Congratulations to the Pendrel family on their daughter's gold medal in the Commonwealth Games yesterday.
- Kelvin
John Bowles receives life award
John Bowles recently received the Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) life membership in acknowledgement of his long-standing membership in the organization and a distinguished involvement in Canadian historic sports car racing.
Founded in 1976 and based in Ontario, VARAC is the largest club of its kind in Canada. John was its founding secretary-treasurer. VARAC has more than 200 members, mostly drivers of sports cars and sports racing cars like Jaguar, Ferrari, MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey, Lotus and Cooper.
John received his award at the recent Canadian Historic Grand Prix event at Mosport Park (now Canadian Tire Motorsport Park) near Toronto. Pictured (l to r) is Bob DuShane CHGP director, John, and Del Bruce VARAC president.
Founded in 1976 and based in Ontario, VARAC is the largest club of its kind in Canada. John was its founding secretary-treasurer. VARAC has more than 200 members, mostly drivers of sports cars and sports racing cars like Jaguar, Ferrari, MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey, Lotus and Cooper.
John received his award at the recent Canadian Historic Grand Prix event at Mosport Park (now Canadian Tire Motorsport Park) near Toronto. Pictured (l to r) is Bob DuShane CHGP director, John, and Del Bruce VARAC president.
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Lots of great photos from the Wings and Wheels event
Thanks to Jeff for being our official photographer for the day. :-)
Check out the photos here.
Check out the photos here.
Adventures with the Jag Boys
Arriving at Joe's place struggling under the weight of every gasket set I own, I was immediately put to work persuading stuff into place so that he could install and tighten the bolts ("One foot here, both hands there, now PUSH!"). We fiddled a bit, kicked a bucket of antifreeze onto the floor as we thought we needed practice wiping stuff up, and tried to find the bigger oil leaks.
After lunch and tea we fiddled with the computer long enough to decide that neither of us really knew what we where doing and decided to go for a drive.
We've all heard the legend and Curry has gone so far as to actually meet the shadowy character so Joe and I headed towards an abandoned mushroom farm near Kingsclear. Glad that we'd chosen the 'regular' car, we bumped up a long gravel driveway with numerous washouts. A knock on the door went unanswered but the lawn had been recently mowed indicating that someone did indeed live there. We ventured to a barn out back where we found numerous MGs and Volvos, a Land Rover, an Austin something or other, and this gem (see photos) all peeking out from the woods with trees growing around them. Piquing our curiosity even further was the stripped hulk of an E-Type sitting under the overhang of the barn. It was sad to see these once gleaming gems now abandoned and sinking into the forest floor.
This adventure will continue, stay tuned.
- Bob E.
After lunch and tea we fiddled with the computer long enough to decide that neither of us really knew what we where doing and decided to go for a drive.
We've all heard the legend and Curry has gone so far as to actually meet the shadowy character so Joe and I headed towards an abandoned mushroom farm near Kingsclear. Glad that we'd chosen the 'regular' car, we bumped up a long gravel driveway with numerous washouts. A knock on the door went unanswered but the lawn had been recently mowed indicating that someone did indeed live there. We ventured to a barn out back where we found numerous MGs and Volvos, a Land Rover, an Austin something or other, and this gem (see photos) all peeking out from the woods with trees growing around them. Piquing our curiosity even further was the stripped hulk of an E-Type sitting under the overhang of the barn. It was sad to see these once gleaming gems now abandoned and sinking into the forest floor.
This adventure will continue, stay tuned.
- Bob E.
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Wings and Wheels Tour
The weather and venue were perfect for the day and the event. There were lots of airplanes on static display mostly civilian types and a fair display of cars, including hot rods, vintage and current models. The air show itself had aerobatic displays, sky diving, civilian flights, biplane rides and even a helicopter water drop demo. All in all it was a very nice show and well organized with the usual food outlets, lots of baked goods and decorative art/ clothing sales etc etc. So there was lots to see and lots to do......something to suit everyone's interest.
Late in the afternoon, David N (Morgan) whose car had attracted much interest departed for home. Shortly after the remainder of us not wanting to pass up an opportunity to try a new restaurant decided to try the now famous "Grammies" restaurant outside of Houlton on the old #2A road to Bangor. Our appetites and taste buds were not to be disappointed. The size and quality of the served meals certainly in this writers opinion met all expectations. All of us left happy with appetites satisfied.....very satisfied! The only problem was getting ourselves shoe horned back into our respective cars.
We all departed out separate ways content in knowing we all had a great day.
Thanks Joe (Jaguar XKE)for organizing this event for us. It was good!
- Gary
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And BOB E's report:
The following was relayed via a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) from Joe as his computer is feeling poorly.
The run was a great success with five cars in attendance including Alex who joined in Nackawic. Joe didn't say much about either the car show or airshow so I'll assume they where great. He did mention that we (they) where joined by a new member and his Jaguar XK8, Jeff. Jeff and his family have a long association with British cars and we hope to see more of him. Welcome to the group.
