You guys are really hard core, I thought I was bad going for three days! 
gunrunnerjohn posted:You guys are really hard core, I thought I was bad going for three days!
I'm actually not going yet.
I was returning to PA from a family visit in NY, but I got a kick out of the novelty of noticing a forum member on his way while on the road.
-Dave
'oh dark-30 on Thursday. Lots of work to do between now and then.
Yep, I'll be up at the butt-crack of dawn on Thursday for the grueling two hour drive. 
OK, maybe it's not that grueling.
Gilly@N&W posted:It will be two years ago this coming October that my (now) boss demanded that I be back @ our facility in Richmond, VA "in 15 minutes". He was not the least bit pleased when I informed him that I might be able to get to my car in 15 minutes. By the time I got back, the crisis was over. I haven't heard the end of it since. Nor have I had the opportunity to return to York.
Am I looking forward to York? You bet your bippie!. Only this time I'll be pulling the battery out of my cell phone as soon as I park my car. Boss doesn't like it? Tough! I retire 3/1/18.
That's the spirit!
We need more people to stand up and claim their time off away from work! The degree to which people sacrifice their hard-earned time off is a national tragedy.
One suggestion - Don't wait until you arrive at York - turn off your cell phone the minute you leave work, and ignore any non-family/friends calls until you are due back on the job.
Once got a call while at York from a former employer. Informed them I was no longer working with them. "We can work out the details later, we really need your help this weekend!" came the reply. Forgot if I burst out laughing or choked on sputum but I do recall the conversation was cut short. 
J Daddy posted:gunrunnerjohn posted:You guys are really hard core, I thought I was bad going for three days!
We have a case of beer, carton of cigarettes, full tank of gas, and its 506 miles to York!
With a case of beer, you probably won't make 506 miles, so we won't hold dinner for you.
The York Transport Vehicle has been fueled. Acquisition apparatus (wallet) has been secured. Badges are ready. York Meet apparel will be packed Monday night. Tuesday night it's Phillies vs. Miami Marlins ballgame (Free Phillies texting gloves for fans 15 and over!) Wednesday The York Transport Vehicle will liftoff around T-minus 12 noon. Wednesday night landing at the DCS Meeting to start off the festivities through Saturday afternoon.
Awwwwwwwww.... what a rush!!!
The Commander of Waffles (Ginny) has posted the Wednesday morning menu (Chocolate Chip Waffles) . . . As if I don't already have enough girth to waddle through the aisles. Captain EZMike Lauria has posted a guard around the Armored train carrier, and Sgt. Scrapiron Scher has lowered the rear seating to "Re-Accommodate" the occupants (trains). ETA is Isaac's at noon in Lancaster. A convoy is expected by 2PM to Best Western.
Have fun guys. Buy lots of trains at cheap prices. LOL
OK. Countdown to York is over:
Please, will someone who is going to be present start a new thread: York 2017 where members can report actual news, announcements, discoveries, and purchases for the rest of us. 
J Daddy posted:gunrunnerjohn posted:You guys are really hard core, I thought I was bad going for three days!
We have a case of beer, carton of cigarettes, full tank of gas, and its 506 miles to York!
Hit it!!
J Daddy posted:We have a case of beer, carton of cigarettes, full tank of gas, and its 506 miles to York!
Several years ago, I arrived home with
7 Cases of Natty Boh
1 Lionel 6-28052 N&W A (NIB)
and two 6' sections of Glenn Snyder shelving
The only thing I caught any chin-music about was the shelving. It never made it into the house. I assume it is currently buried somewhere in the Shoosmith landfill in Chester Va.
Ah its all in the technique... Last year I threw a diversion up by purchasing a case of Hershey chocolate bars for each family member while I quietly unloaded my car with train goodies around the back of the house!
I march everything into the house and my wife just laughs at me.
My significant other often notices things that I missed, and she volunteers to carry stuff back to the car while I keep looking. And nothing has ever failed to make it to the car.
Sorry, she's spoken for and is not for hire, and although she has sisters, you don't want to meet them - trust me.
And I appreciate how lucky I am.
gunrunnerjohn posted:You guys are really hard core, I thought I was bad going for three days!
I've been here on the east coast since Saturday, 4/22. Nice weather so far ... but weather is still better in California. ;-)
Saw Eddie at the Wyndham bandit meet this morning and he looked good. He was not carrying any purchases. No outside venders were set up due to the weather.
Got here Sunday night. The bad weather Monday and Tuesday limited the normal buying opportunities. I did not buy much until today at the Wyndham parking lot. There was a fairly short break in the weather and some brave sellers put out their stuff despite the mist. And the sellers were motivated.
So far I have only bought one thing I was looking for; the rest I bought just due to the price being so low.
I can't wait to hear the national anthem tomorrow. Something about hearing that song always gets to me. Knowing the sacrifices that were given for us to be able to freely play with and talk about trains is an awesome feeling. Hearing it while standing outside the York halls, makes me feel like I am at Game 1 of the World Series.
Cape Cod Northern posted:Saw Eddie at the Wyndham bandit meet this morning and he looked good. He was not carrying any purchases. No outside venders were set up due to the weather.
The were a few HEARTY vendors outside at the Holidrome this morning. I'm not sure whether to applaud or SMH. ;-)
Most of the outside guys had moved to an inside room that is not normally used.
Who will start the fall meet countdown clock??
We can start one right now. 
Dave, That was me you passed on the Jersey turnpike afternoon Sunday TCA-1 Maine plate.
Just registered for fall York. Where's the countdown clock????
