Following the train show attendance "rules"

Well, Curt... at least you smelled good!!!

Provided he didn't crop dust some of the "silent but deadly" type of emissisons.

Ya know crop dusting is far more dangerous at home in a well sealed basement - electric trains can throw sparks......

Good description, Curt.  I think the bigger sin was paying almost ten dollars for a bottle of tap water and a stick of baloney.....LOL

Well, I went to one today and Im sure i touched the guy that smelled like pee. i breath through my mouth so as not to notice the smells

juniata guy posted:

A couple weeks ago there was a thread seeking advice from a first time train show attendee.  

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The moral of all this is train shows are supposed to be fun and relaxing.  Heck; even posting a tongue in cheek train show report can be fun and relaxing.  😉

Curt

Not too mention hysterically funny!  Thanks for a good laugh, juniata guy.

Tomlinson Run Railroad

Matt Makens posted:

Well, I went to one today and Im sure i touched the guy that smelled like pee. i breath through my mouth so as not to notice the smells

But then you taste them.....LOL

I prefer to save the gas to possibly do some crop dusting of hostile vendors or aggressive customers.  Of course timing is everything.

Dan, when youre right, youre right

aussteve posted:

I prefer to save the gas to possibly do some crop dusting of hostile vendors or aggressive customers.  Of course timing is everything.

That's a useful strategy but it's important to remember there's a fine line between crop dusting and carpet bombing.

ROTFLMAO, and without crop dusting!  

Curt, with the egregious errors you made at this train show it’s amazing you avoided being ejected from the building!

But, since you confessed your sins here, you must serve penance for your “Crimes and Misdemeanors Against Train Shows”.

You must kneel in front of a ZW and recite ten Hail Chessies and five Our Lionels. 

The crop dusting issue is more likely because of the age group of the attendees. All those necessary medications in order to stay alive can really cause stomach issues. Read a chapter in a book one time that showed pictures of where people burst into flames from chemical reactions of mixing medications in the body. It's worst yet if the prostate was removed and you loose control of the gas valve.  

Thanks guys for my morning laugh!!  

I must echo the thank you for the Sunday morning laugh!

juniata guy posted:

A couple weeks ago there was a thread seeking advice from a first time train show attendee.  

https://ogrforum.com/...or-model-train-shows

Responses poured in with several pages offering suggestions on proper dress; arrival time; personal hygiene; diet; preparation of lists; negotiation strategies and more.  Although I've been attending train shows for 38 years, I figured how could this much advice possibly be wrong.  With a train coming up in Atlanta; I thought it wise to begin preparation early.

With the show scheduled for today; on Wednesday this week I discontinued eating or drinking anything that might cause gas.  I remembered the one post about crop dusting and was certain I didn't want to do that.  Last night; I carefully selected my wardrobe for the show with an emphasis on comfort.  I then washed everything so my train show outfit would smell fresh.  This morning, I arose early and showered, scrubbing as hard as I could so I too would smell nice and fresh.

Unfortunately, in my haste to leave the house in the predawn darkness, so as to be first in line, I forgot the list I had labored over so carefully for several nights.  😧

Arriving at the show; I found myself forgetting the rules and reverting to my old, bad train show habits.  Instead of scurrying up and down aisles looking for the best deals, I wandered the floor stopping to visit with friends and vendors.  After hanging out at our club kids layout a bit, I took another walk around the floor and, while passing a table noticed a boxcar I'd never before seen. The boxcar whistled at me and asked " hey sailor, looking for a good time?"  I grabbed the box; found the vendor and offered him a price ten bucks under his asking price.  "No can do was his response."  Well now I was in a pickle; the rules said I should walk but the boxcar was calling for me.  "What the heck" I thought handing over the necessary cash.  

And then, with complete disregard for the train show dietary rules, I stopped at the concession stand and purchased a $4 bottle of water and  a $5.75 hot dog.

After visiting with friends another couple hours and assisting with the tear down of our club kids layout, it was time to head home and ponder my rules transgressions.

But, since I was already guilty of breaking  so many, I swung by my wife and I's favorite Mexican restaurant and picked up takeout.  I figure I can crop dust in the basement tomorrow to my hearts content.  

