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Thread Number: 28292
Can a Flair range be saved...no matter what?????? |
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| Post# 432638 , Reply# 1 5/2/2010 at 23:42 (5,116 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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Drop those doors , Hon ! That looks like it might be the same one I have. It's been a long time since I hadit in in use, but I'm sure at least two burners worked; it's all yours!! | ||
| Post# 432700 , Reply# 2 5/3/2010 at 07:59 (5,115 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Dick, that Flair is just beautiful! It looks so well cared for. I'm no expert for sure but I'm betting that it can be saved without to much trouble. | ||
Post# 432741 , Reply# 3 5/3/2010 at 10:43 (5,115 days old) by jetaction  (Minneapolis) |
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I am looking for...... | ||
| Post# 432782 , Reply# 5 5/3/2010 at 13:35 (5,115 days old) by estatesale_gary (Golden Valley) | ||
Flair and Speed Heat
There is a very large following for the Frigidaire Flair. Check out the Google group via the link below. You should be able to network out and find just about anything that you need.
Regarding the Speed Heat switch - many of these switches were taken out years ago and replaced with conventional switches as these switches were very expensive to replace. If that is the case, make sure you look at the switch and the element. I have a 58 Frigidaire Custom Imperial range. Took me nearly a year to find a NOS Speed Heat switch. Make sure that your Speed Heat element is also good. A shorted element will take out the switch. CLICK HERE TO GO TO estatesale_gary's LINK | ||
| Post# 432790 , Reply# 6 5/3/2010 at 13:49 (5,115 days old) by Hunter (Colorado) | ||
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that is a BEAUTIFUL stove! I am envious :) I have a 1962 house that I am working on making more like it was originally. | ||
| Post# 433016 , Reply# 9 5/4/2010 at 10:28 (5,114 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Tom no typo, she said 1956, keep in mind she is now 92. So I would agree with you. But late 1950 something. I am a 1959, and it's the only stove i remember her ever having. alr2903 | ||
| Post# 433807 , Reply# 11 5/7/2010 at 23:42 (5,111 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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another shot of house....... The house is on three levels with two steps down to the living room.............. This is a shot from the entry area looking down into the living room 
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| Post# 433808 , Reply# 12 5/7/2010 at 23:45 (5,111 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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and then two steps down from the three bedrooms to the flagstone family room, dining room and kitchen. 
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| Post# 433812 , Reply# 13 5/7/2010 at 23:48 (5,111 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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It sports a huge two level covered patio that will be wonderful for all those BBQ's 
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| Post# 433815 , Reply# 14 5/7/2010 at 23:50 (5,111 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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and............... ...is totally landscaped both front and back and sports a three room guest cottage in the back of the property. Just what I need for the washers! ((--:: 
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| Post# 433817 , Reply# 15 5/7/2010 at 23:53 (5,111 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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Oh, and a planter at the edge of the dining room 
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| Post# 433844 , Reply# 17 5/8/2010 at 03:54 (5,111 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 433849 , Reply# 18 5/8/2010 at 04:32 (5,110 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 433869 , Reply# 19 5/8/2010 at 07:53 (5,110 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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Fabulous house.... Flair ranges were introduced in 1960! | ||
| Post# 433875 , Reply# 20 5/8/2010 at 08:17 (5,110 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Dick, what a fantastic home! It looks like it would be great to entertain in. Be sure and keep us posted with your progress. That Flair range is perfect in the kitchen. Terry | ||
| Post# 434023 , Reply# 21 5/8/2010 at 23:31 (5,110 days old) by kenmorechris () | ||
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Hi, Don Wow what a great looking home you have, And one of the best looking fridgidaire flairs that i have ever seen. | ||
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Post# 434912 , Reply# 22 5/12/2010 at 17:42 (5,106 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Great Photo's Dick.. | ||
| Post# 435009 , Reply# 23 5/13/2010 at 00:44 (5,106 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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Your Royal Pinkness!! I think my flair may be few years younger than yours. I would be surprised if some parts couldn't be swapped. Can't wait to see the house!!! It looks fabulous!! | ||
| Post# 435084 , Reply# 24 5/13/2010 at 12:40 (5,105 days old) by Maytagbear (N.E. Ohio) | ||
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Hey, Frontal- I sent an email a while back to the address in your profile, did it go through? Lawrence/Maytagbear | ||
| Post# 435213 , Reply# 25 5/13/2010 at 23:34 (5,105 days old) by mavei511 () | ||
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How would you replace one of these eye-level stoves that is built-in and sits on top of the cabinets? What would you replace it with? (The sanme would apply to Tappan Fabulous 400,Kenmore Classic,GE Americana,etc.) | ||
| Post# 435219 , Reply# 27 5/14/2010 at 00:12 (5,105 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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another shot The shelves pull out, I love the crisper in the door and the aqua interior is fabulous. 
