Pre-York Breakfast, 4/11/19....Pics Added AM 4/12

Looking forward to it and will have a Trainstock hat for you.

BTW, I wish Gilly well in the Vette. Runflats are good for about 50 miles and try to find a replacement outside a populated area. 

Gerry

Will miss seeing you guys this time....  OGR won't have an "official" booth at the Spring York but several of our staff will be there and we will still have the OGR Grandstanding meeting and of course the get together at Quaker Steak and Lube.  Guys....save a few bottles of that maple syrup for this coming fall...

Enjoy!

Alan

I'll be there!!!!

My Daughter & I will be at Round The Clock around 8:30. We will have a booth near you all.

I wish I could be there Peter!!  Hopefully I'll join everyone in the Fall!

I will be there with my wife, Sue. Being a table-holder, I will have to leave in time to get to the fairgrounds to set up. Looking forward to it!

John 

gmorlitz posted:

BTW, I wish Gilly well in the Vette. Runflats are good for about 50 miles and try to find a replacement outside a populated area. 

Gerry

Thanks for the kind words. One thing. I didn't put Runflats on the Vette. We're running barefoot, so to speak....

Count on Jerry and me arriving around 8:00.

I will be there around 8 too - looking forward to seeing those I already know and meeting those i know only virtually through the forum.

Thanks Peter for organizing this.

Just curious...what do you folks do between 9 and the noon meet opening? I would guess the diner would not want you taking up seats all morning. I realize some are dealers.

Joe Hohmann posted:

Just curious...what do you folks do between 9 and the noon meet opening?.

As I have posted in the past.....(and since a few have asked since the last York)

After breakfast, if you get to the Fairgrounds with nothing to do until noon....

Stop by and visit my portable layout.  Trains running, whistles blowing, DCS dcsing...running from 9:30ish to 11:30ish

I've been bringing my portable layout to York for a few years now.  Gives me something to do as we wait for the grand opening, (weather permitting, but most likely a go!)

Last York the weather was lousy... I decided not to set it up... it was so windy, the wind would have derailed 'em!  Some members came by anyway... sorry to disappoint!

I really hope we have sunny skies this time around!

Just look for the big grey van, with its teeny tiny layout, about 100' in front of the Purple Hall doors in the RV parking area!

Stop by and say, "Hi"... no headcount required

As always, Peter, hope the piggyback on your thread is OK! (and that you stop by for a visit!)

ps. Joe, I just discovered your b'day is the day before mine!  I guess that makes you older, right?

Mark Boyce posted:

I wish I could be there Peter!!  Hopefully I'll join everyone in the Fall!

I'm missing this one as well Mark. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for October but have to see when inventory will be and if I have any days left by then.

Count me in for breakfast!

EddieM - I look forward to seeing the set-up this time after the bad weather in the fall.

Joe - I usually read, relax, and listen to music in my car between breakfast and Noon.  Then I head into the Orange Hall lobby and socialize some more.   If I can break away around 12:45 I go to the Red Hall and start there. If not, I just start with the Orange Hall. Time goes pretty quickly.   A lot of the folks who attend come in on Wednesday or earlier to they have a room to go back to.   Personally, I prefer to get there early and socialize at breakfast and then wait at the Fairgrounds instead of fighting traffic and getting there closer to the opening.

-Greg

eddiem posted:

ps. Joe, I just discovered your b'day is the day before mine!  I guess that makes you older, right?

Yes, if you are 77 or younger.

Greg Houser posted:

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Joe - I usually read, relax, and listen to music in my car between breakfast and Noon.  Then I head into the Orange Hall lobby and socialize some more.     Personally, I prefer to get there early and socialize at breakfast 

-Greg

 

I'm so miserable that no one wants to socialize with me. 

O.K.  youz  guyz..........unless something unusual happens.......such I need to go to work........I'll be there @ 7:30 +/-. 

Hoping that it'll be a pleasant drive up Rte 15, then a right on 30.....etc........would be a BONUS if the weather is nice enough for opening all 6 windows !

What say, Eddie G?  I await the weather prognostication......

redjimmy1955 posted:

 

What say, Eddie G?  I await the weather prognostication......

