Despite a lot of button pushing and much encouragement from those gathered, Jim B was having no success with his little camera so pictures may or may not accompany this article.
The last event of the year was a quiet-ish affair at Lorraine and Jim's place where the lack of FABACians was made up for with lots of Jim's musical guests. We wondered what had happened to so many of the others since the roads were fine; the snow having finished falling by morning.
In any event we all had fun. There was just enough food and my bottle of absinthe managed to just last the evening. The pub saw a small but steady clientèle sampling the assortment of drinks who had no end of problems getting the damn things open. We have to buy the bar a heavy duty bottle top twister-offer. The evening ended with the news that Dianne and I had just become grandparents (Dianne had been hovering over her phone all evening) and the group was tickled pink to learn that our new granddaughter had been named after an LBC (Morgan).
It was a fine way to end the year and we all hope that the snow ends soon.
Happy new year from Dianne and Bob Earl and granddaughter Morgan.
- Bob E.
Music Night at the Woodfords: Eating, drinking, dancing, humming, strumming, singing and playing.
A hearty thanks to Jim and Lorraine for another great night at the Woodfords.
Click on Lorraine's guitar for more photos of the festivities.
Click on Lorraine's guitar for more photos of the festivities.
A considerable slide show of LBCs
http://www.britishsportscars.com/gallery/british-sports-cars-photos.html
(Thanks to Jim Q. for passing this along.)
(Thanks to Jim Q. for passing this along.)
Vintage Jaguars, Porsches proliferate as classic car fraud rises.
Don't get stung! Interesting reading here.
Thanks to Dwight B for passing this one along.
Thanks to Dwight B for passing this one along.
Peter Cheney's list for Santa: 12 great cars
I think FABAC members have a few of his "wanted" cars. Check here.
Thanks to John B. for passing this along.
Thanks to John B. for passing this along.
Jim and Lorraine's Music Fest Monday, December 30th
Jim and Lorraine are having their annual pre-new year's eve music fest at their place. They have invited us to attend this festive musical event. Things get underway at 6:00.
This is a pot luck, finger food and BYOB event. As Bob pointed out in his minutes please please RRSP at the address provided or call them.
I'm sure too that Jim and Lorraine would appreciate any musical talent you might provide to the event but for those like me who do not have musical abilities you are also most welcome.
Merry Christmas everyone,
Gary
This is a pot luck, finger food and BYOB event. As Bob pointed out in his minutes please please RRSP at the address provided or call them.
I'm sure too that Jim and Lorraine would appreciate any musical talent you might provide to the event but for those like me who do not have musical abilities you are also most welcome.
Merry Christmas everyone,
Gary
Report on the December 19th FABAC meeting
There may be missing information in this report as my notebook is still in the car and Dianne is working late.
We really should eat at Dimitri's more often, the food is wonderful.
Gary opened with a short (thankfully) recap of this years events and get togethers. Despite some awful weather we had a surprising number of runs.
Jim W dropped by and invited folks to his place for the annual pre-new year's eve music fest. It starts at 6:00PM on next Monday, the 30th **PLEASE** RSVP Lorraine and Jim if you plan to attend. (363-4697 or jim@torrefiedwoodpellet.com)
John's monthly quiz stalled as the flag dropped once he discovered that it had been forgotten at home. An impromptu short quiz was held which caused no end of arguing despite the correct answer being quickly found.
Bob E.
A good seasonal chuckle stolen from the E-Type forum:
"With the Holidays upon us I would like to share a personal experience with my E-Type friends about drinking and driving. This is a first for me, as I normally dont preach to others. As you may know some of us have been known to have brushes with the authorities from time to time on the way home after a "social session" out with friends. Well, two days ago I was out in the E for an evening with friends and had several cocktails followed by some rather nice red wine. Feeling jolly I still had the sense to know that I may be slightly over the limit'. That's when I did something that I've never done before - I took a cab home. Sure enough on the way home there was a police road block, but since it was a cab they waved it past and I arrived home safely without incident. This was a real surprise as I had never driven a cab before. I don't know where I got it and now that it's in my garage, I don't know what to do with it."
We really should eat at Dimitri's more often, the food is wonderful.
Gary opened with a short (thankfully) recap of this years events and get togethers. Despite some awful weather we had a surprising number of runs.
Jim W dropped by and invited folks to his place for the annual pre-new year's eve music fest. It starts at 6:00PM on next Monday, the 30th **PLEASE** RSVP Lorraine and Jim if you plan to attend. (363-4697 or jim@torrefiedwoodpellet.com)
John's monthly quiz stalled as the flag dropped once he discovered that it had been forgotten at home. An impromptu short quiz was held which caused no end of arguing despite the correct answer being quickly found.
Bob E.
A good seasonal chuckle stolen from the E-Type forum:
"With the Holidays upon us I would like to share a personal experience with my E-Type friends about drinking and driving. This is a first for me, as I normally dont preach to others. As you may know some of us have been known to have brushes with the authorities from time to time on the way home after a "social session" out with friends. Well, two days ago I was out in the E for an evening with friends and had several cocktails followed by some rather nice red wine. Feeling jolly I still had the sense to know that I may be slightly over the limit'. That's when I did something that I've never done before - I took a cab home. Sure enough on the way home there was a police road block, but since it was a cab they waved it past and I arrived home safely without incident. This was a real surprise as I had never driven a cab before. I don't know where I got it and now that it's in my garage, I don't know what to do with it."
How to get a car out of a frozen lake.
