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eddie g posted:

... 94 Day's till York week.

eddie g posted:

... if I were 20 years younger.

as someone who only got a 550 Verbal score, i'm not sure why this bothers me, but you do it twice a year.  you got years (plural, not possessive) right... why can't you see days is also plural, not possessive?

only 340 days until Christmas!
cheers...gary

overlandflyer posted:
eddie g posted:

... 94 Day's till York week.

eddie g posted:

... if I were 20 years younger.

as someone who only got a 550 Verbal score, i'm not sure why this bothers me, but you do it twice a year.  you got years (plural, not possessive) right... why can't you see days is also plural, not possessive?

only 340 days until Christmas!
cheers...gary

How about the NYC version: "Days all goin ta York in April".

overlandflyer posted:
eddie g posted:

... 94 Day's till York week.

eddie g posted:

... if I were 20 years younger.

as someone who only got a 550 Verbal score, i'm not sure why this bothers me, but you do it twice a year.  you got years (plural, not possessive) right... why can't you see days is also plural, not possessive?

only 340 days until Christmas!
cheers...gary

Well, look on the bright side, it could have been 98 daze or 98 dayz. 

Joe Hohmann posted:

Wonder if the "public" can pre-register? Wonder where they will be able to buy a ticket (since they are not allowed into the Silver Hall)? 

eddie g posted:

Joe, The registration desk is roped off from the silver hall. It's going to be very interesting.

If folks are smart they would just pay the $20 ahead of time by becoming a Trial Member for 6 months.  No lines and they can see all the halls.  Maybe it will be the impetus for them to become full members.

I'll be there either way - can't wait!

-Greg

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Greg Houser posted:

I for one would really enjoy stories about York in the early days and the changes over the years.

-Greg

My first York was in 1985. Many were buying Lionel and Flyer pre and post war trains for their collections. Now, they are trying to sell them for prices at least as high as what they bought them for.

Today's York seems no smaller than it was back then. In fact, square footage-wise, it may be larger. The biggest difference is that the cars in the parking lots looked far more interesting than the ones look today. What has not changed (yet) is your feeling about being somewhere very special.

Lionelbill posted:
eddie g posted:

Getting closer. Less than 8 weeks.

Eddie, sad to say that this will be the 2nd York in a row that I'm gonna miss :-(  We're taking a ship to Europe, and by the 26th we'll be in the Madeira Islands.

I'll check the posts on the forum to see all the bargains I missed out on

Although i would absol. love to be going to some Islands .. I unfortunately am not!! But what is the next greatest thing.... YORK!! And guess what its my VERY FIRST!!

RICKC posted:

Stacey, I'll be going.  I've missed the last several shows because I've been going to the East Coast Large Scale Train Show in March.  But, this year it will be the TCA York meet.  I usually only go on Thursday then when I leave the meet I go to the casino on the way home if I have any money left.

Rick

Awesome. I will be there on thurs as well as friday!! 

Marty Fitzhenry posted:

Eddie, York number 73 for me.  I often thought about doing a post of the changes I have seen at York over the years.   You go back to the start of York.  Your stories would be fun to read.

The thing I miss the most are the early bandit meets.  I am talking about 20-22 years ago.

Those stories would be interesting to read, the two of you should think about putting something together.

BTW I found the receipt for my Lou Redman style table skirting that matches yours. Fifteen feet long and 48inches wide, 5 yds for $30, had to be early 90's.  I saw the material at the Strasburg railroad shop and had to buy it after seeing Lou in his suit.

Greg Houser posted:

I for one would really enjoy stories about York in the early days and the changes over the years.

-Greg

Greg.....I used to love the Yellow Hall in the 80s and early 90s. Wall to wall people. A great concession stand near Greenberg Books that sold cake donuts with rich chocolate frosting. Down the other end of the Yellow Hall was OGR with Myron and Fred, Lou Caponi had his spot. Williams was there as was Nicholas Smith. It was so crowded that you could literally feel the excitement. I don't remember exactly where Charles Ro was....I am thinking near Williams.....someone who remembers please help......

Peter

Putnam Division posted:
Greg Houser posted:

I for one would really enjoy stories about York in the early days and the changes over the years.

-Greg

Greg.....I used to love the Yellow Hall in the 80s and early 90s. Wall to wall people. A great concession stand near Greenberg Books that sold cake donuts with rich chocolate frosting. Down the other end of the Yellow Hall was OGR with Myron and Fred, Lou Caponi had his spot. Williams was there as was Nicholas Smith. It was so crowded that you could literally feel the excitement. I don't remember exactly where Charles Ro was....I am thinking near Williams.....someone who remembers please help......

