I'm always game for field trips. I certainly hope we can get this going. I can come up another date but will have to put in for leave. December is out of the question for me for obvious Postal reasons. Mark -- "Edward H. Lybarger" wrote: Is there any interest in PRCo and/or West Penn field trips? -----Original Message----- From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce@lists.dementia.org [mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce@lists.dementia.org]On Behalf Of Herb Brannon Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 11:03 AM To: pittsburgh-railways@dementia.org Subject: [PRCo] Re: A LIST CONVENTION Sounds ok to me. I will be sure to take a "personal day" from work on Thanksgiving Friday. I never have to work on holidays and I'm off Sat/Sun so that gives me four days. As for an agenda I would suggest that the following might be included at some point: Opening Brunch/Lunch/Refreshments (whichever one is easy to do), at the beginning of event. This could be at PTM. Trolley rides, of course. With a variety of cars. Tour of PTM system and buildings. [I would like to run a PCC again :-) ] Trips on PATransit light rail system, if it is still running on weekends. Perhaps a tour of the car house. I was in it once but that was back in 1987. Get togethers in the form of lunch, dinner, etc. Closing dinner at the end of the event. Make certificates to give to each participant. Just my thoughts on what might be included. "Edward H. Lybarger" wrote: I think this is a good idea. The date has pros and cons...we sometimes travel that weekend, and other times have a house full of family. But the foliage is down and that helps for field trips. Next question: What does everyone want on the agenda? Ed -----Original Message----- From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce@lists.dementia.org [mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce@lists.dementia.org]On Behalf Of Fred Schneider Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:37 AM To: pittsburgh-railways@dementia.org Subject: [PRCo] A LIST CONVENTION Herb Brannon and I have had a private discussion off list and I think it is time to bring it on list ... His suggestion (and I'm going to let him take all the credit for it) is that we have a list get together or a list convention ... doesn't matter what we call it. I agreed whole heartedly because we have evolved into a group of friends and acquaintances and not simply a list of Pittsburgh Railways types. My suggestion for a location was Pittsburgh or more likely PTM (the museum) and my first suggestion to Herb for a date was Thanksgiving weekend because Mark McGuire was (I think) already coming up from Jacksonville and I know I'm coming from Lancaster to work all weekend as an operator on Santa Trolley. RUN WITH IT GUYS..... Herb Brannon