0 day's till york week.
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Boy, how time flies.
Gee EDDIE you missed the 100 day mark. I was wondering where you were?
In rehab.....will be ready!
Peter
eddie g posted:Just got home last night from Key West.
WOW...long walk!
Eddie,
Welcome home. How come you didn't bring back any of that Key West weather? I'm not enjoying this cold Maine winter. Although, we did have some rain that took away most of the snow while you were gone. (10 more years of work, then I'm moving to Florida)
York countdown is too far off for me. 
Since I only go in the Fall.
Whos going !??
Mike, I would move to Key West in a minute if I were 20 years younger.
Boy Eddie if you think it's nice now , if you were visiting in the sixties or seventies you might not have never come home. 
Larry
Ahhh, Eddie, you never disappoint! The April Meet countdown, the first sign of Spring!
I registered at the October Meet. Just waiting for the badges!
Wonder if the "public" can pre-register? Wonder where they will be able to buy a ticket (since they are not allowed into the Silver Hall)?
Joe, The registration desk is roped off from the silver hall. It's going to be very interesting.
eddie g posted:... 94 Day's till York week.
eddie g posted:... if I were 20 years younger.
as someone who only got a 550 Verbal score, i'm not sure why this bothers me, but you do it twice a year. you got years (plural, not possessive) right... why can't you see days is also plural, not possessive?
only 340 days until Christmas!
cheers...gary
overlandflyer posted:eddie g posted:... 94 Day's till York week.
eddie g posted:... if I were 20 years younger.
as someone who only got a 550 Verbal score, i'm not sure why this bothers me, but you do it twice a year. you got years (plural, not possessive) right... why can't you see days is also plural, not possessive?
only 340 days until Christmas!
cheers...gary
How about the NYC version: "Days all goin ta York in April".
Eddie: Do you have any photos from your trip from Key West. I was in Key West about twenty years ago? This photo is from:
The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum. Click here to see more.
Gary
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overlandflyer posted:eddie g posted:... 94 Day's till York week.
eddie g posted:... if I were 20 years younger.
as someone who only got a 550 Verbal score, i'm not sure why this bothers me, but you do it twice a year. you got years (plural, not possessive) right... why can't you see days is also plural, not possessive?
only 340 days until Christmas!
cheers...gary
Well, look on the bright side, it could have been 98 daze or 98 dayz.
I wanta hear about 94 new prototypes, 94 new manufacturers, 94 new dealers filling empty tables..
Nice try, Gary. It's only 90 something to go
We're going--can't wait!! On the other hand, I don't want to rush things as there's much to be done on our new layout this winter.
Wow. Your right. I just received the notice to renew my TCA dues!
Joe Hohmann posted:Wonder if the "public" can pre-register? Wonder where they will be able to buy a ticket (since they are not allowed into the Silver Hall)?
eddie g posted:Joe, The registration desk is roped off from the silver hall. It's going to be very interesting.
If folks are smart they would just pay the $20 ahead of time by becoming a Trial Member for 6 months. No lines and they can see all the halls. Maybe it will be the impetus for them to become full members.
I'll be there either way - can't wait!
-Greg
Getting closer. Were having a BIG snow storm here (Falmouth, Maine) today and more coming in the next 7 days. OH Well March will be here in 19 day's.
eddie g posted:Getting closer. Were having a BIG snow storm here today and more coming in the next 7 days
Yeaaa snow here too. were up to close to 12 in right now, and its still snowing. Wind is CRAZY
Were getting a third snow storm in as many day's tomorrow. This time around 18-24"
I received my York meet flyer in the mail yesterday.
Neal Jeter
I received my York meet flyer also.
Now I'll be in a daze looking at that needless apostrophe in "day's" for 70 more days. Perhaps I should get up on the dais and make a speech against who dey is who's makin' dis error.
Blah.
Steven J. Serenska
For you Steven
Great Dane in the Morning!
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Bill, Is he a member, or the public?
Pretty sure Steven is a member. Oh, you meant the dog?
Only service dogs are allowed. So, let them know if you have a dog that can fix trains! 
A dog that can fix trains.... that's funny! Fits in with all the complaining on here about trains that are dogs, and need fixing ..
Stacey, I'll be going. I've missed the last several shows because I've been going to the East Coast Large Scale Train Show in March. But, this year it will be the TCA York meet. I usually only go on Thursday then when I leave the meet I go to the casino on the way home if I have any money left.
Rick
Any suggestions on where to stay!?
