(Thanks to Curry for passing this along.)
Official Report on Sunday's Run
Wow, who would have thought that an end of October run would attract 12+ cars? Well it did. Whether it was Bob E's promise that it wouldn't rain, and it didn't, or whether it was an opportunity to go to another restaurant or both, the fact is, this formula worked.
It was an easy run, with great scenery, wonderful camaraderie, more great stories and yes of course another good eating spot, the Loughheed Pub in Harvey. All those combined with a non rain event made for a great outing for our club.
Herb's pictures and David's words attest to the turn out and fun that we all had at this event. Even those of us who did not drive top dowe! I must tell you though it was quite a sight to see so many cars driving with their tops down—in true sports car tradition.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bob for organizing this driving/eating event for us that as I understand was relatively easy to put together but proved to be very successful. I would hope that next season would see others do something similar. Already Bob and Rita have proposed an event for the club at Grand Lake next August and Kelvin spoke of a proposed rally he would like to put together for us at the start of our next season. That's a great start and many thanks to them for taking up the challenge.
If you have an idea for a run, simple day runs are very popular, then please step up as next season's tour jar still has many opportunities available.
OK I'm going to get off my grand stand for the moment and wish everyone a quiet hurricane event.
Oh yes, from the enthusiasm shown for Fall tours on this latest run, I'm sure there's still time for yet another run should someone want to take one on.
Thanks,
Gary
It was an easy run, with great scenery, wonderful camaraderie, more great stories and yes of course another good eating spot, the Loughheed Pub in Harvey. All those combined with a non rain event made for a great outing for our club.
Herb's pictures and David's words attest to the turn out and fun that we all had at this event. Even those of us who did not drive top dowe! I must tell you though it was quite a sight to see so many cars driving with their tops down—in true sports car tradition.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bob for organizing this driving/eating event for us that as I understand was relatively easy to put together but proved to be very successful. I would hope that next season would see others do something similar. Already Bob and Rita have proposed an event for the club at Grand Lake next August and Kelvin spoke of a proposed rally he would like to put together for us at the start of our next season. That's a great start and many thanks to them for taking up the challenge.
If you have an idea for a run, simple day runs are very popular, then please step up as next season's tour jar still has many opportunities available.
OK I'm going to get off my grand stand for the moment and wish everyone a quiet hurricane event.
Oh yes, from the enthusiasm shown for Fall tours on this latest run, I'm sure there's still time for yet another run should someone want to take one on.
Thanks,
Gary
Just as Bob E promised—No Rain Run!
Perhaps there will be an official write-up, but until then, let it be known that Bob E is a man of his word—it didn't rain on us! A couple of dozen showed up for this nice Fall run. Topless arrivals received magazine prizes. Thanks, Bob. One of the magazines that I got has an article about servicing a Traction Avant—I wonder who might like that now that I've finished reading it? ;-)
- David
Click here for a few photos from Herb W. at our gathering point.
- David
Click here for a few photos from Herb W. at our gathering point.
High end automobile auction
If you haven't seen a high-end car auction then you owe it to yourself to view the video on this page:
http://www.saloncollection.com/
Then take a look at Craig Jackson’s private “garage.” It looks like there’s a dollar or two to be made if you’re in the car auction business! Phil O passed this on to me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M0-xrF2kpA&feature=plcp
http://www.saloncollection.com/
Then take a look at Craig Jackson’s private “garage.” It looks like there’s a dollar or two to be made if you’re in the car auction business! Phil O passed this on to me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M0-xrF2kpA&feature=plcp
Don't you hate it when this happens?!
I was just about 2 miles from home in the Morgan recently, when all of a sudden I smelled a burnt/hot smell and then blue smoke from the engine compartment. I thought it prudent to pull off the road and investigate. :-)
The model Morgan I have is the SS which has an oil cooler as standard equipment. One of the hoses had failed (after just 44 years!) and was spewing expensive oil all over my expensive engine job. Phil O and other friends happened by and offered assistance which allowed me to fetch a few liters of oil and clamps for a band-aid fix to get me home. I think I left a clear line of oil all the way to my garage as I watched the oil pressure gauge with one eye and the other on the road. Phil followed at a discretionary distance to see me home. Thank you, Phil.
