Thread Number: 11635
I'm glad I'm not the only one who is fascinated by washing machines! |
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Post# 208010 , Reply# 4   5/3/2007 at 07:48 (6,202 days old) by washdayguy ()   |   | |
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Following your passion is a wonderful thing...boring people don't understand! |
Post# 208015 , Reply# 7   5/3/2007 at 08:32 (6,202 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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You go Andrew! I could not agree with you more!!! |
Post# 208016 , Reply# 8   5/3/2007 at 08:56 (6,202 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 208027 , Reply# 11   5/3/2007 at 10:35 (6,202 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 208028 , Reply# 12   5/3/2007 at 10:45 (6,202 days old) by decodriveboy (FL, US)   |   | |
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And Kelly's buns are great too ;) |
Post# 208030 , Reply# 13   5/3/2007 at 10:54 (6,202 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 208042 , Reply# 15   5/3/2007 at 12:42 (6,202 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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...On this site are very helpful when dealing with the ignorant. In my own case, I have a very mouthy, judgmental housemate who just LOVES to call anything in which I'm interested an "obsession" (don't you just love people who pick up two-dollar words off Oprah and Dr. Phil and apply them to everyone?). Now, bear in mind that I don't collect like most of you- I have ONE of each thing, for actual use, instead of a collection representing a broad selection of interesting machines. That didn't stop Mr. Personality from labeling my interest in acquiring a pair of centre-dial Maytags as an "obsession". WEEEEL, I brought his judgmental arse here, and let him see Gansky's collection, and Robert's too. He had to shut up; it was clear even to him that this is a hobby that many people enjoy, with a tremendous knowledge base, and collectors who spend a lot of time, effort and money gathering and housing their treasures. The icing on the cake was when he noticed the Maytags were getting his clothes cleaner than the Whirlys they replaced. So, illegitimi non carborundum, which is pseudo-Latin for "Don't let the bastards wear you down." |
Post# 208093 , Reply# 20   5/3/2007 at 18:56 (6,201 days old) by mixfinder ()   |   | |
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Excuse me, Bob. That was my story. Kelly |
Post# 208096 , Reply# 22   5/3/2007 at 19:13 (6,201 days old) by bobbins (Victoria, BC, Canada)   |   | |
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I guess, we all share the same story...with similar life long learing experiences and passion for appliances... Bob |
Post# 208100 , Reply# 23   5/3/2007 at 19:31 (6,201 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 208101 , Reply# 24   5/3/2007 at 19:40 (6,201 days old) by bobbins (Victoria, BC, Canada)   |   | |
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Robert, Aries guys share the same stars...my bday is April 16...very close to yours! |
Post# 208133 , Reply# 27   5/3/2007 at 22:38 (6,201 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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I have to make an observation here, and I hope that no one will be offended. If there is a single thread that runs through the personal stories found in these forums, it is one of parents moving heaven and earth to keep their sons from becoming interested in washing machines. And what that brings up, to my way of thinking, is the question: WHY? In the Mid-Century years when most of us were growing up, major appliances were traditionally designed, engineered, sold, financed, delivered, and serviced by MEN, not women. Why, then, was there such shock and horror that little Johnny was fascinated by the end result? Indeed, it would seem the reaction should have been exactly the opposite: "Huzzah! The kid's interested in something that he could make a career out of!" I never understood it. Get interested in baseball, and Dad automatically figured you were going to be the next Mickey Mantle, in spite of the obvious odds against anything like that ever happening. Get interested in washing machines, and everyone became very concerned about your sexual orientation, despite the fact that tens of thousands of heterosexual men made a good solid living in the field. People can be SO damn weird. |
Post# 208177 , Reply# 30   5/4/2007 at 07:24 (6,201 days old) by andrewinorlando ()   |   | |
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Ross, that was excellent. And I just say in my still heavy New York accent "hey, I got ya washa....right here. Now pour the cawffee and shut the hell up." Shut's 'em up every time. |
Post# 208260 , Reply# 35   5/4/2007 at 19:24 (6,200 days old) by mikes ()   |   | |
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Writing it was good therapy for me. Let's call it even--no charge. And thanks, brother! |
Post# 208274 , Reply# 36   5/4/2007 at 20:58 (6,200 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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You and I are definetly on the same wavelength! I could not have said it better! Truth Rules! "The real answer is this. There was absolutely no mistake in your creation. The Infinite Source that created your DNA, sat smiling at It's "workbench" as each chromosome, personality trait and even the color of your eyes went into the mix. It would be a shame to think you were wrong or not good enough. It is in accepting yourself as a Divine Creation and actual loving yourself that is is the key. There is an intrinsic shift that occurs when you walk in the "flow". Life is easier, what others think becomes less powerful and people who are like minded (kind, loving, accepting) will be attracted to you. " jon |
Post# 208352 , Reply# 37   5/5/2007 at 12:44 (6,200 days old) by washendry (pinconning,mich)   |   | |
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You both have a gifted insight as to whats important in the everyday skeem of things! Keep it up Kim |
Post# 209041 , Reply# 38   5/8/2007 at 20:03 (6,196 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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I only discovered AW.org at the very beginning of this year and I must say I was quite happy that I did. I have always had an interest in all things mechanical and washing machines are no exception. Finding this site has opened my eyes to the numerous others out there on this big blue marble who like me, really like this stuff!! It was a very eye-opening for me..... ALMOST like the first gay pride festival I ever attended. I had known there were others like me out there, but until that day as I walked among the many thousands of others at the festival, I truly had no idea just how many there were. It was a truly amazing and eye opening experience for me, seeing that I was not alone after all. Finding AW.org was in a way, similar to that experience, but on a smaller scale (of course). I've really enjoyed reading all the threads, seeing the photos, the videos and learning about numerous other machines I never knew existed. But most importantly, realizing I am not alone in my interest of these cleaning machines oh so many others take for granted. So thank you AW.org for being here and thank you Robert for creating it! |
Post# 1082148 , Reply# 39   7/23/2020 at 23:44 (1,371 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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You are not alone! Everything above was already said! I like getting the machines ready to go just so I can sit there and watch at least part of the cycle to see what's going on. Fortunately, my front loader set has a window. |
Post# 1082157 , Reply# 40   7/24/2020 at 02:00 (1,371 days old) by Taurn67 ()   |   | |
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am sure they appreciate that even after thirteen years have gone bye |
Post# 1082215 , Reply# 41   7/24/2020 at 12:16 (1,371 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)   |   | |
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Me, I can’t stop mining using a washer and even a dishwasher at work, every time detergent/bleach/fabric softener go by....
The parts like a Filter Flo like the lint filter, fabric softener dispenser, even the mini basket, and all those toggle switches are the most fun! Otherwise it better be a Whirlpool or Kenmore (maybe sometimes Lady) to have something more direct... Some of my customers dig it, others (maybe most) wonder what I’m doing, and get way freaked out! — Dave |