REPORT: Foreign Auto Club Show and Shine

So much for a forecasted nice day in Moncton!

 Only 3 cars showed up for the departure call this morning at the Ramada Inn including Bob (2CV), Anne and John(MGB) and ourselves Barb and Gary(TR6). The drive to Moncton was rather nice, a bit overcast at times but no rain until we left Salisbury. By the time we arrived at the Show and Shine, it was pretty overcast, light rain and generally blah weather. Bob (XKE Jag) had arrived earlier and was already on the field and in the act of eating a Jaegar Burger, from the German mobile kitchen, for lunch when we arrived.

 Making the best out of a gray day we all toured the area, a great venue normally, with walking trails, a velodrome, a playground etc but wet grass does nothing for traction nor footwear as we found out. Overall there was still some very interesting cars to view including a TVR, Citroen(s), Fiats, BMWs, British marques, and many more marques sufficient to make it interesting but certainly the weather impacted the overall turn out and interest. Unfortunate too as the Foreign Auto Club of Moncton really put on as great a show as was possible with the weather conditions. Not to be deterred, and while not picnic weather, several of us ate from the German mobile delicatessen, enjoying some excellent German cuisine.

  Making the best out of natures participation, Ovide (Pres Foreign Auto Club, Moncton) presented countless prizes and awards to the participants including a grand prize of an wonderful dinner for 2 and an overnight stay at a wonderful accommodation in Moncton as well as so many other gifts, I really cannot remember all but certainly more prizes than similar show and shines, a testament to the hard and appreciated work of the hosting club . Bob (XKE) won several mugs, which he later passed out to our attending members. Thanks Bob.

  Kelvin and later Terry and Karen(TR7) , arrived at the show, just shortly before we were ready to leave. So overall, our club presence was noteworthy and much appreciated by the hosting club so much so that Ovide has invited us to attend one of their sponsored events....a really good upcoming event. More on that later.

  I'd like to thank all those that participated. While not the greatest weather for a car show, the hosting club, was much appreciative of our attendance as we were appreciative of their efforts. 

 Thanks to all those that participated. I know our attendance was much appreciated and will be help us build better partnerships with like minded car clubs.

  Gary