Sometimes security cameras are great photographers.

Holiday Party Report

      The 2017 end-year party came and went in high style with the usual hi-jinks and merriment, then peppered with a couple of notable events.  Alex and Lise were congratulated on their recent 58th wedding anniversary.  As noted in the previous post, Al Thomas collected a sizable sum for the Easter Seals campaign.
      We were all terribly disappointed that Gary didn't deliver his famous year end synopsis and there was much subdued whispering about not letting it happen again. Then, John failed to bring one of his quizzes.  I know I'm not the only one that loves these things.
       After dinner, the Yankee swap provided a good hour of fun with considerable horse trading and a bit of outright thievery.  It looked like someone cleaned out his garage with one ancient tool being gifted.  Finally, after having been AWOL for several years, our treasured MG mud flaps reappeared.  Those things are growing a long and esteemed provenance. 
       As folks started to trickle out, Gary hurriedly made a plea for our next dinner location.  It was hotly contested with the Fredericton Inn supporters beating everyone else into submission.  This will be in January on either the 17th or 18th (something to do with the buffet offering).
- Bob E.

  PS: Dianne E welcomes emails while she twiddles her thumbs in Halifax.
       dianne_earl27@yahoo.ca

FABAC Charity Results

Thanks to everyone, we raised $325 for Easter Seals to help send a "kid to camp".

Two envelopes included cash but no name or address. If you forgot to include your name and address and you want a tax receipt, please contact me.

Again, thank you to everyone.

Al Thomas

FABAC Christmas/Holiday Party - Wed Dec 13

Just to remind you our party will be held again at McGinnis Landing Library room Wed Dec 13 beginning at 5:30pm. We will be having our annual Yankee Swap. For those wishing to participate in the Yankee Swap please bring a wrapped gift in the $10.00 - $15.00 range. As well this year we will be supporting a local charity that Al Thomas has organized for us. It's in  support of a "Kid to Camp" for summer 2018.The program is administered by Easter Seals N.B. for Camp Rotary at Grand Lake.

Hope to see you all there,

    Gary

Dwight found this and it perfect!

There's an interesting 1949 Austin Devon for sale locally, listed in our Buy/Sell link over in the right hand column.   ----->

Fabac Christmas charity 2017

Al had volunteered to take on organizing the charity part of our Christmas event. Here is an update from Al:

The money will help send a "kid to camp". (summer of 2018)
The program is administered by Easter Seals N.B. for Camp Rotary at Grand Lake.

Each child that attends Camp Rotary has a disability. The average cost per child is approx $925 for the week.

The income tax receipts will be issued by Easter Seals N.B. They will issue an income tax receipt for $20 and above. So please include name and address if you wish to receive a receipt.

I will have a donation box available at the 2017 Christmas party next month.

Thank you
Al Thomas

Tuesday FABAC Informal Breakfasts

We had a very good turnout for breakfast on Tuesday (12) although some weeks it has been as low as five.  I’ve booked us at the Coffee Mill again for the following dates, with a break over Christmas and New Year.
November 28th
December 12th
January 9th
January 23rd
February 6th
February 20th

Regards
Phil

Report on FABAC November Meeting

       Attendees of the November FABAC dinner/meeting were greeted by the long lost couple, Lise and Alex.  It's been a while and we were all happy to see them again. We almost sang Happy birthday in recognition of his recent birthday (89! Wow!) They were sternly admonished by all for their long absence, and they promised not to be strangers—weather permitting.

• As a few folks dug into the buffet, Gary opened with a short recap of the Oktoberfest run.  It was well attended by both groups, and for once the weather cooperated. 
• The upcoming Christmas party  (Dec 13th @ McGinnis Landing) will feature a yankee swap and a charity collection. 
• John introduced his brother Keith, here visiting from the UK.  
• There will be a rally from Buffalo N.Y. to Halifax next year.  It's a Hemmings sponsored event and will pass through here sometime in July.  As more information becomes available we hope to perhaps plan a concurrent event in conjunction with their overnight stop. 
• John Dewitt proposed a run on the Cabot trail sometime in the spring.

       John's quiz proved much more difficult this month with many questions drawing a lot of quizzical faces.  Tim won the contest with John Dewitt coming in second.
 - Bob E.

Anyone need a project?

Joe thinks this might be a great one!
http://www.britishv8.org/other/aaroncouper.htm

A few MGB parts for sale

These items were removed from the MGB Roadster v6 conversion that I salvaged, named Kermit by Francis.

