Cars I Used to Own
Good member Ralph H of Saint John has put forward an interesting proposal. Let's invite our members to do a little reminiscing and tell us about the gems of cars they used to own, and also admit to the crocks they would simply like to forget. You can either make it a simple list or you can embellish a little with some interesting details. Don't be shy. Either post a comment here or send me an e-mail and I will post it for you.
Final Cold January Quiz
Well, as the final hours of January slip away(I'm not sorry to see it go!), Bob E poses this question:
Saturday's 'Gleaner' (31st Jan) has a picture of an LBC somewhere in the first section.
Did anyone else spot it?
Leave a comment.
Saturday's 'Gleaner' (31st Jan) has a picture of an LBC somewhere in the first section.
Did anyone else spot it?
Leave a comment.
Cool January Quiz #2
OK, FABACians, check out these photos(not taken yesterday!) and answer the following questions:
1) What is the make, model, colour, and year of the vehicle?
2) What two infractions(three depending on whether you think it is all right to treat a car that way!) are being committed in the photo #1? (And hey, what's that behind the seat?!!)
3) Who are the three(!) people in the car in photo #2?
4) Who is behind the wheel in photo #3?
By the way, if you can't answer all the questions, join in on the fun and leave a comment with as much info as you can supply.
1) What is the make, model, colour, and year of the vehicle?
2) What two infractions(three depending on whether you think it is all right to treat a car that way!) are being committed in the photo #1? (And hey, what's that behind the seat?!!)
3) Who are the three(!) people in the car in photo #2?
4) Who is behind the wheel in photo #3?
By the way, if you can't answer all the questions, join in on the fun and leave a comment with as much info as you can supply.
January FABAC Meeting Notes
The January FABAC eating/meeting was held at Swiss Chalet restaurant and attended by 34 members. Everyone was in fine fettle and happy to have escaped the confines of their bunkers if only for a few hours. The warm, interesting conversations were interrupted for only a brief period while the eating took place.
On the business end of things, David N (acting for prez Gary who was away on business) welcomed those assembled and gave a colourful description of his sports car addiction and current employment in retirement – that of being a highly effective but unpaid domestic.
David suggested that members who wished might like to do a “show and tell” about an interesting trip they have taken. Perhaps we should set aside an evening especially for this.
Next, Curry gave a report on the PEI British Car Days event. It seems that the event will undergo a re-branding this year and will be expanded to include all types of “classic” cars. The event will be held July 25-26 this year - again in Charlottetown. The site will be partitioned into theme areas with the British cars being housed in the Coronation Street section. The new organization expects to have a web site set up within the next few weeks. Watch our pages for further details and links.
Other 2009 Tour suggestions included one from Dennis W who in an email described a trip he and Brenda had taken to the McAdam Train Station. Based upon their experience, they believe that the club would enjoy a visit there in future possibly setting up a display of our cars, having lunch at the restaurant in the station and getting a guided history lesson/tour. Members agreed that we would put that on our schedule for some time in June.
Curry next spoke of plans he and Sherry have to travel to the Austin Healey Ontario show in June in Kingston. David R then suggested an overnight run to Deer Island might be of interest. It is time to come up with a schedule of runs for the upcoming tour season and members are encouraged to make suggestions.
Bob E had a couple of interesting items for the Show and Tell portion of the meeting. First was an item he found on eBay which consisted of a homemade air vortex gizmo that allegedly provides improved performance for around $40 odd dollars!!! Next, Bob displayed a nifty tool caddy he had fashioned out of a piece of foam packing. No more lost tools for Bob. Is there a patent pending on that creation?
David N was next on the Show and Tell stage as he described the mystery around a non-functioning TR6 heater valve and solicited member suggestions to solve the riddle. How does hot water get to the heater if the hose is plugged and clamped?!
Third on stage was Kelvin who showed off recent gifts: A T-shirt proclaiming "I am The Stig" and a poster version of cover of the February edition of Top Gear "announcing" Kelvin Perry as "The Stig".
Fans of the popular tv show from Britain called "Top Gear" will be more than familiar with the famous and mysterious, and to-this-date un-named test driver featured on the show. (Can you send us a photo, Kelvin?)
