Yeeees! the clouds have parted and the roads have dried off! It's time to drag your LBC, LGC or LJC out of the garage and head out onto the open road. The run to St. Andrews is back on for this coming weekend. We hope to leave at 9:30 from the Timmies just after the Woodstock Rd. and arrive in St. Andrews before noon for lunch at the Harbour Front Restaurant. The gang from Saint John will also be attending.
Sunday the 5th.
- Bob E.
The Seasons they are a Changing
Not everyone has a cozy garage for winter storage for their coddled LBC. Is anyone using commercial storage? If so, which one? What other suggestions for alternative storage.
I have a friend in Ontario who found one of those prefab sheds that just fit perfectly due to the small dimensions of his car.
If you have a recommendation, please post a comment.
I have a friend in Ontario who found one of those prefab sheds that just fit perfectly due to the small dimensions of his car.
If you have a recommendation, please post a comment.
A Site Worth Visiting from Time to Time
Although we have had a link to the British Saloon Car Club of Canada for a long time, you might like to check out a recent event here or just check out their site.
(Thanks to Earl S.)
(Thanks to Earl S.)
A Great Trip to British Invasion at Stowe, VT
Last weekend Bob and Donna Grant and Sherry and I travelled to Stowe, Vermont in our LBCs (Big Healeys) to the British Invasion weekend. The weather was perfect, the scenery great which led to a terrific top down drive. There were 600 plus cars registered and what a beautiful sight to see so many LBCs collected in one spot. I am pleased to say that our Healey was awarded First Place in the big Healey class.
There are some random pictures taken of the show attached for interest. We definitely recommend this event for a great get away and would be pleased to lead a tour there next year (assuming everything goes well over the next year).
Curry
There are some random pictures taken of the show attached for interest. We definitely recommend this event for a great get away and would be pleased to lead a tour there next year (assuming everything goes well over the next year).
Curry
St. Andrews Run Cancelled
Although we have had a great run of tops-down weather, it is not looking like that on Saturday. Hence, Dwight has notified those who indicated an interest by e-mail of the cancellation.
Looked like a good run too.
Looked like a good run too.
British Car Day - Ontario
Earl S. received a nice set of photos from his friend Mark of the BCD held this September in Ontario. Click on this beauty for many more rare British sedans.
Congratulations!
We know that Curry drives some very nice cars, but apparently he can also "drive" a golf ball with deadly accuracy. I hear from a reputable source that today, September the 24, 2008, Curry executed a perfect, hole-in-one on Hole 13 using a 5-iron at the Mactaquac Golf Course. Wow!
St. Andrew's Tour - Saturday, September 27th
We are booked for lunch at the Harbour Front Restaurant (225 Water St) in St Andrews for .
Plan to meet at Tim Horton's on the old TCH just beyond the Woodstock Road at 10:30. The Hanwell Road was chip sealed a few weeks ago so we will travel up the old TCH to Rte 3 and by-pass the Hanwell. The rough spots on Rte 3 down through Brockway have been repaved this year so it's now a nice ride. We should arrive in St Andrews around noon, regroup at the old golf club parking lot and motor down Water Street together to the restaurant. We can do a group photo after lunch on the green beyond the Kiwanis Park then the afternoon is free.
If you plan to go please let me know: Dwight Ball fdball@nbnet.nb.ca
We would love to have a contingent from Saint John and area join us.
For those interested, high tide that day is at 11:04 AM and low tide is at 5:23 PM. Minister's Island should be accessible mid afternoon and later.
- Dwight
Plan to meet at Tim Horton's on the old TCH just beyond the Woodstock Road at 10:30. The Hanwell Road was chip sealed a few weeks ago so we will travel up the old TCH to Rte 3 and by-pass the Hanwell. The rough spots on Rte 3 down through Brockway have been repaved this year so it's now a nice ride. We should arrive in St Andrews around noon, regroup at the old golf club parking lot and motor down Water Street together to the restaurant. We can do a group photo after lunch on the green beyond the Kiwanis Park then the afternoon is free.
If you plan to go please let me know: Dwight Ball fdball@nbnet.nb.ca
We would love to have a contingent from Saint John and area join us.
For those interested, high tide that day is at 11:04 AM and low tide is at 5:23 PM. Minister's Island should be accessible mid afternoon and later.
- Dwight
September Meeting Notes from Bob S.
Thirty two FABACians assembled at Dimitri’s Restaurant for our September meeting this past Wednesday where we experienced some fine Greek fare and the usual good company. Club president Gary called the meeting to order, welcomed those present and introduced us to two newcomers to the club – John and Shirley Ann B. John thanked everyone for the hospitality shown and announced that they were in the market for an MGB in fine condition and would welcome any and all leads.
