DURAND Railfan Meet this Spring...

[Norm]

HEY!

I can make it after all. My moving date has been set back to May 28th.

Don,

Please tell Mrs Simon that some goodies from her bakery would be sincerely appreciated by all.

[AARR]

HEY!

I can make it after all. My moving date has been set back to May 28th.

Don,

Please tell Mrs Simon that some goodies from her bakery would be sincerely appreciated by all.

i will be placing an order

[Raildudes dad]

Regarding the food - Those of you that can bring a package of hotdogs and buns, do so. Please don't feel you have to bring anything, this is only if you want to. I'll pick up some dogs and buns on the way up, so we will only need a few others to get some more of that. We will also need charcoal, lighter fluid, etc. Others may want to bring some chips, cookies, etc. We can keep it simple if the group wants, but whatever you all want to bring. Last year I burned the burgers b/c the railfan grill is shallow. If we just have hotdogs, all I need is a plastic fork to turn them. Water/pop is up to the group. There is water in the depot but whatever everyone wants to do. I think that is about it.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you again, as well as meeting new people. So far the forecast is calling for sun and 70s, which will be perfect!!!!

David Lang

There's a nice grocery store right around the corner across the tracks. No one needs to bring hot dogs and buns etc from home. Home made sweet treats should be brought from AARR's house. If you need a cheap burger turner, the store has those too. There was a set of BBQ tools with the grill a couple years ago.

[AARR]

Home made sweet treats should be brought from AARR's house.

The order for chocolate kookies and brownies is placed. She is working through a few back orders but thinks she can fit it in. I will be turning on the charm to encourage her

[odave]

Spring kids soccer has taken over my life again so I'll be there early, like 5:30am, but I'll be leaving by 8:30am. Better than nothin'

[SteveTJ]

I'll be there early, like 5:30am, but I'll be leaving by 8:30am. Better than nothin'

The way things are in Durand, you'll probably see more in that time frame than the rest of the folks will see staying there the remainder of the day. The middle of the day out there can be painfully slow sometimes.

[Robertrains]

This should be great! The "Countdown" has begun (actually it's been going on for months)! I'm looking forward to the meet (mostly for trains of course)! "BYE" until Saturday!!!!

Here's a picture (from my Dad) of a westbound GTW at Durand, 4-17-1993 (description seen after clicked): http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=2506447

[PAT.C]

HERE IS A LINK TO THE STORE RAILDUDES DAD IS TALKING ABOUT ON THE OTHER BOARD...

http://www.riversidemarket.net/

THERE ARE OTHER FOOD STORES IN TOWN IN ADDITION TO THIS ONE.

I DOUBT THAT ANYONE WILL DIE FROM STARVATION WHILE IN DURAND.

[Brian_F]

Because I'm slightly out of my mind I'm getting there tomorrow (Friday) at
sun-up and sticking around till Saturday evening. I'll tell you all what you
missed. I'll be the one with too many cameras looking slightly sleep
deprived.

[AARR]

Because I'm slightly out of my mind I'm getting there tomorrow (Friday) at
sun-up and sticking around till Saturday evening. I'll tell you all what you
missed. I'll be the one with too many cameras looking slightly sleep
deprived.

Someone bring this man a super sized coffee deluxe

Mrs AARR has prepared a special batch of goodies for you guys

[Garry K]

I believe I can actually make this event this time. I'll be traveling light, though, as I had recent knee surgery, so I won't be bringing my Coleman table & stove, nor the infamous "Danger men Cooking" sign. I will bring some meat for the grill (probably some Polish sausages) and buns. I can also bring some tongs and a spatula if they're needed.

Garry K

[Robertrains]

Because I'm slightly out of my mind I'm getting there tomorrow (Friday) at
sun-up and sticking around till Saturday evening. I'll tell you all what you
missed. I'll be the one with too many cameras looking slightly sleep
deprived.

COOL! I'm not the only one with "too many cameras!" I'll be the guy using just film cameras (both 35mm and 120 medium format)! I'll say this: "You can never have too many cameras!"

DURAND LESS THAN 24 HOURS NOW!!!!

[AARR]

Mrs AARR has prepared a special batch of goodies for you guys

OMGosh, I just tried one of the new special treats Mrs AARR made for you guys. It is mouth watering AWESOME!

[conrailmike]

Mrs AARR has prepared a special batch of goodies for you guys

OMGosh, I just tried one of the new special treats Mrs AARR made for you guys. It is mouth watering AWESOME!

Did you expect anything less?

[~Z~]

I'll say this: "You can never have too many cameras!"

Is this you?

[Robertrains]

I'll say this: "You can never have too many cameras!"

Is this you?

NO THAT IS NOT ME!!!!

I'm a goofy 27 year old guy! He looks a tad older than me! I do however have a few Canon® AE-1™ cameras
(like one of his)! He also has an EOS™ camera (could be a film one) and some other kind!
I know I saw this picture before, but where?

I'll say "So long until the Meet!"

[SW]

A good time was had by all. Not a lot of trains, but lots of good discussion and information sharing. I had to go on a bike ride to break the dead spell, but then we got 3 within about an hour just as I got back - an EB and WB, then GLC went south with a couple of cars to do repairs on a small washout. A bit later, the Flint local arrived and backed into the yard (with a GP 38 - #4903 - sorry Don, you missed it by a half hour ).

Thanks, David, for organizing this again. There was group shot, hopefully it will get posted soon.

[AARR]

Had a good time. Saw 5 CN trains and 1 GLC train between 8:30am-2pm asnd there was supposed to be a bunch later in the evning. Thanks Dave L! I remembered your cooler

[SW]

Ach! Also forgot - Mrs. AARR's goodies were great as usual, and so were Mr. Rummel's grinders...Thanks again for the food contributions!

[Robertrains]

YOU BETCHA!!!!!!!!!

The train reports are correct (I counted 7 including GLC--totaling 10 movements from 10 a.m.--4 p.m. ish)!!!!
Now I've seen Grand Trunk every time at Durand since my 1st visit, 4-1993 (I go every year)! GTW GP38-2 #4903 counts for me (even if in CN paint---who cares?---it's still Grand Trunk)! On the way home I passed by the Bristol yard in Flint; GTW GP9R #4623 was there (if noone knows yet---GTW is my favorite)! Am I thankful for the washout on GLC (nobody was hurt I think) since they ran that "Ballast Extra!" COOL!!!!
I'll post my group photos (120 medium format) after they are developed!

Thanx again for a nice meet! So Long Until next year (or Fall maybe)!!!!