Thursday, April 19th, Pre-York Breakfast.....Pics Added

I'll be there! Thanks for your effort 

Peter, I think I will be making a day trip to York this spring, probably Thursday.  If I can get rolling early enough, I'll be at breakfast, though may get there late.

We are dropping a good bit of money into two ACL operations for the little dog who likes to bark at my trains.  Therefore, I thought I may not go to York at all, but registered anyway.  I now have a Pick-Up-At-York deal to complete, and am going to list a few more items today.

Here is the poor pooch, who probably hurt the ACLs jumping off that couch.

I plan to be there, Lord willing. 

I'll be there! It's the perfect way to kick off the York meet!

-Greg

Me and Vinny will be there

I'll be leaving early to make it there on time!!

Can’t make it so I’ve been stocking up at home. 

I’m staying next door, I’ll be there Doc. 

I will be there.

Please add me to the list.

Zac

I'm looking forward to it Peter. And since you made it to Trainstock, I will not be bringing you a hat. Unless you want one.

Gerry 

Gerry......no hat needed....I’ve been wearing mine proudly since TrainStock!

Peter

Peter, Looks like I won't make it to York until Friday.  I'll try to catch everyone at the OGR meeting instead!  Eat heartily!!

Yep, we will plan on it. Stay on track!

Peter, I plan to be there--this will be my first OGR pre-York breakfast. It will be a quick visit as I'll have to get to the fairgrounds to set up my table. Thanks for your efforts with this. 

John

Folks - I will miss breakfast this time around. My son came home today and informed me he had been named his high school's student of the month for April for the sophomore class.  Turns out there's a celebratory  breakfast with the faculty at 7:00 am on the 19th so obviously I will be attending that before heading to the meet. I'll miss everyone but hopefully will see many of you around the fairgrounds.

-Greg

Putnam Division posted:

Gerry......no hat needed....I’ve been wearing mine proudly since TrainStock!

Peter

Peter, I am a proud member of the NJHR and have been a proud wearer of the Trainstock hat for years. This year, however, I will be wearing a Philadelphia Eagles hat. The first professional football game I ever attended was the 1960 NFL Championship. The Eagles beat the Packers. Its been a long time.

Gerry

gmorlitz posted:

Putnam Division posted:

Gerry......no hat needed....I’ve been wearing mine proudly since TrainStock!

Peter

Peter, I am a proud member of the NJHR and have been a proud wearer of the Trainstock hat for years. This year, however, I will be wearing a Philadelphia Eagles hat. The first professional football game I ever attended was the 1960 NFL Championship. The Eagles beat the Packers. Its been a long time.

Gerry

Gerry.....I know how proud you must be......the Eagles are are great "feel good" Story.

I think Philly has the best sports stadium set up with everything in South Philly, easily accessible by the Broad Street subway.

See you soon,

Peter

BTW, I've been wearing my Villanova hat lately!

(instead of my RR hats)

Greg Houser posted:

Folks - I will miss breakfast this time around. My son came home today and informed me he had been named his high school's student of the month for April for the sophomore class.  Turns out there's a celebratory  breakfast with the faculty at 7:00 am on the 19th so obviously I will be attending that before heading to the meet. I'll miss everyone but hopefully will see many of you around the fairgrounds.

-Greg

Greg.....understood......family always comes 1st....congratulations!

Peter

And 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...

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.)

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

Peter, hope the piggyback on your thread is OK!

eddiem posted:

And 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...

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.)

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

Peter, hope the piggyback on your thread is OK!

Now THAT is cool!  

I will definitely look for it. 

-Greg

Putnam Division posted:

Greg Houser posted:

Folks - I will miss breakfast this time around. My son came home today and informed me he had been named his high school's student of the month for April for the sophomore class.  Turns out there's a celebratory  breakfast with the faculty at 7:00 am on the 19th so obviously I will be attending that before heading to the meet. I'll miss everyone but hopefully will see many of you around the fairgrounds.

-Greg

Greg.....understood......family always comes 1st....congratulations!

Peter

Thanks Peter!  Me and the missus have no idea where he got his "brains" from but we're glad the good Lord blessed him. 

-Greg

I'm out for the loop, I guess. I thought Round The Clock had a fire and was closed?

SCHER. I guess you didn't read the post. It was a April fools joke.

Peter-

I would like to make it if I’m all set up in the Orange Hall. That said, as of right now I am a definite maybe with an ambiguous excuse.

Nobody goes to Round the Clock any more, it's too crowded.

I'm going to be there if I get up early enough.

Putnam Division posted:

gmorlitz posted:

Putnam Division posted:

Gerry......no hat needed....I’ve been wearing mine proudly since TrainStock!

Peter

Peter, I am a proud member of the NJHR and have been a proud wearer of the Trainstock hat for years. This year, however, I will be wearing a Philadelphia Eagles hat. The first professional football game I ever attended was the 1960 NFL Championship. The Eagles beat the Packers. Its been a long time.

Gerry

Gerry.....I know how proud you must be......the Eagles are are great "feel good" Story.

I think Philly has the best sports stadium set up with everything in South Philly, easily accessible by the Broad Street subway.

See you soon,

Peter

BTW, I've been wearing my Villanova hat lately!

(instead of my RR hats)

You're a 'Nova guy? My niece is a proud graduate. I'm old, but remind me to tell you my first recollection of Villanova.

Gerry

After seeing that there is a portable layout to view, I'll be there, probably between 8:30-9 .  I'll eat second shift.

eddiem posted:

And 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...

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.)

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

Peter, hope the piggyback on your thread is OK!

