World's Greatest Hobby on Tour show in Pittsburgh THIS weekend!

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I just got this e-mail announcement today for the World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour show @ the Pittsburgh ExpoMart THIS coming weekend. Is anyone going? Is it any good?

Here’s the announcement in whole, for the most part:

Pittsburgh ExpoMart
Saturday & Sunday
January 20-21, 2007
Show Hours & Ticket Information

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Adults: $9.00, Children Under 16: Free!
FREE PARKING!

Show Attractions Include…

  • Little Engines/Iron Acres Railroad 80’ x 100’ Riding Train (Free Rides!)

  • Fort Pitt Hi Railers 32’ x 50’ O Gauge Layout

  • Keystone Div 2 Freemo Module Group 25’ x 35’ HO Scale Layout

  • Pittsburgh Garden Railway Society 20’ x 30’ G Scale Layout

  • Pittsburgh Hi Railers 42’ x 68’ O Gauge Layout

  • Huge Kids Play Area with 100 Thomas Engines for Kids to Play With <

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im going!! my best friends dad is taking us!

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I’ll be there Saturday morning. Don’t want to miss this.

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Tom,

I have a workshop I am giving on Saturday, but I plan to cancel it. So if you show up on Saturday, there’s a really good Indian restaurant, the highest rated Chinese restaurant in the Pittsburgh area, and an authentic Mexican restaurant withing 1/2 mile.

I’ll let you buy me and my kid lunch.

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you goan be there sunday, space?

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wow, that’d be fun…

too bad school started up again and I have no money for gas, not to mention new (or used for that matter) things. I tell you, the vultures in the bookstore have it in for me…

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Got church stuff to do.

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I’ll be there,

Booths 321 322 323

HO, On30, and N scale products

The Train Haus

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Expect alot of kids and parents…a GOOD thing.

And visit the Train Haus booth if you want to empty your wallet.

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I went to the WGH show in St. Louis (was that last year?) anyway, it was very big and very busy. Lots of families and folks having a good time. It is in scope somewhere between the normal GATS type train show and the National event. I was a little disappointed at some of the manufacturers who had booths, but only a really token showing. The Atlas booth had no manpower and just a box to register for a drawing. I would be interested in your impression if you go. I enjoyed myself, although it was not what I was expecting.

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Man, Chip! You just nailed three of my favorites in one sentence. That’s a terrible predicament to put someone in!..[%-)]

So…does the Chinese restaurant serve Dim sum?

Tom

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If this is the “World’s Greatest Hobby” I would suspect it may have something to do with collecting stamps.

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So you’re not planning on sitting at home being bored all day Saturday are you?

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Chip,

Not a chance. Unfortunately, I may be standing in front of my house shoveling 12" of snow out of my driveway that day. (The joys of living just south of the “Big Snow Machine” - aka Lake Erie.) I’d sure like to make it to the train show. But, at this point, it ain’t lookin’ too good. I’ll let you know if that changes…

Tom

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Would go if i could

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Chip,

Just in case things “lighten up” around here snow-wise, what time are you planning on being at the Expo tomorrow?

Tom

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11-12 check your email.

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Thanks, Chip. I replied.

Tom

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I won’t get it until tonight. My SpaceMouse email only goes to my house.

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I have to work Sat and Sun. I wont be able to go. I hate that. I woul dlove to get some new stuff and some ideas.