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Thread Number: 56815
/ Tag: Gatherings and Parties
RevvinKevin's visit to our humble commode! :-) |
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| Post# 791237 10/30/2014 at 00:18 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
Our very own RevvinKevin came for a visit to our new home on Sunday, and spent a fantastic day with us. It started with a surprise lurking in his truck when he arrived--what could it be??
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| Post# 791238 , Reply# 1 10/30/2014 at 00:19 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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A surprise!
At first I thought, due to the slant of the panel, that it was a belt-drive Whirlpool, but imagine my surprise when I "unwrapped" the straps holding on the cover--it was a Frigidaire 1-18!
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| Post# 791240 , Reply# 2 10/30/2014 at 00:23 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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Reunited
Some of you may recall that, back in 2005, my very first vintage washer (obtained weeks after finding this site) was a 1978 Frigidaire 1-18, model WC. Back then, there were places to find 1-18s, and I never thought twice about encountering any difficulty in locating another.
In 2007, I moved to San Francisco, and I gave my beloved 1-18 to a friend who needed a washer. Of all the washers I had, this one never needed a repair, nor gave me a lick of trouble. Fast forward to now, and it's become incredibly difficult to nab these things. One of the places in Phoenix, which used to have a room full of the things, liquidated; I've only seen two on Craigslist since. I began to feel the patented "Apex Wash-a-Matic" remorse--the feeling of "Aw, crap, this was rarer than I'd thought." Here, David stands next to My Precious as I fall victim to irrational exuberance. :-) 
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| Post# 791241 , Reply# 3 10/30/2014 at 00:25 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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What's to do?
Hook it up, of course! And get some laundry! Good thing I'd just pulled a set of sheets of the bed, and Kevin contributed some clothes too. All of that put together, and we only had a 2/3rd load. Damn, these things hold a lot of laundry!
It was hot out, regrettably--when Kevin asked about a good visit time, I'd suggested October. Naturally, this would be the weekend it hovered in the nineties, as evidenced by my ability to schvitz through my shirt, and then some.
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| Post# 791242 , Reply# 4 10/30/2014 at 00:26 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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| Post# 791243 , Reply# 5 10/30/2014 at 00:29 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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Better than cable television
Here, Roger, David, Kevin and I hover over the machine, and I improvise a drain hose from a dishwasher corrugated line. (1-18s, for whatever reason, have teeny drain hoses. Teeny. As in, your ring clamp won't make this happen.)
A few minor corrections later, and we're good to go. Note the bottle of Suavitel in the background, causing Roger to keep his distance. Suavitel, folks. BECAUSE IT SMELLS BETTER THAN DOWNY.
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| Post# 791244 , Reply# 6 10/30/2014 at 00:31 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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It's time
...to do some laundry!
We practiced the ancient art of slightly under-filling the machine with water, to promote effective turnover. This was David's first encounter with a Jet-Cone pulsator Frigidaire, and he was exceedingly impressed. (He's been lusting for a Philco with Hulatator™, so this satisfies his rampant desire for unconventional agitation.)
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| Post# 791245 , Reply# 7 10/30/2014 at 00:32 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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Looking on
She's a beaut--tight filter and agitator cap, and nice cones.
"Nice cones." I never thought I'd say that...
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| Post# 791246 , Reply# 8 10/30/2014 at 00:33 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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Pulsator travel
As I recall, the 1-18 was the only later-generation pulsator machine to return to the Unimatic's full length of pulsation travel. It's very lively, that's for sure.
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| Post# 791249 , Reply# 9 10/30/2014 at 00:37 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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Exciting stuff!
I'm so very grateful to Kevin for an incredible, wonderful, thoughtful housewarming gift!! This was truly unexpected, and I'm beyond thrilled. And in case you're wondering, this will be buried with me, along with my Norelco Dial-a-Meal, when I die. There shall be no getting rid of these. So, get an excavator to dig the hole. :-)
This means we now have the 1-18, Westinghouse slant-front, Maytag, Wards/Westinghouse top loader, Maytag wringer, and Easy Spin-Drier. My plan to keep the appliances under control is progressing normally. :-) (BUT I AM STILL USING THE SAME DISHWASHER, GORDON!!)
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| Post# 791250 , Reply# 10 10/30/2014 at 00:39 (3,456 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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And then...
That's not all! We then segued into an amazing dinner and a real treat for dessert, both delectable temptations that Kevin had suggested. More on those in a separate thread--and a photo-documented recipe that was worth the wait in one instance...and hardly required any waiting in the other!