Joe talked at length about a nasty oil leak and requested a visit from the FABAC traveling road show and pit crew to bring gaskets (apparently I'm now a Jaguar parts supplier) and help installing some new radiator fans. Apparently (again) FABACTRS&PC also includes computer repair. Pictures are (hopefully) forthcoming.
Bob E. ( in absentia )
Dan N spotted this local MGB for sale
"I passed an MGB for sale near me on the North Side. It is on Gibson Street at about the point where it becomes Canada Street. It looks like a winter (at least 1) project. The sign on it says that it is a '79 and the owner is asking $3,000 firm; however, the sign is faded suggesting that the car has been available for quite some time. The phone number is 459-8664.
"The attached pictures show that the hood looks sprung. Maybe some front end damage? I have not looked at the interior."
"The attached pictures show that the hood looks sprung. Maybe some front end damage? I have not looked at the interior."
Wings and wheels Houlton
I propose we meet at the hotel near the Mactaquac dam at 9.30 and plan on a hour and a half to two hour drive to Houlton airport. Two hours would put us at the airport about 10.30 Houlton time, and the air component is scheduled to start at 11.00. I propose the participants get a snack from food vendors at the site for lunch and then expect to leave the airport about 3.30 Houlton time to a restaurant for dinner. This will have us eating about 5.00 our time. The departure for home as a group or otherwise. I find a restaurant and make a reservation this week. Any questions or comments, here or phone joe. 447-0911.
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Another perspective on the Sunday run.
We were Railroaded!
Ten cars ultimately showed up for the run to the McAdam RR station for Railroad Pie. The weather was just about perfect for cruising and, for the most part, the roads were in good shape. We were a pretty sight! We arrived at the RR station at around 2:15; pie was offered between 1-4. When we arrived, we were all surprised at how many cars were parked outside. When we were escorted into the dining room, which consisted of rows of counters and stools, very tastefully done, most of the seats were already taken. We couldn’t all sit together, but we all found seating. I noticed that slices of pie were flying past us. The board that listed the available pies was quickly being revised, with the number of choices rapidly dwindling. Very shortly after we were all seated, they announced “No more pie, we’re all out”. At this point most of us had not been served. Well, I must say, FABACers are a resilient and mentally tough lot. Despite this potentially devastating blow, which had the potential to ruin our entire day or even the week or the rest of the summer (given the importance of food to our group), not one person cracked under the stress of this event. Demonstrating incredible fortitude and strength, the group soldiered back to Harvey where, in the end, we found a nice restaurant that had quite tasty homemade pie. The day was salvaged after all!
Submitted by Larry H.
Ten cars ultimately showed up for the run to the McAdam RR station for Railroad Pie. The weather was just about perfect for cruising and, for the most part, the roads were in good shape. We were a pretty sight! We arrived at the RR station at around 2:15; pie was offered between 1-4. When we arrived, we were all surprised at how many cars were parked outside. When we were escorted into the dining room, which consisted of rows of counters and stools, very tastefully done, most of the seats were already taken. We couldn’t all sit together, but we all found seating. I noticed that slices of pie were flying past us. The board that listed the available pies was quickly being revised, with the number of choices rapidly dwindling. Very shortly after we were all seated, they announced “No more pie, we’re all out”. At this point most of us had not been served. Well, I must say, FABACers are a resilient and mentally tough lot. Despite this potentially devastating blow, which had the potential to ruin our entire day or even the week or the rest of the summer (given the importance of food to our group), not one person cracked under the stress of this event. Demonstrating incredible fortitude and strength, the group soldiered back to Harvey where, in the end, we found a nice restaurant that had quite tasty homemade pie. The day was salvaged after all!
Submitted by Larry H.
Pieless Run
Eight roadsters and a lead car ventured to McAdam, on Sunday, for the famous Railway Pie.
Unfortunately, except for a lucky few, we left with empty stomachs, as it was a banner sales day and no pie was left.
- Stephen
Unfortunately, except for a lucky few, we left with empty stomachs, as it was a banner sales day and no pie was left.
- Stephen
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Vintage photos
Some interesting photos of early British cars from the twenties and thirties (with a couple of Bugattis thrown in).
- Phil
- Phil
Sunday Run to McAdam
The McAdam Railroad Station is open on Sundays from 1-4 for their famous Railroad Pie. Let’s meet at Tim’s at the exhibition grounds, this Sunday, July 20, at 1:00 for a run down for some pie. Weather should be great! - Larry H.
Report on FABAC's July Meeting
It's a good thing we had a private room with a door tonight, we were pretty darn noisy.
Gary opened the proceedings by taking a survey of how everyone had fared through the storm. Sandra and Larry whined about still not having any power and where given a collecting "awwwww" from the gathering.
We've had three outing's since the last meeting all of which where rousing successes. Joe gave a report on the Windsor show and congratulated Kelvin on his award from the event.
