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Thread Number: 31957
/ Tag: Gatherings and Parties
My December 11th wash-in was less of a wash-in, more of a Holiday Party |
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Post# 481801 12/15/2010 at 08:18 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin  (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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 Due to a number of factors (time of year, the economy, etc), my wash-in wasn't as much of a wash-in as I was hoping for, BUT it was still a really good party! Of the 35 or so people in attendance, only 10 of them were "washer people", the others were good friends or other friends I was "coming out of the appliance closet" to (haha). Since we are near Christmas, I decided my "gift" would be to cook dinner for everyone! So with two friends helping me, we made 4 trays of regular lasagna, 2 smaller trays of veggie lasagna, garlic bread & salad. My friend Tina made some incredible ginger cookies and lemon bars for dessert and everything turned out great! Because I was so busy in the kitchen prepping, cooking and serving, I did not have a lot of time to visit, party or take many photos... but I did get a few. So..... welcome to my home for the Holiday party / wash-in! 
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Post# 481802 , Reply# 1 12/15/2010 at 08:20 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481803 , Reply# 2 12/15/2010 at 08:21 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481804 , Reply# 3 12/15/2010 at 08:21 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481805 , Reply# 4 12/15/2010 at 08:23 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481806 , Reply# 5 12/15/2010 at 08:24 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481807 , Reply# 6 12/15/2010 at 08:26 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481808 , Reply# 7 12/15/2010 at 08:27 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481810 , Reply# 8 12/15/2010 at 08:28 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481811 , Reply# 9 12/15/2010 at 08:29 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481812 , Reply# 10 12/15/2010 at 08:31 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481813 , Reply# 11 12/15/2010 at 08:32 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481814 , Reply# 12 12/15/2010 at 08:32 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481816 , Reply# 13 12/15/2010 at 08:36 (4,878 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Many, many THANKS to Russell (ImperialmarkXII) for the box of Sears Ultra Plus! EXACTLY what I wanted! REALLY! Also, thank you to Rich (Golittlesport) for the embroidered Frigidaire shirt! Thank you Russell & Rich!! OK... That's all the photos I have... I did shoot a little video which I will post later. Happy Holidays to all! Kevin 
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| Post# 481817 , Reply# 14 12/15/2010 at 08:44 (4,878 days old) by drewz (Alexandria, Virginia) | ||
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| Post# 481852 , Reply# 16 12/15/2010 at 12:02 (4,878 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
Now Lets See...
Why do I have all these extra screws in my pocket!? I'm glad I could make the Hoover sing once again. For some reason that brings me great joy :) I had a great time and I was glad I could help out with the machines, it was a nice change of pace to get my hands into some Frigidaires, Westy's and WP machines. A wonderful host, a room full of washers and voila! It was great and I don't regret coming out at all!
-Tim | ||
| Post# 481855 , Reply# 17 12/15/2010 at 12:05 (4,878 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
Any party's a good party--very lovely, indeed. | ||
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Post# 481858 , Reply# 18 12/15/2010 at 12:31 (4,878 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 481862 , Reply# 19 12/15/2010 at 12:41 (4,877 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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| Post# 481867 , Reply# 20 12/15/2010 at 13:13 (4,877 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Kevin, thanks so much for sharing the pictures. Looks like you all had a wonderful time. Next time you do this I am going to get there one way or another!! WOW that coppertone lady is a beauty!! It looks like brand new. Terry | ||
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Post# 481870 , Reply# 21 12/15/2010 at 13:59 (4,877 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 481884 , Reply# 22 12/15/2010 at 15:10 (4,877 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
Hi Kevin | ||
| Post# 481893 , Reply# 23 12/15/2010 at 15:42 (4,877 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL) | ||
 Thanks so much for the update on your party. I sure am glad you had such a good turnout. Coming out of the appliance closet isn't so bad. The non-Washer folks, almost always, are initially impressed with a spectacular collection and variety of machines such as yours. Thank you for sharing with them, as well as with us. Oh, and no need to apologize - I know from past experience, that when hosting one of these events, taking photos is easily forgotten. Mike | ||
| Post# 481899 , Reply# 24 12/15/2010 at 16:15 (4,877 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
Dancing thru a field of green...
One would think that the host had a avocado green thing... LOL! Oh, Kevin! You know how badly I wanted to make it but when the guy who signs your paychecks interferes... Oh well. Vacation time resets beginning of the year and I DO want to visit and bring a care package several machines big with me! Sorry that none of them, so far, are green...
Thanks for the pics! RCD | ||
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Post# 481903 , Reply# 25 12/15/2010 at 17:01 (4,877 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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It all looks GREAT K-man
The tree, the party, the machines - you outdid yourself!
