Biannual Thursday Morning Pre-York Breakfast at the Round-the Clock Diner, April 18th

Peter, this is such a wonderful tradition. Once again I thank you for it. However, I will miss all y'all (that's Southern speak for all of you) because I will still be in Florida. But I wish you all a GREAT York. Enjoy it, have fun and may you find your treasures.

If I don't see you sooner, I look forward to seeing you in October at York.

Gerry

I'll be there  woohooo!!!

Count me in.

I will be there.  This will be my first time at the breakfast.  I am really looking forward to it.

Still planning on being there!

My wife and I will be there. Not our first York show but our first time for the breakfast. Looking forward to it.

Ted and Jane

I will be there     Be there or be square!!

@Putnam Division posted:

You don't know how excited I am to start this thread! We are only 3 weeks away!

This breakfast has been a biannual event for the last 10 years that grew out of a group of Forum members gathering for breakfast before the show.

WHY THIS EARLY: the easy answer......... most of us are so excited that we can't sleep!

This is an event open to all York goers and their families. Traveling alone? First York? Small group from far away? This is a great place and time to meet your fellow York attendees. Put a face with a name on the Forum. 1st timers, this is a great place to meet people and get the lowdown on the show. A great time is had by all.

Just give me an idea if you are coming......

Peter

Dear Peter,

Thank you for your gracious invitation to this great bi-annual event which epitomizes the good times and camaraderie that model railroading has to offer. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. You are O Gauge’s Chief Specialist of Railway Giraffe Veterinary Medicine and Division Superintendent of Giraffe Rolling Stock, so I know you will understand. This is the year that I hope to buy my first giraffe car at York. The morning before York opens, I will be in my car parked behind Orange Hall where the vendors are unloading their goods. I will have my binoculars and my telephoto lens camera, snapping pictures of anything being brough in that looks like it might be a giraffe car. With this reconnaissance in hand, I will have the edge in knowing what vendors might have giraffe cars for sale. As soon as the doors open to the public I will pounce on a giraffe. I appreciate your efforts to slow me down by plying me with pancakes, bacon, and fine company beforehand, but I am on a mission!

Cheers

Thank you again for organizing, Peter. I will plan to be there.

Planning on coming; this'll be my 1st time (but not my 1st York).

Well folks, the President is not coming to York until early Friday am staying till Saturday under heavy security detail from the OCSMR.
So… I will be missing the Thursday am breakfast but intend on dining at Manchester Diner on Friday at 0800 am hours.

See everyone on Friday/Saturday.  

Did someone say giraffe cars?

Peter:

Thanks so much for organizing this terrific event. What a great way to start the York Meet by having a hearty breakfast with OGF colleagues. It doesn't get much better than that! Count me in.

Pat

@Ted Bertiger posted:

Did someone say giraffe cars?

Yeaaaaaah, now that's what I'm talkin'  'bout!

I've always wanted to attend this breakfast gathering, and while I have breakfast at RTC every day while in the area, I always have to eat and run to get to my hall for setup on Thursday.  If only they let us set up our tables, or at least unload our trailer Wednesday night... **sigh**

In any case, have fun, and maybe I'll see some in passing at RTC and, if not there, then in the halls at York!

Andy

Wife and i will be there.

Add 2 slots for myself and my son, John & Jacob.  1st time our schedule will work to make it.

Not making the April show this year again. I have family coming up in May and have to get that all sorted, wish I had more days off. Have fun.

Hi Peter,

I plan to attend. Thank you and all the best,

Miketg

Hi Peter,

I plan on joining the chow-line for one.

My daughter & I will be right next to you guys. We won't get there till about 8:15 to 8:30.

Peter:

Please add me to the list.

Robert

Yep, Lynley and I will be there!  Even though it’ll be like 4am for us we wouldn’t miss the company and the food!

My brother and I attended the York show last year for the first time. We couldn't make breakfast last year because we didn't get in till Thursday night. This year we will be getting in on Wednesday and we are planning on coming to breakfast. Looking forward to making new friends.

Looking forward to meeting you……

Peter

Traffic Hint for those coming to breakfast and coming up I-83 from the south, getting off at Route 30 east……

The Round-the-Clock Diner is on the other side of the street. DO NOT TRY to cross all the traffic lanes to make a left……..stay right and make a right and turn in the Sheetz (a good place for gas). Then, your path to the RTC is much easier.

Peter

You all have fun at breakfast tomorrow. Have a cup of coffee for me even though I will be drinking mine before work out of my Strasburg tumbler. Have a great York.

This looks like a lot of fun!

Been up since about 0430........looking forward to it. I think that there will be nearly 40 there!

Peter

A very yummy breakfast with the OGR universe!  Now, off to The Fairgrounds!!!

The breakfast and more importantly, the company was great. Peter, thank you for organizing.

Miketg

@Miketg posted:

The breakfast and more importantly, the company was great. Peter, thank you for organizing.

Miketg

You are most welcome!

Peter

Yeah, the company we keep at breakfast are some of the best folks on earth(including the staff that feeds us). Miss all you guys and the food. I hope day two of York is even better than day one. Trains and good friends, what more could you want, eh?

Thank you Peter.

One of the high points.

Jerry

Pictures?

@stangtrain posted:

Pictures?

Peter will probably post them after York when he gets home. Sometimes he gets a couple up during York, but it all depends on how much fun he is having(which is usually a lot).

Breakfast pictures up here in the Weekend Photo thread.

Weekend Photo Fun 4-19-24-?? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum (ogaugerr.com)

It was great putting faces to names and meeting folks at the breakfast and following gatherings. Without events like this it would be a more sterile!