Horns aren't just found on cars!

Our very own Sandi and Larry both perform with the UNB Concert Band and invite all of you to their upcoming concert—Sandi on sax and Larry on trumpet. 

April 8 at 7:30

This is the first time the concert has been livestreamed, as the concert hall is “sold out”. (At the time and date listed, click this link to watch and listen on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/live/8A0kd0WxEu4)

Sunday's Dumfries Run Report

     I apologize to EVERYONE about the snow and vicious winds Sunday morning. I jinxed the weather by removing my snow tires, storing the snowblower and shovels, and the biggest thumb-the-nose at nature, putting away my winter bicycle. So there I was this morning—in the cursed snow—braving the wind that bit into my face—changing my tires back again. 
     We met on the side of the road just out side of town on the Woodstock road/102 and headed north. The wind was nasty and driving demanded one's full attention. At least the roads were clear and devoid of ice. 
     Once at Dumfries, we joined up with a few others and spent some time up at the shack learning about the sap to sugar process. We've done this every year but it's still fun to see the huge boiler in operation. 
     Inside the lodge we found an entire side reserved for us and greeted a couple car's worth of stragglers. We had 17 FABACians in total, about average for this run. It's interesting that this outing, the first of the season, is always well attended no matter how lousy the weather is. Maybe it's the maple syrup. 
      Thanks to all who attended and made this a fun way to spend an afternoon. 
      

Rob E.

Report on March Meeting

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuiTHMuvqT4

   Ya...it was that kinda evening except that no one danced a macarena on the table. Dianne has been known to do that, but it was on a campus far, far away and in a galaxy a long time ago.

   Somehow we wound our way to El Mariachi in what was a former dorm for STU.  It gave off the vibe of a former cafeteria because it was.  That gave us lots of elbow room.

  Gary started the festivities by welcoming all, and introduced a new member, Barry Grant. Barry comes complete with a buncha fun cars in various states and we'll be working on him to arrange a garage tour soon.

• This weekend starts the season with a run to Dumfries for pancakes. Details are in the previous post.
• John D. (not Delorean) is planning a run to Saint John (are ya reading this Ralph?) on the 12th of April.

There's more runs in the planning stage....

• Cape Breton June 12-14th,
• Pei July 30th to the 3rd of August,
• Phil mentioned a trip to Mossport on the 15th of June (see mowoguniversity.com)
• The Wednesday evening car shows along the riverfront will start up in May.

  Everyone agreed that like Namaste last month, El Mariachi was excellent with a capitol "Yum!". We'll be eating there again.

  The next meeting will be at one of our old favourites, Dimitri's.

  Rob E.

Next FABAC Meeting March 19th (almost Spring!)

A new place for several of us but highly recommended—El Mariachi Restaurant Bar—Mexican food and drink.

5:30pm as usual.

A little tricky to get to the first time, but if you recall the old Keddy's Motel or the St. Thomas residence and conference centre off Forrest Hill Road, El Mariachi is round the back of that property. Parking back there is clearly marked. Entrance and exit is done counter-clockwise or if you prefer, anti-clockwise. Do it wrong, and we will tease you mercilessly (I'm beginning to sound like Rob Earl!)!

- David

Menu:

Dumfries Maple for pancakes

 Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, the twenty-third of March—a bare three days after the first day of spring.

Depart at noon for a 1:00 PM rendezvous at Dumfries.

As always, the inaugural season run is to Dumfries Maple for pancakes and such.

Let's meet at Miller's Ice, just up the road from where Prospect and Woodstock Road meet. It's a blue metal building on the left that has an ice cream shop there in the summer.

If you plan on going separately, or joining in on the way PLEASE LET ME KNOW.  I'll inform Dumfries so that they can arrange tables for us.

Anyone who fails to do so will be forced to sit outside in an icy puddle!

Rob E.

April Trip Suggestion

Update from John:

I have received a call from the Pub. 

Trip to Saint John on April 12/25 for lunch at the Britt’s Pub and Eatery on 1255 Sandy Point Road. I have made reservations for 20 for 12:30pm. We will be meeting at Tim Horton's in Oromocto across from Sobeys and Canadian Tire around 10:45am and leaving at 11:20am driving to Saint John on Rte7. If members would please let me know how many will be going so I can let the Pub know how many to expect. 