We discussed what types of runs folks would like to have, long or short. The consensus was that all types of runs should be held and folks can participate in ones they like.
Upcoming outings....
-Wings-n-Wheels in Houlton Me. 26th July
-Stanley fair on the 16th August
-Sandy-n-Larry's Day-O-Fun, 23rd Aug The next meeting will (again) be at Sam Snead's pub at the golf course at Kingswood the 20th of Aug.
The evening finished with another of John's well received car quizzes. That darn &*^%$#@ won it again. We'll have to do something about him.
Bob E.
Gary opened the proceedings by taking a survey of how everyone had fared through the storm. Sandra and Larry whined about still not having any power and where given a collecting "awwwww" from the gathering.
We've had three outing's since the last meeting all of which where rousing successes. Joe gave a report on the Windsor show and congratulated Kelvin on his award from the event.
We discussed what types of runs folks would like to have, long or short. The consensus was that all types of runs should be held and folks can participate in ones they like.
Upcoming outings....
-Wings-n-Wheels in Houlton Me. 26th July
-Stanley fair on the 16th August
-Sandy-n-Larry's Day-O-Fun, 23rd Aug The next meeting will (again) be at Sam Snead's pub at the golf course at Kingswood the 20th of Aug.
The evening finished with another of John's well received car quizzes. That darn &*^%$#@ won it again. We'll have to do something about him.
Bob E.
Windsor British car revival...
In short, it was two gorgeous days of perfect driving weather on gorgeous roads sandwiching a day of great British car overload.
The long story....
....will not be told. Our small contingent made up for a lack numbers with an excess of fun and tomfoolery. In order to protect the innocent, and more importantly the guilty, we've sworn an oath of secrecy. Queries regarding a visit to the hospital emergency room will be met with polite smiles.
Pointed questions about the turtle pillow will go unanswered. The tales will live on as part of FABAC lore, recanted amongst the attendees in hushed tones around the bar. Ya...it was that good. ...ohhhh the show you ask. That was pretty good too. This years crop of cars included some stunners. The food and activities where of BATAN's expected high standard. Kelvin did the doubly club proud by bragging about us then being awarded the trophy for the most drool-worthy car. ....and no more damn jokes about my diaper.
Bob E.
The long story....
....will not be told. Our small contingent made up for a lack numbers with an excess of fun and tomfoolery. In order to protect the innocent, and more importantly the guilty, we've sworn an oath of secrecy. Queries regarding a visit to the hospital emergency room will be met with polite smiles.
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Bob E.
Looking for a Bond Equipe
Saint John Ralph is investigating what is available around the province of this old English marque. He has located a couple of them in his area but has heard that there may be one up our way—maybe McAdam area or wherever. If you know of one, have one tucked away in the back of your bard, remember one from years gone by, or have a fully restored one that you were just about to advertise on Kijiji, please let Ralph know either here or by email.
Here's what a nice one looks like:
Here's what a nice one looks like:
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| Bond Equipe |
FABAC Meeting July 16th
We shall be meeting at Sam Snead's Restaurant at Kingswood golf club at 5:30
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we need you to indicate if you'll be attending as we only get the private dining area if we have a large enough group. Either leave a comment here or email Sue who made the arrangements for us.
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we need you to indicate if you'll be attending as we only get the private dining area if we have a large enough group. Either leave a comment here or email Sue who made the arrangements for us.
Last call for Windsor car show
This e-mail from the organizers:
I wanted to remind those of you not registered for the 2014 BMF, that we will be giving King’s-Edgehill the final numbers for the banquet by Friday this week – July 4th. Unfortunately, we will not have any ‘extra’ meals available this year so if you haven’t requested the banquet tickets by this Friday, we won’t be able to accommodate you.
We would also need to know the numbers who plan to attend the Friday evening reception, the Spitfire Sunday breakfast and the lunch at the Bells’ as well.
If you don’t plan to attend anything but the actual show on Saturday, we can still do the registration Friday night the 11th, or Saturday morning the 12th.
Please remember we have no PayPal, Visa or debit equipment on site, so cash or cheque only please.
And … costumes and valve cover racers are encouraged !!!
- Steve
I wanted to remind those of you not registered for the 2014 BMF, that we will be giving King’s-Edgehill the final numbers for the banquet by Friday this week – July 4th. Unfortunately, we will not have any ‘extra’ meals available this year so if you haven’t requested the banquet tickets by this Friday, we won’t be able to accommodate you.
We would also need to know the numbers who plan to attend the Friday evening reception, the Spitfire Sunday breakfast and the lunch at the Bells’ as well.
If you don’t plan to attend anything but the actual show on Saturday, we can still do the registration Friday night the 11th, or Saturday morning the 12th.
Please remember we have no PayPal, Visa or debit equipment on site, so cash or cheque only please.
And … costumes and valve cover racers are encouraged !!!
- Steve
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