Depends on how much you want to spend for a room.
eddie g posted:Depends on how much you want to spend for a room.
Open to suggestions. Im not picky.. but i dont want trash
The Wyndham Garden is the closet to the fairgrounds.
Wyndham Gardens is nice, close, and has a decent but not great restaurant/bar. Super 8 is relatively inexpensive, but it has become pretty sketchy the past few years. Days Inn is a decent compromise on price and quality.
A few possibilities
We stay at the Sheraton Four Points right behind the famous Round the Clock Diner.
Eddie, York number 73 for me. I often thought about doing a post of the changes I have seen at York over the years. You go back to the start of York. Your stories would be fun to read.
The thing I miss the most are the early bandit meets. I am talking about 20-22 years ago.
Can't wait--it's a great experience that I've enjoyed since I was a little kid. I went to my first York 38 years ago this April.
Eddie, looks like we're neighbors--I'm in Brunswick. When you have a chance, we should meet and would love to have you up to see my layout and collection. Are you going to the show in Augusta tomorrow?
John
Marty, This is my 40th year. I believe that I have missed 4 Yorks including last April with my surgery. So that would make this one 76.
You must be Yorking our chain! 
I for one would really enjoy stories about York in the early days and the changes over the years.
-Greg
Greg Houser posted:I for one would really enjoy stories about York in the early days and the changes over the years.
-Greg
My first York was in 1985. Many were buying Lionel and Flyer pre and post war trains for their collections. Now, they are trying to sell them for prices at least as high as what they bought them for.
Today's York seems no smaller than it was back then. In fact, square footage-wise, it may be larger. The biggest difference is that the cars in the parking lots looked far more interesting than the ones look today. What has not changed (yet) is your feeling about being somewhere very special.
Getting closer. 7 weeks to go.
eddie g posted:Getting closer. Less than 8 weeks.
Eddie, sad to say that this will be the 2nd York in a row that I'm gonna miss :-( We're taking a ship to Europe, and by the 26th we'll be in the Madeira Islands.
I'll check the posts on the forum to see all the bargains I missed out on 
Lionelbill posted:eddie g posted:Getting closer. Less than 8 weeks.
Eddie, sad to say that this will be the 2nd York in a row that I'm gonna miss :-( We're taking a ship to Europe, and by the 26th we'll be in the Madeira Islands.
I'll check the posts on the forum to see all the bargains I missed out on
Although i would absol. love to be going to some Islands .. I unfortunately am not!! But what is the next greatest thing.... YORK!! And guess what its my VERY FIRST!!
Cannot wait to see everyone........the suitcase is out.....unpacked, but out!
Peter
I've got my tickets and reservations, I'm ready! see ya there!
Putnam Division posted:Cannot wait to see everyone........the suitcase is out.....unpacked, but out!
Peter
Unpacked.......Peter, you're slackin'.
Badges arrived today. Was starting to get worried, as I registered online on Feb. 12 and the charge hit my card on the 13th.
RICKC posted:Stacey, I'll be going. I've missed the last several shows because I've been going to the East Coast Large Scale Train Show in March. But, this year it will be the TCA York meet. I usually only go on Thursday then when I leave the meet I go to the casino on the way home if I have any money left.
Rick
Awesome. I will be there on thurs as well as friday!!
Marty Fitzhenry posted:Eddie, York number 73 for me. I often thought about doing a post of the changes I have seen at York over the years. You go back to the start of York. Your stories would be fun to read.
The thing I miss the most are the early bandit meets. I am talking about 20-22 years ago.
Those stories would be interesting to read, the two of you should think about putting something together.
BTW I found the receipt for my Lou Redman style table skirting that matches yours. Fifteen feet long and 48inches wide, 5 yds for $30, had to be early 90's. I saw the material at the Strasburg railroad shop and had to buy it after seeing Lou in his suit.
Greg Houser posted:I for one would really enjoy stories about York in the early days and the changes over the years.
-Greg
Greg.....I used to love the Yellow Hall in the 80s and early 90s. Wall to wall people. A great concession stand near Greenberg Books that sold cake donuts with rich chocolate frosting. Down the other end of the Yellow Hall was OGR with Myron and Fred, Lou Caponi had his spot. Williams was there as was Nicholas Smith. It was so crowded that you could literally feel the excitement. I don't remember exactly where Charles Ro was....I am thinking near Williams.....someone who remembers please help......
Peter
Putnam Division posted:Greg Houser posted:I for one would really enjoy stories about York in the early days and the changes over the years.
