George has marked his calendar for June 27th, 2020 for this year's friends and fellow modelers F&SM Pilgrimage. For those unfamiliar, it gives us an opportunity to gather together in Peebiddy at the layout for a few hours of awe-inspiring inspiration, and then a lunch gathering in the area. For those of us traveling from afar we usually book the same hotel and catch a nice dinner that evening. We had about 20 people last year and it was a wonderful time.
He hopes to have the new Stromboli area ready for unveiling for us, with a couple of new tall buildings. We always try to set the date well ahead of time to give people a chance to mark their calendars and make arrangements. If you think you're interested, even tentatively, it's a good idea to message me just so that we can keep a list for updates and not leave anyone out. C'mon...June!
Up to 20 so far, counting spouses and tentatives.
Count me in. I'll bring along my wife as she's never visited the layout.
Jaime
It's always special to see the reactions of first-time visitors!
Oh my! Pencil me in for this!
Quote from: Bobby on February 09, 2020, 01:44:47 AM
Oh my! Pencil me in for this!
Dude!! What's been going on?
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Jaime
Quote from: Dave K. on February 08, 2020, 10:05:23 PM
It's always special to see the reactions of first-time visitors!
Thanks for helping make this an event.
Jaime
Hey, Bobby! Got you down!
Quote from: NEMMRRC on February 09, 2020, 07:59:29 AM
Quote from: Dave K. on February 08, 2020, 10:05:23 PM
It's always special to see the reactions of first-time visitors!
Thanks for helping make this an event.
Jaime
As you may know, this began last year when a group of us ("The Expo Orphans") were bummed about there being no Expo and yet we still wanted to get together. George was very supportive and seemed to really enjoy our visit. We decided to try and make it an annual event for those that can only travel occasionally. It's a mix of friends from here on the Forum, Facebook, and HO Scale Customs. As of this morning we're up to 30, including tentatives and spouses. Some will drop...we'll get others... Last year's group of 20 or so was perfect...not too crowded...enough to make it worthwhile. All credit to George!
Quote from: NEMMRRC on February 09, 2020, 07:58:48 AM
Quote from: Bobby on February 09, 2020, 01:44:47 AM
Oh my! Pencil me in for this!
Dude!! What's been going on?
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Jaime
Jaime! Dude.... The last couple of years have been.... uh... complicated. Two thumbs down to adulting!!!
I'm definitely working to get back in the modeling groove in 2020 though. :)
Set up day for the Reading Modular group at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. It's our biggest show of the year for the public, one of the few where the layout stretches its "legs" to its full length. Guess someone will have to be delegated to do my drooling. :(
Dave
Please add me to your list as a hopeful and keep me up-to-date with the plans. I have some things to work out to make this happen but we do have some time. ;)
I'm curious as to the amount of time George has set aside for the group. Is it a full day of just a few hour visit to the F&SM?
Not worth the trip from Florida for a two hour tour. Just saying.
Tom ;D
I'm in, as long as I can get the day off.... which will be priority #1!!
Got you on the contact list, gents. Tom, I can't speak for George re: how long the visit will be. He gave us five hours last year and that pretty well pooped him out, and with his ongoing recovery I wouldn't want to push it. I'll be happy to enjoy what time he gives us.
Dave I am in again;
Deb and I had a great time last year. Time for another gathering for sure. For us it was as much as getting together and making friends as it was to visit an incredible layout and meet an incredible modeler. We turned it into a trip to the area, visited southern Maine and meeting up with local friends as well. Deb said absolutely the minute I asked, she had a ball last year with everyone but especially the ladies. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Jim D
Better to be safe.
Hi Everyone:
I also spoke with George today and as Craig said it's iffy.
Karl