discover the reasoning behind THAT.
Notice the piles of laundry...I did two "full-capacity" loads in this machine, which can hold MUCH more than I originally thought! It seemed to spin much better fully loaded...I'll keep that in mind in the future!
--Austin
Post# 97756-12/10/2005-21:49 ||| toggleswitch(NYC & Long Island, NY)
So, how did it go, Austin? Did your house get trashed by the raucous AW.ORG members? Is Venus filing restraining orders, LOL?
Your WW FL'er looks almost identical to my 2nd FL'er, although mine was a Gibson-branded machine. My first FL'er was an '86 (or was it '87?) Frigidaire FL'er. It was offered only as a rear-control type. The dispensers were still on top, like the classic Westy's. It didn't reverse-tumble and the solenoids made a loud BANG when it went into a spin.
Looking forward to more pictures and video and stories!
The two laundry baskets at the right of the White-Westy ard the massive 1-18 load you see all nicely folded in front of Glenn & myself as well as a load of sheets I did in the WO65-2 Unimatic.
The only restraining order for Venus is the one I had to execute on her. Her Bosh dishwasher got "Bob loaded". Venus commits the mortal sin of pre-rinsing before she puts in dishwasher. I tortured her by loadeding the dinner dishes and utensils unwashed, scraped at best.
Post# 97837-12/11/2005-17:18 ||| toggleswitch(NYC & Long Island, NY)
What a blast we had this weekend! It started Friday night with the trek to Glenn's. It was wonderful to finally meet Steve, Jeff, and Bryan; and of course, it was wonderful to see Glenn, RJ, Jason, and Bob again!
We had a lot of great conversation, humorous antics (courtesy of Steve LOL), and a great dinner at Los Cucos! Besides the washers, the highlight of the evening was checking out RJ's home theater! All that was missing were the Junior Mints! WOW! is all I can say!
Saturday was great! I played the "mom in the kitchen" and left the hosting chores to Austin. Tom and Hayley picked up the slack on the hosting duties, and even managed to consume some snackies and watch some washer action in the laundry shed. Bob and Glenn brought delicious desserts; Peanut Butter Fudge Cake, Cream Cheese Pound Cake, and Maple Cheesecake. I'm gonna have to hit the gym before the cakes hit my....well, you know.
Toggle: Yes, Bob put me out of my comfort zone by loading the Bosch with smutzy dishes that weren't even clean! LOL SURPRISE......they actually came out the dishwasher showroom fresh! Geez....I thought I knew how to use a dishwasher. I'll never rinse another plate! I was even emboldened to put a roasting pan in there today, which was also cleaned to perfection!
Bryan brought so much detergent, that I am thinking of starting my own wash and fold service! The Fresh Start sure brought back laundry memories! Fortunately, I never saw runaway suds "a la" the Blob pour out of the shed!
Frigilux: Restraining order? I don't believe the two Bellville policemen could handle our group! LOL
The house seemed so quiet and empty this morning! I miss the din of laughter and conversation. This was great practice for a convention! Thanks to everyone for a fun time! We'll definitely do it again! :-D
as well as everyone who were able to attend the "Wash-In" also. First, to Venus, did your surprise take place at all over the Weekend, of use for any parts of the Meal{s}?
Great Pre-Pix's of the fun you all have had. I've still got the Gibson "Badged" "W-W" Washer, that looks just like yours Austin and I've got the actual "W-W" Gas Dryer to Stack on the Washer as well.
I hope that maybe I'll be able to attend at least 1-Wash-In sometime next year, with it being hopefully the "Big-One" wherever it will be held at. Am I hearing the "Big-Wash-In" at the Wilder's next year!!!
Peace and Happy Wash-In Weekend, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
There was some minor concern over that 1-18 load. I said "Load It Up." I shoulda tossed in a couple more of the towels that were floating around the room.... By the way, I shoved my arm down the 1-18's maw while the towels were processing. Nothing quite like it, yay!
