The countdown has ended 1 day till York week. I am on my way Sunday.
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I might try to attend this Spring. I'm sure you all needed to know that.....LOL
Hope you're able to make the April meet.
Is this the York show where for the first time ever either Lionel or MTH won't have their semi-annual Orange Hall display booths set up???
I'm almost sure MTH will be there. I don't know about Lionel.
Thank you Eddie!! I was starting to get those after Christmas doldrums. You picked me up!! I hope to see you there! 
Sorry you didn't get to the Fall Meet. It was nice seeing the folks that did. Still up in the air whether we will make it to Spring Meet.
eddie g posted:I'm almost sure MTH will be there. I don't know about Lionel.
Last I heard, Lionel will not.
Thanks for posting this Ed. I nust confirmed my hotel reservation and I'll be there. Looking forward to it.
John
Eddie,
Thanks for the countdown update. I missed this past October one, first one in 26 years of attending but I was so sick, there was no way I could even walk those halls. I ended up saving money for April and hopefully 2019 will be a much better year for my health than 2018 was. I received the good news from the neuro-radiologist that there was no aneurysm in my head so I am all clear for April 2019.
I'll be there Thursday and Friday.
BTW EDDIE what is the weather for the week?
I'll let you know what the weather will be when I get there.
Ted Bertiger posted:Eddie,
Thanks for the countdown update. I missed this past October one, first one in 26 years of attending but I was so sick, there was no way I could even walk those halls. I ended up saving money for April and hopefully 2019 will be a much better year for my health than 2018 was. I received the good news from the neuro-radiologist that there was no aneurysm in my head so I am all clear for April 2019.
Ted
Best wishes for a Happy new year and good health !!!!
Just starting to make travel plans for 2019, Not sure about the spring meet
Got my badge 4 days after I ordered it online.
I have never attended the York show but may try to get there for this one.
I was hoping to meet Eddie G. at the Big-E show in West Springfield, Massachusetts this past weekend but I believe that he left before the OGR Forum group photo op on Saturday at 2 PM.
MELGAR
MELGAR posted:I have never attended the York show but may try to get there for this one.
Be careful, it can be habit forming.
Eddie....the weather report notwithstanding....how many pizzas is that if one consumes 3 a week? Hold the peckeroni....lol
That's 27 Pizzas.
Dan Padova posted:I might try to attend this Spring. I'm sure you all needed to know that.....LOL
You live close enough! You should definitely go - there's nothing like it!
-Greg
laz1957 posted:I'll be there Thursday and Friday.
BTW EDDIE what is the weather for the week?
The weather at York is now always just fine, thank you. Once upon a time in a long ago world where the dinosaurs roamed, there were things called bandit meets which required a lack of rain for the vendors to come out of their caves. In our modern world, these bandit meets have largely disappeared and the vendors at the York show are indoors. So the WORST that happens is taht itmay be cold, you may see a snowflake or two (VERY rare) or you may get a little wet. IMO, a small price to pay for the joys of York. So Eddie, just tell tell them its always sunny in Pennsylvania.
Gerry
gmorlitz posted:laz1957 posted:I'll be there Thursday and Friday.
BTW EDDIE what is the weather for the week?
The weather at York is now always just fine, thank you. Once upon a time in a long ago world where the dinosaurs roamed, there were things called bandit meets which required a lack of rain for the vendors to come out of their caves. In our modern world, these bandit meets have largely disappeared and the vendors at the York show are indoors. So the WORST that happens is taht itmay be cold, you may see a snowflake or two (VERY rare) or you may get a little wet. IMO, a small price to pay for the joys of York. So Eddie, just tell tell them its always sunny in Pennsylvania.
Gerry
Hey GERRY, tell me that tomorrow January 31,2019, when the mercury hits 0 or below.
got my badge yesterday,its in the car !
When is York week?
So like 66 days away 
laz1957 posted:gmorlitz posted:laz1957 posted:I'll be there Thursday and Friday.
