Sunday Sept 7th is set for a visit to the Hopewell Rocks just south of Moncton.
Plan to leave the Ramada Inn at 8:00AM and head south via the 105, Hwy10, and the 112 to Salisbury. Just past the gas stop we can pick up the 114 which winds south of Moncton to our destination. We have to leave early in order to catch low tide which occurs around noon. Please reply if you plan on attending. If we don't get at least five cars I'll plan a shorter run close to home. We'll also keep an eye on the weather although it looks like the late summer is gonna be niiiiiiice.
I'll drop a note to the Moncton folks and see if they want to meet us there.
- Bob E
2008 Olympics News
Bruce and Johanna must be extremely proud of their daughter Catherine who placed 4th in the Cross Country Cycling today. The only account I have found so far is here. Congratulations!
We would like to hear from you.
Whereas a growing number of our active club members own foreign sports cars other than British, it is proposed that the name of our club be changed to reflect that:
Fredericton Area British/Foreign Automobile Club
Your comments are encouraged–pro or con.
Fredericton Area British/Foreign Automobile Club
Your comments are encouraged–pro or con.
Report from Bob S on August Meeting
Twenty nine members attended the August FABAC meeting held at the Delta Hotel. Our original plan was to hold the meeting at the Dip Pool Bar however the cool weather caused the hotel to close the patio and they moved us indoors to Bruno’s. Early arrivals were treated to an impromptu piano recital by David N who claimed that he was playing for his dinner. Sweet tunes David!!
Prez Gary presided over both parts A and B of the gathering – with a break in between for the all important eating segment of the meeting. David R gave a brief report on the Grand Manan trip including the exciting description of the breakneck, Stephen-led slalom run to Dark Harbour and the group’s wise decision later to park the cars and walk to dinner. The cool Grand Manan evening air on the walk back to the motel helped us digest that wonderful meal and worked to diffuse the after effects of several toasts.
Curry gave an account of the interesting weekend run to Rexton for their inaugural British Car Show. The event drew two thumbs up from our members who attended. The hospitality shown by the organizers was said to be “first class”. Curry brought back and circulated a good looking cookbook which is being sponsored by BATANS (British Automobile Touring Association of Nova Scotia) in order to raise funds for ALS. The price of the cookbook is $12 and can be purchased from Curry.
We discussed several options for runs over the next couple of months and came up with 2 destinations. The first is to Hopewell Cape on September 7th. Bob E is the tour organizer. Watch the web site for details on this run. The second is planned for St. Andrews on September 27th. Dwight will be organizing this run and will be posting details on the web site as well.
Gary reminds members to send along their contact information to Barb G if they want to be included in a member directory. Information to be included is name, address, telephone number and email address.
David N has suggested that the club be henceforth known as FABFAC (Fredericton Area British and Foreign Automobile Club) in recognition of the multi-national nature of its members’ cars.
David also expressed thanks on behalf of the members present to those people who record our many events with their terrific photography and also to those who contribute descriptions of these events. Gary then recognized the valuable contributions made by David in managing our club web site. Apparently, according to reports from the PEI car show, thanks to David’s fine work the site has attracted the attention of many British car enthusiasts around the Maritime region.
The September meeting is planned for September 17th at Dimitri’s Restaurant on King St. Gary agreed to make the arrangements.
Bob
Prez Gary presided over both parts A and B of the gathering – with a break in between for the all important eating segment of the meeting. David R gave a brief report on the Grand Manan trip including the exciting description of the breakneck, Stephen-led slalom run to Dark Harbour and the group’s wise decision later to park the cars and walk to dinner. The cool Grand Manan evening air on the walk back to the motel helped us digest that wonderful meal and worked to diffuse the after effects of several toasts.
Curry gave an account of the interesting weekend run to Rexton for their inaugural British Car Show. The event drew two thumbs up from our members who attended. The hospitality shown by the organizers was said to be “first class”. Curry brought back and circulated a good looking cookbook which is being sponsored by BATANS (British Automobile Touring Association of Nova Scotia) in order to raise funds for ALS. The price of the cookbook is $12 and can be purchased from Curry.
We discussed several options for runs over the next couple of months and came up with 2 destinations. The first is to Hopewell Cape on September 7th. Bob E is the tour organizer. Watch the web site for details on this run. The second is planned for St. Andrews on September 27th. Dwight will be organizing this run and will be posting details on the web site as well.
Gary reminds members to send along their contact information to Barb G if they want to be included in a member directory. Information to be included is name, address, telephone number and email address.
David N has suggested that the club be henceforth known as FABFAC (Fredericton Area British and Foreign Automobile Club) in recognition of the multi-national nature of its members’ cars.
David also expressed thanks on behalf of the members present to those people who record our many events with their terrific photography and also to those who contribute descriptions of these events. Gary then recognized the valuable contributions made by David in managing our club web site. Apparently, according to reports from the PEI car show, thanks to David’s fine work the site has attracted the attention of many British car enthusiasts around the Maritime region.
The September meeting is planned for September 17th at Dimitri’s Restaurant on King St. Gary agreed to make the arrangements.
Bob
It had to happen!
Photos taken with an iPhone! Very nice. Thank you Heather C-D. Click on the little red cars for more pictures of the cars that congregated for the August FABFAC meeting.
