Thread Number: 97862  /  Tag: Gatherings and Parties
International Wash-In - Canada meets Australia
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Post# 1228134   4/6/2025 at 04:00 by turquoisedude (.)        

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My hubby and I have spent most of this winter in Australia and before we head back home to Ogden, QC, I had the chance to meet up with Natahan (brisnat81) yesterday evening and with Leon (mayfan69) today.
First up - some goodies from Nathan's collection...


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Post# 1228135 , Reply# 1   4/6/2025 at 04:02 by turquoisedude (.)        
Today's visit with Leon

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Leon's "laundry shed" is amazing...

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Post# 1228136 , Reply# 2   4/6/2025 at 04:04 by turquoisedude (.)        

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I wanted to bring some home with me! Can't wait to get back to my humble collection in about 2 weeks' time now!

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Post# 1228138 , Reply# 3   4/6/2025 at 04:26 by Marky_Mark (From Liverpool. Now living in Palm Springs and Madrid)        

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Hope you had a great time, Paul. It looks like both Nathan and Leon have added a few more goodies to their impressive collections since I was last in Brisbane. Hopefully I'll get the opportunity to visit again! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

Post# 1228139 , Reply# 4   4/6/2025 at 06:31 by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Lovely to have you at the shed

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Hey Paul,

It was lovely to catch up with you and Chris this week and for you to visit the shed. Glad I was able to help with getting you nice clean clothes again! Lol

Here's the pic of us together.

Cheers
Leon


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Post# 1228142 , Reply# 5   4/6/2025 at 08:16 by Combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Australian Washer collections

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Hi Chris and Leon thanks for posting. Glad you guys got to visit. Can’t wait to get back over there again sometime myself.

Thanks for sharing pictures of your collection Nathan and Leon. Your collections are growing and looking great, are you bringing many things home Chris?

You guys look great. I haven’t seen you in person in a while. It’s time to get back to work on our museum here that’s for sure. It never really recovered from Covid.

Hi Leon, I think I still have some Maytag control panels here for you. We’ll have to get those sent if you still need them.

John L


Post# 1228145 , Reply# 6   4/6/2025 at 08:25 by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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How totally fun Paul and I'm so glad you got to meet Nathan and Leon. Great pictures of you guys and their amazing collections. I too would like to come to Australia within the next few years.

Enjoy the rest of your snowbird-ing time!


Post# 1228146 , Reply# 7   4/6/2025 at 08:25 by peteski50 (New York)        
Washin!

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Paul I am Happy :} you had such a great time send my regards to all. This is really a great collection.
Best Wishes
Peter


Post# 1228153 , Reply# 8   4/6/2025 at 09:53 by appnut (TX)        

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OH Paul!! How exciting. I"m so glad y'all got to meet up and share pics of the Aussie guys' collections.

Post# 1228156 , Reply# 9   4/6/2025 at 10:04 by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)        
Great Pics Paul!

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How cool to visit other members so far away from home! The Miele twin tub is awesome! How much to ship things over from Aussie?? LOL!

Guy


Post# 1228200 , Reply# 10   4/6/2025 at 18:14 by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)        

It was great to see you guys as well, it was a terrific evening. Chris copes very well with being a washer widow at these events, although I think he and Michael drank their way through our festivities :)

I'm glad you enjoyed Brisbane, hopefully Cairns plays nicely for you before you head back home and hopefully we can catch up again soon


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Post# 1228401 , Reply# 11   4/9/2025 at 21:53 by aussie-plugs (Melbourne, Australia)        
Is that an 80's Bendix pair I spy?

Hi Leon,

Reply #1, photos 5 and 6.

My mum had the washer and I desperately wanted one when I left home. I couldn't afford it at the time though. It was a wonderful machine and seemed to manage distribution and spin-up better than any I've seen before or since.

Thanks for sharing all the photos of your wonderful collection.

Cheers,

Nick


Post# 1228403 , Reply# 12   4/9/2025 at 22:02 by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Like machines I've dreamt

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What a great trip! I've  loved getting a look at all of those Australian appliances. Thanks for the show.


Post# 1228414 , Reply# 13   4/10/2025 at 01:03 by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Bendix pair

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Hi Nick,

You are correct! It's a 1980s Bendix pair. They work well I have to admit. Came with original manual and service receipts.

Cheers
Leon


Post# 1228421 , Reply# 14   4/10/2025 at 04:30 by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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There are some nice people and some great collections down under. Glad you got to enjoy them Paul.


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