Eddie is busy packing. Forecast is 65 and rain, which means it will be 58 and sunny.

I can't wait for those great home fries. I order 2 sunny side up eggs and mix them into the home fries. YUM YUM.

Thanks for setting this up Peter.  You can add me to the list.  Thank you

Joe Hohmann posted:

Just curious...what do you folks do between 9 and the noon meet opening? I would guess the diner would not want you taking up seats all morning. I realize some are dealers.

Joe.....when we get to the Fairgrounds about 10:30 or so, many of us congregate in the Orange Hall Lobby and just visit and catch up. We meet up with those who couldn't make breakfast and are just arriving.

Peter

I have not been able to participate in this event in the past because we have been at the Orange Hall doing final setup, but will definitely plan to do so this time around (at around 7:30 or so). Will fill in for Alan Arnold, so any gifts brought for him will, of course, go to me.

Joe Hohmann posted:

Just curious...what do you folks do between 9 and the noon meet opening? 

First thing, I go to Silver Hall to get my badge. For some, they want it in their hands ASAP. I park and enjoy a leisurely stroll. The ladies at the ticket counter are so nice, I would feel like I missed something if I didn't stop by to say hi.

Then back to the lobby at the Orange Hall. Hang-out and meet and greet old friends. The time flies. Once the halls are open all of the slow paced leisure is out the window. 

Count me in Peter, I love the company and they have good food as well.

I go back to the Wyndham till around 11:30, then head to the blue hall where I start.

Allan Miller posted:

I have not been able to participate in this event in the past because we have been at the Orange Hall doing final setup, but will definitely plan to do so this time around (at around 7:30 or so). Will fill in for Alan Arnold, so any gifts brought for him will, of course, go to me.

Allan, you will have to make sure you get Alan's share of the real maple syrup that the other Pete should be bringing. I don't see him posting here yet, but I know he's on the countdown post. Alan as well as most of the rest of us got to enjoy 100% real maple syrup in a jug he brought. Hopefully you all get to enjoy it.

Peter and all; had a great time meeting many of you for the first time last April at the breakfast. I plan to be there again this year and hope to become reacquainted with many of you and to meet even more of the ones I missed.  To me personally these get-togethers  are the best part of attending York.

Thank you for setting up the breakfast again, Pete! Great time! Great food! Great guys!

I will bring another jug of maple syrup!

I hope it is  Maine maple syrup.

Is there any other kind of maple syrup, Ed??!!??

York is always a great event but this one is special for me as it is the 40th anniversary of my first York Meet. I've missed a few over the years, but I'm happy to say I've attended more York Meets than I've missed. 

John 

I believe Vermont has a trademark on Maple Syrup.  And it tastes real good on Maine Lobster!   

Peter, not going to make it this year, going to visit my new grandchildren, daughter and her hubby had twin girls in the fall and making the trip to NC for a long visit.

Putnam Division posted:

Well, we are less than 3 weeks away......It is time to announce the biannual pre-York breakfast.......

April 11, 2019. At the Round-the-Clock Diner.......On Arsenal Road/Route 30 just east of the I-83 interchange. I reserve 6-8 tables and we just join up.

I will arrive about 0730 and we usually stay till about 0930-1000.

Come join your fellow York attendees as we visit and breakfast, wait for the York opening and catch up on the news.

All are welcome! Spouses, too!

Traveling alone? Traveling in a group? 1st York? Have a question about the meet? New to the online Forum? Want to put a face to a name that you have been speaking to online? This is a great way to do it and add to your "York experience".

Just add to the thread if you know you are coming and that helps me give the Round-the-Clock a final number.

Hope to see you there!

Peter

 

Back from a golf vacation in Scottsdale and saw this post, Peter. Thank you for doing all the necessary and needful for the Breakfast. I most certainly will attend, God willing and the creek don't rise. I will bring with me a big jug of pure maple syrup to share with our brothers and sisters. It will be good to see you again.

Kind regards!

God willing I will be there, and I am bringing my new friend Flat Stanley.

Getting closer!

Here is the link to the breakfast menu.......

http://roundtheclockdiner.com/.../breakfast-specials/

Peter

aussteve posted:

God willing I will be there, and I am bringing my new friend Flat Stanley.

