FABAC Report, NS Tour.July.2026

The Russells, Strangs and Ossingers departed from The Blue Canoe at 12:00pm on July 10^th to catch the Digby Ferry leaving from Saint John at 2:15pm.  John DeWitt and Ernst Vangroenwoud met us at the ferry terminal while the Daigles from Quispamsis caught the 8:00am ferry and met us in Yarmouth.  We had an early dinner at a quirky seafood restaurant in Digby then drove on to Yarmouth via Rt. 101 and Rt. 1 along what is known as “the French Shore”, passing through quite a few fishing communities. Church Point is the home of Université Sainte-Anne and Sainte-Marie Church (1905), the tallest wooden church in North America.  It isn’t used now and has fallen into disrepair.

On Saturday morning after breakfast, we took in the car show for a few hours then drove on to Bridgewater and Lunenburg. The Yarmouth show is an annual event and draws about 400 cars.  There were quite a few British cars there, including John’s and Ernst’s.  Here’s a link to a 45-minute walkaround of the show  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziEEfi7ke5U   if you’re interested.  Lunenburg has some remarkable architecture, a historic waterfront and a couple of wonderful museums as well as being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We spent the night in Bridgewater and came across a great seafood restaurant (Waves) where we enjoyed a wonderful dinner.  Our next destination was Peggy’s Cove via Rt. 3 and Rt. 213, following the coast with wonderful views of the ocean, small coves, fishing boats and pleasure boats. Our first stop in Peggy’s Cove was at the Swissair Memorial in memory of the disaster and the loss of 229 lives.  My last visit to Peggy’s Cove was about 12 years ago and I was shocked by the number of people and vehicles there. It was literally overrun with cars parked along the road for a great distance. After we spent some time there, some of the group decided to go their separate ways, staying in Sackville and Moncton before arriving home Sunday. John and Ernst elected to head for Tatamagouche, Wallace, Pugwash and home via a lot of backroads, arriving home very late Sunday.  An excellent tour!

- Phil

Click on the photo for a view oasis the complete set.

FABAC Meeting spot change

...and yes the bridgework continues so plan your detour.

Next Wednesday's dinner/meeting/food fight will be at the Carnation Restaurant in Oromocto.

https://www.facebook.com/p/Carnation-Chinese-Restaurant-100046440565831/

       We'd voted for the Hilltop at the last dinner but their summers are full of tour bus groups. We've been to the Carnation a few times and enjoyed it.  The private meeting room is handy. Also, the waitress lives near me and I think she's sweet on me *blush*.

The reservation is for 5:30PM on the 15th.

Sorry for the late notice.

  Rob E.

Triumph GT6: It Was Nearly Perfect.

https://youtu.be/atBkec_OJSo?si=EH9d17FfoNPuLl1g

(From John D.)

Beautiful weather for P.E.I. trip

We had a great time. The weather was great. Only a few photos. As I am still playing with my new Action Camera. I have no photos of the car show as I forgot my phone charging at the Hotel Room and the battery on my Action Cameras batteries died just as it was starting. Our two British car were a big hit. I passed out all 85 of my FABAC card. Next time I will make sure that I have a lot more with me. 

Cheers, 

John 

Thirteen Years of Gratitude

As I take on the Great Cycle Challenge for the ninth time, I will share my motivation for riding 400 km in the month of August to raise money for Sick Kids Hospital's Oncology Programme. 

This spring, I celebrated thirteen years since my surgery for ovarian cancer. In 2013, when I was diagnosed, I had one grandchild. I now have four. I would never have had the opportunity to meet and love three of them if it had not been for the excellent medical care I received. 

I was present to cheer my daughter Catharine as she rode to an Olympic bronze medal in mountain biking at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and I have celebrated her transition from International cycling competitor to Coach of the Canadian Mountain Bike team. 

I celebrated my son Geoff as he gained a Masters in Disaster Management, and is now Deputy Emergency Program Co-ordinator for the City of Victoria, BC.

With my husband Bruce, I have boated on the Amazon and hiked Machu Picchu, in Peru and Torres Del Paine and El Chaltén, in Patagonia. We have cycled throughout Croatia and Cuba, and visited Haiti, Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Roatan. I have driven across Canada by myself and with Bruce. 

