Now Really Confused About Future York Dates

Allan Miller posted:

Unless some Eastern Division official posts otherwise, I think it would be wise to assume that this October's event will be three days, as it has been in recent years, and that going forward ALL York Meet events (April and October) will be Friday-Saturday events (as they were some years ago).

If that is not correct, someone in the Eastern Div. officer ranks should post here or notify me directly so I can correct my post.

Yes Allan, this October is still 3 days. I called and posted above about that. As far as an official statement, maybe they will send out a newsletter to all members stating that.

Greg Houser posted:

Allan - do you envision the OGR dinner staying on Thursday night or moving to Friday night?

-Greg

For this October (only), the OGR get-together at Quaker Steak & Lube will still be on Thursday evening. From that point forward, we'll just have to see what might work best. That's about all I can say at this point.

Eastern Division responded back to my inquiry and here is their direct response....

Bryan - October 2019 will be the usual 3 day event- Thursday, Friday & Saturday. The Board approved that April 2020 will be only 2 days - Friday & Saturday. We have a lot to investigate such as should we extend the times and when should vendors set up, etc. October 2020 has not been discussed- we wanted to wait and get reaction on April 2020 first. Thanks for your question.

Shoot. What is this going to do to the "AOL Train Gang " dinner at the Viking Club? I enjoyed that the one time I went, and I got a nice boxcar, to boot. 

Bryan in Ohio posted:

Eastern Division responded back to my inquiry and here is their direct response....

. . . October 2020 has not been discussed- we wanted to wait and get reaction on April 2020 first. Thanks for your question.

Just a guess on my part, but I expect that if April 2020 is going to be used as something of a guide, you'll likely see the meet go to a two-day schedule from that point forward for both April and October. My feeling is that they will not see much of a turnout for April, but that is just a guess on my part and I could certainly be wrong. If it was my call, I would eliminate the April meet altogether and hold a three-day meet in October. But, again, I have no real say in that and will live with whatever the Eastern Div. folks decide. I enjoy going to York, and it has always been an enjoyable experience.

Allan Miller posted:

Greg Houser posted:

Allan - do you envision the OGR dinner staying on Thursday night or moving to Friday night?

-Greg

For this October (only), the OGR get-together at Quaker Steak & Lube will still be on Thursday evening. From that point forward, we'll just have to see what might work best. That's about all I can say at this point.

Thanks Allan.  I was asking for planning purposes.  I'll be there regardless of the day.

-Greg

Hey, we all managed to have fun back when it was two days before. We'll survive. Think about the Hotel money that you'll be able to spend on trains again.

York is always good (I've only missed three since '88).

jay jay posted:

Shoot. What is this going to do to the "AOL Train Gang " dinner at the Viking Club? I enjoyed that the one time I went, and I got a nice boxcar, to boot. 

It's not at the Viking Club any longer - but a remnant lives on at each and every York.  

Great friends from across the country bonded together by AOL.  Go figure .....  

OGR dinner was always "Thursday Night at Friday's" until TGI Friday's closed, then it was "Thursday Night at Tuesday's" until Ruby Tuesday's closed, then it was "Thursday Night at Quaker Steak" (note the spelling).  If they close, maybe that should be the end of it.

Stirling as emcee at the Viking Club was always lots of fun.  Miss that guy!

Farmer_Bill posted:

OGR dinner was always "Thursday Night at Friday's" until TGI Friday's closed, then it was "Thursday Night at Tuesday's" until Ruby Tuesday's closed, then it was "Thursday Night at Quaker Steak" (note the spelling).  If they close, maybe that should be the end of it.

Stirling as emcee at the Viking Club was always lots of fun.  Miss that guy!

I went through all my old pics of York dinners.....the 1st one I recorded was April 2009..... but it may have started earlier....I can't remember. I think it got going when we went to the 3 day format.

I suspect most of us want to be there for the opening bell on Friday.....then Thursday night is a good time.....I probably still will come up Weds nights and enjoy what's left of the Bandit Meets.

I will announce it now.....breakfast at Round-the-Clock will be 0700 on Fridays now....starting in April 2020.......the formal announcement for this year will be coming around the 1st of October....sneak peak: 0730-0800 start-up Thursday October 17 at the Round-the-Clock Diner Route 30 West (just east of the intersection with I-83).

