(I see the top is down. Why are we in New Brunswick?!! - Webmaster)
Nice car!
Heather and Vic D. are out in California and came across this nice Morgan. "We saw this car in the Russian River Valley (Sonoma) area."
(I see the top is down. Why are we in New Brunswick?!! - Webmaster)
(I see the top is down. Why are we in New Brunswick?!! - Webmaster)
Any money in entertainment?!
A note from Curry:
Members may be interested to check out Jay's discussion of his latest purchase , a 2009 Aston Martin. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/
Members may be interested to check out Jay's discussion of his latest purchase , a 2009 Aston Martin. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/
There's Humour even in Bad Times
Q: What is the difference between an investment banker and a pigeon?
A: A pigeon can still make a deposit on a BMW.
A: A pigeon can still make a deposit on a BMW.
A Beautiful Day for a Trip
A small but enthusiastic group of FABACians were awarded to a beautiful day of autumn sun and colors. The trip from Mactaquac to Woodstock following the river the entire trip was absolutely wonderful. Who says you have to leave this beautiful province to see such natural splendor? I guess that's why they call it the picture province!
We made several stops along the way to take in the stunning scenery and stretch cramped muscles!
Robin caught up with us (Sweets, Boles and myself) at the restaurant in Woodstock that we found by chance and what a find. It was certainly up to FABAC standards both in quality and quantity--just ask Shirley Ann.
All told we had a fantastic day.
I throw to challenge to anyone wanting to organize another fast run before the "you know what" arrives! There's still some beautiful weather left so let's make sure we get the best of it. Not to press the point, but for every weekend we tour, that's one less weekend in an otherwise long long winter.
Over to you,
Gary
Click on this beauty for more photos from Pat Sw.
We made several stops along the way to take in the stunning scenery and stretch cramped muscles!
Robin caught up with us (Sweets, Boles and myself) at the restaurant in Woodstock that we found by chance and what a find. It was certainly up to FABAC standards both in quality and quantity--just ask Shirley Ann.
All told we had a fantastic day.
I throw to challenge to anyone wanting to organize another fast run before the "you know what" arrives! There's still some beautiful weather left so let's make sure we get the best of it. Not to press the point, but for every weekend we tour, that's one less weekend in an otherwise long long winter.
Over to you,
Gary
Click on this beauty for more photos from Pat Sw.
Interested in a Run this Weekend?
While we have only 3 cars officially signed up, the weather is just too nice not too go so the tour to Woodstock is on! We'll depart Tim Hortens Exhibition Park at 10 am and travel the old river route to Woodstock.
Hope to see more cars tomorrow,
Gary
At this months regular meeting held at Montana's, a number of folks expressed interest in doing another quick tour this coming weekend. A couple of the tour ideas were:
- a run up through Kingsley cutting inland and arriving at the Mactaquac lodge for lunch. This was proposed for Saturday or Sunday.
- another was a run up to Woodstock on the old road (route 105) and eat in Woodstock. This was proposed either Saturday or Sunday.
In both cases I'd suggest we depart at 10am from Tim Hortens, Exhibition Park, Smythe St.
I'm prepared to lead the group to either location. But numbers will decide where and when we go so its important if you're interested in participating to post a comment(Click on 'comments' just to the right of the date below).
Five cars will be a minimum to warrant a tour so please sing out if you're interested.
Gary
Hope to see more cars tomorrow,
Gary
At this months regular meeting held at Montana's, a number of folks expressed interest in doing another quick tour this coming weekend. A couple of the tour ideas were:
- a run up through Kingsley cutting inland and arriving at the Mactaquac lodge for lunch. This was proposed for Saturday or Sunday.
- another was a run up to Woodstock on the old road (route 105) and eat in Woodstock. This was proposed either Saturday or Sunday.
In both cases I'd suggest we depart at 10am from Tim Hortens, Exhibition Park, Smythe St.
I'm prepared to lead the group to either location. But numbers will decide where and when we go so its important if you're interested in participating to post a comment(Click on 'comments' just to the right of the date below).
Five cars will be a minimum to warrant a tour so please sing out if you're interested.
Gary
Report on October's Meeting by Bob S.
The new Montana’s Cookhouse was the setting for our October meeting. Fifteen members were in attendance having arrived in all sorts of conveyances including a topless and several tops up 2-seaters, a topless 1-seater, and others.
There was a very light business segment of the meeting in which prez Gary suggested an upcoming weekend tour to Woodstock. Details will follow on the website.
Next came everyone’s favourite parts of the meeting - the eating and the conversation. Those present appeared to enjoy their meals including those of us who partook in the all-you-can-eat ribs fest. Mounds of succulent ribs were delivered plate after plate to the writer’s tablemate who bravely found his way to the bottom of each plate.
And then came dessert!! Have you ever seen anything like that leaning tower of a mud pie that was presented to Phil? It was attacked by fully half of those assembled and there was still some left over. Wow, what a slab of dessert!!
The meeting concluded with an executive decision being made as to the location of the November club meeting. It will be held at East Side Mario’s in the Corbett Centre.
Bob S.
Click on Bob E's ribs for more of Margot's photos.
There was a very light business segment of the meeting in which prez Gary suggested an upcoming weekend tour to Woodstock. Details will follow on the website.
Next came everyone’s favourite parts of the meeting - the eating and the conversation. Those present appeared to enjoy their meals including those of us who partook in the all-you-can-eat ribs fest. Mounds of succulent ribs were delivered plate after plate to the writer’s tablemate who bravely found his way to the bottom of each plate.
And then came dessert!! Have you ever seen anything like that leaning tower of a mud pie that was presented to Phil? It was attacked by fully half of those assembled and there was still some left over. Wow, what a slab of dessert!!