A Report on the Rexton Car Show by Curry A
Dwight Ball, Sherry and I left the Ramada Inn on Friday morning on route to Rexton. Our extra small cavalcade made our way down the 102 to Salisbury–we had the highway to ourselves until we reached the Trans Canada. The Lobster Deck in Shediac served up crab cakes which did not disappoint us. Our next stop was a visit at the Irving Eco-Centre Dunes Project in Bouctouche. After a leisurely 2 hour visit and walk on the board walk, we were ready to continue on to Rexton. The complete drive to Rexton was under a warm to hot bright sky which made for a great top-down experience.We arrived in Rexton in time to go directly to the show reception at the Bonar Law Historic home site. The village built a small community museum at this site which houses artifacts from all aspects of village life. Acadian music was being performed at the band stand in the adjacent field overlooking the Richibucto River. The Premier was just leaving as we arrived, the mayor and other dignitaries remained to host the evening. A fine collection of local wine was being served and cheese and fruit available to accompany the wine.
Early Saturday morning the sky opened up much to the dismay of the organizers. The participants did not get too concerned about the rain and the show was moved to the curling club and carried on without missing a beat. The show consisted of 35 cars with some very unique autos included. A 1962(??) Jag XK won the peoples choice and a 195?? Sunbeam Talbot Alpina winning the participants choice. A 1921 Vauxall sedan won the mayors choice and carried the mayors of Rexton, Richibucto and St. Louis de Kent in the Sunday parade. The banquet was held at the curling club and after speeches, prizes were awarded for the categories noted above. A special note is warranted concerning the prizes. They were designed and hand made by Michelle Richard (one of the charming organizers) and covered a local theme for the area including the Acadian flag, ship building and rum running (c/w a 40 oz of Bacardi's finest).
Breakfast was served by the local Lion's Club.Sunday's parade went from the Lion's Club through Richibucto and on to a camp ground in St. Louis de Kent. The villagers were waiting for the parade to pass and there was a lot of enthusiasm from all the spectators along the way. Coffee and doughnuts were served at the site. A very talented duo played guitars and sang to entertain the group while campers viewed the cars and took pictures.
Another special note, banners painted by the locals adorned the power poles in the three villages. The banners focused on three themes including native culture, coastal geography, and fishing (I hope I have this correct) with participants ranging in years from 7 to over 90. The banners were spectacular!
Dwight and I made our way shortly after, north to Miramichi en route to Fredericton, completing the loop around this part of NB.
The show was small but very successful for the Village of Rexton's first attempt. Being small has it's rewards as well, as this group became a very close group allowing an opportunity to get to know each other better. This turned out to be an excellent weekend and event thanks to the hard work of the village of Rexton.
Well done folks.
- Curry
A Grand Time on Grand Manan
Seven FABAC cars left Fredericton for Grand Manan on Saturday morning at the appointed hour under a dark cloud and plenty of rain. Sadly that dark cloud soon claimed our tour leaders Gary and Barb’s LBC on our way past Oromocto but the remaining members doggedly continued on our soggy, tops-up way under the capable backup leadership of David and co-pilot Margot. After a smooth but foggy crossing on the ferry, we were welcomed to the Island by Stephen W who had gone on the day before to prepare island residents for our “invasion”. Shortly after our arrival, the sun broke through which allowed us to go topless the rest of our stay in which we toured the island in grand style. We were treated to spectacular sights at Swallowtail, Dark Harbour and Deep Cove among others as the wonderful photos will attest. And of course, no FABAC gathering would be official without our gab & eat-fest and we certainly did partake in lots of both including some fine sea harvest fare. The weekend tour ended with members going off in various directions – to Maine, to other parts of the island and most back to home port – having all thoroughly enjoyed the time together.
- Bob S.
Click on each of the photos from FABAC members to see the sights. Your webmaster was fiddling for a wedding ceremony and reception near Grand Falls--thus missing two opportunities for FABFAC weekend activities.
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from Stephen W:
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from Vic D:
- Bob S.
Click on each of the photos from FABAC members to see the sights. Your webmaster was fiddling for a wedding ceremony and reception near Grand Falls--thus missing two opportunities for FABFAC weekend activities.
From Pat Swe...:
from Stephen W:
from Pat Str...:from Vic D:
She's Back!
This from Bob E:
After three l-o-n-g years....the car that started it all...the car that got us all hooked....the one...the only....
The MG!
Click on the photo for the article.
After three l-o-n-g years....the car that started it all...the car that got us all hooked....the one...the only....
The MG!
Click on the photo for the article.Grand Manan Tour is a GO
Get your sea faring legs on--we're headed to Grand Manan!
We currently have 7 cars booked to go on the trip which is excellent. It would be better if there were more, so if you have any interest in an island tour this would be the time.
I tried to make ferry reservations but they won't accept these on the crossing to the island, however they will accept reservations on the return trip but only the day before. We can make these when we arrive in Blacks Harbor.
Also due to anticipated heavy traffic on the ferry we will now be leaving Tim Hortons Exhibition Grounds promptly on Saturday Aug 9 at 8am.
If there are any questions please call me at home.
Tks,
Gary
We currently have 7 cars booked to go on the trip which is excellent. It would be better if there were more, so if you have any interest in an island tour this would be the time.
I tried to make ferry reservations but they won't accept these on the crossing to the island, however they will accept reservations on the return trip but only the day before. We can make these when we arrive in Blacks Harbor.
PLEASE NOTE THIS CHANGE
Also due to anticipated heavy traffic on the ferry we will now be leaving Tim Hortons Exhibition Grounds promptly on Saturday Aug 9 at 8am.
If there are any questions please call me at home.
Tks,
Gary
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