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[ironhorseman]

A Trains Forum Get Together? I don't think it was more than six months ago the idea was rejected. Now people are willing to do it? OK, whatever.

I had an idea a month ago while at the Great American Train Show. If somehow I could get a Trains.com banner, some blank nametag stickers, and a card table, I could've set up a small booth at the train show and if any forum members would happen to wander by they could sign the guest book and wear a name tag with their screen name on it. Plus, those unfamiliar with the forums would be exposed to it. Something simple, y'know?[?]

The Trains staff wouldn't have to send a representative employee from H.Q. to every train show, just find a forum member to volunteer to work at the booth. After the weekend the guest book(s) could be mailed back to H.Q. where the names could be entered into a database and the book(s) then would then be mailed to the next volunteer(s) and the next weekend's train show(s). (There are multiple train shows every weekend if for those of you that don't already know www.gats.com). That way those who can't travel long distances cross country can get together with other regional or local forum members. Plus, if you do travel a very, very long distance to see GATS or if you happen to be on vacation in a city when GATS come to town you'd get to see forum members from that area, too.

Now, as for the larger get together, Mookie really wants it in Nebraska, but KANSAS is in the geographical CENTER of the United States in Lebannon, KS (that's section B-10 in your Wal-Mart Rand McNally Road Atlas)

(sorry, Mookie, I just had to set the record straight [;)])

Kansas has been crying that we get no tourists, especially Wichita, but maybe if Wichita would clean up their smelly water people would come here. But I digress.

Yes, pick some of the railroad events to do this get together.

Speaking of which: I've been informed the UP Challenger #3985 will be on the move again http://www.upsteam.com/schedule.html

Perhaps some of us could get together at some of it's stops? I'll be at the Coffeyville, KS stop on Saturday Feb. 8 and maybe the 2nd time it goes through Kansas City (the next day). I'm thinking about following it from Coffeyville to KC but that isn't determined yet.

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ironhorseman

A Trains Forum Get Together? I don't think it was more than six months ago the idea was rejected. Now people are willing to do it? OK, whatever.

I had an idea a month ago while at the Great American Train Show. If somehow I could get a Trains.com banner, some blank nametag stickers, and a card table, I could've set up a small booth at the train show and if any forum members would happen to wander by they could sign the guest book and wear a name tag with their screen name on it. Plus, those unfamiliar with the forums would be exposed to it. Something simple, y'know?[?]

The Trains staff wouldn't have to send a representative employee from H.Q. to every train show, just find a forum member to volunteer to work at the booth. After the weekend the guest book(s) could be mailed back to H.Q. where the names could be entered into a database and the book(s) then would then be mailed to the next volunteer(s) and the next weekend's train show(s). (There are multiple train shows every weekend if for those of you that don't already know www.gats.com). That way those who can't travel long distances cross country can get together with other regional or local forum members. Plus, if you do travel a very, very long distance to see GATS or if you happen to be on vacation in a city when GATS come to town you'd get to see forum members from that area, too.

Now, as for the larger get together, Mookie really wants it in Nebraska, but KANSAS is in the geographical CENTER of the United States in Lebannon, KS (that's section B-10 in your Wal-Mart Rand McNally Road Atlas)

(sorry, Mookie, I just had to set the record straight [;)])

Kansas has been crying that we get no tourists, especially Wichita, but maybe if Wichita would clean up their smelly water people would come here. But I digress.

Yes, pick some of the railroad events to do this get together.

Speaking of which: I've been informed the UP Challenger #3985 will be on the move again http://www.upsteam.com/schedule.html

Perhaps some of us could get together at some of it's stops? I'll be at the Coffeyville, KS stop on Saturday Feb. 8 and maybe the 2nd time it goes through Kansas City (the next day). I'm thinking about following it from Coffeyville to KC but that isn't determined yet.

I'm thinking someone said not too long back that somewhere in Nebraska was the center of the POPULATION of the US...but then I am not in Kansas anymore Toto....so maybe my memory isn't too good. [:X]

[CShaveRR]

Wow...you ladies sure keep this interesting!

Sister Jen, am I ever glad to hear you mention Barbecue! I haven't had much luck in converting the rest of my family.

And Nora, to get to all of those places you mentioned, you wouldn't want to miss Chicago! Just let me know when...

[espeefoamer]

Most of the population seems to be either in the Northeast,or in southern California.Maybe something could be set up in each ofthese areas.Fullerton,Ca. has a railroad days the first weekend in May.This could be a good place to begin.[:)]

[Anonymous]

I figure somewhere, with easy access to The Canadian folks would bve a prime location,

My backyard?

[JoeKoh]

Yeah but Kev are we going to have room in case ME sends you to the doghouse???
stay safe
Joe

[Anonymous]

LOL
true true

[Anonymous]

Reading thru this and other posts,may I put my input in,?Humor is a good thang,it takes more muskles to frown than to laff.As for getting together ,am always up for a parttttttyyyyy.Ya'll need to come to the home of Elvis,and cry a little at the SITE. Then go eat some B-B-Q.. do some one armed curls(with yur favorite beverage).Do some train watching cause they is plenty of spots around the greater memphis area.And just have one heck of a great time down here.Oh,by the way it took me 10 min.2 type this,cause I talk about as slow as I tipe.Had to turn my speel check off or it wooda takn me an hour to tip this....

[kenneo]

1 Tequila, 2 Tequila, 3 Tequila, Floor

[daveklepper]

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