-Greg
Greg.....I used to love the Yellow Hall in the 80s and early 90s. Wall to wall people. A great concession stand near Greenberg Books that sold cake donuts with rich chocolate frosting. Down the other end of the Yellow Hall was OGR with Myron and Fred, Lou Caponi had his spot. Williams was there as was Nicholas Smith. It was so crowded that you could literally feel the excitement. I don't remember exactly where Charles Ro was....I am thinking near Williams.....someone who remembers please help......
Peter
As I recall, Mort and Scott Mann were center in the Yellow Hall and Charles Ro was across from them next to the center doors.
Lou N
I remember funneling into the Yellow hall. There was always a jam getting in or out. As a kid I can't remember much about it but I remember the crowds and I remember mth was down at the end towards the purple hall. Being a kid the crowds made it hard to see in the yellow hall. Also I remember the green hall. It was the only hall that was the same color as its name. I remember the large trains on the floor along the one side of it. The gentleman a couple camelbacks and one of them was in painted and I believe showed it was made out of aluminum cans.
I remember entering the yellow hall from the backside and the first dealer on the left having BLOWOUTS. It's was so crowded you could barely get in to his area.
At one of my first Meets I attended in the early 80's, I remember the open pit barbecues between the buildings. Some large pieces of beef on those big grids! And I thought, Wow! Trains and great food. I'm joining the TCA!!
At one of my first Meets I attended in the early 80's, I remember the open pit barbecues between the buildings. Some large pieces of beef on those big grids! And I thought, Wow! Trains and great food. I'm joining the TCA!!
Those sandwiches were great!
I think the same people are doing the barbeque beef sandwiches from a trailer between the white and red halls. But their food is nowhere near as good.
Well,
At least my badge is on the way today.
It's only my second year in a row. And it is still a very exciting event to look forward to.
Larry
WickedWanda44 posted:Lionelbill posted:eddie g posted:Getting closer. Less than 8 weeks.
Eddie, sad to say that this will be the 2nd York in a row that I'm gonna miss :-( We're taking a ship to Europe, and by the 26th we'll be in the Madeira Islands.
I'll check the posts on the forum to see all the bargains I missed out on
Although i would absol. love to be going to some Islands .. I unfortunately am not!! But what is the next greatest thing.... YORK!! And guess what its my VERY FIRST!!
Your first York--you are in for a treat!!
York Number 2 for Me! I will be a like a kid in a candy store.
I just renewed the badge Tuesday and re-up my TCA dues... I am fired up!
This will be my first York as well. Looking forward to meeting some of you nice people. I really don't know what to expect. I hope it's fun!
Registered online and it took 3 days to hit my card. Did not receive confirmation email yet. ��
Farmer_Bill posted:Registered online and it took 3 days to hit my card. Did not receive confirmation email yet. ��
I usually get my confirmation email within a hour or so.
Still no email but the charge cleared my card before 3/13 deadline so I should be getting a badge in the mail soon.
just got my badge and the coast is clear with da' missus! she actually wants me to "hunt" for an "old timey" train; something looking like it's from the Old West.
look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces...........familiar junk food (funnel cakes)...................and the buzz from being at York!
thanks EDTCA!
I don't remember this much action on the York forum a month before the meet. I guess it is the public thing.
Got my badge and a clean pair of boxers, I'm ready.
eddie g posted:I don't remember this much action on the York forum a month before the meet.
Actually, some of the old action is missing:
Restroom tips: none/50 cents/$1.00
The weather
The arrows: valuable/stupid
Scrapple : eat or gag
How to convince your wife you are going to a church convention.
Route 30 highway conditions.
Rodeway Inn: great/awful
Others?
Jim 1939 posted:Got my badge and a clean pair of boxers, I'm ready.
Ha... Jim, can you wash em before York meet?
what day are you getting up there?
Our bus may be leaving from Detroit at 11PM Tuesday night! 
Joe Hohmann posted:eddie g posted:I don't remember this much action on the York forum a month before the meet.
Actually, some of the old action is missing:
Restroom tips: none/50 cents/$1.00
The weather
The arrows: valuable/stupid
Scrapple : eat or gag
How to convince your wife you are going to a church convention.
Route 30 highway conditions.
Rodeway Inn: great/awful
Others?
Yes much, much, more:
1) Who will be sleeping in the parking lot?
2) Heaven forbid, watch out for the crop dusters!
3) Where the H&ll are all the bandit meets going to be at? And why go...