The February meeting will take place at McGinnis Landing on the 18th.
Bob S
On the business end of things, David N (acting for prez Gary who was away on business) welcomed those assembled and gave a colourful description of his sports car addiction and current employment in retirement – that of being a highly effective but unpaid domestic.
David suggested that members who wished might like to do a “show and tell” about an interesting trip they have taken. Perhaps we should set aside an evening especially for this.
Next, Curry gave a report on the PEI British Car Days event. It seems that the event will undergo a re-branding this year and will be expanded to include all types of “classic” cars. The event will be held July 25-26 this year - again in Charlottetown. The site will be partitioned into theme areas with the British cars being housed in the Coronation Street section. The new organization expects to have a web site set up within the next few weeks. Watch our pages for further details and links.
Other 2009 Tour suggestions included one from Dennis W who in an email described a trip he and Brenda had taken to the McAdam Train Station. Based upon their experience, they believe that the club would enjoy a visit there in future possibly setting up a display of our cars, having lunch at the restaurant in the station and getting a guided history lesson/tour. Members agreed that we would put that on our schedule for some time in June.
Curry next spoke of plans he and Sherry have to travel to the Austin Healey Ontario show in June in Kingston. David R then suggested an overnight run to Deer Island might be of interest. It is time to come up with a schedule of runs for the upcoming tour season and members are encouraged to make suggestions.
Bob E had a couple of interesting items for the Show and Tell portion of the meeting. First was an item he found on eBay which consisted of a homemade air vortex gizmo that allegedly provides improved performance for around $40 odd dollars!!! Next, Bob displayed a nifty tool caddy he had fashioned out of a piece of foam packing. No more lost tools for Bob. Is there a patent pending on that creation?
David N was next on the Show and Tell stage as he described the mystery around a non-functioning TR6 heater valve and solicited member suggestions to solve the riddle. How does hot water get to the heater if the hose is plugged and clamped?!
Third on stage was Kelvin who showed off recent gifts: A T-shirt proclaiming "I am The Stig" and a poster version of cover of the February edition of Top Gear "announcing" Kelvin Perry as "The Stig".
Fans of the popular tv show from Britain called "Top Gear" will be more than familiar with the famous and mysterious, and to-this-date un-named test driver featured on the show. (Can you send us a photo, Kelvin?)The February meeting will take place at McGinnis Landing on the 18th.
Bob S
FABAC Meeting Jan. 21, 2009
Just a reminder that our regular monthly meeting is coming up. This time we are at Swiss Chalet on Prospect Street. 6:00p.m. See you there.
- David
- David
Meooooooow!
Either this is Bob E's new paint job or another Jag with an interesting story. Click on the cat if curiosity is your thing too.
OK Frederictonians, think back!
FABAC member Mark Jones, now living in Ontario, makes this request:
Do you remember the names and location of the British car dealerships that once called Fredericton home? Also any interesting memories about visiting the dealerships. Also does anyone have pictures of the dealerships that they could share? Post a comment.
Do you remember the names and location of the British car dealerships that once called Fredericton home? Also any interesting memories about visiting the dealerships. Also does anyone have pictures of the dealerships that they could share? Post a comment.
Another chuckle
And this one from Phil, who adds, "Perhaps I'll get a patio door for Pam's birthday. :~)"
Looking for a project car?
This from Tim:
I was browsing on E(vil)-Bay and found a good project car in Saint-Jacques, New Brunswick (North of Edmundston). I thought a FABAC member may be interested.
Check out Ebay listing 260345581062 which closes on January 18th @ 1619HR. This is a 1960 MGA with wire wheels and at present is listed at $200.
I was browsing on E(vil)-Bay and found a good project car in Saint-Jacques, New Brunswick (North of Edmundston). I thought a FABAC member may be interested.
Check out Ebay listing 260345581062 which closes on January 18th @ 1619HR. This is a 1960 MGA with wire wheels and at present is listed at $200.
January Quiz Item
What does this guy have on his wheels?! Be the first to leave the correct answer in a 'comment'.
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