Cheers, 

John 

Previously:

I am just wondering if the club members would be interested in a possible drive to Saint John on 12 April—a Saturday—maybe having some of our members coming down from Fredericton and meeting up with Saint John members and having lunch at the Britt's Pub & Eatery Rockwood. Just let me know what you think and I will make Reservations at the pub. Probably at this early date, people will want to use their daily drivers rather than LBCs.

Cheers, 

John

FABAC February Meeting report

      We met upstairs at the Freddy curling club on Rookwood Ave. in Freddy at Namaste Restaurant.  We had a large private area with plenty of room. This was appreciated by all after packing in like sardines last month.  The extra room encouraged table hopping and visits.  Sandi & Larry are to be thanked for the excellent choice of dinner venues.

• John D. et all has planned a couple of extensive summer tours. Plans are still a bit fluid but these should be great fun.
• Gary passed around some fridge magnets with the club logo that had been made by John D. (same gent as mentioned above).  These can be used as advertisements for the club and it's suggested that members stick them on their own cars or possibly on British cars seen in the wild.  My own tests on a similar magnet show that they will stay on a car.  They don't do well in the rain however.
• Again, there was some discussion on advertising for the club.  Version 2,405 of the club's brochure was passed around and many revisions were penned on it. Watch for an updated version to appear here soon.

The food received an enthusiastic thumbs up from all, and combined with the large private area, I'm sure it'll become a favourite.  

The next meeting will be at the El Mariachi Restaurant hidden off of the Forest Hill road.  Watch for details.

 

   Rob E.

FABAC Meeting February 19

The next meeting will be at Namaste Restaurant in the Capital Winter Club 232 Rookwood Ave. on February 19 at 5:30.  They are going to put us behind the curtain so we’ll have some privacy. 

Larry

Cape Breton trip June 2025

Here is a trip Ernst and I are planning for my birthday.

• Day one Thursday June 12. Drive from Fredericton, NB to Cheticamp NS 635 km around seven hours driving spend the night Cornerstone Motel in Cheticamp. 1(902)224-3232              
• Day two Friday June 13 . Drive take Rte 30 Englishtown NS. Then take the Ferry to North Sydney on to Rte 125E to Sydney then Rte 22 S to Louisbourg around 331 Km approximately hours driving time 4 1/2 hours Spending the night in Louisbourg at The Fortress Inn 1(902)733-2844. 
• Day three Saturday, June 14 driving from to Louisbourg NS on Rte4 W to Port Hawkesbury on Rte 16 S to Canso NS . Continue on route 16 S.to Isaac Nova Scotia. Then take Rte 374 S to Sheet Harbour around 519Km around 6hr driving time. Spending the night in Sheet Harbor at Fairwinds Motel 1(902)885-2502                      
• Day four Sunday, June 15 Sheet Harbour Nova Scotia on Rte 224 W to Upper Musquoboit Harbour on to Truro on Rte 289W. Then on Rte 2 the Glooscap trail to Parrsborro NS and Spring Hill on Goosecap trail onto Amherst Nova Scotia. Amherst NS to Moncton taking route 106. Moncton to Salisbury New Brunswick taking the Coles Island cut off back to Fredericton. Driving around 500km and approximately six hours driving time.

- John D.

Five day road trip PEI

Here is the revised trip that Ernst and I will be taking in July 30 to August 3 in Prince Edward Island.                           

I am submitting a revised Prince Edward Island trip as I have been informed by my hotel that I had in Charlottetown that 31 July was unavailable. So here’s the new updated trip.

• Wednesday Day one Fredericton to Summerside 305 staying Canada’s Best Value Hotel in Summerside $344.97 for 2 nights. 
• Thursday Day two drive from Summerside to North Rustico around 45km.Then driving the section circled in black. Around 222km. Staying in Charlottetown at a hotel for two nights. Hotel costs is $413.00 for Two nights.
• Friday Day three drive around the section circled in green approximately 325 km. Staying at Canada’s Best Value Hotel.
• Saturday Day four driving to around the centre circled in red. Approximately 110 km after driving on the four day around the designated area. Maybe find a good restaurant in Charlottetown and have a look around then back to the hotel. 
• Sunday Day five driving back to Fredericton 305 km. I am now looking for hotel in Summerside and Charlottetown PEI.      

Cheers, 

John D.