I love doing Flat Stanley pictures.......

Peter

Cool, they have SOS as a special!

SOS- have not heard that one for a bit.  there appears to be scrapple for those fans -it is a side for $2.99.  Looks like a piece of burnt toast for heaven's sake!

gunrunnerjohn posted:

Cool, they have SOS as a special!

John, what is SOS may I ask? I don't know the code,  

Since I can't make it, I may have to make a waffle this weekend with poached eggs.

SOS = "Sh_t on a Shingle" in the military (creamed chipped beef on toast, although I like it made simply with ground beef). Love the stuff!

Allan Miller posted:

SOS = "Sh_t on a Shingle" in the military (creamed chipped beef on toast, although I like it made simply with ground beef). Love the stuff!

 

You know, when I came back in here at 2PM it came to me. That phrase I do know but for the life of me didn't dawn on me earlier. I suppose that this can be chalked up to not wanting to get out of bed at 4:45, 5:15, and 5:25 this morning. Typically that never happens. I would imagine if I did manage to get up this morning, SOS would have made perfect sense when I read it. My father used to make some real good when I was little. I barely remember it now, my sister had to remind me a couple of years ago. Maybe I need to get a 2x4 out and give a whack on the noggin, that will get me remembering.

Since we were always starving in basic training, SOS tasted fine.

Peter and others.............thanks for getting the Breakfast Meet n' Greet going this year..........see ya around 8am!  I'm bringing a hollow belly!

see you guys at the dinner 

Fred B

Pete-

Thanks for the invite. Please count me in!!!

Putnam Division posted:

Getting closer!

Here is the link to the breakfast menu.......

http://roundtheclockdiner.com/.../breakfast-specials/

Peter

Pete, it’s a diner. All diner menus are interchangeable.😋🍳🥓🍔

See you all there!

Jim Waterman

PSU1980 posted:

Peter, not going to make it this year, going to visit my new grandchildren, daughter and her hubby had twin girls in the fall and making the trip to NC for a long visit.

 

Safe travels Kevin. Trains are wonderful toys, but grandchildren are THE BEST!!!!

Gerry

Safe travels to all.....plans change?.......it's never too late to join us....the Round-the-Clock folks will accommodate us.

Here a few pics from last October.......

Peter

For anyone that might be on the fence about joining us because you think it is a clique and you have to know someone please don't feel that way.  Last October was the first time I was able to make it and didn't know any of the guys I was sitting with but was quickly made to feel welcome and had a great time.  It's really a great way start the day off before the show.  

Thanks again Peter for putting this together. 

I’ll be there!  Looking forward to seeing everyone. Everyone have a safe trip!

Bryan in Ohio posted:

For anyone that might be on the fence about joining us because you think it is a clique and you have to know someone please don't feel that way.  Last October was the first time I was able to make it and didn't know any of the guys I was sitting with but was quickly made to feel welcome and had a great time.  It's really a great way start the day off before the show.  

Thanks again Peter for putting this together. 

It's a clique...you just won our drawing to be the newbie we pretended to like!  

Of course I'm kidding!  We were all new at one point.  Please don't let not knowing anyone stop you from going.  I'll talk to anyone and am easy to find at breakfast or dinner - I'll have a NJ Hi-Railers shirt on with my name stitched on.  Don't hesitate to introduce yourself!

-Greg

Safe travels

See  you there

Bryan in Ohio posted:

For anyone that might be on the fence about joining us because you think it is a clique and you have to know someone please don't feel that way.  Last October was the first time I was able to make it and didn't know any of the guys I was sitting with but was quickly made to feel welcome and had a great time.  It's really a great way start the day off before the show.  

Thanks again Peter for putting this together. 

It was my second time there and meeting Bryan after seeing his baseball field was some of the talk at our end of the table. I just wish I could make it this April. I did make poached eggs yesterday, but skipped the waffles(bad of me).

Peter, never have made it to this gathering. But this time will be able to. Wife and I will be there......Paul2

Sorry your going to miss this Dave, we did have a great table last October.  

Paul is coming oh man now I might have to rethink about showing up.....just kidding.  I'll even save you a seat my friend.  

