The countdown has ENDED. 0 day's till York week. Plus Up to the minute WEATHER FORECAST

96 days of looking at an unneeded apostrophe in "Day's".

On a less serious note, I have my hotel and I'm looking forward to attending.

Steven J. Serenska

I'm with you Eddie -- 96 Day's to go and I'm ready for the York meet, October, 2017.

Between now and then we can argue, debate, dispute (pick your own word) allowing non-members into the meet; what will be new; how allowing non-members into the meet impacts the number of people who renew their TCA membership (I just renewed mine); what will be on the cover of the next MTH catalog, and all sorts of other interesting things. And then we can go to York, meet & greet friends, hunt for that elusive bargain, find something to complain about and then start the process all over again.

Gerry

I get a total knee replacement on July 18th.  Hope to be "good as new" by the meet date.

Side Rod

How's this? Retirement in 146 98 87 81 75 63 more working days. Hopefully, this will be the last October York that I miss...

I am going to try to make it on Friday. Depends now on a piece of equipment being repaired and running between now and then.   We'll see. Turned 60 on 8/21. I'm Teflon and bullet proof.

Found out today that I'm on call. I can take vacation day, but can't leave the area. See you guys in April!!!

Looking forward to it! 

Peter

Side Rod posted:

I get a total knee replacement on July 18th.  Hope to be "good as new" by the meet date.

Side Rod

I can't think of a better reason for rehabilitation of a total joint! Good luck with your surgery. My wife had 2 done in 2016, and she is glad that she did....

Peter

Registered for fall York two days ago.  I'm ready!!!!

All the best Side Rod.  My mom had both hers done as well, not an easy recovery.

Haven't missed a Meet in years ... I'll be there.  

Already got my hotel room booked!   I love York in the fall.

Chief Bob (Retired) 

side rod, good luck with your knee replacement. You should be in great shape by October.

Eddie G, I was just looking at the calendar this morning, figuring we're about halfway there. Come on up to Brunswick--great things are happening in my train room!

John

Thanks, Eddie!

I'm chomping at the bit already. Only saw about 2 hours of York last year because of health issues. Now I'm back and rearing to go! Bringing a friend for his 1st York on Thursday, and grandson for his 5th on Friday.

Having some cash to spend would be nice, but I can't wait to see everybody again, along with the first timers face when he sees the vastness of York!

Gilly@N&W posted:

How's this? Retirement in 146 days. Hopefully, this will be the last October York that I miss...

Where I work, the folks who have less than a year until retirement are out sick a lot.  Just sayin'...

Mallard4468 posted:

Gilly@N&W posted:

How's this? Retirement in 146 days. Hopefully, this will be the last October York that I miss...

Where I work, the folks who have less than a year until retirement are out sick a lot.  Just sayin'...

The year before I retired, I worked my a.. off. I found out they needed 2 people to replace me. I've now been retired for 21 years. The first 4 years I did volunteer work, but quit that as well. A person with hobbies and interests, reasonably good health, and enough income can have a great time. So far, I have been very lucky.

I am always looking forward to the York Show.

Thanks Eddie. I just registered yesterday and sent the link to my Dad and Brother. Hotel is booked and funds are being hoarded. I can't wait. 

Eddie,

Get back to me on Oct. first. Too early to even think about it. 

Joe Hohmann posted:

Mallard4468 posted:

Gilly@N&W posted:

How's this? Retirement in 146 days. Hopefully, this will be the last October York that I miss...

Where I work, the folks who have less than a year until retirement are out sick a lot.  Just sayin'...

The year before I retired, I worked my a.. off. I found out they needed 2 people to replace me. I've now been retired for 21 years. The first 4 years I did volunteer work, but quit that as well. A person with hobbies and interests, reasonably good health, and enough income can have a great time. So far, I have been very lucky.

I'm 70 and still working and still volunteer at the VA Hospital.

david1 posted:

Joe Hohmann posted:

Mallard4468 posted:

Gilly@N&W posted:

How's this? Retirement in 146 days. Hopefully, this will be the last October York that I miss...

Where I work, the folks who have less than a year until retirement are out sick a lot.  Just sayin'...

