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Post# 397012   12/2/2009 at 11:43 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        

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Some of us got together at Jons house last weekend and had a brilliant time playing and servicing some machines.
He is an excellent host and all i can say is the weekend wetn far too quickly

Here is a picture of Jon with his favourite Hoover Twin Tub, he certainly operates it with ease






Post# 397014 , Reply# 1   12/2/2009 at 11:45 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Weekend Bash

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Here is a couple of likely lads who showed up and helped out a lot, Mike and Richard

Post# 397015 , Reply# 2   12/2/2009 at 11:47 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Servis Central

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As you can see Mike is smiling because his favourite make of twin tub turned up having been re-sprayed by the very skilled Bob

Post# 397016 , Reply# 3   12/2/2009 at 11:49 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Twin Tubs

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Mike and Jon discuss the various merits of Servis twin tubs

Post# 397017 , Reply# 4   12/2/2009 at 11:54 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Chat

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Mat Jon And Richard pause for a natter

Post# 397018 , Reply# 5   12/2/2009 at 11:55 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Logic 1300

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Mike gets stuck in with a screw driver

Post# 397020 , Reply# 6   12/2/2009 at 11:57 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
doing it

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Mike and Mat giving it a tug

Post# 397021 , Reply# 7   12/2/2009 at 11:59 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Teknikal Ted

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Me trying to look as if I am doing something important around the back of the machine

Post# 397022 , Reply# 8   12/2/2009 at 12:08 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Caught out

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Jon looks on as I am caught in the very act of doing nothing

Post# 397023 , Reply# 9   12/2/2009 at 12:11 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Tubs

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Picture of one highly polished tub thanks to Mike

Post# 397024 , Reply# 10   12/2/2009 at 12:13 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
The Computer Logic in Action

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After all the fiddling and cleaning we were all treated to an excellent wash and (rare i know) balanced spin from the mighty computer controlled 1300 Logic

Post# 397026 , Reply# 11   12/2/2009 at 12:19 (5,256 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia)        
Servis

That Servis is so cute.Looks like all of you had a great time,Happy Holidays,,Bobby

Post# 397028 , Reply# 12   12/2/2009 at 12:20 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Logic

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Close up of the control panel

Post# 397031 , Reply# 13   12/2/2009 at 12:22 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
More Machines

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Here it is in situ under the computer control Logic dryer, in the company of other Hoover washers and dryers, a nice collection

Post# 397034 , Reply# 14   12/2/2009 at 12:24 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Staff

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one of the cleaning staff take a well earned rest infront of the computer controlled 1100

Post# 397036 , Reply# 15   12/2/2009 at 12:25 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Hoover Land

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general shot of the Hoover Room

Post# 397038 , Reply# 16   12/2/2009 at 12:29 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Other Great Machines

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Eureka!

Mike brought along a lovely old Eureka Vacuum Cleaner and as you can see Richard is getting to grips with it


Post# 397042 , Reply# 17   12/2/2009 at 12:32 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Food

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I brought along a rare delicasy from cornwall...............10 pasties...................well no one died of food poisening :-)

And beautifully cooked in Jons Hoover oven

Presented by our lovely hostess Mike


Post# 397050 , Reply# 18   12/2/2009 at 12:42 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Presents

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Well what have we here a very happy smiling mike ripping open a mystery gift from two excellent guys Neal & Bob

Post# 397052 , Reply# 19   12/2/2009 at 12:43 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
more present opening

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Very carefully addressed

Post# 397053 , Reply# 20   12/2/2009 at 12:45 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
activity

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General shot of the Kitchen with us standing around whilst Mike opens his present

Post# 397054 , Reply# 21   12/2/2009 at 12:46 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Getting closer

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Sorry about the blurred picture but Mike was moving so fast! having worked out what was in the Box !

Post# 397062 , Reply# 22   12/2/2009 at 13:27 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
meanwhile

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Richard looks on as Neal And Bob discuss something to do with the fantastic 1950s Ferrograph valve tape recorder sat atop the equally lovely Eastham Burco tumble dryer that Richard had become the owner of

Post# 397064 , Reply# 23   12/2/2009 at 13:28 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
At Last

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Mike plays with his new toy ;-)

Post# 397065 , Reply# 24   12/2/2009 at 13:32 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
New Toys

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Mat has a Play

Post# 397066 , Reply# 25   12/2/2009 at 13:34 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
play time

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As does Richard

Post# 397067 , Reply# 26   12/2/2009 at 13:36 (5,256 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
And Finally

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DO the Shake and Vac and Put the freshness Back............sorry i could not get Mike to wear a skirt and sing this song, ah well, maybe next time :-)

Post# 397074 , Reply# 27   12/2/2009 at 14:20 (5,256 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        
Great stuff Gary!

Looks like a grand time was had by all.