Bryan in Ohio talks about "if anyone is sitting on the fence"...........well, all the Forumites that I've met, and the NJ HiRailers, will push you OFF THE FENCE rather quickly into new friendship(s).    I think this will be my second visit to the "Round the Clock Diner" and probably not the last..........hopefully traffic from Frederick, Md will cooperate!

That was me, banished way off to the back corner.  Eating Scrapple all by myself.

Just kidding!!  Gonna miss you guys this Spring!

Yeah, gonna miss great breakfast conversations Bryan.

In Farmer Bill's picture, you can see the top of my Steamtown hat.

Also, back in October 2017, me and my coworker Bob sat almost all the way in the corner. The reason why was because we took the wrong turn and were already late as it was. I think we got there somewhere closer to 9:30. The place was very crowded, but still had a great breakfast(can't beat the food).

What a great event! I want to thank all the attendees......that what makes the entire York experience a blast.....here are a few pictures.....

Peter

Putnam Division posted:

What a great event! I want to thank all the attendees......that what makes the entire York experience a blast.....here are a few pictures.....

Peter

 

Thank you ever so much, Pete, for another great breakfast event! See you in October!

Pete

Peter thanks so much for setting the breakfast up 

it was great meeting all the guys 

Fred B

Peter thank you for being a great host!!!!

Putnam Division posted:

What a great event! I want to thank all the attendees......that what makes the entire York experience a blast.....here are a few pictures.....

Peter

 

Hey, there's some of those guys I know, and some I don't(yet). Great to see the pics Peter. I'm glad to see our good anchorman Allan Miller made it. I just wish I could have been there. I went to see the surgeon yesterday and he says that everything looks good(from my hernia surgery) and that I'll be back to good old me(lifting over 20.lbs) come May 1st. Bring on those heavy trains then

Super event, I decided to go with french toast instead of the scrapple!

We will forgive you this transgression.  I didn't get to be a Hokie but my son did! 

Sure wish I could have been there with you guys....just thinking about that maple syrup got my mouth watering!!!  Unfortunately, I had to stay at OGR World Headquarters to answer phones, wrap up our corporate taxes with our accountants, respond to emails,.....oh boy, lots of fun  I probably enjoy this breakfast more that anything else about the York experience....see you all for breakfast in October!

Peter, thanks again for coordinating the breakfast it was so great to reconnect with those of you that I only get to see once a year ( soon to be twice now that I am retiring at the end of the month!). I do look forward to seeing you all again next time and meeting even more new faces. Hope all of you have a great final day at York, travel safe and keep the trains a'rolling!!

OGR CEO-PUBLISHER posted:

Sure wish I could have been there with you guys......see you all for breakfast in October!

I had the pleasure of eating breakfast with Allan Miller on Thursday. We missed you. I mentioned to Allan that I hoped the OGR Corporate 757 jet would be back in service in time for you to make the October meet. 

Gilly@N&W posted:

OGR CEO-PUBLISHER posted:

Sure wish I could have been there with you guys......see you all for breakfast in October!

I had the pleasure of eating breakfast with Allan Miller on Thursday. We missed you. I mentioned to Allan that I hoped the OGR Corporate 757 jet would be back in service in time for you to make the October meet. 

Thanks Gilly....!  I am willing to bet that the OGR jet will be all fueled up and ready to go in October!  Just have those bottles of maple syrup lined up and ready at the breakfast...!

Thanks again to Peter for organizing!  This was one of the better gatherings as everyone was in a talkative mood.  The last group of us didn't leave until 10:00.

Can't wait for October!

-Greg

Thank you for the great photographs, Peter!!  I wish I had been able to attend!

See you all in October! 

I hope to, Pete!

Peter, wife and I had a great time at the breakfast. Looking forward to the October one and hope to have a chance to be able to talk to more at the next one..........Paul

Had a great time too, driving up from South Jersey - Arrival at 8:20 is almost too late! Met some great folks and enjoyed it, but was one of the last to arrive. Have to make a note of that.

Regards and thanks Pete for setting it up

Jim Waterman

We were a little late arriving and left early to set up our table, but still had a good time. Thanks, Peter, for setting this up. 

John