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| Post# 435220 , Reply# 28 5/14/2010 at 00:13 (5,105 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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Oh, and you twisted my arm........((--:: ...one more 
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| Post# 435287 , Reply# 29 5/14/2010 at 11:38 (5,104 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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My , my ! That's quite nice. What is the freezer door finished with? | ||
| Post# 436454 , Reply# 33 5/20/2010 at 14:33 (5,098 days old) by autowasherfreak () | ||
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You house is awesome, and that Flair is absolutely gorgeous! | ||
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Post# 438373 , Reply# 35 5/30/2010 at 00:42 (5,089 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Dick, I am sorry I did not see your post, but glad that your Flair is together and working. | ||
| Post# 438487 , Reply# 37 5/30/2010 at 15:14 (5,088 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) | ||
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Your house looks like something I saw at the Seattle Worlds Fair in 1962. I think it was a house of the future type of thing in the GM pavillion. Your home is very nice. I'm willing to bet that you are happy it is still in it's original shape. A lot of people would have torn out all that mid century design and updated it. But I think your's looks great as it is! | ||
| Post# 438559 , Reply# 39 5/30/2010 at 23:49 (5,088 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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I owe Chris so much and so many thank yous for his time and effort (he gave up three of his Saturdays) to work on the range. He did a super job. ((--:: 
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| Post# 438560 , Reply# 40 5/30/2010 at 23:51 (5,088 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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And to think it was literally in pieces on the family room floor just yesterday morning! Well, I think he could find a job real quick as a Frigidaire Flair bonefide repairman! ((--:: 
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| Post# 438619 , Reply# 42 5/31/2010 at 07:56 (5,087 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Dick, that Flair is just beautiful!!!! You can sure see that there was a lot of love put into restoring this beauty!!! Can't wait to see more pictures. Terry | ||
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Post# 438654 , Reply# 43 5/31/2010 at 11:05 (5,087 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
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| Post# 438745 , Reply# 44 5/31/2010 at 17:56 (5,087 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 440403 , Reply# 45 6/8/2010 at 15:40 (5,079 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Update please! | ||
| Post# 445979 , Reply# 49 7/1/2010 at 00:01 (5,057 days old) by duet83 () | ||
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Your doing a GREAT job there. You have some very talented and knowledgable help. Wonderful house. | ||
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Post# 446016 , Reply# 50 7/1/2010 at 07:51 (5,056 days old) by kevin313 (Detroit, Michigan) |
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Oh what a Philco | ||
| Post# 451739 , Reply# 53 7/25/2010 at 08:50 (5,032 days old) by perc-o-prince (Southboro, Mass) | ||
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It may be quite simple! First off....gorgeous house!!! Your moving anxiety probably is due to the fact that this new house is just that. A house. The cabin has been your HOME!!! Good luck and take it at your own pace. Rich | ||
| Post# 451761 , Reply# 54 7/25/2010 at 11:00 (5,032 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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Now Your Pinkyness! I've already inked the contract that you sent giving me "life tenancy" to the cabin.... There will be no back pedalling!!!!! | ||
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Post# 451937 , Reply# 56 7/25/2010 at 21:30 (5,032 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 455619 , Reply# 58 8/9/2010 at 11:24 (5,017 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Believe me Dick, it will!! You wouldn't have found this fantastic home if it wasn't meant to be the next chapter in your life!! Love that dinning room set. Be sure to keep us posted. Terry | ||
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Post# 455668 , Reply# 59 8/9/2010 at 13:42 (5,017 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK) |
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It looks great
Dick
I have followed this thread since you posted the first pictures of the Flair, and it has just got more and more interesting. Personally I think your home looks beautiful and I hope that I will have the chance to do something similar in my lifetime. My advice would be to take it slow rather than rush to get everything done as a piece. To my (largely uneducated) eye the dining room set looks in keeping with the style of the house and I would say that you are entirely on the right track checking out smaller places and building things up gradually. That way you can appreciate each new piece as it arrives, and gradually build up the same feeling that you had for your cabin, as everything will come with your own "story" - just like the Flair has already done. And if the cost of the pieces is modest, well if you decide something is not quite right then you can easily change it. I wish you good luck with the rest of the project and look forward to seeing more pictures as it goes along. And thank you for sharing it with us. Al | ||
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Post# 457084 , Reply# 61 8/15/2010 at 12:49 (5,011 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Wow, I'm Impressed | ||
| Post# 458380 , Reply# 62 8/21/2010 at 23:19 (5,005 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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Just a few more pix.... ....one of dining room after adding another side dish and linen storage cabinet 
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| Post# 458382 , Reply# 63 8/21/2010 at 23:23 (5,005 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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and of the.... ...pink 57 Lady Kenmore set in the laundry area which is not finished by a long shot. Much to do yet. BTW, thanks for the continued positive comments. They are really appreciated. 
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| Post# 458386 , Reply# 65 8/21/2010 at 23:40 (5,005 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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and a few pieces to adorn the walls. ((--:: Looks like I'm on my way but still a long way to go. 
