Cross Border Raid

[Luke R]

Matthew,
You should up load some photos of the train show and your layout.
I started building a layout once, but MV's soon took over my spare time and money.

[Matthew P]

Mel that's great! I'll probably be in an olive drab shirt that says "Afghanistan Model Railway Club". Alas I believe I'm the only official member. Luke I will try to get some photos fro the gang.

I'll admit to having never tried poutine. I suppose it's as much or more important then Kebabs in Istanbul.

Matt

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Matthew P

I'll admit to having never tried poutine.
Matt

Well, that's fine so long as you right that omission promptly. A wonderous experience awaits you. One word of caution however. Places like Costco sell 'poo-tin' made with frozen french fries smothered in cheese product overlain with industrial grease (a gravy, of sorts). DON'T DO IT!!!! Confirm it's fresh cut fries and legit squeaky cheese curd or walk!!

(Hello. My name is Bruce and I'm a poutine addict)

[Michael R.]

What’s this ‘rush hour’ and ‘Imperial’ gallon business?
Matthew can teach Toronto a thing or two from his Beltway driving experience.
Or crossing the river from Crystal City into DC on the 395.

Imperial gallons and pricey fuel? He likely has ‘dollars’, real dollars that should offset the fuel price disparity.

Welcome to the Big Smoke, Matthew. Mel is good people, take him up on the offer to say hello and do not be afraid to ask for support if you believe one of us locals could assist you.

[Matthew P]

Originally Posted by Michael R.

Matthew can teach Toronto a thing or two from his Beltway driving experience.
Or crossing the river from Crystal City into DC on the 395.

Two years I messed with that! Now I'm out in West Virginia and commute to Virginia a few days a week every other month. The months in between I go experience the traffic in the capitol cities of other nations. I don't miss that traffic at all!

Matt

[Matthew P]

Spent the day today at The Salvation Army archives. Scanned over 60 photos. Simply stunning. I'll be able to add to the welfare vehicles thread in a few weeks once I get to processing.

Found a 160lb tent fly in Malahide for 50cdn on Facebook Marketplace. Unfortunately that's too far out of the way for me to get on my drive home on Monday.

Look forward to seeing you Mel. I'll be in an OD long sleeve t shirt. My module will be on the "American Branch" of the Free-mo layout.

Matt

[Matthew P]

Well I had a grand enough time that I'm coming back first weekend in October! Thanks for all the *advice* last time. I'm hoping to pick up a few items this trip if anyone is selling and is close enough to my route for me to meet up with. Hoping to find British/Commonwealth items for my British Salvation Army Red Shield War Services stationary (for now) canteen.

Looking for:

>Water Jerry Cans
>"Shrimp net" type camo netting
>GS Shovel
>Multipot/thermos urn that is NOT an American Stanley Fray & Clark or Super Chef
>Other useful items I don't realize yet that I want/need

Thanks
Matt