After the usual exasperation of doing anything under or on these LBCs, I had two hoses to take to Auto Machinery. They were ready the same day, but I was in no mood to install them just yet. The next day, with the equivalent level of exasperation required to remove the hoses, I was successful in getting them installed. The fact that beautiful weather was forecast for the whole week was a definite encouragement to getting the job done. So, I have been MORE than delighted to be motoring a bit every day since. All's well that ends well.
See you Sunday for the run!
The model Morgan I have is the SS which has an oil cooler as standard equipment. One of the hoses had failed (after just 44 years!) and was spewing expensive oil all over my expensive engine job. Phil O and other friends happened by and offered assistance which allowed me to fetch a few liters of oil and clamps for a band-aid fix to get me home. I think I left a clear line of oil all the way to my garage as I watched the oil pressure gauge with one eye and the other on the road. Phil followed at a discretionary distance to see me home. Thank you, Phil.
After the usual exasperation of doing anything under or on these LBCs, I had two hoses to take to Auto Machinery. They were ready the same day, but I was in no mood to install them just yet. The next day, with the equivalent level of exasperation required to remove the hoses, I was successful in getting them installed. The fact that beautiful weather was forecast for the whole week was a definite encouragement to getting the job done. So, I have been MORE than delighted to be motoring a bit every day since. All's well that ends well.
See you Sunday for the run!
The "I promise it won't Rain" Run
Sunday (28th October)
Meet at the Timmies at the Exhibition Centre for a 2:00 PM departure.
Out Woodstock Rd to the 102. Follow this to the turn off by Kings Landing.
Take the 635 around Lake George to the 636 where we turn left. Follow this road to Harvey where we're expected around 3-ish at the Loughheed Pub for eats.
There will be prizes!
- Bob E.
Meet at the Timmies at the Exhibition Centre for a 2:00 PM departure.
Out Woodstock Rd to the 102. Follow this to the turn off by Kings Landing.
Take the 635 around Lake George to the 636 where we turn left. Follow this road to Harvey where we're expected around 3-ish at the Loughheed Pub for eats.
There will be prizes!
- Bob E.
Last Run for Seasonal Plates this Sunday!
This coming Sunday (the 28th) will see the last run of the season. It will be a short one around some lake ending at the Lougheed Pub in Harvey. I'm still waiting for confirmation that the pub is open on Sunday (the recording says it is). More info as it breaks.
- Bob E.
PS: It will not rain—I promise!
- Bob E.
PS: It will not rain—I promise!
Report on FABAC October Meeting Oct.17
We REALLY have to find some larger dinner rooms. There wasn't an empty seat in the upper lounge at McGinnis Landing on Wednesday evening. The star of the evening has to go to Robert & Rita's gorgeous Citroën Traction Avant—a little bit of vintage Parisienne elegance in our midst.
Jim & Ellie have requested that others take on more of the trip planning scheduling. As much as they have enjoyed doing it, they would like the opportunity to take more of a back seat on tours. On this note, all were asked to think about day trips they'd like to see (and maybe arrange) in the coming year.
John B had an interesting story about having to fly to the UK to buy a matching tire from India to bring back here for a concours d'elegance event.
A run will be scheduled for the last weekend in October (Sunday the 28th) before the folks with seasonal plates have to park for the winter. This will be a shorter one with gorgeous weather—I promise!
The next meeting (November 21st) will be at the Wolastoq Wharf at 527 Union Street on the northside.
- Bob E.
Jim & Ellie have requested that others take on more of the trip planning scheduling. As much as they have enjoyed doing it, they would like the opportunity to take more of a back seat on tours. On this note, all were asked to think about day trips they'd like to see (and maybe arrange) in the coming year.
John B had an interesting story about having to fly to the UK to buy a matching tire from India to bring back here for a concours d'elegance event.
