Windsor Run 2016 by Bob E.

      Now this is what it's all about—a great road winding along the ocean with endless vistas around every turn, perfect weather, and good folks to enjoy it all with.
      At the Crow's Nest Restaurant  (http://www.shoreroadseafood.com/) Joe had decided to throw caution (and tradition) to the wind and continue down whatever road we were on, hoping it would get us to Windsor.   The road turned out to be magnificent and was one of the highlights of the trip. 
       And highlights there where aplenty.  Dinner at the Suwanna Restaurant on Thursday evening was a huge event in terms of not only the food but the company. Several old friends from the US had turned up at Ralph and Karen's place and joined us for supper. They would be accompanying us to Windsor and we had a terrific time getting re-acquainted. 
      The ride on the new ferry gave us lots (and lots and lots and...) of opportunity to compare it to the old one.  We were worried that the fog would dampen the drive up the valley but it cleared as soon as we disembarked.  The group then split, allowing the Americans to play tourist for the day.
      Friday evening saw part of Downtown Windsor blocked off allowing the cars to be displayed on the road.  With numerous pubs and eateries along the road it became dinner and drinks with a show.
     The show itself couldn't have been better.  Kelvin, Ralph and Joe had staked out the premiere spot under the trees near the entrance, and while we assembled his banner, Kelvin busied himself with the all important task of making the morning tea.  More FABACians joined us with the exception of Sandra-Larry and Gary.  They had to sit with all the Triumph folks as Triumph was the featured marque this year.  Sandra and Larry dressed for the part and put on a fun presentation.
     The show attendance is again up this year with something like a million cars on the field.  They kept arriving all morning and into the afternoon.  The homemade Bentley Speedster replica was the star, arriving under its own power this year. The crowd went silent when she arrived, in awe as the driver/owner/builder proudly steered the great craft onto the field.
      David came away beaming as his car was chosen as the 'Car We'd Most Like to Drive Home'.   David mentioned that he would have liked anything but his Morgan.
      The signature event was just that, with FABAC making a good showing of itself.  I'd like to point out that a few non-LBCs went along to enjoy the weekend. While we couldn't put our cars in the show, the weekend trip was muchly enjoyed. 
   Bob E.