Anti-Tramp Bars for MGB.  $150.00 or reasonable offer.  Moss carry a set of non-adjustable bars for US$370.00.  These are adjustable and come with all parts needed for installation.  Call me at 474-0102.

Click on any photo for larger version.

Tube shock conversion hardware for MGB.  New shocks are needed.  Much cheaper than replacing or rebuilding your lever arm shocks. The Moss kit (UD$240.00 including shocks) use Monroe Sensi-Trac shocks which are available locally.  $75.00 or reasonable offer.  Call me at 474-0102.

Leather covered steering wheel with hub and MG centre button, removed from a 1971 MGB.  I believe it is made by Nardi.  Leather is in fair condition.  Offers?  Call me at 474-0102.

Phil

Attention! New NB law requires headlights.

A new law comes into effect November 1st " all vehicles operated on New Brunswick roads must display daytime running lights. If a vehicle is not equipped with daytime running lights or they are inoperable, then headlights must be turned on at all times."

A violation will result in a fine of $172.50 and the loss of 2 demerit points.

Thanks to Kelvin for passing along this important information. 

Oktoberfest Report by Bob E.

Click on Jenny for more photos.

      For the first time in recent memory, we didn't get rained on going to Adolph's Gasthaus in Knightsville for the Oktoberfest run.  It was downright balmy as the afternoon progressed and the folks with their tops down enjoyed a grand day of driving.  We made great time through great scenery on almost-great roads to the restaurant.  Just as our large group settled in, another large pile of Monctonians swooped in to take the rest of our reserved seating. We must have had over 35 people, making for a record breaking outing.
      As always, it was a terrific time to renew old friendships and poke fun.  Ovide from the Moncton group presented us with some t-shirts which will be doled out as additional prizes for John's quizzes.
      Once finished with coffee and sweets, we wandered around outside in the warm fall weather to take a group shot (a better version with annotation and graphics will appear in the next few days) and get fingerprints on other people's cars.
     Thanks to all who partook and of course, to the enthusiastic Moncton crowd.
    Bob E.

OktoberFest Run Sunday Oct. 29th

We'll be meeting up with the gang from Moncton's Foreign Auto Club for general tomfoolery.

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

      Gather at Ramada Inn parking lot (north side) on Sunday, Oct 29th at 11:30 noon, rain or ...it's gonna rain of course so there's no contingency plan for sunshine.

The route:

• Depart the parking lot at 11:45 sharp along the scenic 105.  
• a short detour along the boring Trans Canada to avoid the partially demolished bridge. 
• regain the 105 after Jemseg and turn left onto the 695 heading towards Cambridge Narrows. 
• after Crossing the bridge at Cambridge Narrows we turn left onto the lovely and relaxing 710. 
• the 710 makes a right turn somewhere after someplace named 'Cody's'. 
• join up with the straight and boring (but thankfully short) highway 10, 
• just before Sussex, turn left onto Roachville Rd.  I don't remember if there's much of a sign there but if we/you miss it, you/we can pick it  up soon after at the interchange. 
• follow Roachville Rd a while until you see the right hand turn onto Knightville Rd....which is on the right. 
• at some point the restaurant will appear on the right.

     Maps or GPSs are well advised.  I sometimes get lost and lead folks astray, please be aware of this. We hope to get there around 2:00. And no, John, there won't be any alternate routes this year, unless you take one on your own.
- Bob E.

Nova Scotia Barn Sale

Click on this beauty for lots more.

     With a month's pension in large bills (don't tell SWMBO) stretching my wallet, and a stack of flashlights and work gloves straining the zipper of my old work bag, I joined Joe, Dwight and Jerry on the road to Amherst to visit a much anticipated barn sale of cars and parts.   The list was as extensive as it was eclectic, and I'd been wooed by a promise of "Boxes of new E-Type parts!"   With visions of new-in-the-box sets of triple SU's or 3:07 differentials, I watched impatiently for the turn off.
    Clearly, many others had been attracted, as cars were already lining the farm road along a pastoral stretch of rural Nova Scotia.  A lovely old farm house sat guard over several barns clearly bursting at the seams with LBC detritus spilling out onto the field behind.  Grabbing flashlights we dove in.
    The large barn almost moaned under the weight of a generation of car(?) stuff with even some of the larger beams sagging noticeably. Folks were digging in and gingerly prying open bonnets and boots to inspect.  The upper floors had been placed off limits due to a fear of collapsing them with the additional weight of the curious.  Out back resided a small fleet of wrecked-rusty-rotten- -disheveled stuff and cars, with much of it unidentifiable. 
    The smaller barn had been recently in use and was better organized—but only a little, as it too was stuffed with tools, parts and a hundred plus years of automotive history.  Everything from signs to gas pumps was under cover and was being eagerly pawed over by the best from FABAC, BATANS and the PEI folks.  Unfortunately there was little organization to the collection making it impossible to locate anything systematically.   The E-Type parts had been collected in the porch but amounted to only a small pile of items that I either didn't need or were for a model I didn't own.  Somewhere in the mess we bumped into Kelvin who had arrived (with Jennie of course) separately.
     Despite a concerted search, Dwight failed to find his desired left handed flibble-flabble, and Jerry lost out on a great deal on an MGB hardtop when he started his hunt on the wrong end of the barn.   Joe did a little better with a small armload of ancient license plates. My wad was safe as I dispensed a measly ten bucks for a bag of wiring harness 'bullets'.
    Despite our disappointment, it was an awesome collection to pick through, a great opportunity to catch up with some LBC budds from around the maritimes—and an excellent warning of what could happen if we ever let our hobby get out of hand.
- Bob E.

