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Lions and tigers and TIMELINES - O MY!

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Post# 84999 9/24/2005 at 15:19 (6,781 days old) by steve1-18 (Grovetown (Augusta), GA)
Checkrate/Likes Just a sneek preview via cell phone. More pictures to follow, tomorrow, I hope. Steve1-18

Post# 85000 , Reply# 1 9/24/2005 at 15:24 (6,781 days old) by peteski50 (New York)
Checkrate/Likes *Lions and tigers and washers* Wow Can't wait. Guess I called at the right time. Peter

Post# 85001 , Reply# 2 9/24/2005 at 15:30 (6,781 days old) by retromom ()
Checkrate/Likes *Growl!* Ok Steve!! WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE?

Post# 85010 , Reply# 3 9/24/2005 at 16:28 (6,781 days old) by steve1-18 (Grovetown (Augusta), GA)
Checkrate/Likes *Mother Load Part 1* Follow the link to the preview. Check back for updates. Steve1-18 CLICK HERE TO GO TO steve1-18's LINK

Post# 85013 , Reply# 4 9/24/2005 at 17:01 (6,781 days old) by retromom ()
Checkrate/Likes *Shrouded in mystery!* Shivers! :-O

Post# 85025 , Reply# 5 9/24/2005 at 19:14 (6,781 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia)
Checkrate/Likes I followed the link, all I got is a green face over some flames. Took several minutes to download. WTF? Chris.

Post# 85039 , Reply# 6 9/24/2005 at 21:43 (6,781 days old) by kenmorepeter5 ()
Checkrate/Likes *More Picture by tomorrow* Hi...my name is Peter (Kenmorepeter5). I am deaf and good friend. I look a picture some old washer and dryer....it's so coooooooooooool. When will you take some more pictures, how many? by tomorrow? sure? Peter ;-D my best friend!!

Post# 85040 , Reply# 7 9/24/2005 at 21:44 (6,781 days old) by kenmorepeter5 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Cleaniest* When will you need clean some washer & dryer machines from dust & dirtiest? Peter

Post# 85042 , Reply# 8 9/24/2005 at 21:56 (6,781 days old) by westytoploader ()
Checkrate/Likes EXCELLENT finds Steve!!! I know they need a good cleaning, but look what you have! I spotted 2 WO-65 Unimatics, a '59 Frigidaire, the Time-Line of course, what looks like a Slant-Front Potato-Pulley Laundromat from the early 60's, and are my eyes deceiving me or is that another Westinghouse Combo in front!?!?!? Looking forward to more pictures! --Austin

Post# 85056 , Reply# 9 9/24/2005 at 22:36 (6,781 days old) by brent-aucoin ()
Checkrate/Likes Looks like you hit a big one Steve! Is that a Westinghouse W/D Combo??? Make your photo's public on that thing! I never can get them! You have been busy! Brent

Post# 85060 , Reply# 10 9/24/2005 at 22:58 (6,781 days old) by kenmorepeter5 ()
Checkrate/Likes *More picture* When you make some more pictures after the cleaniest!! I will feel very exciting!! I really like the picture, I will let see the frontload washer machine(s)! ;-D Peter

Post# 85061 , Reply# 11 9/24/2005 at 23:19 (6,781 days old) by westytoploader ()
Checkrate/Likes Pues, �ojal� que sea un combo!

Post# 85065 , Reply# 12 9/25/2005 at 00:11 (6,781 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)
Checkrate/Likes WOW, great haul you guys! Can't wait to hear more. The Time Line is very exciting! The Westinghouse in front looks like a L-8 or a D-8 model from 1955, the Time Line looks like a '54 model.

Post# 85070 , Reply# 13 9/25/2005 at 02:21 (6,781 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)
Checkrate/Likes *WOW!!!!* It looks like somebody hit the jackpot here!! Can't wait to see more detailed pictures!!

Post# 85076 , Reply# 14 9/25/2005 at 04:17 (6,781 days old) by angus (Fairfield, CT.)
Checkrate/Likes Steve, come on details, details... This is too important to keep secret. This just happens to be a recurring dream of mine. Now I know my dreams can come true ...... for someone else (LOL)

Post# 85078 , Reply# 15 9/25/2005 at 04:46 (6,781 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)
Checkrate/Likes *oooooh* that looks like a vanfull of fun!!!

Post# 85079 , Reply# 16 9/25/2005 at 04:50 (6,781 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill Home of the RailwayTrials Merseyside,UK)
Checkrate/Likes *WoW* In anticipation.....

