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Two weeks till York... are we meeting?

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Posted by jefelectric on Thursday, April 12, 2007 7:31 PM
Don, I'm getting anxious too, just hope I can get rid of this darn cold before Tuesday.  Did you make a list yet?  I just modified last years & keep adding things. Smile [:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 13, 2007 10:40 AM
Hmmm... Don arrives in Bal'mer Tuesday evening... Brent has a new C&O Streamlined Hudson that needs to stretch her legs... Fife lives in Bal'mer and has a nice layout... sounds like the PERFECT chance to get together and run trains! Wink [;)]
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Posted by dbaker48 on Friday, April 13, 2007 12:49 PM

 jefelectric wrote:
Don, I'm getting anxious too, just hope I can get rid of this darn cold before Tuesday.  Did you make a list yet?  I just modified last years & keep adding things. Smile [:)]

 

List -  Heck, isn't that what they make pdf catalogs for?   

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Posted by jefelectric on Friday, April 13, 2007 2:18 PM
Hey guys how about this for a thought.  Since we are meeting at 1:00, we can take a picture, chat a bit with the CTT gang, then grab some food and head to the grandstand for the "Other Guys Renowned" guest speakers.  Looks like everyone will have someone there except the big L Sad [:(] 
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Posted by laz 57 on Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:00 AM

I

ll be there at 1 PM.  Going to the other halls in the morning.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Saturday, April 14, 2007 12:39 PM
1:00pm Friday - good for me.

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Posted by MartyE on Saturday, April 14, 2007 3:30 PM

 jefelectric wrote:
Hey guys how about this for a thought.  Since we are meeting at 1:00, we can take a picture, chat a bit with the CTT gang, then grab some food and head to the grandstand for the "Other Guys Renowned" guest speakers.  Looks like everyone will have someone there except the big L Sad [:(] 

 

Lionel is scheduled to be there. 

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 14, 2007 4:45 PM
1pm is good for me!

I'm getting there early so I can get as much in during the morning... not really looking for a whole lot, more just going for the experience this time around... I'm really looking for TMCC upgrades and some scenery stuff, maybe some rolling stock too... and the RMT B&O or C&O BEEP! Smile [:)]
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Posted by rustycoupler on Saturday, April 14, 2007 8:30 PM
 yea were going to hooters and passing out. maybe jerry will come over and wake us up.
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Posted by jefelectric on Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:01 PM
 MartyE wrote:

 jefelectric wrote:
Hey guys how about this for a thought.  Since we are meeting at 1:00, we can take a picture, chat a bit with the CTT gang, then grab some food and head to the grandstand for the "Other Guys Renowned" guest speakers.  Looks like everyone will have someone there except the big L Sad [:(] 

 

Lionel is scheduled to be there. 

Sorry Marty,  I read over that list twice and still missed it.  Senior moment I guess.

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Posted by GregM on Sunday, April 15, 2007 6:31 AM

Well York week is finally here.  Working Monday, Tuesday and half-day on Wednesday and then will head for the hotel in Hanover.  Wonder if I will be able to concentrate on work Wednesday morning.  Will be at the meet on Thursday and Friday.   May stop at Johnstown on the way back to visit the flood memorial and museum on Saturday. 

We plan to be at the CTT booth on Friday at 1:00PM for the meet and greet and the photo op.  Then grab some lunch and head to the grandstand to listen to the speakers.  If time is tight, just take lunch to the grandstand and eat there.  Looking forward to it.

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Posted by laz 57 on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 11:23 AM

Remember anyone out there if you want to meet and greet Friday 1 PM at the CTT booth in orange hall.

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Posted by MartyE on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:01 PM

Well checked the oil in the wifes car, tire pressure and fuel later.  My money will be drawn shortly.  Will head out tomorrow at 7am right to the fairgrounds.  Spend the day and off to the OGR gathering at Fridays.  I too will spend the night in Hanover and then head back to the ground Friday.  I'll see veryone at the CTT booth and probably head home shortly there after.  Gotta leave for work on Saturday AM.

Unfortunately I read today where a large shipment of Grits was stolen from the docks at 3 mile Island.  Seems they use the stuff to clean up waste spills.  I don't know if that means anything but I hear that portable Grit detectors are being setup at the fairgrounds just in case.Smile [:)]

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, April 19, 2007 9:13 AM
26 hours until The Gathering!  I'm stoked.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:51 AM
 fifedog wrote:
26 hours until The Gathering!  I'm stoked.


Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, April 19, 2007 11:01 AM

88 - Remember:

1) Someone the next aisle over has it cheaper...

2) Park somewhat close to the new hall...

3) Mike Wolfe is much shorter in person...

4) Be sure to glance under the tables for deals (especially those light-weight cars you want)

5) Unless you use duct-tape for a money-clip, better have enough gas to get back home...

6) The arrows...

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 19, 2007 12:11 PM

88 - Remember:

1) Someone the next aisle over has it cheaper...

Since I've never been to York, I'm a bit concerned that my typical train show routine of 'once around to find what you want, second or third time around buy' won't work... not sure if I will have enough time for that!  I'm planning on going through the members hall first (I think its the Purple Hall?)

2) Park somewhat close to the new hall...

That is why I offered to drive - you can show me the ropes! Wink [;)]

3) Mike Wolfe is much shorter in person...

I saw his pic on another thread... I'd venture 5' 6" - 5' 8"

4) Be sure to glance under the tables for deals (especially those light-weight cars you want)

Right-O!

5) Unless you use duct-tape for a money-clip, better have enough gas to get back home...

That's what the plastic is for!  LOL!  No seriously, I'm gassin' up tonight on the way home.

6) The arrows...

Yeah, Yeah... so you've told me 100 times!  But you won't tell me what they are for or represent! Whistling [:-^] Something about being a 'Noob' and you can't let the sacred secret out... Confused [%-)] I'm beginning to think there is some dire event at the end of the road... like an EXIT sign! Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by GregM on Saturday, April 21, 2007 8:21 AM

Nervously awaiting the pictures.  Explain later.

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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, April 21, 2007 10:26 AM
I know why - - - Off with their heads!!!

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