Click here for the video.
Thanks to Johanna for passing this along.
Thanks to Johanna for passing this along.
FABAC Meeting Wednesday December 18th
Hello Folks-
Just a reminder that Sandi and I have reserved tables at Dimitri’s for our meeting on Wednesday, December 18 at 5:30. Hope everyone can make it.
Cheers,
Larry and Sandi
Just a reminder that Sandi and I have reserved tables at Dimitri’s for our meeting on Wednesday, December 18 at 5:30. Hope everyone can make it.
Cheers,
Larry and Sandi
Convertible tops and other things
I have on my Westfield a canvas top rather than the normal vinyl found on brit sports cars. Often it was an option extra to have canvas, double duck, or mohair tops.
The problem with these tops is that they are very hard to keep clean. The dirt seems to penetrate the fibres of the material and despite all the upholstery cleaners, nothing gets them clean.
Last year I found a cleaner and restorer in the States but it came with price of around $160 US. However there is now a cleaner / restorer from the British firm Auto Glym that sells for just under $40 Cdn and is available from your local Crappy tire.
I have just bought the 2 pack system and will try it sometime over the winter and will report back with my findings.
Whilst in the store, I noticed that they have a clearance on the magnum tool chests. This one is the top of the range, 4ft wide with 8 drawers with lift latch handles.
The top lid has a power bar inside and lined with a non slip mat as are the top 2 drawers. However the neat thing is that the bottom of the chest which would rest on the bench actually pulls out to give you extended shelf to work on. Its an aluminium surface that will stay nice and clean and means you don't lose and workbench space.
These normally sell for $900 though I have seen them on offer for about $650 but the clearance price is only $300. This is a real good deal for what it is. If i didn't already have 2 tool boxes I would snap one of these up in a instant.
If your in the market go and have a look.
All for now
Kelvin
The problem with these tops is that they are very hard to keep clean. The dirt seems to penetrate the fibres of the material and despite all the upholstery cleaners, nothing gets them clean.
Last year I found a cleaner and restorer in the States but it came with price of around $160 US. However there is now a cleaner / restorer from the British firm Auto Glym that sells for just under $40 Cdn and is available from your local Crappy tire.
I have just bought the 2 pack system and will try it sometime over the winter and will report back with my findings.
Whilst in the store, I noticed that they have a clearance on the magnum tool chests. This one is the top of the range, 4ft wide with 8 drawers with lift latch handles.
The top lid has a power bar inside and lined with a non slip mat as are the top 2 drawers. However the neat thing is that the bottom of the chest which would rest on the bench actually pulls out to give you extended shelf to work on. Its an aluminium surface that will stay nice and clean and means you don't lose and workbench space.
These normally sell for $900 though I have seen them on offer for about $650 but the clearance price is only $300. This is a real good deal for what it is. If i didn't already have 2 tool boxes I would snap one of these up in a instant.
If your in the market go and have a look.
All for now
Kelvin
Great documentary on our favorite vehicles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UP6Z1DNoo8#t=40
(Passed along by Joe H.)
(Passed along by Joe H.)
Christmas at the Crumleys
After much friendly conversation and a delicious supper yours truly gave the "2013 FABAC Year in Review". It was truly an entertaining and motivational event for which I have been asked to repeat again – but at a later date – much later!
The annual "Yankee Swap" lived up to its past heritage of being a fun and entertaining event. Barb lead the event skillfully and with poise. I have to say that as she is my wife!
We all wondered what Kelvin's "Evening Under the Tree" gift included and there much discussion on the possibility of an inflatable friend. This turned out not to be the case but certainly had that expectation. Oh well, better luck next year Kelvin.
Bob's gift of a huge quantity of windshield washer fluid may provide him an opportunity to open up a side business in windshield care. So don't be surprised to see Bob at your next busy traffic intersection.
For all the rest of us who participated it was another highlight of the evening of which there were many.
Once again from all of us we would like to send a huge thank-you to John and Anne for hosting this wonderful evening. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
- Gary and the FABAC Bunch
Thanks to Ellie and Jim B. for sending along these great photos.
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| Click on Anne and John's beautiful tree for more photos. |
FABAC Christmas Party this Saturday Dec 7/13
Just a reminder that this year's Christmas party will be held at John and Anne Crumley's. They are located on 29 Jupiter Court off Hanwell Rd. If you're coming from town, Jupiter is the first street on the left just past the Scholtens Store. Careful if using GPS as some brands have it mapped incorrectly.This is a Pot Luck, BYOB and RSVP.
We will also be having a Yankee Swap. Please bring a gift, $10-$15 value, for those who wish to participate. This is always a fun event so in FABAC tradition, "fun" gifts are always welcome.
The fun starts at 6PM.
Merry Christmas.
Gary
What to do with old wrenches.
Thought a few of these pictures might amuse the FABAC folks - some uses for those old wrenches they have lying around.
This is from Dick Lunney the executive editor of Classic MG magazine. Dick and two friends from North Carolina visited Fredericton this past summer with their Healeys on a trip to Atlantic Canada. We helped them change their oil and filters using Bob's pit.
- Dwight
This is from Dick Lunney the executive editor of Classic MG magazine. Dick and two friends from North Carolina visited Fredericton this past summer with their Healeys on a trip to Atlantic Canada. We helped them change their oil and filters using Bob's pit.
- Dwight
Leave it to the Brits to come up with this.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/ik9AtJQXaHQ?rel=0
(Passed along by Bob L.)
(Passed along by Bob L.)
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