And I have been able to give back by raising more than $25,540 ($19,624.00 of that through the GCC so far) for cancer research through such events as the Enbridge Ride, The Tour of Hope, and the Great Cycle Challenge. Through Cancer Support networks, I have been able to encourage other women who travel this same journey. 

To say I am grateful would not begin to express my appreciation. I truly recognize the gift of time that I have been given and thank every single person involved in my care. 

A few years ago, Isaac Jewett and I teamed up to form Team Isaac. If you would like to learn more about Team Isaac, or contribute to the Great Cycle Challenge, please go to: www.greatcyclechallenge.ca and enter my name as participant. Isaac and I would love your continued support. He is now enjoying being a cancer free 15 year old.

Johanna

Friday Night Car Show in Summerside July 3.

 Here is the trip Ernst and I are planning to do this summer. 

• On Friday, July 3 leaving my house 8:30am drive to Summerside PEI . 
• Driving down to Rte 105 to Coles Island cut  off Rte 10 onto  Salisbury.  
• Then take the Rte106 through Salisbury , Moncton and Dieppe onto Sackville NB. 
• Take Rte 940 Comeau Point, then over to Rte 955 to Murray Corner NB Cape Tormentine NB. 
• Over the Bridge onto Summerside PEI arriving around 2 PM registering at the hotel. The hotel we staying at is Sunny Isle Motel. They have 5 rooms left. If you wish the book with him, here is their phone number(902)436 5666. The hotel asked if anyone was interested, please book by no later than April 1, as July starts their busiest season. Room Type: 2 Queens garden; Room Rate: $179.99 (per night plus applicable taxes).
• After registering at the hotel.Then drive over to the car show and register.  The car show is put on every Friday night in Summerside in the summer. 
• On Saturday, 4 July leaving the hotel at around 8:45 driving on to Charlottetown on Rte1 Then taking Rte 19 along the coast  to Charlottetown. 
• Then take Rte 26 over to Pownal PRI back to Rte 1 for then driving over to Wood Island ferry. 
• Taking the ferry to Nova Scotia then drive back to Amherst Nova Scotia and Sackville, New Brunswick. 
• Then driving back to Moncton on route 106. 
• Then at Petitcode NB taking Rte 855 to Sussex, and onto Fredericton taking route Rte 10 to Rte 715 to Cambridge-Narrows to Jemseg NB. 
• Going back to Route 105 on to Fredericton. 

- JOHN D.

Starting up a Jag

I spent a good part of the weekend trying to make the starter at least make starting noises.

Nothing—not even a click.

At some point on Sunday afternoon I thought, "I wouldn't have forgotten the engine ground, would I?"
Sure enough...

Rob E.

Riverside Meeting

 Photos by Johanna

FABAC June 17 Meeting/Eating

     With a reservation lost, and Gary laid up and not able to smooth the situation over, mayhem ensued.   We grabbed tables and chairs and made our own enclave under cover of the outdoor balcony.  

  Points were covered as follows:

• Ernst was thanked for the 25th anniversary gathering and he was enticed to talk about the afternoon.  We had an excellent turnout and many old friendships were renewed.
• Phil talked briefly about the upcoming trip to Nova Scotia for the 10th and 11th of July.
• Ernst again took the floor and updated the upcoming trip to the Island for the 3rd of July. It was noted that with the bridge down to one lane we may have to resort to taking the ferry.
• A call was (again) made for some day trips.

     David N spoke well on the history of the club and the reasons for its continued success. With no elected officials or expected obligations, the club has run well thanks to people simply stepping up and taking on various tasks.  He stressed that many folks are now taking on other obligations due to family and/or personal matters, and that other members of the club might want to help out with a bit of their own time.  

     July's meeting on the 15th (of July) will be at the Hilltop restaurant on Prospect.  We've graced the place a few times already and it's shown itself to be excellent.

   Rob E.

FABAC Meeting - June 17/26 - Riverside Grill

 Hi Everyone,

Our June 17th Wednesday meeting will be held at the Riverside Grill near the Mactaquac Dam. I hope to see you there. Some details:

FB:

 https://www.facebook.com/RiversideGrillEventCentre/

Address:

35 Mactaquac Rd., French Village.

  Thanks,

    Gary