The moral of all this is train shows are supposed to be fun and relaxing.  Heck; even posting a tongue in cheek train show report can be fun and relaxing.  😉

Curt

Right on Curt.....nuf' said....joe

Thanks Curt for all your prep work before the show, it made for a pleasant atmosphere while we talked.

Roger TEB posted:

Thanks Curt for all your prep work before the show, it made for a pleasant atmosphere while we talked.

😉

Enjoyed catching up with you yesterday Roger!  Please give "Mrs. Ted E Bear" my best!

Curt,

   All Train Show Rules are made to be broken have fun, except that of personal high gene, never liked standing in the back blast area, or getting to close to someone who has not taken a bath in weeks.   

PCRR/Dave

Skipped over this thread several times. Sorry I did....very funny and sage advice. Good not to take ourselves too seriously.

Bob

PS- A good exhaust fan in the train room makes quick work of more than just the smoke from a Berkshire

I had a good laugh when I figured out the meaning of "crop dusting". It's amazing what you can learn on this forum.

I thought people were taught to shower every day at 4 or 5 years of age.How can you stand  being a dirtbag? As for the airbomb issue, just watch what you eat and if you have to beef go to the restroom!

Nothing beats crop dusting an escalator 

But...did you follow the "A-rows" on the floor?

juniata guy posted:

A couple weeks ago there was a thread seeking advice from a first time train show attendee.  

https://ogrforum.com/...or-model-train-shows

Responses poured in with several pages offering suggestions on proper dress; arrival time; personal hygiene; diet; preparation of lists; negotiation strategies and more.  Although I've been attending train shows for 38 years, I figured how could this much advice possibly be wrong.  With a train show coming up in Atlanta; I thought it wise to begin preparation early.

With the show scheduled for today; on Wednesday this week I discontinued eating or drinking anything that might cause gas.  I remembered the one post about crop dusting and was certain I didn't want to do that.  Last night; I carefully selected my wardrobe for the show with an emphasis on comfort.  I then washed everything so my train show outfit would smell fresh.  This morning, I arose early and showered, scrubbing as hard as I could so I too would smell nice and fresh.

Unfortunately, in my haste to leave the house in the predawn darkness, so as to be first in line, I forgot the list I had labored over so carefully for several nights.  😧

Arriving at the show; I found myself forgetting the rules and reverting to my old, bad train show habits.  Instead of scurrying up and down aisles looking for the best deals, I wandered the floor stopping to visit with friends and vendors.  After hanging out at our club kids layout a bit, I took another walk around the floor and, while passing a table noticed a boxcar I'd never before seen. The boxcar whistled at me and asked " hey sailor, looking for a good time?"  I grabbed the box; found the vendor and offered him a price ten bucks under his asking price.  "No can do was his response."  Well now I was in a pickle; the rules said I should walk but the boxcar was calling for me.  "What the heck" I thought handing over the necessary cash.  

And then, with complete disregard for the train show dietary rules, I stopped at the concession stand and purchased a $4 bottle of water and  a $5.75 hot dog.

After visiting with friends another couple hours and assisting with the tear down of our club kids layout, it was time to head home and ponder my rules transgressions.

But, since I was already guilty of breaking  so many, I swung by my wife and I's favorite Mexican restaurant and picked up takeout.  I figure I can crop dust in the basement tomorrow to my hearts content.  

The moral of all this is train shows are supposed to be fun and relaxing.  Heck; even posting a tongue in cheek train show report can be fun and relaxing.  😉

Curt

Crop dusting... love it!

Crop dusting.  That's a new one on me!  

johnf posted:

I had a good laugh when I figured out the meaning of "crop dusting". It's amazing what you can learn on this forum.

Don't feel left out John.  There are terms we used many years ago that will give younger folks three heads.....LOL  Or to use a newer term, A deer in the headlights look.

Matt Makens posted:

Nothing beats crop dusting an escalator 

Do it under a ceiling fan. did it once in a store called rose's of things and they had ceiling fans displayed over the artificial flowers well I crop dusted them, and it just kept recycling it for a while lol. you could see people look around and just leave the area.