Folks, I'm so terribly sorry, but I personally didn't get any pictures of anything, so you'll have to depend on more coming from the others. I had my camera on charge Thu night in the spare bedroom, and totally forgot about it Friday afternoon/evening. Then on top of *THAT*, I forgot to take the $@#$& camera to Bellville on Saturday. Among other things that were forgotten are chips and dip and soft drinks in the garage fridge. UGH. [hides face in shame] But it was fault of being distracted by all the fantabulous visitors. Really. Seriously.
(Barry and Carol, we missed ya!)
I can say that Jason (AS USUAL!) took some outstanding video.
Bob managed to confuse my IWL12 at least once, probably several times. Hell, at one point when the cycle ended, the soil level lights started flashing in agony, and the display had a little "H" and "M" at the extreme margins. I figure that was a signal of HELP ME. Pull the plug so it forgets, carry on. (No, the truth is that I had been playing with diagnostic mode, and probably triggered some mysterious subfunction that I'll never be able to find again.) Other than that, it didn't miss a beat. Upon watching a double-load of sheets slowly-but-surely roll over, Mr. Appnut's remark was "I'm convinced."
We ran the waiting-since-Monday DishDrawer load late on Fri night, everything came out perfectly clean. Bryan, unfortunately, missed that. "You ran the DishDrawer? I didn't even hear it." (Hey, being kinda woozy after a flight and a drive can do that to ya.)
Ms. Venus of the '59 Frigidaire Kitchen, aka Retromom, aka Den Mother, put on a fabulous display of hosting, right along with Mr. Wilder, and Miss Hayley of the barnyard contingent (she wants a hedgehog, dontcha know!), and Mr. WestyTopLoader Himself. Man, anybody who wants to feel right at home in TX, do Bellville. Austin's "wash shed" is the "It Place" for Austin County and surrounding areas. First and last generation Frigidaire mechanisms in the same room, how can you lose!!?
Steve & Jeff, mucho thanks for the Maytag parts. I doubt I can show as much finesse with it as you, but I'll sure try.
Bryan, mucho thanks for the laundry supplies. Already tried the White King. And I'm set with Downy Enhancer for a good while. :-)
Awww....if ya did....I'm sorry I missed out on this wash-in. I am so glad to see you all had so much fun. Hopefully another one will be happen soon, and I will have time and funds to join in the festivities. (I'll bring good munchies too! LOL)
Right now, I am working 2 jobs, 7 days a week. 2nd job will end next weekend. Im under a "temp" contract with KBR on another project right now, and not sure how long it is going to last.
Things have been buzy and hectic, to say the least. I haven't even had a chance to put the tree up. And, it has really been depressing at times......
Friday, I HAD to have my wonderful faithful Fuzz-Butt kitty, Jasmine, put to sleep. Had her for 10 yrs. She had been so sick, and eventually became paralyzed totally....It was so hard to let her go. At the last minute, my daughter requested to take money from her Christmas gifts (which I haven't even had time to shop for) to have her cremated. So that was done on Friday also. I feel better for doing it, after finding out all the options, on what happens afterwards...etc...etc...etc.
On a happier note, I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! I've missed not being able to read posts in here, and it just takes so long to "catch up".
Didn't mean to high-jack the thread...but let's have another Tejas wash-in for 2006~! I would love to come and meet everyone.
I certainly hope 2006 is a better year....this one has really sucked for me....
Awww....if ya did....I'm sorry I missed out on this wash-in. I am so glad to see you all had so much fun. Hopefully another one will be happen soon, and I will have time and funds to join in the festivities. (I'll bring good munchies too! LOL)
Right now, I am working 2 jobs, 7 days a week. 2nd job will end next weekend. Im under a "temp" contract with KBR on another project right now, and not sure how long it is going to last.
Things have been buzy and hectic, to say the least. I haven't even had a chance to put the tree up. And, it has really been depressing at times......