The year before I retired, I worked my a.. off. I found out they needed 2 people to replace me. I've now been retired for 21 years. The first 4 years I did volunteer work, but quit that as well. A person with hobbies and interests, reasonably good health, and enough income can have a great time. So far, I have been very lucky.

I'm 70 and still working and still volunteer at the VA Hospital.

You guys seem to have missed my point.

I didn't say that the guys nearing retirement WERE sick a lot.  I said that they were OUT sick from work.  To clarify further, they called in sick even though they weren't actually sick.

I can only attend on Thursday as things stand now but one day of York is better than none!

-Greg 

Pretty sad if that's all you guys have to discuss is counting days to York.

It's not all I have to discuss but it's a pleasant way to enjoy the anticipation that culminates with each York meet.  Not sad at all, in fact it takes my mind off some of the sad states of affairs around here.

Booked my hotel room back in June.   Completed the online registration last night.    Summer is winding down.   It will October soon.   I'm getting excited!

It's looking like I'm going to miss October's Meet. It will be just a couple weeks after our move, there will be too much to do. Add that I'll go from a 75 minute drive to a five hour plane ride to get to York making it a bit daunting to get there so soon after the move.  April will be more likely. 

But I never say never! 

Looking forward to it!

Too early to care but I will be there Thursday and Friday. 

Traindiesel posted:

It's looking like I'm going to miss October's Meet. It will be just a couple weeks after our move, there will be too much to do. Add that I'll go from a 75 minute drive to a five hour plane ride to get to York making it a bit daunting to get there so soon after the move.  April will be more likely. 

But I never say never! 

Where are you moving to?

Joe Hohmann posted:

Traindiesel posted:

It's looking like I'm going to miss October's Meet. It will be just a couple weeks after our move, there will be too much to do. Add that I'll go from a 75 minute drive to a five hour plane ride to get to York making it a bit daunting to get there so soon after the move.  April will be more likely. 

But I never say never! 

Where are you moving to?

San Diego, California. 

I decided by hook or crook I am going to the October meet as well. Just have to tell the wife we will celebrate our 22 wedding anniversary the following week!

david1 posted:

Joe Hohmann posted:

Traindiesel posted:

It's looking like I'm going to miss October's Meet. It will be just a couple weeks after our move, there will be too much to do. Add that I'll go from a 75 minute drive to a five hour plane ride to get to York making it a bit daunting to get there so soon after the move.  April will be more likely. 

But I never say never! 

Where are you moving to?

San Diego, California. 

Specifically to Escondido, CA., just a little bit north of SD. 

San Diego...except for morning fog once in a while, probably the best all-round weather in the US. Enjoy!

Got my York badge today!!  All ready to go

Freight Train Jim posted:

Pretty sad if that's all you guys have to discuss is counting days to York.

It apparent that you have never been to York !!!!! That being said , you would have never uttered that statement  !!!!!

Freight Train Jim posted:

Pretty sad if that's all you guys have to discuss is counting days to York.

Pretty sad, Jim, that you waste time discussing toy trains.

Side Rod,

Hope your knee replacement went well and your well on your way to a full recovery!!

Got my October "blue" badge today, all set for another Lionel York boxcar and train talk among friends...

Thanks NYC 428!  Started outpatient PT today, 2 weeks after surgery.   I'm getting around the house without a walker or cane.  My York badge came today and I should be in great shape to walk the halls!

Side Rod

Excellent news Side Rod.  Just keep up with the PT and you'll be fine.  The PT is the hardest part.

 

Specifically to Escondido, CA., just a little bit north of SD. 

30 miles north, or about 2 hours in traffic.  

Got my badge yesterday. I'm ready to go.

Gerry

Farmer_Bill posted:

 

Specifically to Escondido, CA., just a little bit north of SD. 

30 miles north, or about 2 hours in traffic.  

That's what I thought.  But it depends on the time of day.  Made it to the airport in under an hour after our house hunting trip.

Mine came yesterday as well!  Can't wait!

- Greg

Change of plans guys. By hook or crook I am going to York this October! 

won't be able to make it in October,  but I'm planning on going with my dad (AKA dennish) next year in April for the first time.

I have no train items that I want to buy, but I'll be attending York anyway.

Just completed the TCA membership renewal and York Dealer Registration. Looking forward to October!