The Coppertone Kenmore looks even better than it did here in Charlotte. That machine probably has set a record of sorts with how many AW.org members it graced from origin to ultimate destination. I know several members were involved in getting it collected in Boston, you and I got it from Boston to Charlotte, it lived here for some time, and in our northern Cal. plant for some time longer, and FINALLY it's now in So. Cal where it belongs. I am SOOOOO glad that this one was able to 'plug and play' for you without any attention from the doc. Looks great Kevin - couldn't happen to a better guy! Gordon | ||
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Post# 481905 , Reply# 26 12/15/2010 at 17:41 (4,877 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 481908 , Reply# 27 12/15/2010 at 18:14 (4,877 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Looks like everyone had a fabulous time! Food looks fantastic! You have a beautiful collection too! Like stepping into a laundromat time machine. :) | ||
| Post# 481929 , Reply# 29 12/15/2010 at 20:32 (4,877 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 481935 , Reply# 30 12/15/2010 at 21:04 (4,877 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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I love Tim's t-shirt! Hehe. Its Stewie! I really like that hoover. Its so small, but seems to give a great agitation. :) | ||
| Post# 481945 , Reply# 31 12/15/2010 at 22:38 (4,877 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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Awesome display you have Kevin, and thanks for sharing it with us. The Coppertone 800 looks spectacular. I hope you enjoy it for a long time to come. Have a good one, James | ||
| Post# 481962 , Reply# 32 12/16/2010 at 00:12 (4,877 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Kevin, what a nice gathering. Lots of smiles. Was your pink Kenmore combo running? I see something in the window. Thanks for taking and posting pics. Your home is very nice. alr2903 | ||
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Post# 481967 , Reply# 33 12/16/2010 at 00:47 (4,877 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481968 , Reply# 34 12/16/2010 at 00:50 (4,877 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481969 , Reply# 35 12/16/2010 at 00:55 (4,877 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 481970 , Reply# 36 12/16/2010 at 00:57 (4,877 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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| Post# 481971 , Reply# 37 12/16/2010 at 01:16 (4,877 days old) by autowasherfreak () | ||
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Lovely collection Kevin, I wish the vacation time, and money to come see your wonderful collection, and see California too. | ||
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Post# 481972 , Reply# 38 12/16/2010 at 01:25 (4,877 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Time for a little video... Thank you everyone for you great comments! Bob and Melvin: according to the model number, it's an 800 series, not a 900. We'll have to ask Gordon the exact differences between the 800's and 900's.... but I think the 900's are "Lady Kenmore". This one may as well be a Lady tho... it has the piano keys. control panel light, detergent dispenser, quiet pack, Veri-flex agitator, etc. Andy: Yes I do have a "sea of green" don't I? 8 machines back to back... hmmm. LOL Actually I think I have almost all the colors now! Gordon: THANKS! And Yes it was touched by a few members hands before I was actually able to lay hands on it myself... that's funny! It's really in incredible condition! The ONLY thing I did to clean it was wipe the years of dust from behind the timer knob... that was it! ALR2903: I did have the combo plugged in to light up and tumble, but it was not connected to water, a gas line or a drain. And now without further ado... here is a little video I put together to give you a little closer look at everything. Enjoy! Kevin (the direct link) CLICK HERE TO GO TO RevvinKevin's LINK | ||
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Post# 481981 , Reply# 39 12/16/2010 at 05:02 (4,877 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Kevins Launderama!!! | ||
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Post# 481986 , Reply# 40 12/16/2010 at 05:27 (4,877 days old) by lovestowash (St. Petersburg, FL) |
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Fabulous...just fabulous...
Thanks Kevin, for your outstanding video, and for your generous invitation...I wish we could have made it...still have the same t-shirts as you and Rich...
Love the blue/white Westy Commercial Laundromat...when at UGA in the mid-70's, there was a laundromat in Athens near the campus with rows of those... Looking forward to the sequel... George | ||
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Post# 481998 , Reply# 42 12/16/2010 at 07:04 (4,877 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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DECEMBER 2010 WASH-IN | ||
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Post# 482010 , Reply# 43 12/16/2010 at 08:16 (4,877 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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Kevin, | ||
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Post# 482015 , Reply# 44 12/16/2010 at 08:54 (4,877 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I had no idea your collection had grown so much. Beautiful machines, all of them. I especially admire the '58/59 Kenmore combo. I had the Gibson-branded version of your White-Westinghouse stacked pair. Awesome machines, Kevin! Thanks for the tour. I'm sure your 'non-washerhead' friends must have been blown away by your collection.