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| Post# 791259 , Reply# 11 10/30/2014 at 01:10 (3,456 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
I know the feeling! | ||
| Post# 791265 , Reply# 12 10/30/2014 at 02:54 (3,456 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
What a Great Surprise | ||
Post# 791282 , Reply# 13 10/30/2014 at 07:16 (3,456 days old) by countryford  (Austin, MN) |
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Nate. It looks like you guys had a great time. I wish I could have come down. I'm glad I got to see Kevin for a bit and his stay with us was great as well. I unfortuneatly had to work on Sunday(someone has to keep those inmates at bay). I am looking forward to coming down for a visit and play with the "new" 1-18.
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Post# 791285 , Reply# 14 10/30/2014 at 07:35 (3,456 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 791287 , Reply# 15 10/30/2014 at 07:53 (3,456 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
Gregg | ||
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Post# 791289 , Reply# 16 10/30/2014 at 08:02 (3,456 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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I still have the top and parts from it - I got this '79 TOL washer a while back and the one you gave me still lives on in storage for now :-) I was just thinking Nate could trick his new model out with a sunroof and some other goodies!
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Post# 791292 , Reply# 17 10/30/2014 at 08:21 (3,456 days old) by tennblondie78 (Bowling Green, KY) |
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Ahem... | ||
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Post# 791294 , Reply# 18 10/30/2014 at 08:36 (3,456 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Frigidaire! | ||
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Post# 791298 , Reply# 19 10/30/2014 at 09:14 (3,456 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Nate | ||
| Post# 791312 , Reply# 20 10/30/2014 at 11:00 (3,455 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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LOL
Brad - Thank you so much!! Yes, my future plans for the house include digging a 50,000 square foot garage underneath to store things. Because it's not hoarding when it's organized. :-)
Eddie - I'll do my best to post the meal thread tonight, it was amazing! Yes, summery pulsation is awesome. Justin - We missed you! Glad to hear you had a great time, but I intimately understand about the work schedule. She will definitely be here when you want to give her a spin! (Now we're going to have to find a bigger dryer--this machine tests the limits of the '78 Kenmore next to it.) Greg - LOL! Well, until someone starts producing Sta-Puf again, I guess we're screwed. At least when you dole out the Suavitel, the instructions don't say "one scoop or two, depending on HE or top-loader." And EEEEEEEEK, I love that TOL machine!!! A Holy Grail 1-18! It's the soft, warm glow of electric sex in the window! You're right, bright metal boxes with cords are our version of Amish friendship bread. :-) Stephanie - LOL It's one of my favorite expressions. I picked it up from M*A*S*H. And you're right, there's nothing more charming than a house with only one bathroom. Like I said the other night, the one thing that sold me on this place that I didn't have in any of the others was an exhaust fan. ;-) (Greg? :-) ) Peter - You are so right! This machine is very quiet, I was really surprised. The WC I had chugged like a diesel engine. Lawrence - Kevin scored hugely with this, it was an eye-popping surprise! :-) And yes, you're absolutely right. It could be the juxtaposition of avocado shorts with harvest gold. Maybe something about interspersing earth-tones? :-) | ||
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Post# 791325 , Reply# 21 10/30/2014 at 14:08 (3,455 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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WOW, what kind of jerk would think some raggity, 41 year old washing machine (in that horrid 70's yellow no less) would make a good gift for anyone, let alone the perfect house warming gift?!?
Oh... I guess that jerk would be me! LOL
But seriously....... Nate I'm very happy you were SO surprised and excited when you first lifted the blanket up, just like a kid opening the perfect gift on Christmas morning! I just wish I'd thought to have my camera at the ready to capture the moment.
I really enjoyed our visit and would have liked to stay longer. Yes the temps were hovering in the 90's, but it's a lot better than the 115's & 120's you were experiencing a couple months ago when we first talked about me coming to visit.
I know you will enjoy and care for it too! It's also really good to hear this machine will never be on "death row" and get kicked to the curb when you go through your semi-annual "This has got to go!" collection thinning diet.
You are both such wonderful hosts! Thank you so much for allowing me to stay in you "guest room" (and I use the term loosely, HA!) with Zoo, the fish & frog and the beautiful variety of flora & fauna!
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Post# 791326 , Reply# 22 10/30/2014 at 14:25 (3,455 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Commode vs. Abode | ||
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Post# 791328 , Reply# 23 10/30/2014 at 14:30 (3,455 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 791338 , Reply# 24 10/30/2014 at 14:58 (3,455 days old) by tennblondie78 (Bowling Green, KY) |
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Comfort Station... | ||
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Post# 791391 , Reply# 25 10/30/2014 at 21:39 (3,455 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Nate - happy housewarming! Hubby and I recently moved into a new abode and would love to have someone come by with a present like that! I've got a 260sf room I'm turning into my laundry center to house my 'Tags, Kenmores, Wards, Norge, 1/18s and 'Pools. Room needs painting, lighting, plumbing. Hope to post pics this Winter now that rains are coming to California (thankfully) will be working on the inside of the house.
