October York badge arrives

I’ve had mine for 2 years. Lol.

I'm hoping to pick mine up on Wednesday afternoon the 20th.

Same here, it came in the mail today. Your doing a good job MartyE.

@MartyE posted:

I’ve had mine for 2 years. Lol.

That got a real laugh out of me....it's going to be a bit weird seeing all the "April 24-25, 2020" badges in October.

-Greg

When you get to the meet in October, remember to sign up for the April 2022 Meet at the registration desk.  You will get your badge then to take home with you!

@MartyE posted:

I’ve had mine for 2 years. Lol.

I was going to say the same thing.  It's still in my car's glovebox, and I've had to move it to a new car since I got it!

I never dreamed I'd make it to back to back Yorks due to the distance and cost to travel - but that appears to be the case.

Jim

Got the badge on Thursday. Now watching as more and more people are masking up in stores. I remain cautiously optimistic for October.

Gerry

I am cautious as well. Got my TCA membership today. Will get my York pass at the door. I believe it is the same price either way. Again, being cautious.

Well, I'm hoping my ancient, but unused, badge from spring a couple years ago is still good!

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

I was going to say the same thing.  It's still in my car's glovebox, and I've had to move it to a new car since I got it!

Same here, except for the glovebox part. The envelope is still pinned to the wall with a magnet.

Sent out for my York bus fare ($150 now--half-capacity seating and more expensive restaurant afterwards) and have fingers crossed, hoping for the best..

---PCJ

My badge arrived too!

I am so ready!!!!!!

Peter

Has anyone received the York guide booklet yet? I haven't. Or are they not sending it out this time?

@Putnam Division posted:

I am so ready!!!!!!

Peter

Me too Peter. Only things I would really have to get out is my suitcase.

@k-liner posted:

Has anyone received the York guide booklet yet? I haven't. Or are they not sending it out this time?

If you haven't received a Meet Notice, you can View It Here.

@Traindiesel posted:

If you haven't received a Meet Notice, you can View It Here.

Thanks Brian

They must of liked the extra 20 I slipped in with the registration, I got mine a week or two after I ordered it *lol* (kind of hard to do that, I registered online...)

I actually had to search for my April 2020 badge.  I knew I had it and thought I had it in a badge holder on my desk.  My desk had gotten piled high with trains and paperwork and I could not find it, when looking for it a few weeks ago.  I finally cleaned my desk off and found it, not in a badge holder, but on the desk under something.  It is now in a badge holder in my briefcase (as that always travels with me on overnight trips).

NWL

@Traindiesel posted:

If you haven't received a Meet Notice, you can View It Here.

Thanks for the link.  I had not received one (perhaps because I registered for April 2020).  I suggest taking a look at it - it actually contains some updated / changed information.

A very large non train purchase has wiped me out so no funds for York this year.  Have fun everyone and hope for next year.

@superwarp1 posted:

A very large non train purchase has wiped me out so no funds for York this year.  Have fun everyone and hope for next year.

Oh that stinks Gary. I had to get some car maintenance down, and it was costly. Only good thing is I'm not expecting to spend a lot at York, and I have some money set aside anyway. It would be better without the costly expense, but my car needed it done for performance. Otherwise I might be on the side of the road. See you when we do.

@superwarp1 posted:

A very large non train purchase has wiped me out so no funds for York this year.  Have fun everyone and hope for next year.

Did you go see George Takei? 

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Oh that stinks Gary. I had to get some car maintenance down, and it was costly. Only good thing is I'm not expecting to spend a lot at York, and I have some money set aside anyway. It would be better without the costly expense, but my car needed it done for performance. Otherwise I might be on the side of the road. See you when we do.

This purchase was by choice for the entire family to enjoy.  York had to go for this year and l but no worries, the family will enjoy it.

@MartyE posted:

Did you go see George Takei?

No but I saw his visit on FB.

@superwarp1 posted:

No but I saw his visit on FB.

BTW, all the cool kids avatar is on the Bridge of the Enterprise.  LOL!

@superwarp1 posted:

This purchase was by choice for the entire family to enjoy.  York had to go for this year and l but no worries, the family will enjoy it.

Family first as they say. At least it wasn't car maintenance like mine.

I haven't seen a definitive statement as to the validity of my Spring 2020 York Meet badge still being valid for the current York Meet.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

I haven't seen a definitive statement as to the validity of my Spring 2020 York Meet badge still being valid for the current York Meet.