BTW EDDIE what is the weather for the week?
The weather at York is now always just fine, thank you. Once upon a time in a long ago world where the dinosaurs roamed, there were things called bandit meets which required a lack of rain for the vendors to come out of their caves. In our modern world, these bandit meets have largely disappeared and the vendors at the York show are indoors. So the WORST that happens is taht itmay be cold, you may see a snowflake or two (VERY rare) or you may get a little wet. IMO, a small price to pay for the joys of York. So Eddie, just tell tell them its always sunny in Pennsylvania.
Gerry
Hey GERRY, tell me that tomorrow January 31,2019, when the mercury hits 0 or below.
I am now a snowbird, and it will be about 70 here today. I feel for you guys, and have been through that.
Gerry
It doesn't matter what the outside temperature is. It's always 68 and sunny in my train room!!
John
Received my badge yesterday. If I make it, it will be number 17 for me; all in April by the way. October is reserved for hiking and hunting in the mountains of West, BY GOD, Virginia.
Greg Houser posted:Dan Padova posted:I might try to attend this Spring. I'm sure you all needed to know that.....LOL
You live close enough! You should definitely go - there's nothing like it!
-Greg
Greg, you're right. We have been gifted a B&B not too far from York. We have yet to book the dates. SWMBO will work on that. Friday would be the day we would attend. I've only been to the York meet twice, I believe. It is a sight to see !
My wife and I have already preregistered. This will be 14 straight. We love it. For years we wanted to go but me being a farmer would not allow because of harvest and planting always conflicting with the York dates. We have made many friends there and several have made the trip to Western Ky to visit my layout. The different manufacturers of things like turntables and bridges and buildings is where it is at for us. How to do scenery and make it realistic is where its at for me. If Lionel is not there is not a big deal. There is so much more to see and do .It's a 2 day drive for us to get to York but it's a lot of fun for us.
Wow 58 days. I cannot wait. I already have a bag packed. Badge holder, toiletries and a tool kit.
Like Ted, I've had a rough year. It's tough for us young guys to keep up with Eddie G!
No rush. On Feb. 23 I'm going to the Allentown train show. In March we are taking the Silver Meteor to Florida for 3 weeks. THEN I go to York. In May, the Cresent to New Orleans for 2 nights, then the Sunset Limited to Arizona for a visit with my daughter's family.
Ah, retirement.
Joe Hohmann posted:No rush. On Feb. 23 I'm going to the Allentown train show. In March we are taking the Silver Meteor to Florida for 3 weeks. THEN I go to York. In May, the Cresent to New Orleans for 2 nights, then the Sunset Limited to Arizona for a visit with my daughter's family.
Ah, retirement.
Sounds like you're living the rail-fan's dream, Joe.
Going on a motorcar ride on the loops in Tenn. April 7, TVRR museum April 8 & 9. Then York April 11 - 13. Practicing for my retirement May 3, 2019! WooHooo!
Ordered my badge tonight. Next is the flight, hotel and rental car. Then off to our cruise to the Bahamas the end of this month.
This may be a low purchase trip. Most future funds will be going towards the new Train Palace and Mianne bench work. Well, almost most of the funds. Trains always find me at York!
Hey Eddie G!!!!!!!!!! At 52 days to wait..........enough about how many Pizzas is that; instead, how many Hot Pockets rolls is that? With Peckerroni or without....your choice (lol)
Traindiesel posted:...This may be a low purchase trip...
I wish I had a bunch of trains for every time I've said that about going to York. Oh wait, I do...
49 days till York? If my my math is correct, my scrapple supply may last until then. Whew !🙄
Joe Hohmann posted:No rush. On Feb. 23 I'm going to the Allentown train show. In March we are taking the Silver Meteor to Florida for 3 weeks. THEN I go to York. In May, the Cresent to New Orleans for 2 nights, then the Sunset Limited to Arizona for a visit with my daughter's family.
Ah, retirement.
Awesome Joe! Hope you you and your wife have a blast.
Pat
