Fredericton Car Show

Here are a few photographs from the Fredericton car show today as you can tell. I put in one or two American cars, but I showed the British cars. Erin's 1975 Triumph TR6 was given a prize for one of the top 15 people's choice awards at the show in Fredericton. 

John.

 

 

 

Great Cycle Challenge Week One

  Week one of the Great Cycle Challenge completed. I have ridden 107 kms and with your help, raised $941 towards children’s oncology services at the Sick Kids Hospital. 

  It’s been a bit of a struggle as I am attending an osteoarthritis clinic to prepare me for a hip replacement 🥺. As a result, I bought an electric bike and use it for some of the longer (and hillier) rides. I was feeling a bit of an imposter, but one of the other riders told me it’s not a competition - we are all taking part because of the kids. 

  And Isaac, my superhero🦸‍♂️ is doing brilliantly after three years of intense treatment. He now plays soccer four times a week. If I did this only because of him, it would be so worth it. But 1700 children are diagnosed with cancer each year in Canada. 

If you would like to support the event, please go to www.GreatCycleChallenge.ca, select donate, and click on my name. All donations will receive a charitable donation tax receipt.

Thank you for your support. 
Johanna

Save the Date

Sandi and Larry will be hosting one of their periodic FABAC pot luck lunches at our home in Stanley on Saturday, September 13 (rain date Sunday, September 14).  As usual, there will be fun, games and prizes.  More details to come in the following weeks.

Stanley Fair Event - Saturday Aug 16th

We're hoping to get as many FABAC members as possible out for the annual Stanley Fair Saturday Aug 16 with a rain date on Sunday Aug 17. You will remember we made this one of our community events to attend on an annual basis. The Stanley Fair organizers and the folks attending the fair have always appreciated our attendance. We've also had a lot of fun attending ourselves with all the displays and events.  Added to the fun will be the return of a midway. They also have a restaurant on the fairgrounds and several food trucks there. All with great food. So please try to make it if you can, it's for a good cause. It also gives our club some exposure that will hopefully result in new members which we need. 

Here's a link to their site showing all the activities:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1842254369972314/

 I'll be leading the group to Stanley on Saturday (Sunday pending weather) with a departure from the Northside Canadian Tire at 10:15. We'll travel via Route 148 to Taymouth and onto English Settlement Rd to Stanley. This in itself is a beautiful drive along the Nashwaak River onto the English Settlement Rd.

 You may want to bring foldable chairs, sun protection and water.

 Hope to see you there,

      Gary

Great Cycle Challenge

    Tomorrow, I take on my 8th Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for the Sick Kids Hospital Oncology programme. Over the years I have ridden 4289 km and, with your help, raised $17,001. 

Why do I do it? Because in Canada, about 1700 children are diagnosed with cancer each year.  
I have been incredibly fortunate to have received exceptional medical care during my own experience with cancer, and I want children to benefit as I have. I want children going through cancer to have the chance to bike along the river and through parks as I will be doing. I want them to have a chance to grow up and enjoy a full life. 
Over the month I will report daily on face book and weekly on FABAC. There will be hard days, and amusing stories. Please journey with me, and if you would like to donate, please go to:
www.GreatCycleChallenge.ca, click on donate, and enter my name. Thank you for your support. 

Addendum: On that page you will find an update on my ride hero Isaac, who after three years of intensive treatment is now a cancer-free thriving 14 year old, playing soccer four time a week. 

Thank you, 

Johanna 
 

John and Ernst's P.E.I. Trip

We just got back from the Island . We dove 1500 km. Great roads on the Island. Ernst and I went to a car show in Summerside on Friday night and we were well received by the people that were attending the show. Everyone seemed to like the British cars. Ernst and I stopped in to see Barb and Gary and they gave us a great meal. We had a great trip. 
Cheers 
John 

Lunch at the Lunch Box, Harvey

It was lovely to host FABAC’ians today. So glad that the weather was perfect and that you all enjoyed lunch at the Lunch Box. 
Johanna and Bruce
Ps The gentleman on the wheeler is our neighbour Jeff who came over looking for some of his cows.

Friday morning drive and lunch!

It’s finally time for an outing to HARVEY.  This Friday, August 1 the weather looks great for a morning run with lunch at the new canteen in Harvey.  Best fish and chips around.

I suggest a gathering at Bruce and Johanna’s place any time after 0930 where coffee and cookies will help you through the morning.  Civic Number 670 on Hwy 3, about 30 minutes from town. 

Then a departure to Harvey to arrive about 1130 at the Lunch Box for dining al fresco.  Lots of picnic tables available.  Bring cash as they are purposely retro and don’t use credit.  Afterwards I suggest the option of a drive to Magaguadavic (75 km loop) for those interested. 

UPDATE on Trip to P.E.I.

Ernst and I will be leaving my house (104 NB-102, Burton, NB E2V 3A1) at 9:00 am sharp on Wednesday, 30th of July. We'll be meeting up with Saint John members at the Tim’s in Salisbury, New Brunswick around 10:30am. Then leave to go to Summerside PEI. 

Cheers,

John 

Meeting report July 16th

       A small but noisy and rambunctious crowd of FABACians gathered at one of our favourite haunts, Dimitri's, for dinner and gabbing. While we'd all been looking forward to trying out the balcony, the heat, humidity, fire smoke and blistering sun chased us inside.

      Once seated we discovered that I, yours truly was the only one fitted with a tie.  Even Robert Young was untied, leaving me no choice but to declare myself the winner of July's Tie challenge. 

      Gary and Barb were somewhere else doing something obviously not as important as the monthly meeting, meaning that once again, I was in charge.

    WE HAS OUTINGS COMING!

   Yes, stuff is gonna be happening this summer.

• The Stanley Fair (oldest agricultural fair in North America at 175 years old!) will be on Aug 16th. Larry will be leading a group drive from the North side.  Watch here for details.
• Bruce announced that the Harvey Canteen is open.  He will be arranging a run for us.  Watch here for details.
• Johanna is planning an outing to the King's Head Inn.  Once again, watch here for details.

     The next monthly dinner will be at El Mariachi off of Forest Hill Rd.  We all enjoyed it, particularly all the elbow room and excellent food.   Aug 20th.

   Rob E.