A run will be scheduled for the last weekend in October (Sunday the 28th) before the folks with seasonal plates have to park for the winter. This will be a shorter one with gorgeous weather—I promise!
The next meeting (November 21st) will be at the Wolastoq Wharf at 527 Union Street on the northside.
- Bob E.
FABAC looking pretty fine at October meeting
Letter to Robbie and Nettie (re Oktoberfest Run)
Dear Robbie and Nettie,
How's life in Fort McMoney? How was the trip to bring the new E-Type home? Have you two made enough to come back to civilization yet?
I'll bet you've got your woolies and toques and arctic mitts ready don't you. Back here the weather has been great—except when we want to go somewhere as a club. The rain and cold has coincided with our run schedule. This Sunday was no exception. Jim B had arranged for our annual (and highly anticipated) Oktoberfest to John Gyles restaurant near Woodstock. While Saturday was clear and sunny, Sunday dawned, true to form, rainy and cold. It didn't improve either. I was pleasantly surprised at the reasonably large group that showed up to stand in the drizzle at the meeting point. Most even had their LBCs despite leak prone tops and minimal heaters.
The drive to the restaurant was (from my perspective) interminable. The rain continued unabated and got fairly heavy at times. Dianne had to keep a towel on her lap to catch drips from the windscreen and lean a bit towards the centre of the car due to drafts carrying more raindrops through the ill-fitting window/window frame interface. The only bright point was the when we picked up more folks along the route. As we (finally!) pulled into the parking lot at the restaurant the rain seemed to have slowed down a good bit. I took the opportunity to congratulate David on the his new Morgan motor (now sporting *gasp* air cleaners!)
A few more couples arrived hot on our heels, filling the place. It had turned into a very well attended event that was only just hitting it's stride. Robert was prodded to fill us in on his new Traction Avant and he promised—absolutely promised!, to bring it to the meeting this Wednesday. John B held a quiz with the prize being a recent issue of a vintage car magazine. This was lively and hotly contested. I'm ashamed to admit that I blew the only Jag question.
You remember how good the food was so I won't bore you with any descriptions. It's probably a good thing that it's so far away otherwise I'd be in trouble. They also had a huge desert selection all centred around various types of chocolate cake. It was still light when we broke up and headed home. It had also (surprisingly!) stopped raining which made me opt for one of my favourite roads, the 105 heading into Freddy. I don't know who else followed me since my attention was riveted straight ahead. I encountered several deer on the sides of the roads and slowed considerably while passing them.
We figure that this will be the last run for the club. I'll be watching the skies closely as I'd really like to do at least one more good blast before winter.
Write soon and send some shots of your car in the garage at home.
All the best from Bob E.
...and by the way, what's happening with the other E-Type?
(Check out some nice photos from Herb W. here.)
How's life in Fort McMoney? How was the trip to bring the new E-Type home? Have you two made enough to come back to civilization yet?
I'll bet you've got your woolies and toques and arctic mitts ready don't you. Back here the weather has been great—except when we want to go somewhere as a club. The rain and cold has coincided with our run schedule. This Sunday was no exception. Jim B had arranged for our annual (and highly anticipated) Oktoberfest to John Gyles restaurant near Woodstock. While Saturday was clear and sunny, Sunday dawned, true to form, rainy and cold. It didn't improve either. I was pleasantly surprised at the reasonably large group that showed up to stand in the drizzle at the meeting point. Most even had their LBCs despite leak prone tops and minimal heaters.
The drive to the restaurant was (from my perspective) interminable. The rain continued unabated and got fairly heavy at times. Dianne had to keep a towel on her lap to catch drips from the windscreen and lean a bit towards the centre of the car due to drafts carrying more raindrops through the ill-fitting window/window frame interface. The only bright point was the when we picked up more folks along the route. As we (finally!) pulled into the parking lot at the restaurant the rain seemed to have slowed down a good bit. I took the opportunity to congratulate David on the his new Morgan motor (now sporting *gasp* air cleaners!)