Neil's skills with the spray can are superb, arent they! When I saw the restoration job he performed on John and Mike's 3301L, i was mesmorised ('s' or 'z' ?) by the results and stood staring at it for a fair old while (see piccy below).

His MkII Supertwin, in that lovely shade of blue, is also a lovely machine to have a gander at. A shame Servis moved away form the various colour offering, as the MkII looked great. Can only imagine what a red, yellow and green version would have looked like.

What was up with the A3492, that required an internal operation be performed on it?

Again, a really smart set up of john's, with his middle room.

Have never seen an A3492 (or that style machine) lit up before - imagine that, with matching dryer, on at night! A veritable light show indeed.

Glad you got up there safe, after what must have been a marathon drive.

Paul
p.s Mike - your Senior looks great! Shame there isnt a 1970's style house. With Jacks videoing skills, I am sure that a remake could be produced!


Post# 397077 , Reply# 28   12/2/2009 at 14:44 (5,256 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Yay for Wash-in's and Wash-up's. I love how vintage laundry gatherings have become an international rage! Who would have ever though?

Those pictures are just wonderful, thanks for sharing Gary.


Post# 397079 , Reply# 29   12/2/2009 at 14:47 (5,256 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Meet

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Hi Gary, many thanks for the photos, a grand time was had by all!!!, just wish it was happening again this weekend, although I think we`d all need extra mult-vits..lol, many thanks to John & Ray for hosting us all...

John had spent a couple of days installing the plumbing so all the Hoover washers & dryers are plumbed to go, the ComputaLogic had a rather irritating rattle, couldnt work out wether it was pump or brushes, then confirmed it was the door solenoid, so off it came and was fixed to run!! This machine is sooo smooth and all those lights in the dark make it look like a christmas tree!! and with the top off couldnt resist shining that tub..fast washes , great rinses & smooth spins...fab


Post# 397081 , Reply# 30   12/2/2009 at 15:02 (5,256 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Wash- ins

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Hey Robert, you & Fred are just gonna have to get here for the next one!!!let you see those euro frontloaders in action!!!

In between fixing washers, having a Hoover Twinny demo given by John..(personally IMHO the Servis doesnt need a demo, it speaks for itself!!!...oh slap!!) putting the Hoover Vision through its paces and enjoying great food with the occasional drink (medicinal purposes of course) taking dryers apart along with tape machines & vacs...a grand time was had by all!!!

Heres the Hoover induction hob being put through its paces steaming the veg for dinner!!


Post# 397082 , Reply# 31   12/2/2009 at 15:03 (5,256 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        
Looks...

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....like a fun time was had by all....

AND...those Pasties look yummmmm...



Post# 397088 , Reply# 32   12/2/2009 at 15:10 (5,256 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Cow Pie In The Hoover Oven

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Yummy!!

Post# 397090 , Reply# 33   12/2/2009 at 15:12 (5,256 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Anyone for Dinner..!!!

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No..Too Busy Playing Weshers!!! one of two cow pies that where demolished!!

Post# 397094 , Reply# 34   12/2/2009 at 15:16 (5,256 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
good enough to eat...!!

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after all those repairs & washing we where ready!!!

beef, onions, carrots & tats, topped off with suet crust along with steamed veggies!!


Post# 397099 , Reply# 35   12/2/2009 at 15:27 (5,256 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
And then

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Time to check out the new Hoover Vision Dishwasher...do you get the feeling "John Loves Hoover"..marvelous

Post# 397101 , Reply# 36   12/2/2009 at 15:51 (5,256 days old) by washer_widow ()        
And as well

Never was so much food and drink consummed by so few in so short a time

Post# 397102 , Reply# 37   12/2/2009 at 15:53 (5,256 days old) by washer_widow ()        
And Again

I want one of them - Oh Yogurt anyone !!

Post# 397146 , Reply# 38   12/2/2009 at 18:41 (5,256 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Mikey and 'is Blokes--Yippee

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Is that the famous English clotted cream I see on the mouth-watering breakfast buffet??

And cow pie, we make it here but call it meat pie. I love it.

Seeing those washers & dryers stacked like card decks is pretty cool--we don't see much o' that here.

Looks like you guys had a grand old time. Thanks for sharing.

There's a Britcom on PBS right now after the Newhour and they all have W&D's in the kitchen. Do most people in England wash in the kitchen? No I don't feel so odd :-D


Post# 397169 , Reply# 39   12/2/2009 at 20:04 (5,256 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )        
Cow Pie!!!!

That looks fantastic,would you please share the recipe, have never heard of a suet crust...

Post# 397188 , Reply# 40   12/2/2009 at 21:53 (5,255 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Guys, thank you so very much for sharing all those pictures. Just makes me want to be there so darn bad!! I love the light show on the control panel of the Logic!! What a wonderful collection of machines. Love that Hoover vacuum too. Wow cooking on the Hoover Induction cooktop, what fun. The food looks so good! Love those rectangular plates!! Well Mike and of course there had to be a drink or two for Medical reasons only!!!LOL Just wonderful!!