Post# 85081 , Reply# 17 9/25/2005 at 06:35 (6,781 days old) by jerseymike ()
Checkrate/Likes *I love a good mystery!!!!* How exciting! What? Where? When? How? Can't wait to hear more! Mike

Post# 85084 , Reply# 18 9/25/2005 at 07:01 (6,781 days old) by steve1-18 (Grovetown (Augusta), GA)
Checkrate/Likes *More of the story* This is and continues to be an emotional weekend for all. This �FIND� started about 7 years ago. On a trip to my parents in Florida, the halfway point is a crossroad town, Jesup. I usually didn�t drive through the town, but opted for the by-pass. One fateful day, I took the longer way and spotted an old Frigidaire store sign down a side street. I immediately (after checking traffic and signaling, of course) hung a right. When I got to the store, I peered through years of dust that covered a treasure beyond belief. There were dozens of washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators and barely enough space to get between them. This is by no means an exaggeration. Years later, I would find out that this was only a preview of bigger and better things. The store was closed and I had no idea who it belonged to. I made a mental note to stop by on my return trip, and found from a neighboring store, the owner�s name and phone number. I contacted the owner and he came and unlocked the store. I was in awe with the contents. [Note: I actually got my club name (Steve1-18) from the first �GM FRIGIDAIRE� washer I found; a pitiful harvest gold 1-18 sans the control panel. I still have it.] In this store were 1-18�s, and it�s precursor, the rollermatic. WOW! The owner was Harry Burns, a Jesup native. On subsequent trips to my folks, I would stop in and visit and little by little buy the old machines from him. We would �talk appliances� and I would ask questions about the repair, maintenance and evolution of the Frigidaire washer. Harry was a font of knowledge. On one trip, he took me to another store, that he used as storage space and to my delight, I got several rollermatics. I also met his son, Richard, who was kind enough to help me load those machines into my van. During several of my conversations with Harry, he would mention a warehouse, but I was never permitted to see it or its contents. He said there were a few washers there, too. He said it was hard to get to and the grass was very high or the ground was too soft to drive on. For all the years that I knew Harry, I never saw the warehouse, nor did I know that it was only a few blocks from the store. I spoke of a �gold mine� in South Georgia, but that was as far as I would elaborate. As an appliance prospector, I had to guard �my find.� There were a few trusted colleagues that I went so far as to revile the name of the town, but I made them swear on a Unimatic, that they were not to disclose it to another soul. About a year ago, I stopped by and had what would be my last visit with Harry. I was at the old store, peering through the dusty windows, and Richard drove by. He stopped and we talked. His dad�s health was failing and he had good days and bad. Richard offered to take me to his father�s home. This is the first and only time I would visit Harry at home. Richard later confided with me, the day I was there was a good day. Harry remembered me and we sat on his porch talking appliances. This would be the last time I would see Harry. Richard contacted me and said the store had been sold and if I wanted any of the remaining appliances to come down. He told me that his father wanted him to get a hold of that fellow in Augusta. It was then I involved Steve R. and Peter H. to help salvage what was left. On the first visit, I got to meet Harry�s wife and Richard�s wife. All three were pleased that Harry�s legacy would live on through us. The main purpose of this trip was to salvage any contents from the store and to see the warehouse, together, for the first time. I was not too exited about going to the warehouse, as I had learned from experience, not to get my hopes up. Richard unlocked the padlock from the steel door. There was lots of junk at the entrance (Harry also had a plumbing and air conditioning business), but after literally climbing over old air handlers, evaporators (I�m talking industrial size, here) there was, under dozens of years of dust, what I could only liken to the tomb of King Tutt! Old stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, even a marble top soda fountain! There were no windows and the only light came from the doorway and small holes in the roof. The electricity had been turned off, so all we could see was with the lights of electric battery lanterns. We knew what was there, but had no idea how we would get it out. Richard called me in August, and said he had hired a crew to empty the warehouse, so, we had to make a move. And that brings us to this weekend. Friday, we picked up a 24 ft truck and headed to Jesup. Steve R, Peter H. Rhinnie and me. We checked in to a motel and got to bed early. Here�s where things began to happen. About midnight, Rhinnie�s leg started to hurt. It was serious enough, that at 1 AM I was heading back home with him. That left Steve R. and Peter H the DIRTY (AND I DO MEAN, DIRTY) job of loading all the treasures on the truck. I took Rhinnie to the doctor early Saturday morning and she recommended seeing a vascular doctor first thing, Monday. His lower leg is not discolored, but he has pain and it is cold. Not a good sign. Keep us in your prayers. The moving van, with 32 appliances, sits in South Carolina waiting to be unloaded, today. Then there will be more pictures. Steve1-18 Steve1-18