Peter

Remember....whatever the York change is, we adapt and continue to enjoy it for as long as we can.

Putnam Division posted:

Farmer_Bill posted:

OGR dinner was always "Thursday Night at Friday's" until TGI Friday's closed, then it was "Thursday Night at Tuesday's" until Ruby Tuesday's closed, then it was "Thursday Night at Quaker Steak" (note the spelling).  If they close, maybe that should be the end of it.

Stirling as emcee at the Viking Club was always lots of fun.  Miss that guy!

I went through all my old pics of York dinners.....the 1st one I recorded was April 2009..... but it may have started earlier....I can't remember. I think it got going when we went to the 3 day format.

I suspect most of us want to be there for the opening bell on Friday.....then Thursday night is a good time.....I probably still will come up Weds nights and enjoy what's left of the Bandit Meets.

I will announce it now.....breakfast at Round-the-Clock will be 0700 on Fridays now....starting in April 2020.......the formal announcement for this year will be coming around the 1st of October....sneak peak: 0730-0800 start-up Thursday October 17 at the Round-the-Clock Diner Route 30 West (just east of the intersection with I-83).

Peter

Remember....whatever the York change is, we adapt and continue to enjoy it for as long as we can.

 

Is the OGR dinner the same as the forum dinner you are referring to Steve?  I thought the Forum dinner was on Friday night.  Is that still the case, or is the dinner Thursday night?  If Thursday, We can make it.  If Friday night, My wife and I will be in Gettysburg.

It's always been Thursday night.

artyoung posted:

Hey, we all managed to have fun back when it was two days before. We'll survive. Think about the Hotel money that you'll be able to spend on trains again.

York is always good (I've only missed three since '88).

Agreed but we were alot younger then, it takes a little longer to walk all the halls now.  Heck I'm only 45 and I take a few advil before heading out.  Also hope they put some rocket boosters on all those scooters to speed them up so they don't slow down movement in the aisles since everyone will have to go through quicker. (Just kidding)

Bryan in Ohio posted:

artyoung posted:

Hey, we all managed to have fun back when it was two days before. We'll survive. Think about the Hotel money that you'll be able to spend on trains again.

York is always good (I've only missed three since '88).

Agreed but we were alot younger then, it takes a little longer to walk all the halls now.  Heck I'm only 45 and I take a few advil before heading out.  Also hope they put some rocket boosters on all those scooters to speed them up so they don't slow down movement in the aisles since everyone will have to go through quicker. (Just kidding)

No rocket boosters just open up the isles. Open up an additional building that was recently closed. 

Peter, your reply jogged my brain and I remembered there were a couple OGR dinners at the Old Country Buffet.  I had forgotten about that place -- it was pretty forgettable. 

Off topic, but I wonder what became of the "open Yellow to HO dealers" idea?

Dead on the vine?  No interest?

-Dave

The more I think about it the more I like the "throwback" Friday/Saturday setup at least for one of the two meets.  I'm actually rethinking how I would attack this by traveling Friday Morning, staying over, visit back Saturday until 11 or so and head home.  Or just do a one day trip.  Still plenty of time to buy and visit.  It certainly will be interesting to see how it all works out.  If nothing else, at least 1 day will have good attendance.  LOL!  Maybe I'll line up at the CTT booth just for fun to get that coveted button.  

I applaud the EDTCA to try to make the meet solvent.  They could do nothing and it just goes away.  Ultimately it is up to US to keep the meet going.

dkdkrd posted:

 

Maybe one of the silver linings in this cloud of change and uncertainty will be increased interest and membership focus on other regional meets. 

Well, if "Spring" York goes away, there is still the Allentown Spring and Fall shows...for those of us in the Eastern Pennsylvania area. OGR breakfast, as well, early Saturday morning before the 8 am opening.

eddie g posted:

It's always been Thursday night.

Allan referred to an OGR dinner.  Are they one of the same dinner as the Forum dinner?

we will attend Thursday.  Look forward to it,

Farmer_Bill posted:

OGR dinner was always "Thursday Night at Friday's" until TGI Friday's closed, then it was "Thursday Night at Tuesday's" until Ruby Tuesday's closed, then it was "Thursday Night at Quaker Steak" (note the spelling).  If they close, maybe that should be the end of it.

Speak for yourself, why eliminate it just because the days change?  You suddenly don't like the guys that come to the dinner because it's not on Thursday?