Friday, I HAD to have my wonderful faithful Fuzz-Butt kitty, Jasmine, put to sleep. Had her for 10 yrs. She had been so sick, and eventually became paralyzed totally....It was so hard to let her go. At the last minute, my daughter requested to take money from her Christmas gifts (which I haven't even had time to shop for) to have her cremated. So that was done on Friday also. I feel better for doing it, after finding out all the options, on what happens afterwards...etc...etc...etc.
On a happier note, I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! I've missed not being able to read posts in here, and it just takes so long to "catch up".
Didn't mean to high-jack the thread...but let's have another Tejas wash-in for 2006~! I would love to come and meet everyone.
I certainly hope 2006 is a better year....this one has really sucked for me....
'Nuff said....
Carol
Post# 97856-12/11/2005-20:32 ||| jasonl(Safe in Opelousas, LA)
Carol, yes you were missed. I thought of you numerous times.
Well, I had a great time. And as usual, terrorized appliances, whetehr they be new or vintage lol. The Wilders were awesome hosts. Den Mother really was in her element as were Tom, Haley, and of course the man AUSTIN. We definitely all took a walk on the Wilders side of life. Austin's laundry studio is a sight to behold. The pic oc the White Westy above sent chills down my spin as I was experiencing it real time. I kept expecting to hear Pearl Bailey's golden tones shoutin' out "DAAWLIN', you usin' my machine at its best." I loved the sight of having a WO65-2 and a 1-18 right next to each other. And to be there when Bryan actually experienced nh person his first Frigidaires!! Was worth my patients and anticipation (and thank you Jason!!). And Jason was his usualy washer fun, bubbly self. Between Unimatics & Kenmores, it's a thrill to be around Jason. Incidentally, jason & I drooled over Venus' 1959 Range--after we drooled over it's productions on our tummies. And as Jason said, it all tasted even that much better knowing it came from a vintage Frigidaire range. And Steve & Jeff, what an awesome pair. Was so nice to spend time with Steve, wish I'd had a chance to spend more time with Jeff. And last but not least, Bryan. He fit right in right off the bat. What a guy (plus an outstanding cheuffer for yours truly) A thank you to the Wilders and Glenn and esspecially RJ. I know Glenn's IWL-12 is going to be in shock for the next 6 months. I doubt it's EVER seen that much laundry in a relatively small period of time, much less so many large loads. But it all smells so nice and am enjoying the various scents acquired form Austin & glenn & Bryan's detergent/softener offerings. Words can't desribe what I feel after us Texans finally beginning to get together--and it won't be the last by any means!!
Post# 97890-12/11/2005-23:21 ||| toggleswitch(NYC & Long Island, NY)
Bob breathe Hunny.
OK I'm starting a wash-in air-fare fund right now. Can't miss any more!
JASON==> DISCS PRONTO. How much for a copy?
I am so happy for all who attended. It sounds like it was amazing.
is all I can say. You guys (and gal(s)) are SO AWESOME! We had TONS of fun at Glenn's house Friday evening, and an AWESOME time at the Wilders' house on Saturday.
Bob and I were the first ones to arrive at Glenn's house Friday afternoon, and I got to see Bob try to KILL the F&P with his typical "Bob-loads". I felt so sorry for that poor washer. Amazingly the F&P was up to the challenge, and cleaned everything superbly. Glenn was a wonderful host, and is just an all-around GREAT guy. Bob, the gentleman that he is, made sure I was properly introduced to everyone in the club, and RJ was AWESOME (and even let us all invade his house to see his literal HOME THEATRE. Jason arrived next from Louisana and made sure we had plenty of video footage of just about everything that went on.