4) Bring your cell phone and take lots of pictures and talk on it in the isleways
5) If you have a wheeled device stop at every table and talk to everyone
6) Touch everything and not buy anything
7) Unleash the kids and head for the snack bar.
8) Bring some hygiene care
9) What to do when your restaurant runs out of Yuengling!
But on a serious note; Don't forget to stop by the OGR booth and say hello and thank you!
Jim 1939 posted:Got my badge and a clean pair of boxers, I'm ready.
Only one pair?
Joe Hohmann posted:eddie g posted:I don't remember this much action on the York forum a month before the meet.
Actually, some of the old action is missing:
Scrapple : eat or gag
Why can't we have both?
Yea 1 pair in case of an accident.
#5 on that list, you forgot. stop right in the middle so no one can get ahead of you.
I understand the need for some to use them but most need lessons in politeness. I wonder just how many of us have been hit by those things.
Putnam Division posted:I don't remember exactly where Charles Ro was....I am thinking near Williams.....someone who remembers please help......
Peter
Charles Ro was in the Yellow Hall directly across from us at Greenberg (they were in the center section of the hall) . I was managing editor for Greenberg Books for several years. The Yellow Hall rocked! I really miss the "feel" of that place, even though it could get downright uncomfortable at times, especially when you spent the entire day there.
Jim 1939 posted:Yea 1 pair in case of an accident.
#5 on that list, you forgot. stop right in the middle so no one can get ahead of you.
I understand the need for some to use them but most need lessons in politeness. I wonder just how many of us have been hit by those things.
Jim,
Since I had surgery on my right foot for a bone spur I was thinking I may need to rent a wheeled device...
I was thinking on getting the hot rod version.
But then my foot healed up and I am now walking around the block again.
I know you John so I could just push you out the door and down the slope toward the oncoming bus....lol
Yes there is a need, I understand and feel sorry for those who can't walk the show, heck I'm getting close to that myself. By the time we have our Thursday night gathering I am in great pain. BUT they still need to be aware of whats going on around them.
Farmer_Bill posted:Joe Hohmann posted:eddie g posted:I don't remember this much action on the York forum a month before the meet.
Actually, some of the old action is missing:
Scrapple : eat or gag
Why can't we have both?
You can... when you are eating it, and then someone tells you what it's made out of.
My only complaint with the Yellow Hall was how it was odd-shaped in terms of the aisles under the grandstands... made it an interesting pattern to walk to make sure you didn't miss any tables.
I had forgotten where C Ro was also. I recall NST and Joe Grzyboski both crammed into one of those little alcoves on the side closest to what is now the parking lot between Orange and Yellow. TrainWorld/Land and Loco Louie at the end (towards Gold hall) on the grandstand side of the building. Used to buy all the Big Mo offerings from Harry Turner just inside the door closest to Purple (he had a single table right next to MTH).
-Dave
One Month to go.
eddie g posted:One Month to go.
Yay!
Saturday is April fools day. I don't know what the weather is in York, but we here in Portland, Maine are getting 8-10" of snow on Saturday. I hope the weather man is just making an April fools joke.
April 1st in York, Pa.: Cloudy, 54 degrees.
Temperatures in the mid 60's by mid month, but it will be a rainy period.
Sheraton 4 Points is great! I always stay there and really enjoy.
hclarke posted:Sheraton 4 Points is great! I always stay there and really enjoy.
Nice place. I got a good rate a few years ago when they were renovating.
Currently listed at $170 per night. 
Heritage Hills only $406 per night. Call now, operators are standing by!
Ready!
Peter
I don't know, maybe since life has just been so hectic lately, but I'm looking forward to this more than ever this year. 
I am sooooo looking forward to this! I can't wait until I drive across the Susquehanna River and enter "The Vortex of Fantasy"!!
Traindiesel posted:I can't wait until I drive across the Susquehanna River
Be careful! In 2005 I got a $85. ticket for speeding before going over that bridge.
I am sooooo ready!!!
Joe Hohmann posted:Traindiesel posted:I can't wait until I drive across the Susquehanna River
Be careful! In 2005 I got a $85. ticket for speeding before going over that bridge.
Don't worry Joe! I'll be there early enough that I just cruise in and take it alllll in, maaaan!
Time always seems to go slower the closer we get to York beginning!
-Greg
2 weeks and a day to go.
Yippee!!
I'm happy to just get out of this state for a week. If I were in my twenties and single I would move to Pennsylvania. Mainly Gettysburg or Strasburg.