Peter

As I recall, Mort and Scott Mann were center in the Yellow Hall and Charles Ro was across from them next to the center doors.  

 

Lou N

I remember funneling into the Yellow hall. There was always a jam getting in or out. As a kid I can't remember much about it but I remember the crowds and I remember mth was down at the end towards the purple hall. Being a kid the crowds made it hard to see in the yellow hall. Also I remember the green hall. It was the only hall that was the same color as its name. I remember the large trains on the floor along the one side of it. The gentleman a couple camelbacks and one of them was in painted and I believe showed it was made out of aluminum cans.

At one of my first Meets I attended in the early 80's, I remember the open pit barbecues between the buildings. Some large pieces of beef on those big grids!  And I thought, Wow! Trains and great food. I'm joining the TCA!!

Those sandwiches were great!
I think the same people are doing the barbeque beef sandwiches from a trailer between the white and red halls. But their food is nowhere near as good.

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WickedWanda44 posted:
Lionelbill posted:
eddie g posted:

Getting closer. Less than 8 weeks.

Eddie, sad to say that this will be the 2nd York in a row that I'm gonna miss :-(  We're taking a ship to Europe, and by the 26th we'll be in the Madeira Islands.

I'll check the posts on the forum to see all the bargains I missed out on

Although i would absol. love to be going to some Islands .. I unfortunately am not!! But what is the next greatest thing.... YORK!! And guess what its my VERY FIRST!!

Your first York--you are in for a treat!!

eddie g posted:

I don't remember this much action on the York forum a month before the meet.

Actually, some of the old action is missing:

Restroom tips: none/50 cents/$1.00

The weather

The arrows: valuable/stupid

Scrapple : eat or gag

How to convince your wife you are going to a church convention.

Route 30 highway conditions.

Rodeway Inn: great/awful

Others?

Joe Hohmann posted:
eddie g posted:

I don't remember this much action on the York forum a month before the meet.

Actually, some of the old action is missing:

Restroom tips: none/50 cents/$1.00

The weather

The arrows: valuable/stupid

Scrapple : eat or gag

How to convince your wife you are going to a church convention.

Route 30 highway conditions.

Rodeway Inn: great/awful

Others?

Yes much, much, more:

1) Who will be sleeping in the parking lot?

2) Heaven forbid, watch out for the crop dusters!

3) Where the H&ll are all the bandit meets going to be at? And why go...

4) Bring your cell phone and take lots of pictures and talk on it in the isleways

5) If you have a wheeled device stop at every table and talk to everyone

6) Touch everything and not buy anything

7) Unleash the kids and head for the snack bar.

8) Bring some hygiene care

9) What to do when your restaurant runs out of Yuengling!

 

 

But on a serious note;  Don't forget to stop by the OGR booth and say hello and thank you!

 

Putnam Division posted:

I don't remember exactly where Charles Ro was....I am thinking near Williams.....someone who remembers please help......

Peter

Charles Ro was in the Yellow Hall directly across from us at Greenberg (they were in the center section of the hall) . I was managing editor for Greenberg Books for several years. The Yellow Hall rocked! I really miss the "feel" of that place, even though it could get downright uncomfortable at times, especially when you spent the entire day there.

Jim 1939 posted:

Yea 1 pair in case of an accident.

#5 on that list, you forgot. stop right in the middle so no one can get ahead of you.

I understand the need for some to use them but most need lessons in politeness. I wonder just how many of us have been hit by those things.

 

 

Jim,

Since I had surgery on my right foot for a bone spur I was thinking I may need to rent a wheeled device...

I was thinking on getting the hot rod version.  

But then my foot healed up and I am now walking around the block again.

I know you John so I could just push you out the door and down the slope toward the oncoming bus....lol

Yes there is a need, I understand and feel sorry for those who can't walk the show, heck I'm getting close to that myself. By the time we have our Thursday night gathering I am in great pain. BUT they still need to be aware of whats going on around them.

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My only complaint with the Yellow Hall was how it was odd-shaped in terms of the aisles under the grandstands... made it an interesting pattern to walk to make sure you didn't miss any tables.

I had forgotten where C Ro was also.  I recall NST and Joe Grzyboski both crammed into one of those little alcoves on the side closest to what is now the parking lot between Orange and Yellow.  TrainWorld/Land and Loco Louie at the end (towards Gold hall) on the grandstand side of the building.  Used to buy all the Big Mo offerings from Harry Turner just inside the door closest to Purple (he had a single table right next to MTH).

-Dave

Farmer_Bill posted:

My wife asked what time I'm leaving this morning. Same time as always for work day. York is next week!

Hope I didn't ruin her plans.

