The latest from the club's rumour mill is that fears of a certain members melted down engine have become nothing more than a blown exhaust manifold gasket. I'll bet he's sorry he didn't dig into the car earlier. Another member's car will be running on three cylinders
for the remainder of the season. It seems his compression has 'gone away' in one cylinder. This will affect gas mileage and large hills may present a challenge. Hopefully it will turn out to also be a fairly minor (ie: inexpensive) fix.
Bob Earl will be heading down to St John on the evening of Tuesday the 7th of August.for their British car night at Market Square. Anyone who wants to come along should contact him. He will be taking the river route (of course) along highway 102.
Bob is also planning a CAMPING trip to Sussex for the Balloon fest on the 7th to 9th of Sept. It will be an afternoon run to Sussex where we will pitch tents in Steve Ball's yard. The evening
entertainment at the fest is always good and we hope to see the balloons 'candle' as the light wanes. We will be able to grab sites early on Sunday for the car show. Folks are encouraged to
pre-register here:
http://atlanticballoonfiesta.ca/showandshineprereg.htm
British Invasion at Stowe Sept 14th weekend
Hi All
Plans are afoot to take in the British Invasion at Stowe Vermont this year and I will be coordinating with the BATANS group. so far just looking for level of interest and to get a group formed up to see what the needs and wishes are. contact me as soon as you can to start the motor running so to speak.
link to this really big show
http://www.britishinvasion.com/
Ralph
holyoke@nbnet.nb.ca
Plans are afoot to take in the British Invasion at Stowe Vermont this year and I will be coordinating with the BATANS group. so far just looking for level of interest and to get a group formed up to see what the needs and wishes are. contact me as soon as you can to start the motor running so to speak.
link to this really big show
http://www.britishinvasion.com/
Ralph
holyoke@nbnet.nb.ca
Report on British Cars Across the Bridge 2007
If this were an executive summary of the PEI show, I'd have to say it was one of the best. The Friday evening at Bob Bentleys, the car show, the awards banquet and the scenic and spectacular drive to Indian River for the closing ceremonies were all done to the highest calibre garnering applause and appreciation from all participants. Truly it was the best of the best!
The details:
The main group of FABACians left Fredericton Friday morning led by the Big Red Jag of Bob and Diane Earl. While I was not part of this group, having departed for PEI earlier in the week, I understand the trip went very well with some great touring and great eating along the way. The well known stop at Fred's restaurant in Cap Pele is well known for their seafood and large portions. I understand our group was not disappointed, maybe uncomfortable from eating the gargantuan portions but not disappointed.
Many of our group met Friday evening at Bob Bentleys where we and many other attending participants were hosted to a fantastic evening of great food, great friendship and a wonderful time. Bob and friends really know how to entertain. We also got a glimpse of some of the attending Morgans, they were all fantastic cars and to see so many in one spot was truly a sight to see. We also met up with our Saint John members Ralph and Karen (MGA), Terry and Kim (TR6) and Barry and Sue (MGB). Also making the event were David and Margo Russell (BMW), Stephen Wheatley (BMW) and David and Pat Strang (BMW), all driving great cars. Our events are never complete without having them with us.
Saturday morning, a good number of FABAC cars were as usual the first at the car show scene to ensure they got to the wash stations and also to claim our now well established corner display area. It was here that Captain Jim B and Ellie B (MGB) were the first on the field to establish our area. Let me tell you there was no one going to get into our area without their approval. They laid out an area for our tent and for 15 cars and we used every bit of space. Only after we were well established did Jim and Ellie get time to wash there own car–they are always thinking of the group first! While Jim was stewarding the cars into position, with assured accuracy and military precision, David Nielsen lead a confused group of tent constructers in their task of setting up the FABAC HQ tent. Having lost the tent instructions, this now daunting task took every bit of David's teaching skills and a far margin of patience, to lead this unskilled workforce, into finally raising the tent. David and Mary Anne Blagrave (MGB) put the final touches on the tent with our British flag streamers and our very own FABAC banner. Thank God, we were doing this in fine weather. Had it been raining, we would all have been soaked to the bone!