Hmm... how did I miss that.  I guess I was looking for something more recent.   I'll just bring that moldy old April 2020 badge in that case.

Has anyone received table holder badges yet?  I never received the table holder badges for the April 2020 before it was cancelled.  My son reserved two tables for this York and we were told they would be in the yellow hall but nothing has arrived as of yet.  Eastern division was kind enough to change my tables from the red hall to be next to my son on the yellow hall but I'm getting kind of nervous that they haven't arrived yet.

Our Badges from April 2020 are locked and loaded.

We have the flight booked (arriving at BWI Tuesday the 19th then driving to The Vortex of Fantasy!).

Hotels are booked (3 of them in 3 different cities).

The car rental is in place.

Daily schedules are filling in.

Suitcases are ready and waiting to be filled (I hope it won't be cold that week!)

I can taste the scrapple at Round The Clock Diner already! (and the Taylor pork roll).

Can't wait to walk the aisles of those colorful Halls!

Looking forward to seeing my UPS friends again.

We can't wait for a cheesesteak and chocolate milkshake at Latucca's! (Thanks Vince & TrainPop- we miss living in the area to take home a Stromboli on Saturday)

Not sure we'll be going to a Flyers game, 4 tickets would equal a Legacy engine!  But we will be seeing my daughter.

We're leaving on a jet plane for home Monday the 25th.

On Tuesday the 26th, Post York Syndrome sets in. (but it is soothed when UPS delivers my York goodies in a few days!)

FYI Here is some important information concerning guidelines for the Meet from the TCA Eastern Division.

October 2021 Guidelines for the York Train Meet

Something a bit more recent - https://www.easterntca.com/Sit...-Covid_protocols.pdf

Under "registration requirements":  1. If you pre-registered at the October 2019 Show and did not receive a refund you are already registered for the October 2021 Show.

I think it could have been more explicit about being able to use a badge from April 2020, but I guess we'll find out.  I'm sure that the security guards at the entrances will be courteous and accommodating. 

I emailed Mike Petronella (meet chair).  He replied very promptly to say that the April 2020 badge WILL be honored. 

I also got a reply that the April 2020 badge will be accepted.

In regard to York, I just saw this as part of an email blast from TCA:

     "Pennsylvania COVID-19 restrictions will be in effect. Please wear a mask in all buildings. Many tables have been relocated; some even to new buildings. Some entrances will remain closed . . . ."

May cause me to rethink my participation in this event. As I noted earlier on this or another thread, I am not about to wear a mask all day long when I have been fully vaccinated.

And I just did a search for PA COVID Restrictions and found this:

Wearing a mask today is SOP. I am vax'd and boosted and I will wear a mask my entire visit to York. I am just glad that, so far, it has not been cancelled.

As Mick Jagger once said, wild horses couldn’t keep me away!

@Allan Miller posted:

In regard to York, I just saw this as part of an email blast from TCA:

     "Pennsylvania COVID-19 restrictions will be in effect. Please wear a mask in all buildings. Many tables have been relocated; some even to new buildings. Some entrances will remain closed . . . ."

May cause me to rethink my participation in this event. As I noted earlier on this or another thread, I am not about to wear a mask all day long when I have been fully vaccinated.

And I just did a search for PA COVID Restrictions and found this:

"Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions. ... The restrictions do not apply to Philadelphia, which has its own COVID-19 mitigation measures. Municipalities and school districts, if they so choose, may continue to implement stricter restrictions.Sep 28, 2021"

Allan and all,

As President of TCA, please let me clarify today's eblast.  While I am in no way a spokesman for Eastern Division, just minutes ago I spoke to the York Meet Chairman and I confirm what I am about to write are the clear facts!  You do NOT (and I emphasis, NOT) have to wear a mask at the October 2021 York Meet.  At the October 2021 York Meet, masks are NOT mandatory.  Please refer to the Eastern Division website for more information:

https://easterntca.com/Site/do...-Covid_protocols.pdf

The Eastern Division website says "If you have any Covid concerns, please wear a face mask."  Only the 2nd half of that sentence was repeated in today's TCA National eblast; but it really needs to be taken with the first half of the sentence that says that applies if you have covid concerns.

As you can see, it is up to each individual person to make the choice that's right for them.  Everyone should practice self-responsibly.

I hope this clarifies things and look forward to seeing you there.

Stu