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Post# 458405 , Reply# 66 8/22/2010 at 03:35 (5,005 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK) |
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Wow, Wow, Wow!
Dick
Great to see some more shots, that Kenmore set looks AMAZING. Did you have those already or buy them for the house. And the great record player (in the UK it would be known as a "radiogram" or in your case "stereogram") too. Do you have many records still? I am convinced that this whole project was "meant" for you. I am sure it really is a labour of love (and maybe at times hard labour) but you are doing such a great job of it. Keep the pictures coming please when you have the time. Al | ||
| Post# 462025 , Reply# 72 9/7/2010 at 21:40 (4,988 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 465031 , Reply# 74 9/23/2010 at 09:49 (4,972 days old) by bobofhollywood () | ||
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cool table I will venture an educated guess your machine is about a 1963 or 64 vintage. I bet that it could be made to work correctly again with just a thorough and deep internal lubrication. Thanks for showing it. | ||
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Post# 465041 , Reply# 75 9/23/2010 at 10:43 (4,972 days old) by weed30 (St. Louis, MO) |
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Oh, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your house! Especially those room dividers, the planter, the flooring, the range, the.......well, I guess I just love everything! Thanks for posting the photos. | ||
| Post# 468142 , Reply# 76 10/9/2010 at 11:42 (4,956 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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Thanks guys for your comments and Bob I will do just that. Here's a shot of a portion of my vintage wahers in one of the rooms of the guest house. 
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Post# 472289 , Reply# 78 10/29/2010 at 23:23 (4,936 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI) |
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Hey, any chance of getting a close up of the panel on that lonely washer off in the corner in the post above the pie (that looks very good too...)? I've been enjoying your "journey" to your new home and all the things you've done with it. Keep the pictures coming! | ||
| Post# 473537 , Reply# 82 11/5/2010 at 14:15 (4,929 days old) by estatesale_gary (Golden Valley) | ||
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Witco wall hangings? | ||
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Post# 473539 , Reply# 83 11/5/2010 at 14:46 (4,929 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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What a great looking house. It has a fireplace similar to what was in our house but the previous owner removed. As well it had the planters at the front foyer and she removed and covered those.. I'll have them put back some day. You're so fortunate to have found the place intact and not ruined like ours.
Coincidentally it looks like that yellow wall color is almost the same as what our previous owner chose to paint when we bought it. I found it made the house to0 dark inside and had it all repainted universal gray this past year.. what a huge improvement. It goes really well with "modern" | ||
| Post# 475399 , Reply# 85 11/16/2010 at 01:07 (4,919 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
50`s house
Hi Dick. I`am a fairly new member, and I just wanted to let you know that I have enjoyed your journey thru the posts and pics, you have a beautiful collection, and I was happy to see that everything turned out O.K for you, and the Flair, but how is the fridge doing? Is it still running without cycling off? . Stan
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| Post# 480198 , Reply# 88 12/7/2010 at 20:30 (4,897 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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50`s house
Hi Dick. Oh good I was hoping the fridge would be O.K glad to hear it was only the thermostat. I noticed the the freezer was sort of small by todays standards too, but with something that beautiful who cares right? My mother did`nt have a refrigerator til I was born (two older brothers) so she would have committed highway robbery to have had one to have to manage, that was that nice! No washer either, she had a top of the line washboard made out of thick glass, LOL. Keep up the good work. Stan
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| Post# 481845 , Reply# 89 12/15/2010 at 11:37 (4,889 days old) by fordtech () | ||
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Beautiful Flair! I gave one away recently after it sat in my garage for 10 years. I just needed the space more than it at this time. | ||
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Post# 484940 , Reply# 91 12/29/2010 at 05:42 (4,875 days old) by 112561 (River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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Wow! Where'd you find that? | ||
| Post# 488017 , Reply# 93 1/10/2011 at 17:43 (4,863 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
What a Unbelievable Home.
Now that is a Beautiful House.
I am looking for a Flair Range like yours. Fantastic restoration of your house. Beautiful Machines. I would say I think your "close" to having it all. By that I mean it is what I would love and with the few more pieces of your desires, That's It. Good Luck with that Beautiful Restoration. Eddie | ||
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Post# 490655 , Reply# 94 1/21/2011 at 19:50 (4,852 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Speaking of Flair ranges Here is one for sale in the Portland, OR area, and it's PINK !!! Asking price is $145.00 which seems reasonable. Here's the link: CLICK HERE TO GO TO pdub's LINK on Portland Craigslist 
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Post# 496013 , Reply# 96 2/12/2011 at 17:12 (4,830 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Great photo! | ||
| Post# 497918 , Reply# 97 2/20/2011 at 11:01 (4,822 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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Well Patrick, I might.... .....be having some sad news to share with all of you in the near future but in the meantime I will post a few pics of how I am setting up some of the other rooms. Here is one of the kitchen 
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| Post# 497919 , Reply# 98 2/20/2011 at 11:02 (4,822 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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...and another ............. 
