Railroadfan.com 2014 Fall Meet - Fostoria/Deshler 9/20-9/21

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Vote for a date for the fall meet

Poll ended at Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:01 pm

Aug 23rd-24th - seems clear from railfan events
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22%
Sept 6th-7th - steam in the valley at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Cleveland area.
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12%
Sept 13th-14th - steam in the valley at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Cleveland area.
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12%
Sept 20th-21st - looks open
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51%
Sept 27th-28th - Fostoria Railroad days - probably not a good idea to go then, right?
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2%
 
Total votes: 41
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Railroadfan.com 2014 Fall Meet - Fostoria/Deshler 9/20-9/21

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admin edit:
Hijacking this thread for the meet.
Voting is complete, meet dates are Saturday Sept 20th in Fostoria Ohio, and Sunday Sept 21st in Deshler Ohio. Admin might be sleeping in either Deshler or Toledo on Fri night, then spend early morning until 6pmish in Fostoria, then over to Deshler for Saturday night, camp, then spend a good amount of the day in Deshler on Sunday.
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Let's vote on the dates to go to Fostoria and Deshler. Thinking Fostoria from sunrise on a Saturday morning until 6pmish, then head west to Deshler, setup tents, grab food, and drink by the fire.
Weekends:
Aug 23rd-24th (seems clear from railfan events)
Aug 30th-31st - no, labor day weekend
Sept 6th-7th - steam in the valley at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Cleveland area.
Sept 13th-14th - steam in the valley at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Cleveland area.
Sept 20th-21st - looks open
Sept 27th-28th - Fostoria Railroad days - probably not a good idea to go then.
Vote for up to 5 choices; pick the weekends that you think you can attend. After 7 days, voting ends and we'll pick the most popular date choice.

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HEY ZACK - I STOPPED BY THE NEW FOSTORIA RAIL PARK TODAY - IT IS FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THEY HAVE REAL SH*TTERS / COVERED TABLES AND SEATING / 110 VOLT AC / PAVED PARKING / LOTTZA GRASS / WALKING DISTANCE TO R PLACE AND THE RAIL :D :D :D !!!

WE NEED TO HAVE A 2 DAY MEET - 1 NITE IN FOSTORIA AND 1 NITE IN DUSHLER .

I APPOINT ZACK TO TAKE IT FROM HERE AND GET THE BALL ROLLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LUV TRAINS AND BEER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol:
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I'm game. Let's do it! :D
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HEY JT - WE WILL BE GOING TO THE RAIL . SHOULD BE INTERESTING AS MOST OF THE REGULARS THERE CAN'T EVEN PRONOUNCE THE NAMES OF THE SNOB BEERS THAT YOU DRINK. :lol: :lol: :lol: :roll: :roll:
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Pat, I'll drink some domestic swill in your honor. But I'm not putting any ice in it. :P
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Hell I'm game if the schedule works out. I haven't been able to sit in Fo-town for more then a hour in a couple of years.
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Sounds awesome!
2 questions, as I haven't been to the new Fostoria park yet:

1) Is the park open 24 hours?

2) Are there areas to sleep there, even if it's in your car?
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http://www.fostoriairontriangle.com/
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Bring it on. Last years fall meet was fantastic.
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Yea, count me in!
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I haven't been to a meet since the Michigan Railroad board 2007 Durand gathering. Suppose I'll join in
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Re: LATE SUMMER/FALL RR FAN MEET !!!!!!!

Post by Y@ » Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:01 pm
Bring it on. Last years fall meet was fantastic.

Y@@@@@@ - I'M OLD AND ON SS . BRING ME ANOTHER BEER !!!!

Y@@@@@@ - I'M DRUNK AND I CAN'T GET OUT OF MY CHAIR . BRING ME ANOTHER BEER !!!!!!!!

YES IT WAS A FANTASTIC MEET !!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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The times were good and the beer was flowing. I'm beyond ready for more.
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K guys..FIY...The Rplace bar and gril in Fostoria is open from 3PM-1AM....7 days a week.
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HEY ZACKMASTER - THE TIME IS GETTING CLOSER.

DO WE WANT A LATE AUG OR SEPT MEET ???

I WANNA GO TO R-PLACE AND THE RAIL[ AND DRINK LITE OVER ICE WITH JT ] THEN POOP IN THE NEW RAILPARK PORCELAIN POOPERS.!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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I need a break from work - might join you Gents if the date works.

I agree - the new park near F tower is nice.
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PAT.C wrote:HEY ZACKMASTER - THE TIME IS GETTING CLOSER.

DO WE WANT A LATE AUG OR SEPT MEET ???

I WANNA GO TO R-PLACE AND THE RAIL[ AND DRINK LITE OVER ICE WITH JT ] THEN POOP IN THE NEW RAILPARK PORCELAIN POOPERS.!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I can't do late August...I may be in Denver that weekend. Sept 20/21 sounds good. :)
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20th/21st.
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I'll just take JT to the Nanobrewery in Holgate next to the tracks, ya'll have fun without us
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Post by MagnumForce » Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:41 pm
I'll just take JT to the Nanobrewery in Holgate next to the tracks, ya'll have fun without us

I'LL GO TOO - DO THEY HAVE LITE ON TAP ??? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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MagnumForce wrote:I'll just take JT to the Nanobrewery in Holgate next to the tracks, ya'll have fun without us
PAT.C wrote: I'LL GO TOO - DO THEY HAVE LITE ON TAP ??? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Pat, ANYTHING is "light" when you put ice in it. :wink:
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