As we fast approach the dates of our Gathering I want to warn everyone of two things. First, registration will close very soon on the 25th of this month, just 5 days from now. This is to allow for things to be finalized.
Additionally, I'm told that anyone who hasn't already booked tickets for the Missouri River Runner on Saturday had best hurry. There are only 2 BC seats left at last count. So if you don't already have your tickets, you had best hurry or you could be left out.
Registration Coming To A Close
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, Sep 21 2010 11:38 AM
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Posted 21 September 2010 - 02:23 PM
FYI - I may drop out of the MORR run. I have a RT low bucket ticket that I'll sell to the 'highest bidder"!
(Just kidding!) Just PM me if you need it! I could cancel it, but I rather it go to someone on AU!
(Just kidding!) Just PM me if you need it! I could cancel it, but I rather it go to someone on AU!
A training I will go ... !
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Posted 21 September 2010 - 02:32 PM
Be still my heart!FYI - I may drop out of the MORR run. I have a RT low bucket ticket that I'll sell to the 'highest bidder"!
the_traveler is offering something for free!! 
What's the catch??(will you trade it for 100,000 AGR points!) 
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Posted 21 September 2010 - 02:56 PM
Be still my heart!
FYI - I may drop out of the MORR run. I have a RT low bucket ticket that I'll sell to the 'highest bidder"!
I didn't see the word "FREE" anywhere in his post.............
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Posted 21 September 2010 - 03:14 PM
The only meaning of the word "FREE" I know and recognize is FREE TRAVEL!I didn't see the word "FREE" anywhere in his post.............
You don't think I could be generous - for once?
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Posted 21 September 2010 - 03:42 PM
I checked the site and see just one BC seat left, and it might be the one I surrendered after following the suggestion in Chat to grab one of the last coach seats and then cancel my BC res.
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Posted 24 September 2010 - 07:28 AM
No more registrations accepted after 5:00 PM (EDT) tomorrow, 9/25.
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Posted 24 September 2010 - 09:28 AM
My MORR RT ticket is still available if needed! PM me if you need it! (No extra charge! But there's fine print!)
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Posted 24 September 2010 - 01:48 PM
A fourth coach has been added, so a bunch more seats are now for sale.
Have them set it aside for us as a large group!
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Posted 24 September 2010 - 03:19 PM
A fourth coach has been added, so a bunch more seats are now for sale.
Aloha
Explains why there wasn't a issue when I booked Wed. I hate to make late arrangements but this time no choice.
See you real soon.
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Posted 24 September 2010 - 03:54 PM
How many people are going?
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Over 50,000 people just like you recently signed a petition to expand high speed passenger rail in the United States of America.
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Posted 24 September 2010 - 04:08 PM
There's an Octoberfest in Hermann (along the route) that day! Thus the train will be full.
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Posted 24 September 2010 - 05:04 PM
There's an Octoberfest in Hermann (along the route) that day! Thus the train will be full.
Perhaps someone needs to watch our group to see how many get off the MORR
to particapate in the Octoberfest instead of going to Kansas City!!
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Posted 24 September 2010 - 05:51 PM
They dont have to go all that way to get drunk!
There's an Octoberfest in Hermann (along the route) that day! Thus the train will be full.
Perhaps someone needs to watch our group to see how many get off the MORR
to particapate in the Octoberfest instead of going to Kansas City!!
The Flyer talk wierdos, er group is having a do in St. Louis and they are touring the Budweiser Brewery which is Free and does have beer !!(Or so I've been told! )
Hope to See See ya' in the Windy City for the Gathering in Oct!!!
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Posted 25 September 2010 - 08:06 AM
There's an Octoberfest in Hermann (along the route) that day! Thus the train will be full.
Perhaps someone needs to watch our group to see how many get off the MORR
to particapate in the Octoberfest instead of going to Kansas City!!
Wait a minute........you may be on to something here..........
But then, I must ask myself, "What is the purpose of my attending this AU meeting"? I can go to a silly OctoberFest any ole October, in virtually any state.
What I can't do any ole day, is hang out in person with the likes of Big Hoss Saxman, Dieseldorf, Alan-The-Admin, Mr. & Mrs. MrFFFF, The Wacky-Wolverine, Micah-The-Great, Team-Fez, I mean Team-Whooz, Arrrrgh!, William-The-Great-Historian-Haithcoat, EveryDayDoesMatter, OriginalAnthony, Rafi-The-Resource, and maybe even some LongTrainsRunning......
Of course legions more will be in attendance, and I look forward to rubbing shoulders with them too.
Edited by rrdude, 25 September 2010 - 08:07 AM.
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Posted 25 September 2010 - 02:40 PM
How many people are going?
last number I heard was over 40 maybe when things come to a close an offical number will be posted
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Posted 25 September 2010 - 03:31 PM
How many people are going?
last number I heard was over 40 maybe when things come to a close an official number will be posted
With only 30 minutes until registration closes, we have 46 members and guests signed up to attend.
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Posted 25 September 2010 - 03:56 PM
The Flyer talk wierdos, er group is having a do in St. Louis and they are touring the Budweiser Brewery which is Free and does have beer !!(Or so I've been told!
Now why didn't we think of that?
Edited by amtrakwolverine, 25 September 2010 - 03:56 PM.
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