Post# 85092 , Reply# 19 9/25/2005 at 08:00 (6,781 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)
Checkrate/Likes In the picture, the truck is only HALF FULL. We ended up with 32 "pieces", completely filling the truck and the back of Steve R's truck. The photos are on my camera, and won't be uploaded until I get home later today. (Robert, how much space do I have in my photo album here?) All the machines are still on the truck; we still have to offload these machines into the storage area today, which is going to be a big chore since we are all stiff and aching from all the pushing, pulling and lifting we did yesterday. These questions and more will be answered later: How many Unimatics can fit on a truck? Was Jesup the baby capital of Georgia? Is Sears really that far away? "General Electric light bulbs never dim", but what about their washers? If you stretched all the clothes line rope in Jesup, GA from end to end, how many times would it circle the Earth? Would Samantha have ever used these machines? ;)

Post# 85097 , Reply# 20 9/25/2005 at 08:10 (6,781 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill Home of the RailwayTrials Merseyside,UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Now Thats An Appliance Story...!!!* OMG... Well done to you all, you must have been birstin to keep that news quiet...you can be my shrink any day.... Its experiences like this that keep us tickin, and the memories of the appliances and the history of how it came to be are just priceless. Congrats to you all and thoughts and prayers for Rhinnie... Mike

Post# 85103 , Reply# 21 9/25/2005 at 09:01 (6,780 days old) by angus (Fairfield, CT.)
Checkrate/Likes I am speechless - what an amazing story, adventure and what treasure!!! Of course we will keep you and Rhinnie in our prayers - after all that is what is most important!!

Post# 85104 , Reply# 22 9/25/2005 at 09:08 (6,780 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)
Checkrate/Likes I'm dying with anticipation here. Please hurry with more photos. That Norge Timeline has my mouth watering. Les

Post# 85114 , Reply# 23 9/25/2005 at 09:56 (6,780 days old) by brent-aucoin ()
Checkrate/Likes Emotional weekend is an understatement! I hope that everything will be okay with Rhinnie's leg. I can't get over how hard you guys worked this weekend! Thanks for taking the time out and telling us your story about meeting Harry, Steve. It really sounds like it was meant to be. I agree with his family, you are carrying out his legacy. To think that they would have just watched garbage men carry off his lifetime of work, and treasures, if you would have never met Harry. You guy's get some rest! After you post the pictures. :) Be Careful. Brent

Post# 85123 , Reply# 24 9/25/2005 at 10:11 (6,780 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)
Checkrate/Likes *An Old Frigidaire store sign.....* Down a side street. What a great story! You related those details like a writer. It made the hair on the back of my neck react. It will be so exciting to see the entire inventory. I wish you could just "beam" me there so I could help you unload. It is so much fun to get even one "new" machine and I can relate perfectly to the "worn out" after math. What a great thing that the old fellow had his son call you!!!

Post# 85126 , Reply# 25 9/25/2005 at 10:22 (6,780 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)
Checkrate/Likes *Wowweeeeeeeee! I love a good washer story* And Steve thats a good one! All this time you were coming up here with small combos and harboring a dark secret! You sly devil you! YAY! So Peter how many Unimatics do fit on a truck? Robert S and I only got 24. SLAPPPPP! Ouch! My heart goes out to Rhinnie, give him a big kiss from me on Monday! Jon

Post# 85127 , Reply# 26 9/25/2005 at 10:24 (6,780 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)
Checkrate/Likes *BTW Steve* How did you ever get Peter to actually leave his businesses and actually do real work in a remote location????

Post# 85128 , Reply# 27 9/25/2005 at 10:25 (6,780 days old) by retromom ()
Checkrate/Likes *I don't know what to say!* Steve: What a wonderful appliance story with a happy ending! I am so glad that Harry's son chose to preserve his legacy instead of having it hauled off to the landfill! Is Harry still alive? Oh please tell us more! I'm so excited for you all! My prayers are with you and Rhinnie! I hope this was just an episode of discomfort with no serious effects. Please give Rhinnie a hug for me! Venus :-D

Post# 85135 , Reply# 28 9/25/2005 at 10:44 (6,780 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)
Checkrate/Likes Wonderful story Steve, very touching too! Most important thing though is Rhinnie's health. I keep my fingers crossed for him and you.

Post# 85143 , Reply# 29 9/25/2005 at 12:26 (6,780 days old) by appnut (TX)
Checkrate/Likes Venus, Harry is no longer with us physically, but he's with us in our hearts & his mechanical legacy.