With that major ordeal in hand, we all went about our more focused task of grooming our cars and making preparations for the big showing of the day. The weather was wonderful and we had a great day. Several women from the group went for the bus tour into town and spend much of the day touring and shopping in Charlottetown. Many friends from previous shows came over to visit as did many of us visit others. This really is a social event as well as a car show. Currie and Sherry Alder with their late model Jag were on site with us as well. Currie's request for a manicure set was somewhat viewed as interesting thinking it was a new detailing technique only to find out he nicked his finger nail–the appropriate cajoling was dispensed. Richard and Sharon (MGB) from Toronto also joined our group having become great friends over the years being part of the St. Nicholas Motel group. Alex and Lise joined the group with their fully original TR6 now equipped with a GPS. Now we have no reason to get lost provided Alex is in the group. Later in the day we also met up with the Farrahs(MGB) and Gary Suddle (Benton restored TR6)
All in all it was a great day. Dennis Gage, a well known car show host of My Classic Car, was there as well. He interviewed Jim Woodford and others on the field. We should all be looking forward to seeing this item on his show sometime in April. As you can see from the posted pictures from the event a number of our "interested" members got their photos taken with Gage. Gordon and Dorothy Arsenault (MGB) won an autographed tee shirt from the same.
The events from the day did not end there by any means. At the awards banquet, our group did splendidly well overall. Jim Woodford's Morgan won 2 coveted awards, the Participants Choice award and the Concours award. An overall achievement never done before! Congratulations Jim. On top of that Karen Johnson's TR3 Triumph won second in class as did I for my Triumph TR6. All told, we did extremely well. Congratulations to all!
I should also mention that the feedback from our group about this years awards meal was that it was the best yet! Prime rib and all the fixins with home made carrot cake dessert was the main entry and it was all delicious.
Sunday was no less eventful. It started off back at the Cymbria Lions Club with a huge breakfast. At 11:00 sharp, a lesson we could learn, a huge contingent of British cars were convoyed into a single procession that was lead by a police escort to Indian River. This was a non stop procession, all intersections were blocked as this convoy proceeded through. It really was something to see. British cars from miles! The tour took us through some of the most picturesque scenery imaginable. PEI truly is a wonderful place to visit in the summer.
Arriving at Indian River, we were treated to some wonderful classic music from a Toronto based chamber music group, the Griffin Trio. Judging from the encore from the crowd, that nearly filled this large church, I'd say it was very well received. Bob Bentley then addressed the group thanking everyone for attending and extending appreciation to all those that contributed to what he described as a very successful weekend. We couldn't agree more.
Once outside the church we were directed to a tent where we were served a delicious lunch under wonderful sunny skies. A perfect end to three days of well organized and very much appreciated experiences.
Please see the great photography work from Bob Earle (JAG XKE),Pat and David Strang (BMW), Mark Brown and Ellie Bleakney which truly captures the events. Great photography folks!
All told we had a pretty enjoyable weekend,
Tks,
Gary
The details:
The main group of FABACians left Fredericton Friday morning led by the Big Red Jag of Bob and Diane Earl. While I was not part of this group, having departed for PEI earlier in the week, I understand the trip went very well with some great touring and great eating along the way. The well known stop at Fred's restaurant in Cap Pele is well known for their seafood and large portions. I understand our group was not disappointed, maybe uncomfortable from eating the gargantuan portions but not disappointed.
Many of our group met Friday evening at Bob Bentleys where we and many other attending participants were hosted to a fantastic evening of great food, great friendship and a wonderful time. Bob and friends really know how to entertain. We also got a glimpse of some of the attending Morgans, they were all fantastic cars and to see so many in one spot was truly a sight to see. We also met up with our Saint John members Ralph and Karen (MGA), Terry and Kim (TR6) and Barry and Sue (MGB). Also making the event were David and Margo Russell (BMW), Stephen Wheatley (BMW) and David and Pat Strang (BMW), all driving great cars. Our events are never complete without having them with us.