Congrats Nate on your new home and 1/18! Todd | ||
| Post# 791407 , Reply# 26 10/30/2014 at 22:35 (3,455 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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| Post# 791408 , Reply# 27 10/30/2014 at 22:38 (3,455 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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<3 The BEST presents are raggity 41-year-old appliances!! :-D It's as good as a Hoover under a tree, or having your heart set on a Crosley!
Ralph--slap!! ;-)
I love the "comfort station" idea, though. I'll install vending machines and urinals next.
Stephanie-- ;-) LOL
Todd -- thank you so much!! I'm so glad to hear you have a fantastic new place yourself, space is a wonderful thing, and it sounds like it has loads of potential! I heard from Ralph that the rains were there, so I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you all! | ||
| Post# 791409 , Reply# 28 10/30/2014 at 22:39 (3,455 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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The living room suite Thank you for being wonderful and putting up with our living room "guest room suite." On the bright side, it's a far sight bigger than what they gingerly termed a "guest room" in this house (which is tight even for our computers).
Yes, it's Wild America in there, with an aquarium, cat, and significant foliage.
On the bright side, we think of it as "Convertible." :-) | ||
| Post# 791416 , Reply# 29 10/31/2014 at 00:19 (3,455 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Nate, Thanks for posting. What a great thread! | ||
| Post# 791419 , Reply# 30 10/31/2014 at 01:23 (3,455 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO) | ||
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Post# 791465 , Reply# 32 10/31/2014 at 09:06 (3,455 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 791466 , Reply# 33 10/31/2014 at 09:11 (3,455 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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| Post# 791501 , Reply# 34 10/31/2014 at 13:48 (3,454 days old) by electron1100 (England) | ||
The three "F"s | ||
| Post# 791504 , Reply# 35 10/31/2014 at 14:00 (3,454 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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Frolicking? | ||
| Post# 791620 , Reply# 36 11/1/2014 at 14:16 (3,453 days old) by Redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
Well shoot, Kevin...
If you didn't want it... Lol!
Enjoy it, Nate. I rescued this one from the crusher literally seconds away from oblivion as a Kia a few years ago. My first Frigidaire set. Shot video of it and had fun then eventually made a trip down to Kevin's and gave them to him as a Wash In warming gift. I'm happy that one of my orphans found a great loving home. Here's the original thread where I introduced her to the family. The link to the video is in the thread. This one was also the star of a few suds cake pics during that Wash In as well... RCD CLICK HERE TO GO TO Redcarpetdrew's LINK
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| Post# 791621 , Reply# 37 11/1/2014 at 14:26 (3,453 days old) by Redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Post# 791713 , Reply# 38 11/2/2014 at 13:03 (3,452 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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| Post# 791752 , Reply# 39 11/2/2014 at 22:28 (3,452 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
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Thank you so much, Andy!! I do love it!! It's a handsome one, and I tore through six loads last night. It handles three full queen-sized sheet sets with ease, so the Philco can suck it with its seven-sheet count. :-) (However, the dryer tops out at one and a half sets, so there was some load division.)
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| Post# 792298 , Reply# 40 11/5/2014 at 23:57 (3,449 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
CONGRATULATIONS...
roto204/nate!!!
that frigidaire "thumper" is beautiful!!! what a kind & generous housewarming gift kevin!!! that was super sweet of you!!! it looks like you guys had an awesome time watching the frigidaire "thumping" away and also, by the sounds & looks of it, a great feast with that delicious looking food!!! this was a really cool thread and i loved seeing the pictures of you guys and the "thumper". will we be treated to a video anytime soon, of the frigidaire thumpin' away, roto204 (hint, hint)??? i'll be looking forward to seeing the "thumper" in action soon. again, CONGRATULATIONS on the frigidaire roto204. and kevin, what an outta sight housewarming gift/surprise from you!!! that was just so awesome.... :o) | ||
| Post# 792302 , Reply# 41 11/6/2014 at 00:42 (3,449 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
Congrats! | ||
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Post# 792376 , Reply# 42 11/6/2014 at 14:42 (3,448 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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What A nice boy that Kevin is! | ||
| Post# 792785 , Reply# 43 11/8/2014 at 19:30 (3,446 days old) by toploadloyalist (San Luis Obispo, CA) | ||
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GM Frigidaire 1-18 cool down What are those GM-era Frigidaires' permanent press cool-down process like? They spun on low speed even with the speed switch on normal, correct? | ||
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