 

Ha... that is funny... cause the wife already threatened to have a new kitchen installed, and my reply was " Than I should leave Monday morning and return the following week! "

And not to hurt her feelings but I am sure she would agree the cleanest part of our house is our stove. Inside and out.

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It will be two years ago this coming October that my (now) boss demanded that I be back @ our facility in Richmond, VA "in 15 minutes". He was not the least bit pleased when I informed him that I might be able to get to my car in 15 minutes.  By the time I got back, the crisis was over. I haven't heard the end of it since. Nor have I had the opportunity to return to York.

Am I looking forward to York? You bet your bippie!. Only this time I'll be pulling the battery out of my cell phone as soon as I park my car. Boss doesn't like it? Tough! I retire 3/1/18.

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Alex M posted:

Actually looking forward to York , it's been a rough few months and I'm looking to get away from the daily grind and hangout with great train friends  !!!! 

Alex 

+ 1.   Funny, I practically said the same thing to my wife in conversation last night.   I'm blessed she supports me in my hobby even though it holds no real interest for her.   I suppose I do the same thing by never saying a peep when she comes home with stuff from her favorite department stores.

Everyone drive safe!

Regards,

Greg

 

Gilly@N&W posted:

It will be two years ago this coming October that my (now) boss demanded that I be back @ our facility in Richmond, VA "in 15 minutes". He was not the least bit pleased when I informed him that I might be able to get to my car in 15 minutes.  By the time I got back, the crisis was over. I haven't heard the end of it since. Nor have I had the opportunity to return to York.

Am I looking forward to York? You bet your bippie!. Only this time I'll be pulling the battery out of my cell phone as soon as I park my car. Boss doesn't like it? Tough! I retire 3/1/18.

That's the spirit!  

We need more people to stand up and claim their time off away from work!  The degree to which people sacrifice their hard-earned time off is a national tragedy.  

One suggestion - Don't wait until you arrive at York - turn off your cell phone the minute you leave work, and ignore any non-family/friends calls until you are due back on the job.

The York Transport Vehicle has been fueled.  Acquisition apparatus (wallet) has been secured.  Badges are ready.  York Meet apparel will be packed Monday night.  Tuesday night it's Phillies vs. Miami Marlins ballgame (Free Phillies texting gloves for fans 15 and over!) Wednesday The York Transport Vehicle will liftoff around T-minus 12 noon.  Wednesday night landing at the DCS Meeting to start off the festivities through Saturday afternoon.

Awwwwwwwww.... what a rush!!!

The Commander of Waffles (Ginny) has posted the Wednesday morning menu (Chocolate Chip Waffles) . . . As if I don't already have enough girth to waddle through the aisles. Captain EZMike Lauria has posted a guard around the Armored train carrier, and Sgt. Scrapiron Scher has lowered the rear seating to "Re-Accommodate" the occupants (trains). ETA is Isaac's at noon in Lancaster. A convoy is expected by 2PM to Best Western.

J Daddy posted:

We have a case of beer, carton of cigarettes, full tank of gas, and its 506 miles to York!

Several years ago, I arrived home with

7 Cases of Natty Boh

1 Lionel  6-28052 N&W A (NIB)

and two 6' sections of Glenn Snyder shelving

The only thing I caught any chin-music about was the shelving. It never made it into the house. I assume it is currently buried somewhere in the Shoosmith landfill in Chester Va.

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My significant other often notices things that I missed, and she volunteers to carry stuff back to the car while I keep looking.  And nothing has ever failed to make it to the car.

Sorry, she's spoken for and is not for hire, and although she has sisters, you don't want to meet them - trust me.

And I appreciate how lucky I am.  

Got here Sunday night.  The bad weather Monday and Tuesday limited the normal buying opportunities.  I did not buy much until today at the Wyndham parking lot.  There was a fairly short break in the weather and some brave sellers put out their stuff despite the mist.  And the sellers were motivated.  

So far I have only bought one thing I was looking for; the rest I bought just due to the price being so low.

I can't wait to hear the national anthem tomorrow.   Something about hearing that song always gets to me.  Knowing the sacrifices that were given for us to be able to freely play with and talk about trains is an awesome feeling.   Hearing it while standing outside the York halls, makes me feel like I am at Game 1 of the World Series.

 

Cape Cod Northern posted:

Saw Eddie at the Wyndham bandit meet this morning and he looked good. He was not carrying any purchases. No outside venders were set up due to the weather.

The were a few HEARTY vendors outside at the Holidrome this morning.  I'm not sure whether to applaud or SMH.  ;-)  

Most of the outside guys had moved to an inside room that is not normally used.

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