Gary put in a plug on behalf of Curry for next year’s British Car Days in Rexton to be held Aug 7-9. Based upon the success of this year’s show, next year’s event promises to be even bigger and better. Club members are encouraged to keep this date in mind for next summer’s tour planning.
Vic gave a brief bio of the owners of the new winery in Cambridge Narrows and has offered to lead a tour to Mott’s Landing Winery on Saturday, September 20. Those interested are advised to meet at noon at the Ramada in Lower St. Marys.
Dwight spoke about the upcoming tour to St. Andrews on Saturday, September 27th. Tour plans can be found on the club website.
Bob E is leading a River-Leaf tour on Sunday, October 5th to the renowned York’s Restaurant in Perth-Andover. Watch the website for information.
Tim gave a talk and circulated a photo of an exciting British car called Ariel Atom. More info here.
The October meeting will be held on the 15th at the new Montana’s Cookhouse in the Corbett Centre near the Knowledge Park off Regent St.
Bob S.
Gary put in a plug on behalf of Curry for next year’s British Car Days in Rexton to be held Aug 7-9. Based upon the success of this year’s show, next year’s event promises to be even bigger and better. Club members are encouraged to keep this date in mind for next summer’s tour planning.
Vic gave a brief bio of the owners of the new winery in Cambridge Narrows and has offered to lead a tour to Mott’s Landing Winery on Saturday, September 20. Those interested are advised to meet at noon at the Ramada in Lower St. Marys.
Dwight spoke about the upcoming tour to St. Andrews on Saturday, September 27th. Tour plans can be found on the club website.
Bob E is leading a River-Leaf tour on Sunday, October 5th to the renowned York’s Restaurant in Perth-Andover. Watch the website for information.
Tim gave a talk and circulated a photo of an exciting British car called Ariel Atom. More info here.
The October meeting will be held on the 15th at the new Montana’s Cookhouse in the Corbett Centre near the Knowledge Park off Regent St.
Bob S.
FABFAC Meeting Wednesday
Just a reminder that our regular meeting will be this Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 at Dimitri's. See you there with tops down and maybe a scarf for the cooler night air. 
An Important Note from President Gary
I think now is the time to move on from the discussion presented. The proposal for the name change has been dropped.
If the group wants further discussion around this where there were several good ideas in this latest discussion, as to how to be more inclusive other then a name change then we should do that at our next meeting.
Why do I say this?
Personally I know the name proposal was brought about in the open spirit of recognizing the fact that our cub has grown to include other then the British marques. I think opening our club to other then these British marques was and is positive step forward. Everyone has made contributions to make our club what it is today, a friendly and warm place to be. We don’t want to change that one bit.
This club was established based on our ideals of getting out there and enjoying our cars in the warm graces and friendship of others.
I believe this name change proposal was based on this fact and was proposed in the good spirit of recognizing that. Nothing more and nothing less.
I understand too that it was made in the understanding of how we present ourselves overall to the public. I agree that without proper signage its somewhat confusing to the public as to who we were. With the proper signs now in place we can demonstrate who we are and explain our diversity in our vehicles, British and foreign.
With all those things considered and with all the passionate discussion on this proposal I too believe whole-heartedly that we now have to move on for the good of the club. Yes lets, if the group wants, have more discussion at our next meeting. But let us not lose sight or forget the past joys and the company that our club FABAC attracts, the fun we have and more importantly the fun we are about to have. We as a club can do a lot as we have shown. Just look at the trips and the ventures we have been on in the short period we have been around. Just look at the wonderful web site that David provides us where we can all go to for news, what’s happening and just to ponder the many wonderful times we’ve had. It really is a wonderful thing we have here.
I personally want us to move beyond this Lucas moment that we seem to be in at the moment and move to a brighter spot where we can start planning our next tour or a new restaurant to visit.
I wished we had as spirited discussions in our tour proposals as we’ve had here and oh, by the way, Barb has been doing some forward planning for next year which is where we need to be. Vic too has a great tour proposal on our site that we all should be considering as well.
Thanks everyone,
Gary
If the group wants further discussion around this where there were several good ideas in this latest discussion, as to how to be more inclusive other then a name change then we should do that at our next meeting.
Why do I say this?
Personally I know the name proposal was brought about in the open spirit of recognizing the fact that our cub has grown to include other then the British marques. I think opening our club to other then these British marques was and is positive step forward. Everyone has made contributions to make our club what it is today, a friendly and warm place to be. We don’t want to change that one bit.
This club was established based on our ideals of getting out there and enjoying our cars in the warm graces and friendship of others.
I believe this name change proposal was based on this fact and was proposed in the good spirit of recognizing that. Nothing more and nothing less.
I understand too that it was made in the understanding of how we present ourselves overall to the public. I agree that without proper signage its somewhat confusing to the public as to who we were. With the proper signs now in place we can demonstrate who we are and explain our diversity in our vehicles, British and foreign.