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Post# 497954 , Reply# 99 2/20/2011 at 12:21 (4,822 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK) |
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| Post# 498332 , Reply# 100 2/21/2011 at 17:30 (4,821 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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Post# 498870 , Reply# 101 2/23/2011 at 20:09 (4,819 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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It's even better..
than I thought. I love the tile countertops and that retro electric skillet. The Flair, KitchenAid dishwasher, and the Philco refrigerator really make the room complete and it's great that everything now works as it originally did. The bamboo ceiling is too die for! Lets see some more pics of the other rooms.
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| Post# 500934 , Reply# 103 3/3/2011 at 12:27 (4,811 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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| Post# 501578 , Reply# 104 3/5/2011 at 16:07 (4,809 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||
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| Post# 504640 , Reply# 105 3/16/2011 at 21:28 (4,798 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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The master bath which I do believe I am going to have to do again as the aqua did not come out quite as I expected it to. But you will get the drift as to what I'm trying to accomplish. 
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| Post# 504649 , Reply# 106 3/16/2011 at 22:07 (4,798 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Post# 505030 , Reply# 107 3/18/2011 at 14:12 (4,796 days old) by kimball455 (Cape May, NJ) |
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Looks like a perfect '60's house. Great work. Don't know if you have any historic preservation groups in your area but soon you could qualify as a historic property. It is great to see someone buy an 'older' house and not immediately throw everything out. Here in Cape May the first thing people do is gut the house and turn it into something it was never meant to be. Fortunatly they cannot change the outside of the Victorians even thought some would like to tear them down and put up McMansions.
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Post# 505282 , Reply# 108 3/19/2011 at 23:16 (4,795 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Post# 505655 , Reply# 109 3/21/2011 at 16:45 (4,793 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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re: Post #91, | ||
| Post# 505675 , Reply# 110 3/21/2011 at 18:24 (4,793 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Post# 505693 , Reply# 111 3/21/2011 at 18:54 (4,793 days old) by 112561 (River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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Post# 510868 , Reply# 115 4/11/2011 at 16:50 (4,772 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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Being from the UK 
Its like looking at somewhere from TV land..:) Your stove reminds me of Bewitched I remember watching that show and wishing I was old enough to have a house like that ! I am now old enough but in the wrong country lol You my friend have it all and I have to say you are doing an amazing job your house is absolutely beautiful.
May you have many happy years in it. Austin | ||
| Post# 513501 , Reply# 116 4/24/2011 at 21:58 (4,759 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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Happy Easter to all Kelly-Want you to know I will take what you say under advisement. ((--:: Did have a wonderful dinner today and the Flair was kept busy for a spell. Austin-thanks for your nice comments and yes, I do feel pretty lucky to have this home. 
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| Post# 513502 , Reply# 117 4/24/2011 at 22:00 (4,759 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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...and don't forget the mashed potatoes! 
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| Post# 513507 , Reply# 118 4/24/2011 at 22:31 (4,759 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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and all those nice holiday calls received on the old rotary 
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| Post# 518259 , Reply# 122 5/16/2011 at 12:16 (4,737 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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Well...... the christening (for loss of a better word right at this moment) was last weekend and it was awesome and totally fabulous. Kelly-look forward to seeing you sometime this coming week. 
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| Post# 518275 , Reply# 123 5/16/2011 at 14:06 (4,737 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Dick, your home is looking fantastic!!! Love the one of you mashing the potatoes at the Flair. You have got to be so happy that you made the move. Thanks for sharing with us. | ||
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Post# 518316 , Reply# 124 5/16/2011 at 17:37 (4,737 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK) |
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| Post# 521005 , Reply# 126 5/28/2011 at 10:01 (4,725 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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The sweet potato pie 
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Post# 523563 , Reply# 129 6/9/2011 at 14:10 (4,713 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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| Post# 528539 , Reply# 131 7/4/2011 at 00:26 (4,689 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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It dawned on me..... .....that I have never posted any pictures of the outside landscaping. Here is a shot of the "cactus farm" that is in the front and middle of the circle driveway. There are also some beautiful ocotillos. 
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| Post# 528541 , Reply# 132 7/4/2011 at 00:29 (4,689 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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and......... ......these gorgeous beauties! 
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Post# 531713 , Reply# 135 7/19/2011 at 22:09 (4,673 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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 So Dick, are you tired of hearing people tell you that you're living in their ideal Palm Springs dream home? Because is sure it that to me!
Our next door neighbors had a similar Philco fridge when I was a kid. I think it was a little older than yours. It had a pedal to open the freezer door but I can't tell if yours does. It seemed so huge compared to our single door '49 Westinghouse.
Just a beautiful house and a beautiful job you've done with it.
