My darling husband,
Before you return from your business trip, I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the pickup truck when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately it's not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, so please don't worry too much about me.
I was coming home from Wal-Mart, and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the accelerator instead of the brake.
The garage door is slightly bent but fortunately the pickup came to a halt when it bumped into your car.
I am really sorry, but I know with your kind-hearted personality you will forgive me. You know how much I love you and care for you my sweetheart.
I am enclosing a picture of the damage for you.
Bob E has seasonal plate
Bob
(Click on the kitty for a larger view.)
Report on the St. George's Day Get-Together Friday 23rd
Friday night was the inaugural St. George's Day dinner for FABAC and a rousing success it was. Kelvin Perry was the host and opened his stately home in Silverwood to the group. As always, the food was varied, ample and quickly consumed. Kelvin entertained the gang with a "Name the strange Cars" contest which completely stumped pretty much everyone with the exception of John and Robbie. The cars were obscure enough that you had to have grown up in the UK to know what most of them were. I hear that a revenge contest is being planned.
The evening wouldn't have been complete without a garage tour and of course, we all traipsed out into Kelvin's garage to oggle his Rover V-8 transplant in progress on his Westfield. The project seems well underway and we collectively persuaded Kelvin to stop fittering about and "GET IT DONE!"
Thanks for allowing us into your house Kelvin, we all had a great time and hope that this will be an annual event.
Bob E.
The evening wouldn't have been complete without a garage tour and of course, we all traipsed out into Kelvin's garage to oggle his Rover V-8 transplant in progress on his Westfield. The project seems well underway and we collectively persuaded Kelvin to stop fittering about and "GET IT DONE!"
Thanks for allowing us into your house Kelvin, we all had a great time and hope that this will be an annual event.
Bob E.
Lobster Supper Run
Saturday May 22, 2010
Anglican Church, Dumfries
Meet 4:00 PM AT Tim Hortons – Woodstock Road
Anglican Church, Dumfries
Meet 4:00 PM AT Tim Hortons – Woodstock Road
Meeting Report from Bob E.
(All reports for next month will be in point form until I get this damned cast off my wrist...sorry.)
- Good turnout at Jives restaurant this past Wednesday evening. Please note that the Jaguars had their tops down while most others didn't. I left mine down all the way home, even through the pounding rain.
- Kelvin gave a brief reminder of the St Georges party at his place this Friday. 69 Carriage Dr for 6:00 PM and eat around 7:00. This is pot luck and BYOB.
- David Nielsen gave the answer to the Mashed Miata contest on the blog.
- Bob E. gave an intro to this years Bug Splat contest. More details will appear here soon.
- Currie Alders talked about the upcoming 'Drive it Day' this Sunday. go to http://www.fbhvc.co.uk/about-the-fbhvc/ for details.
- Currie also reminded folks about the upcoming British car gathering in Windsor, Nova Scotia this July.
- A run is planned for May 22nd to Dumfries for a church lobster supper. This was a big hit last year.
- Danny Copp was presented to the club. He has a 72 Mini.
- Next meeting will be at Pizza Delight on the North side.
Bob E.
- Good turnout at Jives restaurant this past Wednesday evening. Please note that the Jaguars had their tops down while most others didn't. I left mine down all the way home, even through the pounding rain.
- Kelvin gave a brief reminder of the St Georges party at his place this Friday. 69 Carriage Dr for 6:00 PM and eat around 7:00. This is pot luck and BYOB.
- David Nielsen gave the answer to the Mashed Miata contest on the blog.
- Bob E. gave an intro to this years Bug Splat contest. More details will appear here soon.
- Currie Alders talked about the upcoming 'Drive it Day' this Sunday. go to http://www.fbhvc.co.uk/about-the-fbhvc/ for details.
- Currie also reminded folks about the upcoming British car gathering in Windsor, Nova Scotia this July.
- A run is planned for May 22nd to Dumfries for a church lobster supper. This was a big hit last year.
- Danny Copp was presented to the club. He has a 72 Mini.
- Next meeting will be at Pizza Delight on the North side.
Bob E.
FABAC Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 21
We'll meet at Jives at 6:00. Nice weather predicted so check those spark plugs and let's see some LBCs (and others).
A nice photo
Click on the photo to see it in beautiful full size.
This is the Valley of Fire where Bob Earl took this photo.
