A Short Run for Lunch on Thursday to 'Yes Bye Fries' in Tracy

     Barb and I are just back (Friday, the 30th) from a short lunch run in the B to “Yes Bye Fries” located this side of Tracy on Rte 101. We think the drive would make a nice little excursion (2-3 hrs) for interested FABACians and friends.
     The menu is typical of a French fry truck (burgers, hot dogs, fish and chips) but with a Newfoundland theme since the owners are from the rock. The portions are large and as their sign says, “not figure friendly”. That likely refers to the Newfie poutine and such items as deep fried Mars bars and deep fried Oreo cookies. There is a little treed picnic site with tables and adequate off the highway parking.
     We’ll lead those who would like a fun little run on Thursday (the 6th), leaving from the New Maryland Irving at 11:45. For those interested, we’ll return via the Whittaker Road and Rusagonis’s Patrick Owen covered bridge, with a short stop at the bridge’s park.
     The fall colours have started and I expect that they will be even better by next Thursday.
NOTE: This will be a “dry day” only run.
Dwight

How about a run to Saint John on Saturday?

Moncton Foreign Auto Club has planned a NO RUSH RALLY FALL BARBECUE at TriStar Mercedes Benz dealer in Saint John. Free food!
Meet John DeWitt at Canadian Tire Oromocto 10:00 am sharp.
NOTE: The organizers need numbers to plan food, so please phone John now if you plan to attend.
 292-4855

OktoberFest Oct. 30

     Our annual Octoberfest run will be held on Sunday, the 30th of October. Please gather at the Ramada Inn (north side) parking lot for a 12:30 departure.  The route will take the 105, Trans Canada, back on the 105 meandering to Hwy 10 to around Sussex where we'll drive in circles till we find the restaurant by accident around 2:30. The gang from the Moncton Foreign Car Club will join us again.  This year it's our turn to provide the gift and I'm open to ideas.
- Bob E.

Gasthoff Old Bavarian Restaurant
1130 Knightville Road
Menu here
Payment Cash or Cheque

Kelvin's Christmas Tip

A notice to all the guy's wives or girl friends.
Lost for what to buy your guy for Christmas then how about a Princess Auto gift card? He won't have to go to Moncton or Saint John to cash it in as Princess Auto is coming to Fredericton. Yes, that's right, it's coming to the Corbett Centre, to the new building being built opposite Home Depot and could be here in time for Christmas.
Yubba Dubba Do.!!!

Ho Ho Ho

Our Christmas Party this year will once again be held at McGinnis Landing. It will be held on Wednesday Dec 14 starting at 5:30pm and will be in lieu of our regular monthly meeting.

  Details to follow.

  Thanks,
    Gary

Report on September Meeting

   Both we and the restaurant were unprepared for the turnout last night at the Saigon Noodle House.  This seems to be happening more and more and I suspect that we should book for a larger crowd from now on.

• Gary (as always) took the floor.  He lamented that we haven't had many runs this year but the ones that have taken place, were all rousing successes.
• The fall turkey run to the Carter House was well received and well attended despite the rainy weather.  
• There was a suggestion made to attend the upcoming car show in Saint John but due to commitments, no one is able to go.
• The traditional Oktoberfest run to Adolph's German Restaurant in Knightville will take place on the 30th (a Sunday) of October.  This is the last day before those with seasonal plates have to stop driving and will be a good opportunity to air out the cars before winter storage. This year it will NOT rain.
• There will be a run to the 'Whatch-a-ma-call-it" Restaurant in Nackawic coming up soon. Watch for more information.
• Next month's meeting will take place at McGinnis Landing.
• McGinnis Landing will also host our Christmas party again this year. 

  The evening ended with one of John's quizzes.  Kelvin had left early, giving others a fighting chance. 
  Bob E.

Stowe 2016 as seen through the lens of John DeWitt

Maybe John or one of the others on the trip could do a little write-up relaying the adventures and Stowe experience. Meanwhile enjoy a sampling of John's photos here.