Steve and Jeff arrived soon after and Steve kept everyone in stitches. They are both great guys, and I am now working on convincing them that the next "wash-in" should be in Florida. Venus and Austin arrived later that evening and the party really began. I even saw an agitator dance (and it wasn't even attached to a washer!!!). After much visiting and a great Mexican food dinner, I finally passed out around midnight and missed all of the F&P Dish Drawer fun. I can't say for sure how quiet that machine is, as not much could be heard over my SNORING! LOL.
Saturday at the Wilders' was AMAZING. We all received a HEAPIN'-HELPING of Texas hospitality the entire day. Venus (a.k.a. Den Mother, a.k.a. Super-Mom) made sure we had PLENTY of snacks and refreshments, and Hayley and Tom were amazing hosts as well. Austin, as I expected, has a BRILLIANT collection of vintage washers, vacuums and even portable washers. I experienced my FIRST LIVE action from a Frigidaire, and now covet a Unimatic AND a 1-18!!!
After a GREAT dinner, too much dessert and some more visitin', we called it a night! After watching a few more "Bob-loads" in the F&P's (and experiencing my first SUDS-CAKE courtesy of Mexican Roma detergent in the Eco-Active phase of the wash, I headed off to bed again to rest up for my journey home.
Thanks again to EVERYONE for being so friendly and welcoming, and making me a part of the automaticwasher.org family. I must say I now have a desire to host a "fix-in" to work on my 1970's model Maytag washer, and to try to impress you guys with my culinary talents. Too bad Lubbock is just SO FAR from the rest of the Texas contingent. Distance, however, means nothing and I hope to see you all again very soon.
To those who have NEVER been a part of a "wash-in" before, I encourage you to do so. I haven't had this much fun in a LONG TIME!
Unfortunately I must now start a busy and hectic week, yet I shall carry with me the memories of this cool event!
First of all, again, let me say THANK YOU both for hosting this wonderful event.
My first, my partners first Wash-In. (of course we have them all the time at home with just ourselves - hehehehehehe)
Anyone who did not have a good time, well it's your own fault. Just being around folks with the same interest and the likes made for a good time, whether you had experience or not.
We had soooooooooooooooooooo much fun. The excitement of going, then the excitement of being a part of the event. Also the conversation for the 570 miles back home made for a quick and easy trip.
Glenn (DADoES) had a very nice inviting home and we were greeted with most pleasure and kindness. Thanks to Glenn for making sure that I had all the directions, phone numbers, places to stay etc. to make our drive and visit easy. He does have some really nice machines in the garage. His F & P's (shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Venus) are cool and very unusual machines. Bob can testify to that. That dryer is one like I have never seen before with all it's drama and unique sounds.
RJ, you are too cool and your real time Home Theater is to die for!
The Wilders, well what can I say. In the next posting we have breath taking pictures of what an experience thier home and hospitality can bring to a stranger. Absolutely wonderful folks. You ain't bored at their house Mr. or Miss. The whole family just reaches out to you and caters to your every need, no matter what your taste of a good time may be.
We made it home by 3:45 PM Sunday. Talked about what you will see in the pics to follow and the video(to be posted by Jasonl) all the way home!
So nice to meet Jason, Bob, Glenn, Venus, Brian, Austin, RJ, Tom, & Haley.
I DEFINITELY!!! can't wait til we (Darren and I) come over to the USA and perhaps take part in a Texas wash-in. Looks like you all had a GREAT time!!
Bob, I was chatting to Venus the other night and I can testify for her that she at least promised me she will never pre-rinse a dish again... LOL. Perhaps we should have a competition Bob - after all, my Miele dishwasher just loves my Jonloads LOL, especially now I have the novelty of a cutlery tray :-). Anyway, back to the wash-in - how many times did the Bosch go on over the weekend?
Bryan - how much of your detergent stash did you offload to these poor, unexpecting souls? I say, you'd best have used your Persil tablets :-p
Austin, Glenn, Venus, Bob, Bryan, Jason and RJ - it's great to hear that you all had so much fun - I'm DEFINITELY goign to try and make it to one some day :-)
Take care all,
Jon
Post# 97978-12/12/2005-13:54 ||| Toggleswitch(NYC & Long Island, NY)
Rinse only on a DW (a/k/a rinse and hold) is a beautiful thing!