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"Where is it?" Contest
Update: I have more photos to post in the "Where is it?" contest, but I'm waiting for the correct answer to this one. I'm surprised that no one has it yet. Participate, FABACians. Click on the photo for a larger view.
Submit photos to me of places you have been for members to have a whack at it.
This one from Vic D. It's not difficult so let's just see who is quickest on the draw. :-)
Submit photos to me of places you have been for members to have a whack at it.
This one from Vic D. It's not difficult so let's just see who is quickest on the draw. :-)
So what do you think happened here?
Tell your version of what you think happened, how many in the car, injuries or fatalities, make, year, mileage--anything that proves that you are a superior sleuth. ;-)
Phil sent along this clever ad.
Ad recently found on Craigslist – April 3/10
4 wire wheels for 1968 MGB. $600. 4 wheels come with their own, original knock-off hubs. That's only $150 per wheel. You may find some cheaper but you'll not find a better value than what you'll find here. But wait, there's more!. At only $150 for each original, British Classic wire wheel, that's quite a bargain. But I'm gong to toss in at no additional cost another identical wheel as a spare for the trunk. This weekend we're going to throw in the tires and tubes as well. That's something, isn't it? But wait, there's more! These beautifully crafted wheels won't do you much good without something to put them on now will they? That's why I'm going to throw in a car body with the complete undercarriage as well. After all, wheels don't seem to go as far as they used to without something to attach them to now do they? (Be sure to click on "Read more" to see the rest.)
4 wire wheels for 1968 MGB. $600. 4 wheels come with their own, original knock-off hubs. That's only $150 per wheel. You may find some cheaper but you'll not find a better value than what you'll find here. But wait, there's more!. At only $150 for each original, British Classic wire wheel, that's quite a bargain. But I'm gong to toss in at no additional cost another identical wheel as a spare for the trunk. This weekend we're going to throw in the tires and tubes as well. That's something, isn't it? But wait, there's more! These beautifully crafted wheels won't do you much good without something to put them on now will they? That's why I'm going to throw in a car body with the complete undercarriage as well. After all, wheels don't seem to go as far as they used to without something to attach them to now do they? (Be sure to click on "Read more" to see the rest.)
An email from Bob E.
Saturday, being unseasonably gorgeous, brought out a group of FABACians who ran into each other at the market and decided to hold an impromptu meeting. Seeing as there was enough of us to field a quorum we made several motions which where passed quickly. These motions will be made known at the next Wednesday evening monthly meeting (bring your wallets). We where all so impressed with the weather that we neglected to talk about cars.
Ten reasons not to own a Bugeye Sprite
Phil sent this bit of amusement:
I came across this bit of wisdom for those who may be considering buying a Sprite or already own one. Ten reasons not to own a Bugeye Sprite, let me count the reasons....
1. every time you turn off the headlights you accidentally turn off the ignition
2. the seat does not go far enough back to allow you to get your feet in unless you take off your shoes
3. more than 15 minutes of driving with the top up results in a 15 hour crick in the neck
4. doing anything in the engine compartment means bending 90 degrees at the waist and then banging your head as you attempt to extricate yourself
5. each front wheel has two (count 'em, one. two) brake cylinders and you can not bleed them adequately
6. it has no outside door handles
7. it has no useable trunk
8. you have to bleed the clutch slave through a hole in the transmission tunnel that is only accessible after twelve years of contortionist apprenticeship with Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey
9. four drunks can carry it away if you forget and park it in the vicinity of a bar
10. you have to mount a flagpole on it flying a day glow orange flag on it to be seen in traffic
I came across this bit of wisdom for those who may be considering buying a Sprite or already own one. Ten reasons not to own a Bugeye Sprite, let me count the reasons....
1. every time you turn off the headlights you accidentally turn off the ignition
2. the seat does not go far enough back to allow you to get your feet in unless you take off your shoes
3. more than 15 minutes of driving with the top up results in a 15 hour crick in the neck
4. doing anything in the engine compartment means bending 90 degrees at the waist and then banging your head as you attempt to extricate yourself
5. each front wheel has two (count 'em, one. two) brake cylinders and you can not bleed them adequately
6. it has no outside door handles
7. it has no useable trunk
8. you have to bleed the clutch slave through a hole in the transmission tunnel that is only accessible after twelve years of contortionist apprenticeship with Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey
9. four drunks can carry it away if you forget and park it in the vicinity of a bar
10. you have to mount a flagpole on it flying a day glow orange flag on it to be seen in traffic
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