The countdown is over. York Week is here..

Alex, If you don't come. we are canceling the meet.

Freddok and Mattrain,

1st York? Be prepared having comfortable walking shoes, lots of cash and/or credit cards with low balances. You are in for a rude awakening by the sheer size of York and it was larger at one time but still quite a huge meet.

Enjoy your upcoming adventure.

Ted Bertiger posted:

Freddok and Mattrain,

1st York? ........You are in for a rude awakening by the sheer size of York and it was larger at one time but still quite a huge meet.

Enjoy your upcoming adventure.

It’s not rude, it’s a fact of life!  It will be a joyous shock to see the size of the York Meet!!

Ted Bertiger posted:

Freddok and Mattrain,

1st York? Be prepared having comfortable walking shoes, lots of cash and/or credit cards with low balances. You are in for a rude awakening by the sheer size of York and it was larger at one time but still quite a huge meet.

Enjoy your upcoming adventure.

Be judicious with your use of credit cards.  MOST vendors will give a discount if you write a check, and will do even better for cash (always a strong negotiating tool).  That said, a few dealer vendors charge the same price regardless of payment method, in which case it pays to whip out the plastic and get the points.  Bottom line - always ask before you pay.

Enjoy your first York.

Is this really still York? No DCS dinner, reduced participation by many vendors, people not attending for various reasons, etc., etc. I suspect that we will be able to add quite a lot to the "What I miss about  York" post after this Spring York. I may even spend more at the Eagles store in Lancaster than at the Fairgrounds.

I'm sure that the farmers will at least make sure we know its spring by the smell of the fertilizer wafting in the general area. It does remind me of the Phillies.

And even with all of this, I know I will still have a great time. That is the real beauty of York. 

Gerry 

I'm anxious to get there this year. It'll be a great to see happy folks having a good time again!

Might have to pack your snow shoes?  We received 4 inches here of SNOW.

I hope it is warm and sunny.

I am soooo ready!!!!!!!

62 deg. today April 6th in York. That is a heat wave for us Mainers.

Wow Eddie!! It's still in the 40s here, and I am in the same state as York, though York is 250 miles away!!  

Sheesh!  It's looking like mid 50's for daytime temps and 60% chance of rain Wednesday through Saturday.

I guess that leaves out going to the Phillies game that Saturday!

(So that means it'll be sunny and warm!)

Yes we had 2 inches of snow last night.  The few folks who went to the Pirates game must have froze.

Getting closer. I hope the weather is great all week. Were driving down on Sunday. See you all there.

Eddie....it has been really busy at work the last 6 weeks...York will be a great relaxation break for me....I can't wait!

Peter

eddie g posted:

Getting closer. I hope the weather is great all week. Were driving down on Sunday. See you all there.

I hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip there and back, Eddie G. And have your usual fun time at York itself.

FrankM

I don't attend York but always enjoy all the reports.  Some of the things I enjoyed were the comments about scrapple and funnel cakes but the last few years these have died off along with the morning parking lot cook out.  What has happened?

They used to have a parking lot cookout? I would think rules and regulations, safety codes or ordinances probably nixed that. Man, it would have been great to get some stuff cooked out there last year. What was it like?

eddie g posted:

Weather is looking better today.

Yup you guys are going to have some decent weather.  Partly cloudy and temps in the 50's.  No rain in sight.  Hope everyone has a great time.  Looking forward to some reports.

Were almost there. Weather is not looking to great. Bring a warm coat.

Weather will be good. A little chilly (mid-50s during the days), but sunny Wednesday through Saturday. 

Here is the weather forecast for next week from Fox 43 York.

http://fox43.com/weather/

Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

They used to have a parking lot cookout? I would think rules and regulations, safety codes or ordinances probably nixed that. Man, it would have been great to get some stuff cooked out there last year. What was it like?

The parking lot cookouts were done with permission.  Check out this thread for some pix and a bit more info.  3rdRailMike was the organizer of this gathering, but he has since left the hobby.

Andy

So the York meet is next week and I registered online back in March.  I still haven't gotten my badge.  Has everyone else gotten theirs?

Blake Morris posted:

So the York meet is next week and I registered online back in March.  I still haven't gotten my badge.  Has everyone else gotten theirs?

Mine just arrived yesterday; later than normal. 

BlueComet400 posted:

Blake Morris posted:

So the York meet is next week and I registered online back in March.  I still haven't gotten my badge.  Has everyone else gotten theirs?

Mine just arrived yesterday; later than normal. 

Thanks BlueComet!

I hope mine will arrive this weekend but if not, maybe I can get through to TCA on Monday.

This is from the Eastern Division TCA website:

BlueComet400 posted:

This is from the Eastern Division TCA website:

ATTENTION

Diana Hood is processing the "members attending the show only" and "tableholder" registrations. She is working as fast as possible to process registrations and mail the badges. Please be patient as she is receiving and processing thousands of registrations in a very short period of time. If you haven't received your badge by April 9th, please give her a call at 814-494-8836. Tableholder and Dealer badges will be mailed after April 1st. Tableholders if you have not received your badge by April 9th, please call Diana. Dealers if you have not received your badges by April 9th, please call Jess (Orange Hall) at 814-310-1897 or Connie (Purple Hall) at 814-928-0196.

I will do this if haven't gotten it by tomorrow. 

Thank you sir

eddie g posted:

Were almost there. Weather is not looking to great. Bring a warm coat.

Well one thing is for sure, Eddie G, it will (or should) be warmer in PA than New England. Thanks for the call today; travel safely and I'll see you soon. 

John

I'm looking for you John.  Last October, I think I walked right past your table and missed you!.

Mark, John is in the blue hall I-45

Thank you Eddie!  Yes, I recall messaging with him after the last York, and I do think I walked right past him!  Blue I-45  I have it down.

Mark, looking forward to meeting you. It sure is great now that table-holders get the same location each meet. We get to know our neighbors and it's easy to find people. I remember back in the late 70's when I first started going to York with my Dad, and table assignments were different every meet. He always wanted a table in the Blue Hall, and always wrote a note requesting that when he mailed his registration. I can recall only one time that he didn't get his request, and we were in the Red Hall. All those York train meets are among my best memories of quality time with Dad. 

John

John, I'm sure those were great times.  My dad, brother, and I have never shared the same interests.  I gave it a real hard go to get interested in fly fishing and fly tying to please my dad, but haven't bought a license since I was about 25.  He was okay with it.  He wasn't interested in what grandpa was interested in either. 

See you next week.

Hi guys,

I am coming this year! (Albeit for only Friday ) Work has me all over, and I just found out I will be in Philly on Thurs, so I am driving over on Thursday night. Hope to see / meet some of you there.

George

TCA 09-64068

George, I haven't had enough work the last 6 months.  So no problem getting off, I'm already off every day but M, T, W, but my wallet is too thin!!  

If it isn't one thing, it's another!!!  

Can't wait!! It's like Christmas all over again!

-Greg

Safe travels to all!

Peter

if you see me walking my Boston Terrier around the Wyndham, please say hello.

Miss you guys already