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Post# 921126   2/13/2017 at 13:59 (2,600 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        

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Yes! A big Valentine of Gratitude to the Members who tirelessly search the internets for machines that they have no intention of buying, and for which they receive no personal gain but are thnking only of other people. That is a class act. Over the course of the next couple weeks, am going to show the joy they’ve brought to me and what I’ve done with the machines they've found, giving thorough back stories for each one. Would like to invite everyone else who has benefitted to do the same if you get the chance..

First, Thanks to Jeff Retroguy for this, long, longed -for dream machine, a 1965 Lady K “Fingernails.” For years and years I wanted a keyboard having used one in a home I rented for two years. Then when I saw the 65,—Paul’s— I was smitten, preferring it over all others. When Jeff posted this, I went right after it, but it was a really long haul getting it here. The owner, a totally affable guy named Joe, bought it because it was so amazing looking, according to him. He bought it for the “look” of the 65, a budding collector perhaps. But then he needed money, and decided to sell it, and joked that when he gets rich, he’ll want to buy it back. The shipping horrors I’ll save for later, but this machine has a maneuver that drives me crazy with delight: an agitated fill during the cool down, not to mention the fact that it is a suds, double heaven.





Post# 921129 , Reply# 1   2/13/2017 at 14:06 (2,600 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        

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The cold water line is connected to a tap that I can control, so I can to a catalyst-type operation by having hot or warm water entering, with agitation on demand, to get the dirty clothes on their way, right away! Bliss

Post# 921130 , Reply# 2   2/13/2017 at 14:07 (2,600 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        

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Jeff Retroguy, I can't thank you enough! I hope something wonderful happens to you soon!

Post# 921134 , Reply# 3   2/13/2017 at 14:30 (2,600 days old) by ken (NYS)        

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She's pretty.

Post# 921149 , Reply# 4   2/13/2017 at 15:01 (2,600 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        

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Congrats Mike.

That is one of my two Favorite Models. The 1959 Rapid advance and your 1965.

It's just so Beautiful. Enjoy it and Congrats. Need some videos : )


Post# 921170 , Reply# 5   2/13/2017 at 17:52 (2,600 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Thanks, guys! Movies in the future, Eddie--promise!

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All dressed up and nowhere to go;'D

Post# 921180 , Reply# 6   2/13/2017 at 18:57 (2,600 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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OO! A lid-less Lady K.... LOL   

Nice save, Michael!  The dispensers for bleach and fabric softener look kinda different from the ones on the Turquoise Lady of St-Liboire.   Can I bug you for a close up of them?


Post# 921186 , Reply# 7   2/13/2017 at 19:53 (2,600 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Lids get in the way, and they slide

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right back on if the lid police come by.

A few icy gins in a dry museum goes a long long way, LOL. Just can't get enough of that agitated fill.


Post# 921191 , Reply# 8   2/13/2017 at 20:16 (2,600 days old) by super32 (Blackstone Massachusetts)        

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Well i will apologize in advance because i can not remember who posted either of these sets in the shoppers forum. I guess i was too busy licking my chops and getting the truck out to go fetch them.....lol Anyway, thank you to whomever it was that posted these sets. I got the Maytag set in mid 2014 and the Lady Kenmore in mid 2016.

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Post# 921303 , Reply# 9   2/14/2017 at 11:57 (2,599 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        

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Nice, Scott! Hey, I almost goofed on Retroguy, so I combed thru the Shopper's Club Archives, till I found him. It goes pretty quick once you recall the time frame. I had thought that Laundress, Goatfarmer, Strictkybojack, or one of the other regulars--and there are so many now !-- had posted the 65 LK.

Post# 921310 , Reply# 10   2/14/2017 at 12:29 (2,599 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
And here comes BIG RED Norge WWG 1500, Heavy Duty

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How appropriate for the giant red heart of the "grande dame" of Manhattan. A thousand thanks to a tireless donor of Aworg, T-H-E Launderess.

A major tragedy befell my Norge, even though my mate, Nick, says we can resurrect her. It happened a few months after Cimberlee posted this treasure, which I had passed on, owning another model,
and really surprised that it was still available.

The last owner's name is Susan. She was a sweetheart to work with, living in Worchester, Massachusetts. A potterer by trade, she had this machine in her shop simply as retro-decor. Ten years previous, she and her son were visiting a town nearby, and were quickly smitten with machine that was sitting pretty in the window of a "Gently Used" shop on the main road. They had actually driven away, but turned around and went back for it. The previous owner had purchased it from the close-out sale of an independent appliance store that was going out of business. The sad signs of those times to which our friend Fred, Blackkstone, can attest are still disappointing memories. So although no longer NIB (new-in-box), this machine looks to have had no use.

This is Borg Warner majesty: "We are Borg. Resistance is futile. We will assimilate you." Hahaha. The giant red lid is to die for, a massive red heart, a giant red valentine. Thank you dear sweet Cimberlee.


Post# 921313 , Reply# 11   2/14/2017 at 12:34 (2,599 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
The filter so beats the KM'S

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that can come loose in a large load, causing operators to remove and misplace them. The Borg stays put, the mount affixed permanently to the huge wringer column nuts, and safely above the water line.

Post# 921316 , Reply# 12   2/14/2017 at 12:40 (2,599 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Huge 3 vaner

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Makes giant waves

Post# 921324 , Reply# 13   2/14/2017 at 14:02 (2,599 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Wow!  Congratulations on saving the Norge!  I wondered what happened to 'er...  


Post# 921386 , Reply# 14   2/14/2017 at 20:14 (2,599 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Safe and sound chez moi

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Was the close-ups of the dispensers big enough? What were you looking for?

Here she is at full water level for all you up-to-the-top people. I like it lower unless absolutely necessary.


Post# 921387 , Reply# 15   2/14/2017 at 20:16 (2,599 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
The manual says to rinse for 6 minutes, but

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Look at all the lint after only 2.

Post# 921389 , Reply# 16   2/14/2017 at 20:19 (2,599 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
The massive Borg Warner vane ~

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It reminds me of the 3 vane 18 pound capacity Kenmore non-dual action I saw in DC--mammoth!

Post# 921814 , Reply# 17   2/16/2017 at 17:57 (2,597 days old) by retr0guy (Tampa Bay)        
Thanks for the shout-out!

Glad to have helped with your search Mike -- she's a fine looking lady :-)

Post# 921876 , Reply# 18   2/16/2017 at 23:23 (2,597 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Well shut my mouth and call me corn pone!

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Imagine finding *another* Norge in such low use condition just after your original (of same and happy memory), met with an accident. It was fate, kismet, divine providence, luck, chance.... *LOL*

Am glad things worked out well Mickey, hope you can resurrect the other Norge in due time.

L.



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