Post# 85145 , Reply# 30 9/25/2005 at 13:51 (6,780 days old) by westytoploader ()
Checkrate/Likes Steve, GREAT story! Thanks for sharing...look at all of this knowledge (and machines) that he passed on to you! I hope Rhinnie is doing OK after hearing the news about his leg...will keep him in my thoughts and prayers and hope for the best. Peter, looking forward to finding out the answers to all of those interesting questions you posed! How many Control Towers can you fit on a truck? ;-)

Post# 85146 , Reply# 31 9/25/2005 at 14:42 (6,780 days old) by jerseymike ()
Checkrate/Likes *What a great story!!!* I'm practically speechless! I'm glad that you got to meet Harry and that you're going to preserve some of his legacy. Best wishes to you and Rhinne. I hope and pray that it turns out to be nothing more then a false alarm. Mike

Post# 85166 , Reply# 32 9/25/2005 at 19:43 (6,780 days old) by jamman_98 (Columbia, SC)
Checkrate/Likes *south Carolina!?!?!?!* It's sitting in South Carolina?!?!?! My own back yard!!!!.. Well there is hope for me yet I guess. what are you going to do with all those machines??? Joe jamman_98

Post# 85194 , Reply# 33 9/25/2005 at 21:33 (6,780 days old) by gregm ()
Checkrate/Likes *one word* UNBELIEVABLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, many congrads on a jackpot find

Post# 85205 , Reply# 34 9/25/2005 at 22:20 (6,780 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)
Checkrate/Likes *32 Machines?* Wow, 32 machines, I just can't wait to see what you all found! Peter I made room for you to post at least 32 pictures in your photo album, so go for it. So who's getting what? Inquiring minds must know! This is a very exciting find, congrats again to all you guys!!!!!

Post# 85208 , Reply# 35 9/25/2005 at 23:02 (6,780 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)
Checkrate/Likes This is a story oh my! I was sad and happy at the same time. How cool is this. One question I have. Are the machines new or had they been used? I assume used, but inquiring minds would like to know. PS I Need a Frigidaire or two in my collection! Steve

Post# 85229 , Reply# 36 9/26/2005 at 06:37 (6,780 days old) by steve1-18 (Grovetown (Augusta), GA)
Checkrate/Likes *Rhinnie update:* Sunday morning while the four of us were having breakfast, Rhinnie put down his fork and declared, �I can�t see!� He�s had another stroke, this one took his vision. Long story short, Rhinnie and I headed to the hospital, and Peter H and Steve R were left to, you guessed it, unload the truck! Rhinnie had a CT scan while in the ER and is in the special Stroke Unit at the hospital where I work. Our pastor and several friends came by and believe it or not, Rhinnie has regained some of his vision. I stayed with Rhinnie until after he had supper, tonight, and then I came home for the night. I know he is in good hands. Keep praying! Steve1-18 P.S.: Peter will be posting photos. I didn�t get to be there to get any pictures. Extra P.S. My computer time will be limited but I will keep you updated.

Post# 85230 , Reply# 37 9/26/2005 at 06:46 (6,780 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)
Checkrate/Likes *Oh Steve* My heart goes out to you and Rhinnie, I am glad he stayed in the ICU you need to get rest. Its not easy to care for someone like that and its good you can get some space. I can't think of anything more tragic than losing one's sight. I hope for him that it is a temporary spasm of the stroke. You both are in our thoughts and prayers. Jon & Al

Post# 85231 , Reply# 38 9/26/2005 at 06:49 (6,780 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill Home of the RailwayTrials Merseyside,UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Thoughts and Prayers* Steve Appreciate the time you take to share with us your news about Rhinnie. All the best, thinking of you from here... Mike

Post# 85244 , Reply# 39 9/26/2005 at 07:46 (6,780 days old) by westyslantfront ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi Steve. I lit a candle for you and Rhinnie in the Lady Chapel yesterday at my Parish, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Parish, here in Tucson. You are both in my prayers. Ross

Post# 85303 , Reply# 40 9/26/2005 at 13:29 (6,779 days old) by dadoes (TX,�U.S. of A.)
Checkrate/Likes So sorry to hear of Rhinnie's difficulties. You and he were the first members of this club that I met, on your last trip through Texas to visit Rhinnie's sister. I may not communicate much, but I do think about you guys often.

Post# 85309 , Reply# 41 9/26/2005 at 14:11 (6,779 days old) by tlee618 ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi Steve and Peter, What a story that makes!! It is almost like a dream come true. Can't wait to see more pictures. Steve please give Rhinnie a big hug from me. Know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Terry

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