With all those things considered and with all the passionate discussion on this proposal I too believe whole-heartedly that we now have to move on for the good of the club. Yes lets, if the group wants, have more discussion at our next meeting. But let us not lose sight or forget the past joys and the company that our club FABAC attracts, the fun we have and more importantly the fun we are about to have. We as a club can do a lot as we have shown. Just look at the trips and the ventures we have been on in the short period we have been around. Just look at the wonderful web site that David provides us where we can all go to for news, what’s happening and just to ponder the many wonderful times we’ve had. It really is a wonderful thing we have here.
I personally want us to move beyond this Lucas moment that we seem to be in at the moment and move to a brighter spot where we can start planning our next tour or a new restaurant to visit.
I wished we had as spirited discussions in our tour proposals as we’ve had here and oh, by the way, Barb has been doing some forward planning for next year which is where we need to be. Vic too has a great tour proposal on our site that we all should be considering as well.
Thanks everyone,
Gary
A Suggestion for a Tour
This suggestion from Vic D:
Since we had heard there was a fledgling winery in Cambridge Narrows, a few days ago Heather and I took a drive there and back Rte 715 (towards Jemseg). We visited with one of the owners and discovered they are releasing their 2007 wines on Sept 20th around 12:30. We had a great tour of the winery with the owner, David Craw (who once owned a MGA). Motts Landing Vineyard will be selling 6 different wines this year, the highest priced is about $15. We sampled their rhubarb wine. The other 5 wines are made from grapes they grow there.
I propose that we put together a run down there Sept 20th, planning to arrive around 1 or so. Then maybe the group could take the ferry to Gagetown and have lunch. If there is enough interest I will make the arrangements.
http://www.mottslandingvineyard.com/
Add your comment if this interests you.
Since we had heard there was a fledgling winery in Cambridge Narrows, a few days ago Heather and I took a drive there and back Rte 715 (towards Jemseg). We visited with one of the owners and discovered they are releasing their 2007 wines on Sept 20th around 12:30. We had a great tour of the winery with the owner, David Craw (who once owned a MGA). Motts Landing Vineyard will be selling 6 different wines this year, the highest priced is about $15. We sampled their rhubarb wine. The other 5 wines are made from grapes they grow there.
I propose that we put together a run down there Sept 20th, planning to arrive around 1 or so. Then maybe the group could take the ferry to Gagetown and have lunch. If there is enough interest I will make the arrangements.
http://www.mottslandingvineyard.com/
Add your comment if this interests you.
A Request from Bob E
Pictures needed!
I've been goofing with an in-car video system for the great FABAC video now in production. Some technical details need to be ironed out but I hope to start shooting some of it by Christmas.
In the meantime, I have plans for a Christmas presentation. To that end, I need your pictures. Not the little email sized ones that get sent to David for the website, I need your large originals.
I also need the following pictures:
Your car in the garage with sun streaming in through the window -- (morning or evening)
You driving your car.
Washing, waxing, tinkering with your car.
The gang eating at our regular monthly meetings.
The pictures don't have to be great, they don't even have to be good.
Bring the full sized originals on CD to a meeting.
Bob Earl
I've been goofing with an in-car video system for the great FABAC video now in production. Some technical details need to be ironed out but I hope to start shooting some of it by Christmas.
In the meantime, I have plans for a Christmas presentation. To that end, I need your pictures. Not the little email sized ones that get sent to David for the website, I need your large originals.
I also need the following pictures:
Your car in the garage with sun streaming in through the window -- (morning or evening)
You driving your car.
Washing, waxing, tinkering with your car.
The gang eating at our regular monthly meetings.
The pictures don't have to be great, they don't even have to be good.
Bring the full sized originals on CD to a meeting.
Bob Earl
Update on the Hopewell Rocks Tour
For the folks going to Hopewell Rocks....
Please meet at the Ramada Inn parking lot and depart around 8:00AM down the 105 towards Jemseg. I'll meet the group at the Burton Bridge. We can stop at the small gas station by Hwy 10 and the new highway (McCready's), or continue to Salisbury for our first 'TP' stop.
Get the new phone list from Barb or Gary so we can stay in touch.
I'm told that there was a bit of construction near the Rocks but quite passable. Gary is working on a restaurant for lunch.
Bob Earl
Please meet at the Ramada Inn parking lot and depart around 8:00AM down the 105 towards Jemseg. I'll meet the group at the Burton Bridge. We can stop at the small gas station by Hwy 10 and the new highway (McCready's), or continue to Salisbury for our first 'TP' stop.
Get the new phone list from Barb or Gary so we can stay in touch.
I'm told that there was a bit of construction near the Rocks but quite passable. Gary is working on a restaurant for lunch.
Bob Earl
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