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Post# 94101   11/15/2005 at 15:53 (6,734 days old) by jeb (Mansfield Ohiio)        

I have just found this sight. I can't believe its here. I have been intrested in washing machine as long as I can rember(my parents said if i was fussy as a baby all they had to do was prop me up in a basket in front of the Westinghouse frontloader to watch it work) I have let so many vintage appliances go because I thought no one else would be intrested. I live in Mansfield Ohio, Home of Westinghouse, and so many of my relatives worked there I have hear hundreds of stories about it. I wonder if anyone in this area shares my intrest? and what is a "wash in"




Post# 94102 , Reply# 1   11/15/2005 at 16:17 (6,734 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Greetings, Jeb.

A wash-in is a gathering of washer-nuts, typically a regional/local area thing, hosted by one or more individuals who have a few vintage machines. Buncha washing, tinkering, shop talk, visitation. Literally, suds and duds.


Post# 94103 , Reply# 2   11/15/2005 at 16:24 (6,734 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
Welcome to the group!

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Jeb- I remember when I first found this group I too couldn't believe other people out there had this fascination with washing machines like I had always had since childhood. Since then I have spent countless hours reading all the posts and viewing all the media this great site has to offer. There's never a dull moment around here. I guarantee you will find much enjoyment with this site and hopefully will make some new friends as well. Welcome!

Patrick


Post# 94108 , Reply# 3   11/15/2005 at 17:45 (6,734 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        
Welcome!

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...from Northern Indiana!Hold on tight,and enjoy the ride!

kennyGF


Post# 94109 , Reply# 4   11/15/2005 at 17:52 (6,734 days old) by versatronic ()        
Welcome

Please have a seat in our waiting area, help yourself to tea and crumpets, and Toggleswitch and Veg-o-matic will be out in a second to get your stats.

Post# 94117 , Reply# 5   11/15/2005 at 18:28 (6,734 days old) by rickr (.)        
I second the welcome from Northern Indiana!

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Welcome to the club Jeb. This is a GREAT place to be! If you have any photos of your machines,please share them with us.

Rick


Post# 94123 , Reply# 6   11/15/2005 at 19:25 (6,733 days old) by bethann (Indianapolis)        
And another warm welcome from central Indy!

Very interesting appliances and people. You'll have a ball.

Post# 94124 , Reply# 7   11/15/2005 at 19:25 (6,733 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Hi Jeb, Welcome to the group. Im just outside of Akron/Barberton area in Coventry Twp near Portage Lakes. Drop me an email sometime and come by and see my collection and chat. Have you been to the Westinghouse Museum yet in Mansfield? I have a couple of things on loan to them for their displays. Drop me a line when you get a chance, its always nice to talk with new local members..........

Post# 94133 , Reply# 8   11/15/2005 at 20:32 (6,733 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        
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Hi Jeb! I was in Mansfield way back in 1975 during my successfull runnaway.I went to go wash my clothes at a neat laundromat right in front of the Westinghouse factory!! All of the washers and dryers there were Westinghouse and the old signs like "Hello Neighbor! Welcome to your neighborhood Westinghouse Laundromat equipped coin operated half hour laundry."were all over the place.The factory looked so run down and depressing and the laundry attendant was a serious alcoholic.But,she did tell some quite interesting stories about some of the people at the factory as well as some of the goings on there especially after the WCI takeover.Remember the Aldwash/Alddry/Aldspin machines????

Post# 94139 , Reply# 9   11/15/2005 at 21:16 (6,733 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Jeb welcome. Set a spell and enjoy. Please tell us about the appliance you have (vintage/old/new).

Post# 94154 , Reply# 10   11/15/2005 at 22:51 (6,733 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Welcome Jeb, I know the feeling when you discover that there are others out there with a similar interest. This is a great group with so many wonderful people. Welcome!! Terry

Post# 94233 , Reply# 11   11/16/2005 at 07:46 (6,733 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Hi Jeb:

Welcome from Florida.

Steve


Post# 94377 , Reply# 12   11/17/2005 at 02:25 (6,732 days old) by norgeman ()        
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Hi Jeb welcome to the club this is a great place to be and alot of great people. All of which are very friendly and fun to talk to. pull up a chair and watch and learn and have fun.
Dan


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