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I am ready to make hotel reservations for York in October, probably Wednesday through Saturay nights. I imagine many of you have a favorite place to stay, and I would welcome your recommendations.

 

But most important may be where Not To Stay, based on your experiences. Hopefully, the answers of where Not To Stay will not be as numerous as where to stay .

 

Thanks!

 

Alex

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I stayed at my usual "El Cheapo" Rodeway Inn in downdown York. Awful view, no pool, but for $90. I got a decent size, clean room, with wii, microwave, frige, coffee maker, iron, comfortable chair for reading, and free USA Today and coffee/juice/danish. It's located only 1 1/2 miles/4 minutes from the fairgrounds.

You would hate it, so book somewhere else.

Originally Posted by Ingeniero No1:

I am ready to make hotel reservations for York in October, probably Wednesday through Saturay nights. I imagine many of you have a favorite place to stay, and I would welcome your recommendations.

 

But most important may be where Not To Stay, based on your experiences. Hopefully, the answers of where Not To Stay will not be as numerous as where to stay .

 

Thanks!

 

Alex

Hi Alex, I didn't realize that to go to york in October I would have to make

reservation's now. I just want to know Is this something I should do now

also. Your question about where to stay is a good one. I would like to know

about that too.Can some of you forum member's help us out with this because

I don't want to end up in a bad hotel. I'm a clean freak. I would also like to

know where to rent a wheelchair/ motor chair for my father he has breathing

problem's and cannot walk for more than a few minites .

 

THANKS, ALEX

You don't have to make your reservations now, although it sure doesn't hurt to do so if you know you are planning to attend.  In recent years, because the number of hotels in the area has grown and because the attendance at York appears to be slipping a bit, I have found that it is possible to get reservations for decent places just a few days to a couple of weeks prior to the meet.

 

However, if you have a particular hotel in mind, it sure would be advisable to get those reservations in early.  Our OGR crew is changing hotels again--this time back to where we originally stayed for a number of years (primarily due to convenience).  Reservations for October were made just a couple of days ago.

 

Again, if you have a favorite hotel or chain, book the room early.  There are plenty of good hotels in the area to choose from.  I can't comment on one that I would not stay at again because I haven't run into that situation.

Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:
Originally Posted by Michael Hokkanen:

My wife and I are considering buying a house in the area as my two brothers and two daughters live in the area. If we do, you would be most welcome as a guest.

All of us?  Is it a big house?

Uh (Mike stammers) not that big...... It would be great to meet some of the forumites though.

ON the subject of October York - I'd like to know what is required to be able to attend. Yes, I am a a complete York virgin. Being way out west and very rural, I don't know anything about it all. BUT! I do have two free tickets on American I'd like to use before either they expire - or AA goes full belly up! One for Vegas, and one for York! Could someone point me to the info needed for attending?

Originally Posted by Michael Hokkanen:
Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:
Originally Posted by Michael Hokkanen:

My wife and I are considering buying a house in the area as my two brothers and two daughters live in the area. If we do, you would be most welcome as a guest.

All of us?  Is it a big house?

Uh (Mike stammers) not that big...... It would be great to meet some of the forumites though.

Reminds me of the days when the family would go camping...in a station wagon. Dad took the front seat, Mom got the middle seat, and us four kids got the back.

Originally Posted by Michael Hokkanen:
Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:
Originally Posted by Michael Hokkanen:

My wife and I are considering buying a house in the area as my two brothers and two daughters live in the area. If we do, you would be most welcome as a guest.

All of us?  Is it a big house?

Uh (Mike stammers) not that big...... It would be great to meet some of the forumites though.

Probably easier to find them at the meet, it'll get pretty crowded at your place.

Originally Posted by paulreeves:

Hey Al,

Dennis B left the candle for you.  A variation on "we'll leave the light on for you..."

Enjoyed York. Look forward to making fun of all of our close friends in October

 

Paul

Yeah that's it Paul. Can't wait until October. See you then for more laughs

Originally Posted by Allan Miller:
Originally Posted by Mark440:

ON the subject of October York - I'd like to know what is required to be able to attend.

First, join the TCA (www.traincollectors.org) and then visit the TCA Eastern  Division website (www.easterntca.org) for York Meet registration info.

 

That and a few bucks is all you will need to join and to register for York.

Allan -

 

Thank you....this will be a 'few bucks' very well spent. Now, I have to hope that American Airlines doesn't go fully belly up and void all those airmiles!  Thanks again!

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