2013 American Invasion of Ottawa Timetable

Don_Howard · July 16, 2013, 7:08pm

My wife didn’t want me driving alone, so she’ll skip her gardening for a few days and come with me.

The Narrow Gauge Conventions always provide a list of things that might interest the wives of the railroaders(since most of them are men), or other non-railroaders.

Here’s a link to this years in Pasadena, CA:

http://www.33rdnngc.com/fun_stuff_for_the_women.html

Where do I look for a similar list for my wife?

Botanical gardens?

Ric_Golding · July 17, 2013, 11:07am

Crossed in to Canada at the Soo Locks and working our way across toward the IPP&WRR.

freddy · July 17, 2013, 11:50am

We’re awaiting your safe arrival, Ric…

JRad · July 18, 2013, 1:33am

I have it on good authority that Ig has arrived early and is taking advantage of the quiet of Fred’s back yard before the Invaders arrive to catch a few rays…

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Son_of_a_CNR · July 18, 2013, 2:23am

Don Howard said:

My wife didn’t want me driving alone, so she’ll skip her gardening for a few days and come with me.

The Narrow Gauge Conventions always provide a list of things that might interest the wives of the railroaders(since most of them are men), or other non-railroaders.

Here’s a link to this years in Pasadena, CA:

http://www.33rdnngc.com/fun_stuff_for_the_women.html

Where do I look for a similar list for my wife?

Botanical gardens?

You can ask Doug Matheson about gardening.

There is the Dominion Arboretum of the Central Experimental Farm, but is small compared to the Botanical gardens in Montreal.

http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/gardens.htm

Some of our the lady guests slip away to a spa. She can ask a few of our American vistors when she arrives.

Ken_Brunt · July 18, 2013, 8:15am

I will be leaving shortly for the trek northward…

JRad · July 19, 2013, 12:39am

Godspeed all ye Invaders. I shall be with you in spirit! And for those swinging through NJ on Tuesday I’ll see you at Shawn’s place.

Don_Howard · July 19, 2013, 1:51am

Paul Norton said:

You can ask Doug Matheson about gardening.

There is the Dominion Arboretum of the Central Experimental Farm, but is small compared to the Botanical gardens in Montreal.

http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/gardens.htm

Some of our the lady guests slip away to a spa. She can ask a few of our American visitors when she arrives.

Thanks Paul.

I’ve let her know about your suggestions.

We were talking to Doug tonight about Sunday and Monday activities and we will have to talk just gardening next.

freddy · July 19, 2013, 6:29am

The American Invasion of Friends has started off very well. Friday morning may be a bit of a challenge, weather wise, until after 09:30. By then it should clear up, and we will have finished breakfast.

So far everyone expected, have arrived. Gary should get here some time in the morning.

Pictures…yes there should be some, posted, just for David Russell…soon…!!

As most know; I don’t do “Pictures” but there are a bunch that do, and I’m sure that they will post them soon…I’ll prod them at breakfast.!!

snowshoe · July 19, 2013, 2:12pm

Thanks Fred glad everyone arrived safe.

Rooster is being punished. He had to go to his corner. Looking forward to the pictures. Tell Ric I have a perfect spot for his camper for when he comes.

tac · July 19, 2013, 7:30pm

Sadly, neither ig nor ken the GFT nor I will make it this year, due to a series of unforseen circumstances.

Life is what happens while you’re making plans.

My very best to you all there, and over here in the mud hut by the stream we are thinking of you all with great affection.

Have fun! Live life! Run trains!

Life is good!

tac, ig, ken the GFT & The Missing you Bad boys

Dave_Taylor · July 20, 2013, 10:28pm

What about posting some pics? Come on guys… the rest of the world is waiting.

AndyC · July 20, 2013, 10:37pm

Last year, when we went up for the invasion, there was so much going on, there wasn’t time to post pictures, until after the event… Patience… Pictures will show up…

JRad · July 21, 2013, 2:50pm

And with all the after event events lots of folks won’t be home until Wednesday or later. I can post some historical photos if you like

Choochoo_Chaboogie · July 22, 2013, 1:19am

Here’s to the gang at Shawn’s after after - have fun, everyone!

Son_of_a_CNR · July 22, 2013, 1:59am

Andy’s right. There were lots of pictures taken, but the American Invasion of Ottawa still has another day to go.

Ric was lamenting last night that it was Saturday already and the standard and narrow gauge railway operations on Fred’s IPP&W Railway were already over.

Today he and others were running big diesels hauling modern cars on Doug Matheson’s Northland Railway.

By now most of our guests are at the Finger Lake Live Steamers facility west of Syracuse. Doug and I will join them tomorrow.

Tuesday most will be travelling back home. Ric and Jan may not be home until later in the week. They are enjoying our cool nights. Last night it was 52F. First time I could shut off the air conditioning and open the windows in a week. Slept like a baby.

I would not expect to see any pictures until Wednesday or later.

Gary_Buchanan · July 23, 2013, 9:09pm

I was too busy running trains Saturday so took no pictures, here a few I took Friday, hopefully that will work until some of the others start posting.

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