We have a winner!

Long ago, you will remember Jim Woodford's challenge for the first LBC on the road in the new year. Well, we finally have enough evidence to announce that Mike Smith and son and his Mini were on the road back on January 9th, 2007—before the snows, you will notice. Here's a view from the driver's seat—remember, right-hand drive–out in Mactaquac country:
and a shot of the car with the witness:
Congratulations, Mike. Maybe you'll receive your prize at the St. Patrick's day FABash.

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Steve Ball went to Tim Hortons in Hampton Feb 24.

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Also making a respectable effort in the spirit of competition was last year's winner, Paul Allen. He ventured out on March 5th and says, "Thought that a little warmup run through the woods might get the juices/oil flowing! Well, at least I beat the running of the sap!"

Ah... spring is just around the corner. :-)