Eddie,

That's so cool !!! All the years I'm attending York never knew you had this mini layout. Well i have to wait until October to see it as i will miss April York

Alex

eddiem posted:

And 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...

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.)

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

Peter, hope the piggyback on your thread is OK!

Very cool. Not only are you ahead of the NJHR in your use of DCS, but now I understand how you were able to get all those treasures home from Trainstock!

Gerry

I just got off the phone with the manager of the Round-the-Clock Diner and made our reservation.....he is excited to show off the newly renovated diner.....

PLEASE NOTE........we have room for everyone who may change their mind or who hasn't signed up yet......come and share breakfast and feel the pre-York excitement.......as I have said before, it's a great place to put a face with a name.....the reservation is for 0830...I'll be there around 0800.

Peter

York fever, catch it!  

I won’t be able to leave Butler Until after that.  I hope to see as many as possible later in the day or Friday!!  

Hopefully I’ll be able to get breakfast with you in October!

eddie g posted:

Nobody goes to Round the Clock any more, it's too crowded.

That's why Peter gets reservations ahead of time...  sounds like a plan to me!

Safe travels to all......

Peter

Hey everyone, Craignor and I will be there!

Wonderful!

Peter

Brian--looking forward to meeting both of you. 

John

Likewise, John!

My first time to York, and I plan on being there for breakfast.

C&Osteam posted:

My first time to York, and I plan on being there for breakfast.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Peter

Gonna try and head out early to join you guys. Is 8:30 too late?

Jim

Jim Waterman posted:

Gonna try and head out early to join you guys. Is 8:30 too late?

Jim

not at all.....

Peter

Jim Waterman posted:

Gonna try and head out early to join you guys. Is 8:30 too late?

Jim

If you're still hungry, it's probably not too late!

This year, however, I will be wearing a Philadelphia Eagles hat. The first professional football game I ever attended was the 1960 NFL Championship. The Eagles beat the Packers. Its been a long time.

Gerry,

I have a picture on my smart phone that is priceless and can be used to blackmail someone. You are in for a good laugh as this person was wearing an Eagles jersey!

Ted Bertiger posted:

This year, however, I will be wearing a Philadelphia Eagles hat. The first professional football game I ever attended was the 1960 NFL Championship. The Eagles beat the Packers. Its been a long time.

Gerry,

I have a picture on my smart phone that is priceless and can be used to blackmail someone. You are in for a good laugh as this person was wearing an Eagles jersey!

If it's Marty, I will pay any price to get a copy.

Gerry

I’ll be there!

-Blake

Hope breakfast is going off without a hitch. Expect to see pics Pete.

Come on guys ! take some pictures for the guys who are stuck home !

Ben I know you finished breakfast and you're puffing on a cigar outside, take some pics for us lol

Alex

The forum seems really quiet overall so far about York. Maybe it's just too early?

Yeah, everyone is trying to find the engines and rolling stock that delights them. Hey, don't forget to keep a good eye out for those great deals. Someone picked up something for free in October's Meet last year because of a sign that said something like, "if you stop and read this, it's free". I believe that was in one the Member's Hall, which when I went through was crowded.

Make sure you show us your deals or good buys.

Great to meet so many new friends this morning. Thanks. 

Engineer-Joe posted:

The forum seems really quiet overall so far about York. Maybe it's just too early?

5 yrs ago the forum would have been plastered with photos and remarks about the breakfast and also early reports about the 1st day of shopping.  

There's fewer photos now than before they were allowed.   

You guys crack me up! Just got in from QS&L....will post soon......  

Peter

I think with the passing of some older train folks and others not able to attend this time or unable to attend them at all. also the postwar era on the down low this is the modern day york where the enthusiasm is more on chatting with friends as a social event.

I noticed this change 3 years ago as yes the bandit meets were raved about and post after post of the rare finds that were found on the first day of them as well as the first day of the tca eastern division extravaganza. 

nary a mention yesterday of the new items shown and or talked about at the museum of where I haven't a clue as to its location in regards to york area.

Putnam Division posted:

You guys crack me up! Gut got in from QS&L....will post soon......  

Peter

thank you will look forward to seeing photos of all attending the thursday breakfast meet.

Here they are......a great time!

Peter

Maybe we shouldn't have asked?

Thanks for posting the pictures Peter. 

Alex 

Thanks Peter, that's more like it.  Looks like a pretty good crowd with lots of happy faces.  Brian your lookin' good sporting one of Dotty's custom made shirts.  I need to get one made.  BTW was there any scrapple on the menu?

Thanks Nick!  Dotty’s shirts are very comfortable and railroad stylish. 

Scrapple was on the menu and enjoyed by a few but I opted for the French toast. 

Putnam Division posted:

Here they are......a great time!

Peter

Nice pictures Peter, thanks for posting.  Gerry, don't you have any other hats???

Man, I could have really gone for breakfast yesterday, would have been great. Almost can smell the coffee.

Traindiesel posted:

Thanks Nick!  Dotty’s shirts are very comfortable and railroad stylish. 

Scrapple was on the menu and enjoyed by a few but I opted for the French toast. 

Brian, I was glad to meet you and Craig!!  Yes I have one of Dotty’s shirts!  Very nice indeed!

Mark, it was a pleasure meeting you.  If you attend in October we'll have to chat longer!

Traindiesel posted:

Mark, it was a pleasure meeting you.  If you attend in October we'll have to chat longer!

That would be great, Brian!

My first time at the breakfast - thanks Peter for setting up - met a bunch of great folks.  Nice leisurely meal (since I don't have to run back to set up!)

Jim