Hope to keep going as long as I am above the ground.  This will be York number 75 for me.

Joe Hohmann posted:

I have no train items that I want to buy, but I'll be attending York anyway.

That was me in April.  Before Ben hit me up at breakfast for 2 of the NJ Hi-Railers run of beer reefers and before Mr Muffin had that PRR Y3 at a price too good to pass up.  And I don't even have a layout at the moment!

Hence, in October I really have no train items that I want to buy! 

-Greg

Staying though Saturday this fall!

J Daddy posted:

Just got the Wife's approval!!!!

 

Great!...but what about York?

LOL!  Oh yes I get to go to York too. 

Ha ha, JDADDY!

I am registered and have a room lined up to make my first trip to York!  I too, got my wife's approval!  I am looking forward to it.

Gilly@N&W posted:

How's this? Retirement in 146 98 87 working days. Hopefully, this will be the last October York that I miss...

I am going to try to make it on Friday. We'll see. Turned 60 on 8/21. I'm Teflon and bullet proof. I'll be there for Friday....

 

Congratulations, Gilly!!!  I'm already 60!  Why am I still working??  

You guys are in for quite an experience! Congrats on your first trips!

-Greg

I'm jealous it's going to be awhile before I can go again.  Have fun everyone.

Greg Houser posted:

Joe Hohmann posted:

I have no train items that I want to buy, but I'll be attending York anyway.

That was me in April.  Before Ben hit me up at breakfast for 2 of the NJ Hi-Railers run of beer reefers and before Mr Muffin had that PRR Y3 at a price too good to pass up.  And I don't even have a layout at the moment!

Hence, in October I really have no train items that I want to buy! 

-Greg

And Ben didn't hit you up for the second car? I hope you got the first one by now and love it. Following a trend here, the second car is the PIELS BROTHERS CAR (remember Bert and Harry). You can order off our website, www.NJHiRailers.com.

Gerry

gmorlitz posted:

Greg Houser posted:

Joe Hohmann posted:

I have no train items that I want to buy, but I'll be attending York anyway.

That was me in April.  Before Ben hit me up at breakfast for 2 of the NJ Hi-Railers run of beer reefers and before Mr Muffin had that PRR Y3 at a price too good to pass up.  And I don't even have a layout at the moment!

Hence, in October I really have no train items that I want to buy! 

-Greg

And Ben didn't hit you up for the second car? I hope you got the first one by now and love it. Following a trend here, the second car is the PIELS BROTHERS CAR (remember Bert and Harry). You can order off our website, www.NJHiRailers.com.

Gerry

I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the first cars and yes, Ben did hit me up for the Piels car which I did order!

- Greg

Man, I can't wait. Two days at York, and 2 days away from work!!!

Jim M Sr posted:

Man, I can't wait. Two days at York, and 2 days away from work!!!

That's a great way to look at it, Jim!

Always looking forward to York - particularly October. Something about the October show I prefer over April. Just seems to be this extra excitement in the air, getting colder, fall colors, etc. Love it!

I'm the champion of the 1 day marathon trip. I live a 2 hour, super easy drive from the Fairgrounds (through the mountains and beautiful small PA towns). I make it through every building, twice, in one LONG Friday.

This year, to quench my desire to drive back on Saturday (but never do), I booked a hotel, will be there Thursday, Friday and Saturday as of now. To help recover, and most importantly, play with what I buy, I also took the following Monday and Tuesday off!

My first Fall and only my 3rd total York experience . SJC I am also looking forward to the cooler fall and colors (hopefully)

It will be a good time . I'm already looking forward to picking up my pre ordered G scale veterans cars.

I'll  be hunting the O gauge ones while I'm at York.

Larry

SJC posted:

Always looking forward to York - particularly October. Something about the October show I prefer over April. Just seems to be this extra excitement in the air, getting colder, fall colors, etc. Love it!

I'm the champion of the 1 day marathon trip. I live a 2 hour, super easy drive from the Fairgrounds (through the mountains and beautiful small PA towns). I make it through every building, twice, in one LONG Friday.

This year, to quench my desire to drive back on Saturday (but never do), I booked a hotel, will be there Thursday, Friday and Saturday as of now. To help recover, and most importantly, play with what I buy, I also took the following Monday and Tuesday off!