A few more couples arrived hot on our heels, filling the place. It had turned into a very well attended event that was only just hitting it's stride. Robert was prodded to fill us in on his new Traction Avant and he promised—absolutely promised!, to bring it to the meeting this Wednesday. John B held a quiz with the prize being a recent issue of a vintage car magazine. This was lively and hotly contested. I'm ashamed to admit that I blew the only Jag question.
You remember how good the food was so I won't bore you with any descriptions. It's probably a good thing that it's so far away otherwise I'd be in trouble. They also had a huge desert selection all centred around various types of chocolate cake. It was still light when we broke up and headed home. It had also (surprisingly!) stopped raining which made me opt for one of my favourite roads, the 105 heading into Freddy. I don't know who else followed me since my attention was riveted straight ahead. I encountered several deer on the sides of the roads and slowed considerably while passing them.
We figure that this will be the last run for the club. I'll be watching the skies closely as I'd really like to do at least one more good blast before winter.
Write soon and send some shots of your car in the garage at home.
All the best from Bob E.
...and by the way, what's happening with the other E-Type?
(Check out some nice photos from Herb W. here.)
FABAC Monthly Meeting This Wednesday Oct. 17th
Looks like a nice day coming up for this, so try to get your old LBCs out for our meeting at McGinnis Landing on King Street, Fredericton. People start arriving around 5:30 but officially sit down at 6:00. See you there!
Oktoberfest Run a Great success
A little rain—some bizarre headgear and a great time. There may be an official write-up coming your way soon, but until then, enjoy these photos from Ellie and Jim.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/53035217@N00/sets/72157631770527348/show/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/53035217@N00/sets/72157631770527348/show/
OMPHA — FABAC Oktober Fest Run and Feast
FABAC Oktober Fest Run and Feast
John Gyles German Restaurant
Route 165 Meductic
Gather at Tim Hortons, Exhibition Grounds on Sunday, October 14th
LEAVE at 2:00 PM via Woodstock Road.
Re-group at Mactaquac (Rt 102) and meet up with other waiting members.
First rest stop at Moonlight Restaurant, Dumfries.
Our plan is to arrive at Gyles Restaurant for 3:30 PM to drink beer and socialize while our meals are being prepared.
Heino's Menu is on line: www.johngylesmotorinnltd.ca/
If you like, pick your choice---reference: FABAC group and leave your name.
Telephone # 1-866-381-8800
Jim and Ellie
A slight change for adding your comments
I get countless pieces of "comment spam" that I have to deal with every day so that you don't have to see that garbage in the "comments" sections. I certainly want to encourage you to continue to post your comments, but I am going to have to add a step. It is called "word verification" and it works like this. When you click on "comments" you can see any other comments and then a box for you to write yours. Then, will be given something like this:
So, here are the steps:
1) Write your comment in the box.
2) Then type the word verification words into the box (put a space between them).
(If you have difficulty making out the words, click the little circle arrow to get new ones.)
3) Click on "Anonymous" under "Choose an identity"
4) Click on the "Publish Your Comment" button just below that.
If you are taken back to the comments then you did everything correctly. If it takes you to the sign-up page then you did something wrong or you left out a step—most commonly forgetting to click on "Anonymous" under "Choose and identity".
You have NO idea how much this is going to help me. If you would like to have a few dozen comment spams to read, let me know and I'll forward a bunch to you. ;-)
A New Car in our Midst
What is it? Who owns it? Why?
OK. Here's the scoop. I 'ran into' Bob L. driving this car on Tuesday and couldn't believe my eyes. I remember reading about the Citroën Traction Avant back in the 1950s before I even had a drivers licence. Obviously the name Traction Avant means front wheel drive which has been a characteristic of all Citroën's main production cars. This model has no frame but uses a monocoque body giving it very low lines and a beautiful flat floor interior. Bob's recently acquired example is absolutely stunning—inside and out. I'm sure you'll get a chance to see it at our next get-together—weather permitting.
- David
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