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| Post# 538665 , Reply# 137 8/22/2011 at 00:03 (4,640 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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a pic of the record changer 
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| Post# 541753 , Reply# 138 9/5/2011 at 09:56 (4,625 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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And by no means.... ...could I ever forget to take along my GE tube combo unit that I purchased new in 1963. It works well but does need to be taken apart and all contacts given a good cleaning. The old record players are great for playing my 78 rpm records. 
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Post# 541792 , Reply# 139 9/5/2011 at 12:59 (4,625 days old) by 112561 (River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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| Post# 544582 , Reply# 141 9/19/2011 at 16:45 (4,611 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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So does this unit have the " vacuum " tone arm? Paint something tasteful , that will compliment the roof rocks.... Darling!!!! | ||
| Post# 544932 , Reply# 142 9/21/2011 at 12:17 (4,609 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
the "Phonograph Room"...
...I really like that idea...I always wanted one of those wood cabinet GE stereos with the pull-down changer, you see them on ebay now and then but the shipping, if offered, kills you!
This has been a fun and long-lived thread which has gotten on and off it's original topic...I think that's just great! | ||
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Post# 544964 , Reply# 143 9/21/2011 at 15:23 (4,609 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Long thread.....
So, is the Flair range that started the thread still baking and simmering away flawlessly?
I'll bet it is so fun to look at the glass doors and stainless steel every time you walk into that kitchen. The whole house seems to be coming along really well. Any more updated pictures? I'd love to see what you are doing with the wash house in back. | ||
| Post# 548373 , Reply# 145 10/9/2011 at 21:29 (4,591 days old) by mixfinder () | ||
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Green Chevy Are you moving the old body of the 52 Chevvy pickup? You could make a barbeque pit out of it and then roll down the windows when cooking on hot days! | ||
| Post# 549724 , Reply# 146 10/16/2011 at 06:34 (4,584 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO) | ||
For Cleaning Your Contacts And Pots
techspray.com/...
Look for Blue Shower II in search. Don't know if it's still acceptable to be used everywhere anymore or not. Has CFC's in it but works well. Don't get it on certain plastics, paints or back painted translucent glasses. It can remove the finish, but cleans really well. Replace the lubricant the Blue Shower takes out with Caig DeoxIt lubricant. There's several different kinds. The gold kind has gold particles in it to help rebuild scarred pots. There's also regular lubes and cleaners too. You might be able to get everything in one place so you wouldn't have double orders. Or if you're near by a big electronics parts store you might be able to pick it up yourself. Any cleaner that removes the lubricants needs to be replaced. Don't know if you know this stuff or not. Just thought I'd offer some information. caig.com/... | ||
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Post# 558100 , Reply# 149 11/20/2011 at 13:38 (4,549 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. | ||
| Post# 562136 , Reply# 151 12/9/2011 at 12:42 (4,530 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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My first Christmas present... ....brought all this (there were six aqua highball glasses to start off with-now only two) plus some beautiful vintage pyrex aqua stenciled bakeware. Am I ever a lucky one this year! 
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| Post# 564570 , Reply# 153 12/21/2011 at 23:30 (4,518 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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I've ended up decorating about every nook and cranny of the house including the atrium and the back patios. There is a total of nine decorated trees throughout the house. 
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| Post# 564571 , Reply# 154 12/21/2011 at 23:33 (4,518 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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| Post# 564572 , Reply# 155 12/21/2011 at 23:36 (4,518 days old) by Dick_S. () | ||
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and the last one. Merry Christmas everyone and a very Happy and Healthy New Year to all! 
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| Post# 564664 , Reply# 156 12/22/2011 at 14:17 (4,517 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Post# 569681 , Reply# 160 1/17/2012 at 11:59 (4,491 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI) |
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It's been a long thread but no need to end it, I and others enjoy seeing your progress. No reason not to start a new one.... | ||
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Don't from here either
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Would hate to see this thread die too, I have really enjoyed watching your progress and would like to see what you do in the future. If I had any complaint it would be that there were not enough photos, not too many :) And I am sure if Robert had any problem with the thread he would have let you know. 5945 viewings show that many people have been sharing and enjoying your journey. But good luck and much happiness in your home, no matter what you decide Al | ||
| Post# 569871 , Reply# 163 1/19/2012 at 08:05 (4,489 days old) by westie2 () | ||
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Dick it has been great geting to view this and it is like a true novel to read. I like the rest say keep it going. This is one of the fun threads to always see pop to the top.
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Post# 573219 , Reply# 165 2/3/2012 at 02:40 (4,475 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 573260 , Reply# 166 2/3/2012 at 07:54 (4,474 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK) |
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Breakages
Dick
Good to hear that you will keep us updated :) And such a shame about the Mixmaster - still you are in the right place for spare parts and the bowls will be easily replaced. I will not go into a rant here about packaging, but I had the same thing happen to me just before Christmas so I know just how disappointed you must feel over that. Still at least the bed linens cant get broken - just the thing for your vintage washers :) Al | ||
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Post# 573363 , Reply# 167 2/3/2012 at 16:29 (4,474 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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I just saw this post and can't believe another ebay shipment gone wrong. I have had the same thing happen when ordering highly breakable items that weren't packed well enough. I used to send a note to the seller to ask them to please pack carefully and have had mixed results. Once the seller said I didn't need to even mention it as they shipped highly breakable items all the time. That set the stage because the item arrived cracked and broken even though it was wrapped well in bubble wrap.