 

Good for you!  Finally, someone who is willing to use those hard-earned vacation days for a little personal enjoyment.

Mallard4468 posted:

SJC posted:

Always looking forward to York - particularly October. Something about the October show I prefer over April. Just seems to be this extra excitement in the air, getting colder, fall colors, etc. Love it!

I'm the champion of the 1 day marathon trip. I live a 2 hour, super easy drive from the Fairgrounds (through the mountains and beautiful small PA towns). I make it through every building, twice, in one LONG Friday.

This year, to quench my desire to drive back on Saturday (but never do), I booked a hotel, will be there Thursday, Friday and Saturday as of now. To help recover, and most importantly, play with what I buy, I also took the following Monday and Tuesday off!

 

Good for you!  Finally, someone who is willing to use those hard-earned vacation days for a little personal enjoyment.

Oh, believe me, I've got no problem using them....sometimes I burn through the time faster than I accrue it! 

Taking nearly 2 weeks off in June/July to go West to visit Family and Ride the Southern Pacific 4449 for 2 days put a good dent in the time I had! 

I took 2 days off for Thursday and Friday.  I'll be staying through Saturday this year and am contemplating a Monday vacation day as well. 

I have to agree that the fall York is much more exciting to me as it really does start the Holiday Season for me at least in mind. 

Well, as a retiree working as a contractor for my old company, I don't get any paid vacation anymore.  That's okay, the small pension checks that are deposited in my account the first of every month make up for it.    We have a slow period right now before starting the next phase of a multi-year project, so I was cut back to working 3 days a week starting today.  I don't even have to tell the manager I won't be in the Thursday and Friday of York Week.  

The only thing I look forward to growing up is that pension. 

Farmer_Bill posted:

The only thing I look forward to growing up is that pension. 

 

Yes!!  And I have two that were frozen, one way back in '95.  They don't add up to as much as I would have hoped!

Traindiesel posted:

david1 posted:

Joe Hohmann posted:

Traindiesel posted:

It's looking like I'm going to miss October's Meet. It will be just a couple weeks after our move, there will be too much to do. Add that I'll go from a 75 minute drive to a five hour plane ride to get to York making it a bit daunting to get there so soon after the move.  April will be more likely. 

But I never say never! 

Where are you moving to?

San Diego, California. 

Specifically to Escondido, CA., just a little bit north of SD. 

think about joining the san diego 3 railers.

feel free to stop in sometime and talk to any of us we can hook you up.

MartyE posted:

I took 2 days off for Thursday and Friday.  I'll be staying through Saturday this year and am contemplating a Monday vacation day as well. 

I have to agree that the fall York is much more exciting to me as it really does start the Holiday Season for me at least in mind. 

Marty, I think you really nailed it regarding the holiday season. That's why the Fall is always the better York. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.......

Plus you don't smell the fertilizer like you do in the Spring.

Gerry

Less than 3 weeks to go.

I got my badge in the mail two days ago.  I'm officially signed up for my first trip to York!

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark Boyce posted:

I got my badge in the mail two days ago.  I'm officially signed up for my first trip to York!

Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it in October, but my dad (aka dennish), and I are planning to go next year in April. keeping our finger crossed

Hebanator posted:

Mark Boyce posted:

I got my badge in the mail two days ago.  I'm officially signed up for my first trip to York!

Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it in October, but my dad (aka dennish), and I are planning to go next year in April. keeping our finger crossed

I hope you can make it in the spring!

I'm finished with PT.  Now I'm all set to put some mileage on my new knee walking the halls!  I left York early in the spring because of the pain I had before the surgery.

Congratulations Side Rod!!  My wife had one done, but needs the other knee done too.  PT is the trick!  Do what they say to do.

I got my badge in the mail two days ago.  I'm officially signed up for my first trip to York!

hi Mark Boyce hope to see you there Alan Mancus. hope we can chat at York which days are you coming ill be there Friday only!

looks like your layout is coming along great!

did you ever get your ps3 steam engine straightened out with MTH!

Alan

repair technician posted:

I got my badge in the mail two days ago.  I'm officially signed up for my first trip to York!

hi Mark Boyce hope to see you there Alan Mancus. hope we can chat at York which days are you coming ill be there Friday only!

looks like your layout is coming along great!

did you ever get your ps3 steam engine straightened out with MTH!