The meeting concluded with an executive decision being made as to the location of the November club meeting. It will be held at East Side Mario’s in the Corbett Centre.
Bob S.
Click on Bob E's ribs for more of Margot's photos.
FABAC Meeting Wednesday October 15th
I know that you are still stuffed with Thanksgiving turkey or other seasonal meal, but in the FABAC tradition , "We're never too stuffed to eat!", join us at Montana's Cookhouse up near the Home Depot. Did they say Wednesdays are "All the ribs you can eat deal"?
Folks often start arriving around 5:30 p.m. although we aim to sit down around 6:00. This may be the last meeting with those LBCs with tops down.
Folks often start arriving around 5:30 p.m. although we aim to sit down around 6:00. This may be the last meeting with those LBCs with tops down.
Busy Bs
Small but mighty-–just three-–two red and one black-–all MGBs! That was the round-up for today's Stanley Run!
While we had only 3 cars show up for the Stanley run, these three cars had a great tour and a fun afternoon. John and Shirley Ann sporting their newly acquired '74 MGB, Robin and Nettie sporting their recently acquired '78 MGB and Gary and Barb with their well-driven '72 MGB all together made for a "B" kind of day.
The weather, roads and fall scenery all made for a great "spur of the moment" run and one that we will have to do again as this fun tour combined with a great find in a local Stanley restaurant made for a wonderful day. As usual in FABAC fashion we spend a large portion of our time at the restaurant just connecting and telling each other great stories. As usual with the FABAC crowd this group fits right in.
Hoping this is not our last run before the YKW (you know what) so we throw out the challenge to someone, anyone, to organize a quick run to anywhere. It does not have to be a long run or one that draws a lot of cars–just post something and see who shows up.
Gary
While we had only 3 cars show up for the Stanley run, these three cars had a great tour and a fun afternoon. John and Shirley Ann sporting their newly acquired '74 MGB, Robin and Nettie sporting their recently acquired '78 MGB and Gary and Barb with their well-driven '72 MGB all together made for a "B" kind of day.
The weather, roads and fall scenery all made for a great "spur of the moment" run and one that we will have to do again as this fun tour combined with a great find in a local Stanley restaurant made for a wonderful day. As usual in FABAC fashion we spend a large portion of our time at the restaurant just connecting and telling each other great stories. As usual with the FABAC crowd this group fits right in.
Hoping this is not our last run before the YKW (you know what) so we throw out the challenge to someone, anyone, to organize a quick run to anywhere. It does not have to be a long run or one that draws a lot of cars–just post something and see who shows up.
Gary
A Quick Trip on Saturday
Barb and I are going to head to Stanley this Saturday for a quick run and back. I expect we will be back by 4pm. Nothing planned other then we'll stop for a tea and biscuit while we're there. If your interested in coming with us we will depart Tim Hortons, Exhibition Park at 1pm sharp.
I'm told that John and Shirley Ann, recent FABAC members, have a new addition to their auto family, so we might be visited by them.
Hope to see you tomorrow,
Gary and Barb
I'm told that John and Shirley Ann, recent FABAC members, have a new addition to their auto family, so we might be visited by them.
Hope to see you tomorrow,
Gary and Barb
St. Andrews Report by Bob E.
Click on this photo for photos from Pat Sw
and the one below for photos from Bob E.
"...carry moonbeams home in a jar,
and be better off than you are
or would you rather be a mule."
That darn movie. I'd watched 'Hudson Hawk' the previous evening and just couldn't get that catchy tune out of my head. Never mind, it fit the day perfectly. Although clear and blue, it was chilly as I pulled my toque down to cover that little spot by my neck that the scarf had missed. We were heading up the long hill on the Hanwell with myself in the lead. Behind me was Dwight, probably craning his neck to listen for any unusual noises from the bonnet of his 'B'. Last year on this run, this very stretch had been the B's undoing and he'd had to retire early. Now, with a rebuilt motor purring away, he motored on.
"A mule is an animal with long funny ears
he kicks up at anything he hears
His back is brawny but his brain is weak
he's just plain stupid with a stubborn streak
and by the way if you hate to go to school
You may grow up to be a mule"
Despite the cool weather, we had some new(ish) folks in the pack. Bryce Scott had brought along his classic Mercedes SL, Bob and Ann MacNally were cozy in a Z4, and ShirlyAnn and John were VERY cozy in their Toyota SUV. I was the only one ("HEAR THAT FOLKS!?....The only one!") with my top down and was fairly comfortable with the sun pounding down and a scarf firmly around my neck. With the leaves just starting to change colour, we had pleasant scenery and almost empty roads to enjoy. Turning off of the 3 and onto Hwy 127 we headed south under increasing cloudy skies. I was getting worried that our fine day would turn kruddy. A few more kilometres saw the skies clear up again and we continued into St. Andrews.
"A pig is an animal with dirt on his face
his shoes are a terrible disgrace
He has no manners when he eats his food
He's fat and lazy and extremely rude
But if you don't care a feather or a fig
you may grow up to be a pig."
We ate at the HarbourFront Inn overlooking the incoming tide. The food is good and reasonably priced and it's become our favourite spot in the town. After lunch we worked it off by strolling amongst the shops and wandering down the wharf. Kelvin's puppy provided entertainment by walking herself then facing off with the local street cat. With the afternoon waning most of us headed back to the cars.
It was getting overcast, cool and windy and even I put my top up for the drive back. A quick stop at the local Timmies for a fill up and we headed North. Once back on the road that song filled my head again. I even caught myself singing along...
..."And all the monkeys aren't in the zoo
everyday you see quite a few
so you see it's all up to you,
you could be better than you are
you could be swinging on a star."
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