Saturday morning, a good number of FABAC cars were as usual the first at the car show scene to ensure they got to the wash stations and also to claim our now well established corner display area. It was here that Captain Jim B and Ellie B (MGB) were the first on the field to establish our area. Let me tell you there was no one going to get into our area without their approval. They laid out an area for our tent and for 15 cars and we used every bit of space. Only after we were well established did Jim and Ellie get time to wash there own car–they are always thinking of the group first! While Jim was stewarding the cars into position, with assured accuracy and military precision, David Nielsen lead a confused group of tent constructers in their task of setting up the FABAC HQ tent. Having lost the tent instructions, this now daunting task took every bit of David's teaching skills and a far margin of patience, to lead this unskilled workforce, into finally raising the tent. David and Mary Anne Blagrave (MGB) put the final touches on the tent with our British flag streamers and our very own FABAC banner. Thank God, we were doing this in fine weather. Had it been raining, we would all have been soaked to the bone!
With that major ordeal in hand, we all went about our more focused task of grooming our cars and making preparations for the big showing of the day. The weather was wonderful and we had a great day. Several women from the group went for the bus tour into town and spend much of the day touring and shopping in Charlottetown. Many friends from previous shows came over to visit as did many of us visit others. This really is a social event as well as a car show. Currie and Sherry Alder with their late model Jag were on site with us as well. Currie's request for a manicure set was somewhat viewed as interesting thinking it was a new detailing technique only to find out he nicked his finger nail–the appropriate cajoling was dispensed. Richard and Sharon (MGB) from Toronto also joined our group having become great friends over the years being part of the St. Nicholas Motel group. Alex and Lise joined the group with their fully original TR6 now equipped with a GPS. Now we have no reason to get lost provided Alex is in the group. Later in the day we also met up with the Farrahs(MGB) and Gary Suddle (Benton restored TR6)
All in all it was a great day. Dennis Gage, a well known car show host of My Classic Car, was there as well. He interviewed Jim Woodford and others on the field. We should all be looking forward to seeing this item on his show sometime in April. As you can see from the posted pictures from the event a number of our "interested" members got their photos taken with Gage. Gordon and Dorothy Arsenault (MGB) won an autographed tee shirt from the same.
The events from the day did not end there by any means. At the awards banquet, our group did splendidly well overall. Jim Woodford's Morgan won 2 coveted awards, the Participants Choice award and the Concours award. An overall achievement never done before! Congratulations Jim. On top of that Karen Johnson's TR3 Triumph won second in class as did I for my Triumph TR6. All told, we did extremely well. Congratulations to all!
I should also mention that the feedback from our group about this years awards meal was that it was the best yet! Prime rib and all the fixins with home made carrot cake dessert was the main entry and it was all delicious.
Sunday was no less eventful. It started off back at the Cymbria Lions Club with a huge breakfast. At 11:00 sharp, a lesson we could learn, a huge contingent of British cars were convoyed into a single procession that was lead by a police escort to Indian River. This was a non stop procession, all intersections were blocked as this convoy proceeded through. It really was something to see. British cars from miles! The tour took us through some of the most picturesque scenery imaginable. PEI truly is a wonderful place to visit in the summer.
Arriving at Indian River, we were treated to some wonderful classic music from a Toronto based chamber music group, the Griffin Trio. Judging from the encore from the crowd, that nearly filled this large church, I'd say it was very well received. Bob Bentley then addressed the group thanking everyone for attending and extending appreciation to all those that contributed to what he described as a very successful weekend. We couldn't agree more.
Once outside the church we were directed to a tent where we were served a delicious lunch under wonderful sunny skies. A perfect end to three days of well organized and very much appreciated experiences.
Please see the great photography work from Bob Earle (JAG XKE),Pat and David Strang (BMW), Mark Brown and Ellie Bleakney which truly captures the events. Great photography folks!
