[PRCo] Re: A LIST CONVENTION

[Bob Dietrich]

Ed:

I'm really not pushing for that date, I'll try to make whatever date is
selected.  BUT, the two years I was there for the Sunday truck show Saturday
seemed to be fairly quiet, maybe I get that sense because I'm not around
much.  Based on your comments below Friday, Saturday, or Monday would work.
Also, both years that I attended there were at least 5 list members at the
museum.  

The major down side to this date is foliage, there will still be lots of
weeds.

Bob 

-----Original Message-----
From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org
[mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org] On Behalf Of Edward
H. Lybarger
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 3:08 PM
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
Subject: [PRCo] Re: A LIST CONVENTION

We certainly hope Bob will be around for that weekend!   However...wasn't
one of the objectives to avoid events at PTM?  You will not get the same
opportunities with a crowd on the property as you will on a (mostly) quiet
Friday or Monday with Instructors present.  Also keep in mind that the
renewed 4398 should be up and running this summer.

-----Original Message-----
From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org
[mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org]On Behalf Of Bob
Dietrich
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 1:25 PM
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
Subject: [PRCo] Re: A LIST CONVENTION


For what it's worth, if invited again I'll be bringing the Junction to PTM
in September when they hold the antique truck show (Sept. 9).  I usually set
up on Saturday and show it off all day Sunday.  If we want to get together
on that weekend I can get set up early and join the festivities, and we can
reminisce over SHJ.



-----Original Message-----
From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org
[mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org] On Behalf Of Edward
H. Lybarger
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:53 PM
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
Subject: [PRCo] Re: A LIST CONVENTION

Those who come the farthest should have a significant say in this.  So
should those who have to make the arrangements on this end.

-----Original Message-----
From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org
[mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org]On Behalf Of Fred
Schneider
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:46 PM
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
Subject: [PRCo] Re: A LIST CONVENTION


Now this really get's tricky .... I would not have expected someone
from Las Vegas to show an interest.   Perhaps Mark McGuire and Ken
Josephson should pick the date to tell the rest of us because they
need to come the farthest?   Holland, where are you.    Just please
don't pick one when I'm not there ... please don't pick late June,
July or October.

On Mar 20, 2007, at 3:42 PM, Ken & Tracie wrote:

> "Road bed chasing" as we Milwaukee natives call it? You Bet!
>
> K.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Edward H. Lybarger" <trams2 at comcast.net>
> To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 12:19 PM
> Subject: [PRCo] Re: A LIST CONVENTION
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>> Is there any interest in PRCo and/or West Penn field trips?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org
>> [mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org]On Behalf Of
>> Herb
>> Brannon
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 11:03 AM
>> To: pittsburgh-railways at 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" <trams2 at comcast.net> 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 at lists.dementia.org
>> [mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org]On Behalf Of
>> Fred
>> Schneider
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:37 AM
>> To: pittsburgh-railways at 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.....
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>> Herb Brannon
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