2ND ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE. PICTURES ADDED 8/2/14

Famke Janssen your wife looks exactly like her!Man I wish I had a train line in my backyard like that.Nick

Linda and I will be there!  Let us know what we can bring as we get closer.   Thank you Alex & Dina.

I'll be there. You two are the best.

Hello Dina and Alex

 

    Please count me in. You were terrific hosts and had great guests!

 

Ray Marion

Dina and Alex,

 

Dotty and I will be there.  We enjoyed the time last year so much.  It was a great day of running trains, fantastic food, great people present and real trains in your back yard.  This is a must do for the summer.

I will definitely put it on the calendar.  Thanks for the invite!

 

- Mike

Dina & Alex.  Kathy & I will be attending.  Please give us a job or something to bring.  We look forward to visiting with you again.

Alex, Chris did a good job last year as the Trainmaster. 

I'll be there along with my brother.

Alex,

I will be there with the wife. Can I park the Challenger next to Martys vette

 

Alan Graziano

Alex, was that Ben at the controls.

 

Jack

Thanks so much for the kind hospitality!   I would love to visit again -please put me "on the list"!

Best regards,
Greg

 

I think Ben goes by and blows the horn on a early morning run to wake Alex up!

Hi Alex

 

Just back from 10 days in Italy and of course checking the OGR board for all I missed.

 

I'm so sorry to say MJ and I will be at the Newport Jazz Festival that weekend and will miss this event. Thanks for the invite Alex, tell Dina we said hello. I wish we could go and see everyone at will surely be a great day of friends and trains.

 

I actually spend a lot of time in Staten Island when I am visiting my parents in NJ as I have cousins all over the boroughs, my cousin Ed Burke is the Staten Island Borough V.P. We have had many "cousins days" at Ft. Wadsworth.

 

Paul - why is my desk rocking like the cruise ship - Licata

Alex,

 

     I definitly will be there, looking forward to it. Thanks for the invite.

 

JohnB

Where is the open house being held?.  If it's close by, I would like to attend.  Thank you!!!

Nick, thanks for the compliment to my wife

 

Marty, I'm hoping Chris will be at the controls again.

 

Alan, you're welcomed to park in front of my house, right next to Marty

 

Dr. Jack, I was thinking the same thing, maybe it was Ben at the controls lol

 

Paul, I wish you guy's were able to make it. Say hello to MJ

 

Brian, I live in Staten Island, I will email everyone who is going to attend all the info needed. As we get closer to the date.

 

As for what you guys would like to bring, Dina and I were thinking (bring your own booze).

 

Thanks for all of your responses,

Alex & Dina

 

 

Alex,
You already know the answer.
But for the record. I'll be there. Someone's got to run my engines.

By the way, AAAAHHAAA! I knew there was a by the way in there somewhere!!

Was that the video you took while we were on the phone?? Lol!

Mike R

Alex & Dina,

 

  My wife Mary Ellen and I would love to attend. Let us know if there is anything we can bring.

 

Thanks,

Art

 

 

 

 

 

we are going to make it this year, can't wait. any of that VIP parking for the Camaro?

 

Chris and I will be there. Looking forward to it.

As of now my schedule says I am off so me and Louise will be there  We will bring you a little box made of 1000 matchsticks from the emperor of Japans house.  I will also bring the Moo Goo Gai pan but can't serve it until 5pm so nobody gets confused.  And if that was me the neighbors would have known you knew me  Mwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa  Mwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa about 20 times

Have to take a rain check for now, Alex. A trip from California would be worth it at future events, however!

hi alex,

 

please add five, the whole family is coming. john and kevin from the club said they had great time.

 

thank you for the invite.

Hi Alex, I will have to delay on a response. That is the same weekend as my wife's 50th High School reunion. We are not sure we are going...it is in Cheyenne, WY.  We'll see how things are  closer to the time.

Bob,

 

Keep us posted and your 2014 ride is ready!

 

Alex, right now it is on the calendar but need to confirm later as family may try and add something that I will have to share the day with. If all goes well, Joanne might be able to make it also!

Chris and I would like to attend. 

Jim D.

Thanks for the invitation Alex & Dina. This  is an event not to be missed. Look forward to seeing you both.

Hello everyone,

 

 Dina and I are really looking forward to this event, we are hoping to top last years attendance which was around 60 people. So far we have around 35 plus coming,the more the merrier. Let's not forget about the awesome homemade Italian food and desserts.

 

  Thanks,

Alex & Dina

Ahhhhhhh.......the food.

Put me on the list.  Miss last years and not going to do it this year.

Count me in! Really looking forward to it,Thanks Alex and Dina for allowing those train people over again.

Jean & I will be there.  Thanks for the invitation.  We're looking forward to seeing everyone.

Alex,

 

Did you say homemade Italian food and desserts?  You twisted my arm.  I will definitely have to come now. 

Alex,  sounds like a grand event.  You can't miss with good food, friends and trains together.  As you know, living across the country restricts being able to attend your annual open house.  I look forward to someday making the trip and meeting you and Dina and seeing your wonderful train layout.  Thank you for all the challenging projects you have completed for me. 

 

Steve, Lady and Tex

Alex & Dina.   Thanks for the early info on your open house 2014.   Had a great time last year.   Super tasty food and great time with train friends.   How much Moxie should I bring down?  Put me down for 3 right now. (Deanna, Ian and myself)  I will let you know if anything changes because of work or etc.

 

Mike

Thanks for the invite, 2 please! Thanks Steve DeFilippis

Alex, the Mario Brothers will attend with along with Caroline and Theresa.

The cooler will also be there!!!