FABAC Monthly Meeting Sept. 21

 Our next regular meeting, Wed Sept 21, will be held at the Saigon Noodle House. They specialize in Thai/Vietnamese food.  I've eaten there many times and highly recommend it.

 It's located in the strip mall at the corner of Smythe and Prospect. We have a reserved section apart from the main dining area.

 The reservation is for 5:30 PM. There should be lots of free parking available.

  Hope to see many there.

   Gary

Check out this 'cat' in a barn.

http://www.bbc.com/autos/gallery/20160919-in-pictures-the-cat-in-the-barn
Thanks to you-know-who Bob E.

Dern Ferraris are always in the way!!

http://blog.dupontregistry.com/ferrari/close-jaguar-e-type-barely-misses-crashing-40-million-ferrari/

One expensive car almost hitting a REALLY expensive car.   I have to be impressed though that the owner of the Ferrari actually races it....my kind of guy.
Joe

Report on Kingston Tour to Carter House

 A big thanks to John and Shirley Ann for leading yet another great tour to the Kingston Peninsula for a wonderful lunch at the historic Carter House. While the skies were not overly happy with an occasional shower, the always scenic tour certainly made up for it. It's always been one of my favorite trips in NB and to top it all off the home made turkey lunch with the delicious home made pies made for a near perfect day. We had to skip out early and unable to continue with the tour to Dunhams Run Estate Winery so I'll leave others to comment on that portion of the tour. I did say we had a near perfect day but on our return trip home via Route 7 we ran into a major rain downpour that certainly pointed out to the weakness in our MGB top. Hopefully a new top will be forthcoming in the near future.

 All in all it was a great day and just so nice to get out and about.

  Thanks
    Gary

A couple of good videos from British archives,

You've gotta watch these.  Great historical interest regarding the manufacture of Smith's instruments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yakzUc9NAo4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDdAN9c0GIw
Thanks to Bob E. for passing these along.

The Kingston Tour Turkey Lunch is ON.

We have 16 confirmed participants, just enough to justify the folks at The Carter House preparing their superb repast for our enjoyment. Please remember cash only, $20.00 per person. Will see you rain or shine at the start, 10:45 am next Sunday Sept 11 at the Ramada Inn, Fredericton (Sorry no one from Saint John has signed up.)
John B.

DON’T DELAY! SIGN TODAY!!

A gentle reminder. I need more reservations for next Sunday’s Kingston Run with turkey lunch at The Carter House otherwise I must cancel. Please email me now at jmbowles@nb.sympatico.ca to confirm. This is a rain or shine event especially arranged with local volunteers who prepare the three-course meal with local produce. Cost is $20.00 per person, cash only, no credit cards.For more Run details, see my earlier post. And please don’t delay, sign today!

John B.

Phil's Saturday trip to Loring Air Base.

Well, the trip to Loring was a disappointment. Spectators are not allowed at the "fast end" of the runway, only registered racers and pit crew. Even the starting area was at least 400 feet from the pit area and there are no provisions for spectators at all. It seems to be an event for racers, their crew and friends.
On the other hand it was a wonderful day for a tour on some excellent Maine back roads, driving through such places as Monticello, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, Mapleton, Ashland, Knowles Corner, Smyrna Mills and Houlton.
Phil

Here's an interesting suggestion for Saturday.

I’m planning to make an excursion to the old Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, ME on Saturday if anyone is interested in going.  The Loring Timing Association use the old Strategic Air Command 2 5/8 mile airstrip to set land speed records in many categories……..might even find an LBC or two.  J . Saturday racing begins at 8:00am and ends at 5:00pm Maine time.  It’s about a two hour drive.  You can get back to me at britcars@hotmail.com or text me at 292-4993.
Phil

http://www.loringtiming.com/

For your listening/viewing pleasure

...and features an MGB.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhW1aX9l3fY
Thanks to Phil for the link.