FABAC May Meeting report

       We met at one of our regular spots, the Carnation Restaurant in Oromocto.  Despite that PITA bridge closure we had an almost record breaking crowd show up.

      Gary opened with a pair of fives—no wait—wrong night.

• Gary opened with a quick recap of recent outings, specifically JD's (Dewitt not Irving) run to St. George and my run to Spinney's in St. Martins. He also thanked the hot babe seated to his left for arranging the evening's outing.
• We all took note of the recent passing of one of our longtime and much revered members, Lise Hoffman.
• Phil gave a quick update and reminder of his upcoming trip to NS.
• Ernst and Gary both corralled the group and got us organized for the (quickly!) upcoming 25th anniversary event in New Maryland. It will be on the 7th of June (SOON FOLKS!!) at 3:00 PM and will be a pot luck. There will be a couple of salads and 'something else'? (I wasn't listening closely) but all of us need to bring our specialties.  

   Other items:

• The Wednesday car gathering starts this week.  It's behind the Legion on Queen St. at around 6:30 PM.
• There's a car show in Hoyt on the 6th of June.  Details will show up here.
• The next meeting will be at the Riverside Restaurant just before the dam (or just after the dam if you're coming from the North side).

      The meeting folded but quickly regrouped at the Dari Delite where we got to watch ice cream melt all over our fingers. The summer is great but it does have its down sides.
   

Rob E—still picking away at the Jag.

Why the Sunbeam Tiger Was Cancelled — The British Car With an American V8 Heart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNMqJMwFANshttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HNMqJMwFANs&ra=m

Submitted by John D.

Triumph TR6: “The Last True Triumph”

So Why Did It Help End the Brand? - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMh1prqDd5Y https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KMh1prqDd5Y&ra=m

- John D.

May 20th FABAC Meeting/Eating

May’s mtg will be at the Carnation Chinese Restaurant in the Days Inn, 60 Braydon Blvd, Oromocto.  I’ve booked the private dining room for 5:30 on Wednesday, May 20th. With the  room accommodating a maximum of 25 people, pls confirm your attendance online no later than noon this coming Tuesday.  

FYI, Gary & I plan to drive through Maugerville making a short stop at Moxon’s Country Pumpkin for some of their delicious cookies before crossing the Burton Bridge to get to Oromocto. If anyone wants to join us, post so online and we will arrange to meet at the Ramada for a 4:30 departure.

Hope you are able to make the meeting!

Barb

Report on the Day trip to St.Martins

     Today's run (a drive actually, it would be a looong way to run) took five, then six cars down to Spinney's sea food take-out in St. Martins.  The weather was excellent (it's about time too) and only got warmer as we wandered down the not-horrible 102 heading south.  The ferries at Evandale and Belleisle Bay provided fun little breaks, just long enough to stretch one's legs and chat a bit.

    Once in Long Pointe, JD (DeWitt not Irving) took control and led us via a scenic route into Hampton where we met Carol and  John Dixon.  There was a quick and informal CoC (Change of Command) and with the blue Porsche now in the lead, we continued towards the coast. As we drove along we could feel the Atlantic breeze cooling the temps a bit.  The air also seemed crisper and cleaner.    

     I had assumed that most folks would be going out on Monday, the long weekend, leaving Sunday relatively quiet.  I was wildly wrong.  The parking lot was packed and cars lined the streets.  Despite the throng of people, we received our orders quickly and sat down to eat as the coastal wind did its best to liberate anything lightweight.  The star of the show was Barb and Gary's choice of the 'Seafood Feast'.  The picture tells the story and I'm sure that I'm not the only one who'll be ordering that the next time we visit.  

     There was an offer to visit the sea caves not far from the restaurant but it was declined due to the lateness of the day.  I'm determined to visit the place again (maybe late in June?) and this time go earlier so that we can visit the sea caves.

   Thanks to all who attended, we all seemed to have a great outing.

    Rob E.  

Sunday Sunny Run to St. Martin's this Sunday

      For your enjoyment, a run is offered.  Taking place this coming Sunday, the 17th of May,  a trip is planned to attend lunch at Spinneys:(https://www.facebook.com/p/Spinneys-Seafood-Market-100057512795943/).

     Weather is expected to be fine with warm temperatures.  Bring a warm jacket as seating is outside only.

     We will meet at the Burton courthouse (upper parking lot) for an 11:00 AM departure down the scenic (and just repaired) 102. The route takes us to the Evandale Ferry, a couple of nice roads to highway 1 for a couple of minutes to pick up the 111 which will take us to St. Martins and Spinney's.  The return route follows the 111 north to Sussex and highway 10.

JD (DeWitt not Irving) is invited to comment on the route since he knows that roads better than I do.

Bob Earl  :-)

Lise Hoffman passing

I just received this included announcement of the passing of Lise Hoffman, wife of Alex Hoffman. Both of whom were just wonderful people who for years actively participated in our club. I, like many of you, would have many fond memories of Lise and Alex.

  Our sympathies to her family and friends. 

    Gary

https://www.echovita.com/ca/obituaries/nb/nackawic/lise-hoffmann-21486622

St. George trip

Great day for driving, great company and wonderful conversation. The reason there are no photographs—too busy talking with everyone. I would like to thank Gary Arsenault, Gary Hetherington, Chris Daigle and Ernst for coming along on the first road trip of the year. There were 2 MGBs, 1Triumph, 1 BMW and a Mazda. 

- John D.

St. George Fish 'n' Chips run this Saturday

Ernst and I are thinking of driving to St. George for a feed of fish and chips on Saturday, the 25th, at Birch Grove Restaurant. I have booked 14 seats at the restaurant. Please let me know if you are interested in going so I can let the restaurant know how many seats will actually be required. 

Meeting in Harvey at the Irving Gas bar at 10:45am—leaving by 11am drive route 127 to Saint Andrews. Then route 1 over to St. George to the Birch Grove restaurant for lunch at around 1pm. After having lunch, drive to St. Andrews, then on to St. Stephen, stopping at Tim’s for a break. Then, back on route 3 to Fredericton. 

Cheers John 

April FABAC Meeting/Eating Report

    The Hilltop (an increasingly popular spot with us) was the scene of much merriment as spring did it best to (finally) break through.

• The agenda was short as Gary wasn't there and I'd forgotten what he'd asked me to talk about. Oh well, that'll give him more to chat about next month at the Carnation Restaurant in Oromocto.
• Ernst reminded everyone of our 25th anniversary blow-out on June the 7th at Oakland Farm (http://www.oaklandfarmandlodge.com/location) in New Maryland.  It will be potluck and someone(?) has volunteered to coordinate the food.  As always, there will be updates.
• The lovely and talented JD  (Dewitt, not Irving) has a run to the Birches in St George on the 24th of April.  There will be updates here as well.
• Spinney's, just outside of St. Martins has just opened for the season and I'll be leading a run there in early May.  Yup, there will also be an update soon.
• A mystery proposal for our next meeting was made for the Carnation Restaurant in Oromocto. There was no other suggestion so the Carnation it is.  Please note that those of us who pass that intersection often—oh yes—it's just Dianne & I isn't it—should let everyone else know that the intersection of Waasis and Restigouche is once again mostly blocked as 'they' do something expensive with the bridge over the highway.  Folks will have to access the Day's Inn either by getting off the Trans Canada and hanging a left off the off ramp, or going through the Gateway complex.  Don't say I didn't warn you.

   Rob E.