Report on July Meeting

Like a flea infestation that refuses to go away, FABACians returned to the Riverside Inn for our July dinner chat.
   Gary quickly brought the noisy crowd to order and led with a request for news on Alex and Lise Hoffman.  We haven't seen them for a while and are somewhat concerned.  Johanna will contact them and report back.
-Stephen was thanked for his work planning the Grand Manan tour.  We'll (hopefully) try it again next year.
-Dwight's St Andrews run was a big hit despite the low attendance.
-Sandra gave a comprehensive report on the Windsor run and British Field Meet.  All who attended had a great time and enjoyed the opportunity to bond over pushing a broken LBC around Nova Scotia.  The date for next year's event has been set but hinges on people from the Nova Scotia club volunteering to organize and run it.  The event grows every year with this year having drawn 131 cars out of the woodwork.
-Gary mentioned that we should 'bookmark' a couple of events for the year and aim to have maximum attendance.
-The AMP track event  on 22nd and 23rd of August is approaching.
-Joe is organizing a run to the Wheels & Wings fly-in in Houlton, Maine on the 25th of July....assuming this newly repaired clutch slave cylinder holds out and gets him back home before then.
-Rita & Robert are planning a cottage visit on Aug 16th.
-Aug 15th will see us return to the Stanley Fair.  This was well attended last year and we all enjoyed it.
-There will be a train excursion in McAdam on the 26th (maybe 27th) of Sept which the group might be interested in attending as a day trip.  Steam enthusiasts were disappointed to learn that it would be pulled by one of those blasphemous, new-fangled diesel locomotives, but I can make 'chuf chuff' noises.
  The club was then introduced to the club banner built by Kelvin.  It was unveiled in Windsor and served the group well by way of advertising.
  There was some discussion on what sort of trips people would like to plan and attend.
      And of course, the evening wouldn't have been complete without one of John's quizzes.  While we all groan and feign reluctance to take part, we love these things and quickly get into the spirit of the contest.  John has now adopted a handicap system for previous winners.
    The next meeting will take place on the 19th of August rrrrright back at the Riverside Inn.  They've promised to lay on their ribs as a special.
       Bob E.