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| Post# 573457 , Reply# 168 2/4/2012 at 00:29 (4,474 days old) by mixfinder () | ||
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Mixer Parts Dick, I have any part you need and extra bowls in white. Email me your address and I'll send you the parts you need. Robert downloaded a Sunbeam repair manual for models 10, 11 and 12 and you can access it if you have an upgraded membership. Kelly | ||
| Post# 582537 , Reply# 172 3/15/2012 at 02:27 (4,434 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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The car looks great, and looks perfect in the drive! I could almost imagine a young Steave McQueen stepping out of the garage and jumping in! Thanks for remembering, and as promised I'l show you a pic of mine, as soon as it stops pouring down rain up here, and I can get out to photograph it. Keep up the good work! Always a pleasure to see your new posts.
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| Post# 588930 , Reply# 175 4/13/2012 at 00:34 (4,405 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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| Post# 603464 , Reply# 183 6/13/2012 at 22:44 (4,343 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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| Post# 612395 , Reply# 190 7/26/2012 at 00:14 (4,301 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Hi Dick
So sorry to hear of this!
Don't understand all of the details, but somehow have a feeling, that you may be giving up too soon! I hope you have already exhausted all alternatives to having to give up, and sell/move your home! Don't really know you, but somehow also have a feeling that this is, or was a huge stretch for you to settle into THIS house, let alone to have to do it again... unless your the adventurous type... don't get the" feeling" you are (I'm not) The landscape will grow back! Are you sure there is no other way to work it out ? | ||
| Post# 615610 , Reply# 192 8/8/2012 at 11:45 (4,287 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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Dick, I'll bet you are hearing most of these "horror stories" from people that live up in Cathedral City Cove. I have several friends in that area that went through the change from septic to sewer a few years ago. Most of them say the ugly part was the 2 years of construction...streets dug up, yards tunneled through, etc. The expense was spread over many years. I believe it was tacked-on to the property tax bill, still an added expense but easier to stomach than one big bill. Are they offering you this option? You might want to check with the Riverside County Assessor's Office and see if your proprty has been reassessed for the approaching property tax statement. It probably has which should result is a reduced tax bill.
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Post# 616590 , Reply# 196 8/12/2012 at 15:38 (4,283 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Laurel...
Welcome to AutomaticWasher! What a great reply to Dick's thread. Glad you found the site. Your kitchen looks fabulous and from what's in view in the picture you posted you have great tatse. Hopefully you've found answers to your speed heat burner questions. Great suggestion on the pie crust too. Sounds worth trying!
Dick - So glad to hear that the septic thing may be feasible after all and that you aren't as worried about it as before. I think things will work out fine. Patrick | ||
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Post# 619356 , Reply# 199 8/23/2012 at 00:31 (4,273 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Dick,
I think the homeowners who attend the meetings should insist that the project be done in the least disruptive manner possible. There are ways to mitigate or reduce the inconvenience, but unless people put pressure on the overseeing agency to take the necessary steps, they won't be forthcoming about doing so.
In the long run you'll be pleased with a sewer connection, and if you ever do consider selling you won't have the drawback of a septic system that will scare off some potential buyers.
Also, I've heard superlative comments about the vodka pie crust from a few different sources within the past year or so. I'm all about convenience and have never had good luck with pie crust from scratch anyway, so I buy my crusts at the supermarket. My pies would be an embarrassment otherwise.
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I tend to think that the majority of Cathedral City Cove residents are happy now that the sewer system is up and running. I'm sure your friend has valid reasons for his unfavorable feelings for the CC Cove conversion but your experience may be very different. Is your home situated where equipment will be passing by daily or is it more isolated? It's true that a sewer connection will add to the value of your house and think of the freedom...you can flush to your heart's content. Try and relax a little and take things in stride...especially situations that you only have limited control over. Did you ever check to see if your property has been reassessed for tax purposes? It may ease the financial part of the conversion.
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| Post# 627762 , Reply# 204 9/26/2012 at 19:21 (4,238 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Post# 631047 , Reply# 207 10/12/2012 at 09:56 (4,222 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Not Happening
I can't believe this thread is two years plus old- being new here, I am finding alot for the first time.