Every night till it's full.. or in front of company after every meal.
We have a lot more pictures to post, however like I stated, I am not computer Savvy. So I will email anyone who ask.
There was one that I wanted to post about the gifts received.
Glenn and RJ did an outstanding job on secretly giving all of us either a Maytag or Frigidaire stain glass memorbilia for our collections. It is absoutly stunning. Thanks so much Guys.
Then in addition, we ended up with a demonstration of a New Hoover Constellation (Connie) by Austin Wilder. What a great peice.
Hi guys, I was going comment more and post a longer synopsis of events, but somehow it got deleted halfway through. :(
Will do that tomorrow afternoon, but first, here are some pictures!! Many thanks to RJ for the beautiful stained-glass signs...my vintage Frigidaire sign will look great in my bedroom window (for now at least)!!
Like I said, I'll cover the events ASAP, but for now I have a few more pictures! I was mostly washing and watching so I didn't get that many, but here they are!!
Hey guys - its great to see yet another wash-in! Loved all the photos, and I love what you did with the place Austin! Your lighted signs are fantastic. I bet the eatin' was good - thanks for the photos guys.
Thanks everyone for sharing all the neat pictures, it is always so neat to put faces to names. Venus that range is just beautiful!! Sure wish that I could have been there, next time for sure. Terry
YIKES! I got the "shear look" thing all wrong! My right hand should have been over my left and covering my moustache (like Toggle's Greek model)! Thank heavens the Frigidaire RCI is photogenic (unlike moi). Where's CNN's big black "X" when I need it! ;-)
You guys are too kind! The next wash-in will be bigger and better! Both sheds will be finished too! Bring on the fajitas, margueritas, and - of course - great people!
Venus - who will never grace the cover of Vogue
Post# 98175-12/13/2005-08:56 ||| jasonl(Safe in Opelousas, LA)
Mini Convention
I'm still in awe of this past weekend. The 5th Dimension records, the vintage record player, the Frankenmore, WO-65II, 1-18, Dual Tumble, F&P set, and the GE Portable.
The moon was definitely in the seventh house. Venus and Mars were alright that night.
Videos to come. I have to get a Firewire cable for my camera and fix my Adobe Premiere Elements so I can finish the DVD and make some cool music videos.
Post# 98197-12/13/2005-14:11 ||| foraloysius(Groningen, the Netherlands)
Oy, I wish I could have been there, but alas there is this big pond between us that I can't cross too often. It looks like y'all had a great time. Lovely laundry studio Austin!!
Thanks much for posting your stories and all the great pictures! I'm sure it'll be a weekend everyone remembers.
Austin--- I checked out the pics of your machines in action and saw the ones of the front loading Westinghouse. Has the milky-colored plastic ring around the front of the tub ever popped out of place? I'd completely forgotten about this until I saw the closeup photos. Something rubbed against that plastic piece on my machine and wore a groove in it. That allowed the thing to pop off occasionally. It would fall into the tub and the clothes would get all entangled in it. Rather than replace the plastic thingy, I bought a first issue, 1996 FrigiLux FL'er. I miss the tub light in the White-Westinghouse machines.
Wish I could post the far away picture I took of Austin's wash shed. It is tucked away in the south east corner of the Wilder Family's property. It is green with green with color, metal building, hurricane resistant, beautiful lighting, plenty of space (for more machines!!! LOL) and just clean as clean can be. It has carpet in the laundry room proper (oh it has more than one galery) and is air tight for detergent arouma! Venus came in at one point and said---- Oh Oh what's the detergent, the smell is so wonderful. Thanks to Brian (Westtexxman) it was fresh start granules. Of course, Bob uses BIZ in every load.