All told we had a pretty enjoyable weekend,
Tks,
Gary
More on the PEI Trip from Bob Earl
Club members who would like to travel as a group please gather at the Ramada Fredericton, 480 Riverside Dr., Friday, July 13th. We plan to leave at 9:00 AM. Bob and Diane Earl will lead the charge via Route 105 South, then take Route 10 to McCready's Restaurant (Young's Cove) for our 1st rest stop.
Next we take Route 112 ( Old F'ton Rd.) that comes out at the Irving Big Stop, Salisbury (probably arriving around 10:45) for our 2nd. rest stop, hopefully rendezvous with other members.
We will then take Route 2 (new 4 lane) past Moncton - take exit 467B onto Route 15 (towards Shediac).
Next we take Exit 46 onto Jct. 133 to Cap-Pele and Fred's Restaurant "for lunch".
Then get back on Route 15 for a few miles and turn left onto Route 955 at Mates Corner(scenic route). Next turn left onto Route 16 to PEI.
After we cross the bridge we will rest stop at Borden Carleton and meet up with other gear jammers.
We stay on Route 1 for a few miles, then turn left onto Route 13 and drive up through the lovely country side to New Glasgow, take a right turn on Route 258, drive a few miles, then left turn onto Route 6 toward North Rustico - (our destination).
Bob
Next we take Route 112 ( Old F'ton Rd.) that comes out at the Irving Big Stop, Salisbury (probably arriving around 10:45) for our 2nd. rest stop, hopefully rendezvous with other members.
We will then take Route 2 (new 4 lane) past Moncton - take exit 467B onto Route 15 (towards Shediac).
Next we take Exit 46 onto Jct. 133 to Cap-Pele and Fred's Restaurant "for lunch".
Then get back on Route 15 for a few miles and turn left onto Route 955 at Mates Corner(scenic route). Next turn left onto Route 16 to PEI.
After we cross the bridge we will rest stop at Borden Carleton and meet up with other gear jammers.
We stay on Route 1 for a few miles, then turn left onto Route 13 and drive up through the lovely country side to New Glasgow, take a right turn on Route 258, drive a few miles, then left turn onto Route 6 toward North Rustico - (our destination).
Bob
A Note to FABACians re PEI Trip
July 13th is approaching and with it, our annual trek to PEI for
the All British Field Meet.
I have volunteered to lead the pack this year and have mapped out a route.
While planning the route I remembered the words of that famous British
car journalist, James May, as he road tested a Jaguar XJ6....
"It's a Jaguar, and Jaguars belong on a back road, swooping through
trees, the whole vista of beautiful England relayed to the comfort of
your cabin in stunning windscreen format!"
The same can easily be said about any of our cars right here in
New Brunswick. While it may be destitute and impoverished, it IS a
gorgeous province and one certainly can't see much of it from a four
lane highway. The chosen route will forgo the four lanes and take us
through the nicest roads I can find.
We have no schedule other than to stop in Salisbury and possibly meet
up with the folks from Moncton and St John. It would also be nice to
stop at that nice little restaurant in... wherever it was (anyone
remember?). As long as we make it to the get together at the
Bentley's place, our mission is accomplished. More info will appear
in the coming week.
- Bob Earl
the All British Field Meet.
I have volunteered to lead the pack this year and have mapped out a route.
While planning the route I remembered the words of that famous British
car journalist, James May, as he road tested a Jaguar XJ6....
"It's a Jaguar, and Jaguars belong on a back road, swooping through
trees, the whole vista of beautiful England relayed to the comfort of
your cabin in stunning windscreen format!"
The same can easily be said about any of our cars right here in
New Brunswick. While it may be destitute and impoverished, it IS a
gorgeous province and one certainly can't see much of it from a four
lane highway. The chosen route will forgo the four lanes and take us
through the nicest roads I can find.
We have no schedule other than to stop in Salisbury and possibly meet
up with the folks from Moncton and St John. It would also be nice to
stop at that nice little restaurant in... wherever it was (anyone
remember?). As long as we make it to the get together at the
Bentley's place, our mission is accomplished. More info will appear
in the coming week.
- Bob Earl
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