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| Post# 482019 , Reply# 45 12/16/2010 at 09:35 (4,877 days old) by Dblrinz () | ||
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Awesome Kevin - Beautiful home, decorations and collection. The new 800 is the exact machine my mother during my childhood - Only in white. I would love to have one someday. Great party!!! | ||
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Post# 482037 , Reply# 46 12/16/2010 at 11:03 (4,877 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Washin! | ||
| Post# 482051 , Reply# 48 12/16/2010 at 12:36 (4,876 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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WOW !!! | ||
| Post# 482072 , Reply# 49 12/16/2010 at 14:25 (4,876 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania) | ||
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Kevin Like your collection of washers/dryers I had one of those White Westinghouse sets. Love your house...it looks very nice and comfortable. | ||
| Post# 482079 , Reply# 50 12/16/2010 at 15:05 (4,876 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
Kevin's collection is fabulous | ||
| Post# 482385 , Reply# 53 12/17/2010 at 23:06 (4,875 days old) by A440 () | ||
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Fantastic! Kevin, You guys had so much fun! I love your collection! You have some of everything that makes it all so much fun! I really love the laundry pairs! Your collection is awesome. Thanks for the pictures and the video! Happy Holidays! Brent | ||
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Post# 482420 , Reply# 54 12/18/2010 at 02:58 (4,875 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Great Video! | ||
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Post# 482553 , Reply# 55 12/18/2010 at 18:39 (4,874 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 482555 , Reply# 56 12/18/2010 at 18:59 (4,874 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 482558 , Reply# 57 12/18/2010 at 19:09 (4,874 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 482617 , Reply# 58 12/19/2010 at 04:23 (4,874 days old) by warwickaust (Melbourne Australia) | ||
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Hi Kevin, from a novice in Australia the video was great and your collection is very impressive, Warwick | ||
| Post# 482857 , Reply# 60 12/19/2010 at 22:57 (4,873 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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Thanks for the wonderful video. Loved the 3 in a row lineup between the Whirlpool, the Kenmore 700 and the Kenmore portable. The best of the best. Have a good one, James | ||
| Post# 482924 , Reply# 61 12/20/2010 at 10:34 (4,873 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
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Christmas Giving
Well Kevin after sorting out that Hoover 0515, I came home and did the same thing to the same machine in my kitchen. This 0515 is going to my mother as a Christmas gift, her Danby I bought her a couple of years ago dropped it's pump and parts are more expensive than the machine. I am giving the little trooper the royal treatment, new pump o-ring, coat of wax/touch-up and a NOS spinner basket that I've had laying around.
Hoover... The gift that keeps giving! -Tim This post was last edited 12/20/2010 at 12:10 | ||
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Post# 482950 , Reply# 62 12/20/2010 at 14:07 (4,872 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Again thank you everyone! Greg, Ben, Robert and everyone else, if you want to make the trip out West (So. Cal.), you are more then welcome and it would be great to meet you / see you again! I guess that means I'll be having another wash in then... LOL Now I must give a warm welcome to new AW member, Warwick in Australia, WELCOME! We're glad you joined us! Warwick, correct me if I'm wrong here, but I think he saw one of my YouTube videos which led him here to AW and he joined! Yes... even I'm amazed by how my collection has grown since I brought my first (extra) washer home two years ago! Now I just have to get the washer projects moving! LOL Kevin | ||
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Post# 483163 , Reply# 63 12/21/2010 at 11:11 (4,872 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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And BTW Tim.... | ||
| Post# 483177 , Reply# 64 12/21/2010 at 12:38 (4,871 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
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The Dandy Danby | ||
| Post# 483304 , Reply# 65 12/21/2010 at 23:41 (4,871 days old) by A440 () | ||
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Looks like everyone had a great time! Great videos once again Keven! You have an amazing collection there! I love the sets! Brent | ||
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Post# 483327 , Reply# 66 12/22/2010 at 03:09 (4,871 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Kevin very nice vid & home too
I see an avocado fixation but I can over look that, we all have our faults..(ducks and runs) So great to see them all working, you have been busy!
And I forgot you have a Westy Streamliner too! To my knowledge that makes 4 of us, Ross, Jeff, you and Me. Anyone else know the joys of Streamlining here that I'm forgetting??? But my Bendix wasn't running!!! tap!! tap! tap!! Get on that mister! I am going to convert her sister dryer to electric and remake the airflow to make it a better dryer. Shes waiting for her brother. Must make it out there to see your fine collection in person. I'll make Greg & Terry drive! I'm very curious about your Lasagna too, I know Rich has very good taste from personal experience with him, in person eeyyvveenn ( a little snagglepuss there)!!! Merry Christmas Kevin!! | ||
| Post# 483596 , Reply# 67 12/22/2010 at 19:13 (4,870 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
enjoyed looking at all | ||
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Post# 483603 , Reply# 68 12/22/2010 at 19:53 (4,870 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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DECEMBER 2010 WASH-IN | ||
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