Congratulations on all the work you did, Dick, on this home...I'd love to write more thoughts, but there's enough here in this thread to read, but just wanted to express my sincere sympathy for what you are going through. (A long-time friend of mine has G.A.D. - general anxiety disorder- that has, in his later years-we are two or three years behind you-beleaguered him. So I know a little of what you might going through. You mentioned that you should be enjoying your life at your age(we agree) and if the house and the sewer issues are just mounting your anxieties, then it's understandable, despite all the wonderful work you put into this house(high fives), that your health must come first. I know that no matter how much support you get from people, with anxiety, you are alone...so telling you, "just hang in there", things will improve and by the way, so will the value of your property.." has less meaning when each minute and hour is challenging to deal with. I wish I could impart some magic and say that if you just hang in there, all will be better. But you have to live with you first, in calm and happiness. Good luck , Dick - whatever you choose to do, in time, do it and don't lament, right? You don't look 65, incidentally. Wishing you the best.... (applause for the job you did on this house) | ||
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Post# 637826 , Reply# 211 11/9/2012 at 16:36 (4,194 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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My friends at Coldwell Banker tell me houses continue to increase in value each month and that properties are moving quickly since the inventory of short sales and foreclosures is rapidly drying up. The longer you keep your home the better. You may end up finding yourself on the other side of the septic-to-sewer conversion and staying put. Congrats on the new job. A 50 mile commute isn't too bad provided you're not using the Olds 442...rocket fuel is expensive.
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Post# 641457 , Reply# 214 11/25/2012 at 09:27 (4,178 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago) |
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VM phono
My hubby and I listen to vinyl over cocktails with a very similar VM phono. That thing will outlast us!
Yes, the reject button on the front is really handy, especially when listening to Yma Sumac LOL ! Can you post the model # ? I may have some service lit if you want. And of course if you need any support on it, be sure to contact V-M Audio Enthusiasts... Actually a picture of your unit is posted on the first page of their site. ( I was part of the gang that cleaned out that factory that ultimately ended with that new V-M website. I am not affiliated with that site but I do have lots of VM materials to share ). | ||
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Post# 645600 , Reply# 217 12/11/2012 at 08:06 (4,162 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK) |
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Post# 648508 , Reply# 219 12/23/2012 at 01:16 (4,151 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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| Post# 649000 , Reply# 220 12/25/2012 at 16:37 (4,148 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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| Post# 652173 , Reply# 222 1/10/2013 at 01:22 (4,133 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Hi Dick
Don't give up on the fridge yet!
You might want to post a new topic about it, so it will catch the eye of experts here! ( I'm not ) but have had the same thing happen with my old girl ( was not cycling ) only to find the it just needed to be recharged. 409 A was the refrigerant the appliance guy used to recharge mine. HTH 
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Post# 652734 , Reply# 223 1/12/2013 at 17:28 (4,130 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK) |
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Great to have an update
Dick
Thanks for posting more photos, it was great to see how your home was looking over Christmas. Looking at the photos I was surprised (and impressed) to see how well it looked. Truely, it could have graced the pages of any home improvement back in the day and yet by todays standards it still looks quite fresh and modern. You have done a REALLY good job with it. Sorry to hear that the old Philco is giving up the ghost, I hope you can get it running again. If not I guess it will have to be a bottom freezer Frigidaire to go along with the Flair, just like Mrs Stevens :) Al | ||
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Post# 660173 , Reply# 226 2/13/2013 at 17:07 (4,098 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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Life is like a toilet paper roll.........
the nearer the end it gets the faster it goes...!
I hope you get to spend many more happy years in the quite simply stunning home that you have created. Like most of us who won't see 50 again we have worked our butts off and now its time to sit on them in whatever chair takes our fancy. I said before I always wanted a " Bewitched " house it was so big and luxurious and I was in love with the kitchen. Its not going to happen now but being able to share the beautiful house you have shown us all has satisfied my yearning. Thank you Dick xx Austin | ||
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When I worked in the Charleston, SC area, One of our High School Career Centers had classes on HVAC and Refrigeration. They loved fixing and repairing Refrigerators and I saw many older units. You might check to see if the local high school has such a program. It would be a great teaching opportunity for them. Refrigeration has not really changed that much. And you could get it repaird for the parts. Who knows they could solve the problem for ya. Don't give up on it!.
Jamman_98 Joe P.S. I love your house! I have a Flair I'm going to save this summer and build a vintage kitchen in my outside shed. | ||
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Post# 660208 , Reply# 228 2/13/2013 at 20:49 (4,098 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Some of us are so tied to our houses..haven't owned any in terms of what the bank calls OWN, but have built two and moved 12 times. Reading ozzie908's message, I can't help feel a little the same. Not sure where we'll end up, but hopefully back in a house and back to a blended mid-century look in and out. We've had our big houses, so your house looks just right, Dick. I especially like how it looks like a time-warp, like going back into a house in the early to mid 60's...and like the dividers that , to me anyways, look like water (ever see a Hokusai Japanese print with water - they remind of water every time and then, a little Frank Lloyd Wright-ish. Everyone here extracts something differently for sure, but all enjoy what you've done. For a while there, I thought you were decided on leaving...but glad you managed through the turmoils, whatever proportions. It's like art or music - you put your soul into the house and it's giving back to you and everyone who has an appreciation of house.