Alan

 

Alan,

Thank you.  I plan to be there Thursday and Friday.  That would be good to meet up with you Friday for a while.  Yes, we got the MTH engine squared away.  Unbelievable after all that, but all it needed was a factory reset.  I did have them buffaloed for a while.

2 more days & I will get the 10 day weather forecast for York which I will post here each day.

I'd be happy with a accurate 10-hour forecast. 

100% chance of trains, fun, and camaraderie. With small chance of gloom and doom. Followed by 6 months of gray skies.  0% chance of a carnival.

Your right, Joe

It's not raining inside! (except maybe the Purple hall!)

MartyE posted:

100% chance of trains, fun, and camaraderie. With small chance of gloom and doom. Followed by 6 months of gray skies.  0% chance of a carnival.

The carnival comment got me to actually laugh out load.

-Greg

Greg Houser posted:

MartyE posted:

100% chance of trains, fun, and camaraderie. With small chance of gloom and doom. Followed by 6 months of gray skies.  0% chance of a carnival.

The carnival comment got me to actually laugh out load.

-Greg

It's a shame the ED has allowed cell phones, cameras, videos, and the public. Also, the TCA's "signature" rule is overlooked. I miss the hot debates we used to have.

All we have left to whine about is body odor and tipping the restroom attendants, as well as crazy ideas for "growing the hobby". Did I miss anything?

Joe Hohmann posted:

 Did I miss anything?

Scrapple.  The other gray meat.

MartyE posted:

Joe Hohmann posted:

 Did I miss anything?

Scrapple.  The other gray meat.

Maybe that's been what is killing off the membership.

Joe Hohmann posted:

I'd be happy with a accurate 10-hour forecast. 

They're working on it, they're working on it....

When I went Caribou hunting; daily other hunters would ask Jean Claude Marchand (our outfitter) what the weather was going to be.

His would shrug and say (in his French-Canadian accent):

Maybe hot

Maybe cold

Maybe rain

Maybe snow

Who knows? Check the weather rock.

Any weather has to be better than that one year it friggin poured the entire weekend. Probably 8-10 years ago. What a miserable trip (outside of course, inside it was great!)

 

All we have left to whine about is body odor and tipping the restroom attendants, as well as crazy ideas for "growing the hobby". Did I miss anything?

Ahem....the arrows...you forgot the stinkin arrows....

rat

ratpak posted:

 

All we have left to whine about is body odor and tipping the restroom attendants, as well as crazy ideas for "growing the hobby". Did I miss anything?

Ahem....the arrows...you forgot the stinkin arrows....

 

rat

I don't remember a arrow debate. Just a few clueless people saying "What arrows?".

Joe Hohmann posted:

I don't remember a arrow debate. Just a few clueless people saying "What arrows?".

The arrows are on the floors showing the direction you're supposed to walk down the isles. There was a nice lady on the intercom about every 15 minutes or so reminding everyone to follow the arrows

Thank you for clarifying what the arrows are for Gilly!!  Since this will be my first trip to York, I will need some guidance!  So the arrows are just what I need!!  

I always get a kick out of the arrows. I messed up on my 1st trip and didn't have a clue. I finally paid attention to the announcements and DUH

I was lucky and didn't ever cause a traffic jam.

Now I really enjoy the expressions on some peoples faces when someone is going the wrong way.

So funny , especially if it's a wheel chair or some kind of big cart of some kind. Or a guy wit crutches sticking out three feet each way. Oh lord I see murder in their eyes.lol

I stand there and grin as the entire isle backlogs.

OK, so I have a weird cense of humor.

LARRY

Gilly@N&W posted:

There was a nice lady on the intercom about every 15 minutes or so reminding everyone to follow the arrows

Also informing the owner of the white Buick with NY plates that it will be towed unless moved ASAP. Ever notice it always seems to be NY plates? 

Mark Boyce posted:

Thank you for clarifying what the arrows are for Gilly!!  Since this will be my first trip to York, I will need some guidance!  So the arrows are just what I need!!  

In addition to arrows, I wish there were signs saying "Please, no family reunions in the aisles".