prh2j posted:Gerry.... thanks for your thoughtful response. I totally agree that for those who have the time to make more of a weekend out of it (as opposed to my situation, which only allowed me to do an out and back all in one day), York would likely be a much more robust experience. I only had time for the "shopping" experience. But I admit that York (and the Big E for that matter) can be greatly enriched by the social aspect of meeting up with old friends / forum members, attending scheduled events / workshops, etc. So your point is well taken.
I don't know your situation or why there is a one day limitation. I know that the "York experience" has changed significantly for me over the years. I don't know your age, where you are from or even your name. And I'm not going to bother to look you up in the directory. If you wanted to be more social you could with little effort, prh2j.
I wish you well. I know that my train experience has changed significantly over a quarter century and I'm sure yours will also. There have been times when I haven't played or dealt with trains for the better part of a year or two because of events in my life. Some of which were train related. But having a broader group of friends and acquaintances has proven very worthwhile. And being a member of the NJ HiRailers is extremely worthwhile. Those guys brought me back from a significant "train funk" which could have turned out very differently.
So you pays your money and you make your choices. But I sincerely doubt that at a minimum you couldn't be at York at least on Friday & Saturday.
Gerry