Terry


Post# 397221 , Reply# 41   12/2/2009 at 23:38 (5,255 days old) by a440 ()        

What a great time you had!
Great machines and pictures not to brag!
You guys look like you are having so much fun! I think you were having a blast!
Thanks for posting!
Brent


Post# 397223 , Reply# 42   12/3/2009 at 00:10 (5,255 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Food

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PAUL
I am sorry you and Rob were not there to enjoy all the food and polite conversation between members.
Bobs painting and restoration skills are magnificent I have posted a Fot of him trying out a 1974 Boots Hair Dryer and very fetching it is too :-)

WASHER WIDOW
Well what can I say Ray you provided us with such an excellent English breakfast :-) and it has to be said that you did also offer the "Healthy" alternatives.......not sure if they got eaten though

COW PIE
Nice traditional English warming food, the Suet pastry was a real delite (Thanks Mike)it was an absolute pleasure to see you slaving away over the work top making it

JONS HOOVER FETISH
OH yes he is indeed a Hoover guy through and through......he is Hoovers "number one fan" :-)

So again thanks again to Jon & Ray for doing it all so well and Jon adding that "Classy" touch ;-)

Gary


Post# 397229 , Reply# 43   12/3/2009 at 01:15 (5,255 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)        
Toy collection

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Looks like you guys had a grand time! And somebody's got quite the toy washer collection! I'm envious!!!



Post# 397249 , Reply# 44   12/3/2009 at 06:48 (5,255 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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What a nice thread thanks Gary, Thanks guys.







Darren k


Post# 397258 , Reply# 45   12/3/2009 at 08:11 (5,255 days old) by richukbristol ()        

It's so nice seeing all the pictures, remembering what happened, had such a great time, haven't laught so much for ages. It was so nice to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Jon and Ray were such amazing host's and the food was soooo nice, I've put on a couple of pounds, I could have stayed there for a week. I'd also like to say a big thank you to Bob and Neal for the Eastham Burco dryer they gave me. I've sneaked it into the house and my partner still hasn't notice, and to Gary for my Kenwood Mini mixer. Really enjoyed playing with the hoovermatic and Jon has now got me hooked on Hoover Logics. Cant wait for the next meet. Thanks again guys.
Rich



Post# 397301 , Reply# 46   12/3/2009 at 13:02 (5,255 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool)        
BOOTLE

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Who is from bootle, i am from bootle, please please tell me there is a fellow washer freak like me around here lol

Post# 397313 , Reply# 47   12/3/2009 at 14:23 (5,255 days old) by autorinse_john (Staffordshire - UK)        
Wash In / Brum-Stafford

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A big thanks to all those of you who came to our humble abode and the weekend wash in.
I know I had a great time so it’s nice to know that you all did too.

A very big thanks for all the pics posted.

Its great to see that our friends across the world like to see what’s going on this side of the pond, if ever you feel you could make it over here, you would be warmly welcomed.
Chestermike and I hope to hold more events like this in 2010. Drop me a line if you would like to be kept informed of our plans.

Will be posting pictures shortly of more of my collection so keep your eye on the treads

John
(07533 676792)



Post# 397332 , Reply# 48   12/3/2009 at 15:39 (5,255 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Love the pics, guys! It looks like a Hoover showcase of stars!

Post# 397427 , Reply# 49   12/4/2009 at 02:37 (5,254 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        
Wow!

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Great pictures of wonderful machines, nice people and delicious food. Quite a gathering!

Post# 397552 , Reply# 50   12/4/2009 at 17:56 (5,254 days old) by bertrum ()        

Hi Mike,

Interesting new Hoover Vision Dishwasher there.

Thats a a shocker! Hoover getting parts from the Bosch parts bin!, I recognise that dispenser! looking forward to seeing that in the field.

bertrum


Post# 397611 , Reply# 51   12/5/2009 at 00:35 (5,253 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Hoover Vision

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Hello Bertrum

If that is the case that Hoover are using Bosch parts or machines then that will help improve their some what tarnished reputation for reliability, which they acquired after Candy took them over, then that is no bad thing

Gary


Post# 398062 , Reply# 52   12/7/2009 at 17:12 (5,251 days old) by robbie5 (Birmingham Edgbaston)        
Wash in Brum

What a great set of photos - everyone looks like they had a good time. John's collection of washers and dryers looks fab all stacked up.

I'm a fan of Hotpoint as it's the brand I grew up with. I don't know much about Hoover washers and dryers, but the more I see of them the more appreciation I have for them, especially the Logics.

One of these days I hope to see some of these collections.

Rob



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