If you ever have a chance to go to a Texas Wash-in at the Wilder's, you will experience all the facets of good! AND, the machines you will see, in operation! Way to much fun for only a weekend.
Thanks guys!! I'll try to get some more pictures of the collection and shed tomorrow for everyone. I'll focus on the window area...I think I overstocked on detergent and FS Friday!!
LOL Steve, aside from when we had the wash-in, I'm pretty much the only one who spends long amounts of time there washing. The laundry room door is also equipped with a lock...:) I try to keep it as clean as possible, and after every "wash session" it always has the fresh aroma of detergent! Although from when I was getting the place ready Friday night, I tracked in a ton of dirt on the carpet, and Saturday morning before everyone arrived, Jason & I vacuumed it with the red-orange Eureka!
Now the other unfinished side is a different story...luckily all my dad's junk is piled there and not mine (so I can't be blamed for it...LOL)! Well, maybe with the exception of two machines. I filled up the cloth bag on the Turbotronic tank (my workhorse vacuum) cleaning the dust, cobwebs, wood shavings, drywall dust, etc. before I could consider it "safe to eat in"!! Probably could use another vacuuming as we speak...whew!
--Austin
Post# 98313-12/14/2005-08:36 ||| jasonl(Safe in Opelousas, LA)
Gotta get a cable today
I gotta drive all the way to Lafayette to get a Firewire cable. These Opelousas people don't no nuttin about dem Far-war thingy. "We don' have dat ova here chere'."
Thanks Bob for posting all the still shots we took.
How you do dat?
Steve
Post# 98438-12/15/2005-06:48 ||| toggleswitch(NYC & Long Island, NY)
Someone please correct me....
LINKY:
CTRL + C COPY
CTRL + V PASTE
into
URL Link to share:
Check before finalizing
PIC:
In the
Upload JPEG Format Picture to share in message:
click on browse
find your pic
hit enter
EDIT EDIT EDIT.
It's real easy to post the WRONG PIC.
finalize.
MAKE SURE YOU POST A PIC NOT A FOLDER.
In general, re-set your camera to save pics as <4.0 meg-pixels. The 3.2 setting is nice.
I sure am sorry I couldn't make it. I know ya'll had a great time. Those photo's sure tell the story. Now for the video's---------!
Post# 98460-12/15/2005-08:48 ||| jasonl(Safe in Opelousas, LA)
Everytime I hear the song "Anticipation" I think of Heinz ketchup. In fact, I add the line "It's soooo good" after the line "It's making me wait"
Anyway, I will try to go get the cable. ugh. I can't belive I didn't pack that with my camera. I think evacuating a Catagory 5 storm was more important.
Post# 98462-12/15/2005-08:51 ||| jasonl(Safe in Opelousas, LA)
Pics
I'd use the maximum resolution your camera can give. Mine is a 5mp and takes beautiful pictures. It's a Canon and it really shows when you view the pix. It pulls in every little detail.
So when you download these to the pc, they're way big, like a few megs. Then you go into Microsoft Paint and resize them to under 300k (that's the max you can send to this board). The process isn't totally automatic but it works well.
Post# 98484-12/15/2005-10:35 ||| Toggleswitch(NYC & Long Island, NY)
See now I never had any luck Jaoson's way...
Post# 98529-12/15/2005-16:28 ||| frontaloadotmy(grass valley ca)
Great Album Bob
Jason Crowning Steve with Austin sheer looks;
a howler!!!!!
Yea frigilux, tell her to stop about being photo-genic. She is a pretty lady, no matter about the pics. I am not the worlds best either when it comes to a camera. Yes, I have to give it to her, she is like me, we hate the photos because of the outcome, but in reality, we are just goodlooking and the camera makes it not fun to prove!!!! LOL
Hey Steve, I"'m just a "Biz"zy guy. Takes care of any stains pretty easily. Before I started using this stuff, I'd inspect EVERY garment b4 it went into the machine.