Keep Going...the ride is far from over and Ozzie908...hope you get a surprise or six along the way - life is still full of them. Phil 
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Post# 660245 , Reply# 229 2/14/2013 at 03:57 (4,097 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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| Post# 665252 , Reply# 232 3/11/2013 at 21:58 (4,072 days old) by kirbac69 () | ||
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| Post# 667574 , Reply# 235 3/22/2013 at 01:29 (4,062 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Hope the hard start gadget works!
Do you know for sure that is not low in refrigerant? Maybe she needs both... A peacemaker, and a transfusion LOL. Shes so nice, I'd try to save her if you can, even if you have to hunt down a replacement (transplant) compressor! Let us know. There is a wealth of knowledgable guys here, well versed with refrigeration Stan | ||
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Post# 667650 , Reply# 238 3/22/2013 at 14:02 (4,061 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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How will we know what Dick's been up to in DHS?
Oh.... I don't know... perhaps these little things you may have heard of called "E-mail" or a "telephone" or.... this is a real stretch here... maybe you could just drive across the valley and VISIT him??
This thread has drifted ALL over the map for so long and it's not been about the Flair for 2 YEARS now... how about just letting it drop into the archives (which CAN still be accessed any time, in case you were't aware) and start a new thread called:
"Dick S's life in Desert Hot Springs"
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"How the Desert Hot Springs Turn"
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"Life in a Desert Hot Springs mid-century modern"
Wouldn't that be a little more appropriate?
After all... this thread has turned into a "personal Facebook page" for the going's on in his life.... it's not about appliances anymore.
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Post# 667689 , Reply# 240 3/22/2013 at 17:10 (4,061 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK) |
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I have been absolutly delighted to see how Dick has progressed with his home, and it has been great to check in from time to time. I would LOVE to have undertaken a project such as this, and Dick has done a wonderful sympathetic job on his home.
Ok so the thread has drifted a bit. So what? The reply section is headed "Subject drift" and IMHO long may it run Al | ||
| Post# 667796 , Reply# 241 3/23/2013 at 02:19 (4,061 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Everyone whos seen this thread
And follows it already knows that it's not about the Flair anymore, and its O.K.
There are other threads that are about Flairs, if that's what someone's interested in. I think this thread is about more, as it should be. It's about a home! And about the man who is pouring himself into this home. So it's about recovery, hope, health, and heart! The thread doesn't néed go anywhere. It's fine just where it's at (IMHO) | ||
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Post# 667823 , Reply# 242 3/23/2013 at 07:20 (4,060 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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There is nothing wrong with a thread about.....
A man and his home, about health, heart, and all the good and bad that goes along with in everyday life. And yes, much of this thread has been very interesting to read. BUT, if we follow the criteria under the "create a new thread" tab, the Super forum is not supposed to involve these matters, it is for kitchen appliances, detergents, and some automotive topics. Kevin is correct, this thread reads like a Facebook page. Almost the verbatim definition of what Stan mentions above is what applies to the criteria for the 'As The Tub Turns' forum.
Click the 'Member Profiles' button. At last count there are 2,623 registered members here. Unless all 2,623 members can have the option of having their own self perpetuating status update thread in the Super forum, then this thread shouldn't be here anymore. This thread is supposed to be about a Flair range. Even if it drifted, the drift topics should still apply to the Super forum. I think this thread would be most appropriate, following AW.org guidelines, in the A T T forum. Gordon This post was last edited 03/23/2013 at 07:40 | ||
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Post# 667857 , Reply# 243 3/23/2013 at 09:34 (4,060 days old) by mattl (Flushing, MI) |
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This thread harms no one. While it may be a bit off the forum rules there is more value in it than many others. If we are to appoint a thread Gestapo many threads would disappear and the side effect would be a much less hospitable site. If you don't like the thread ignore it. No one forces anyone to click on anything. | ||
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Post# 667912 , Reply# 244 3/23/2013 at 13:24 (4,060 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Curiosity has often gotten the best of me when I've seen this thread once again hanging near the top of the list, and I'll open it to take a look. I think I'm over it now.
Regardless of its content or the obvious bumps from the OP to keep it alive, this thread has gotten way too cumbersome and takes longer to load than the picture-laden bear threads, and I find that annoying. Maybe my connection is slower than average, but the bottom line is that AWO is not Facebook. Robert didn't just create the ATT forum for this type of subject matter -- he created a whole web site known as Friends and Husbands for threads like this one. CLICK HERE TO GO TO rp2813's LINK | ||
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My brother who operates a successful appliance repair business in San Jose has stockpiled several "parts" for Flair ranges, among them cookmasters and control knobs. He's had a few customers that were very unhappy upon ordering a surface unit control knob and discovered it worked but looked nothing like the originals...my kinda folks.
There, this thread is "back on track" so all you complainers...QUITYERBELLYACHIN. | ||
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