FABAC October Meeting Report

     We're on a roll folks!  For the second meeting in a row we had new members.  Terry & Rick Harcombe, formerly of the Great Canadian Oil Patch have settled into Woodstock with a collection of British and American cars.  Noting Rick's interest in restoring his Land Rover, he was immediately thrown at Kelvin.

• Johanna was thanked In absentia, for arranging tonight's dinner venue.
• John & Shirley Ann where thanked for the sixth (or seventh?) year of the great Thanksgiving run to the Carter Tea house.
• The Christmas party was discussed, voted on, then booked all in the space of five minutes.  It will be held again at McGinnis Landing on the 13th of December. Details will follow.
• The Moncton club invited us to visit the Hampton Middle School on Oct 27th. Anyone interested can contact Gary for details.
• Ernst brought an entire running car for show and tell.  The newly re-restored Marcos was paraded in the parking lot for all to ooh and aah at.
• The November meeting will be held at the Fredericton Motor Inn on the 15th.
• John announced, somewhat relieved, yet saddened that his cherished 'B' had found a new home in Peterborough.  He followed this with his signature quiz.

   Bob E.

A request was made for this address:

Ellie Bleakney
8 Country Lane
Island View, NB
E3E 1A2

It was a BEAUTIFUL day for a drive today—BUT...

Safe and sound.

I must tell you about a near catastrophe (some call that a "cat's ass trophy").

Anyway, I was on my way into town mid-afternoon when an oncoming truck with a load of something lost, into the air, what looked like a piece of cardboard about two feet square. It swirled in the air and landed vertically in the middle of the road on one corner. When it landed it appeared to act more solid than cardboard as it bounced into the air and slicing directly into my path. It was metal!!! I immediately pulled sharply to the right to avoid it hitting me as it was clear that it was coming my way and intent on eviscerating me. It landed RIGHT where I would have been had I not swerved. I didn't wet my pants but I bet the driver of the SUV behind me, who MUST have witnessed the whole thing, may have.
Keep alert out there!
- David

A change in place for next FABAC meeting.

Sam Sneed's is no longer booking private groups in the downstairs room on Wednesdays or Fridays.

We are booked at McGinnis Landing. The restaurant tells me the private room has been recently renovated and we will like it.

Bruce and I will not be there as delightful daughter is giving a talk that evening.

Have fun,
Johanna

A sale in Amherst, NS.

Joe passed along this notice that went out to BATANS members. He plans to go with a sack of money:

On Saturday October 21 (rain date Oct 22) I will be opening our garage and barn to members of our club who might want to purchase some of our cars, parts, tools and automobilia. Here is a list of some things we were able to identify that are offered for sale.

- 1938 Morris 8 – partially restored
- 1953 Austin A30 – requires restoration
- 1953 Austin A40 – requires restoration
- 1953 Austin J40 pedal car – restored
- 1950 Thames Truck – requires restoration
- 1961 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite – requires restoration
- 3x 1969-71 Triumph GT6 – requires restoration
- at least 5 MGBs – require restoration
- 1960 BMW Isetta – runs but requires restoration
- 1952 MGTD – 80% restored
- many A and B series BMC engines
- 1 small motor cycle – possibly Honda 90
- several antique snow mobiles
- 1966 Yamaha 100 twin jet – needs restoration
- Manuals, parts books and sales brochures
- 2x MGA tool rolls – complete
- antique garage equipment
- antique tools
- engine stands
- British and American car parts - both new and used
- a large selection of new Jaguar XKE parts still in the boxes
- signs
- gas pumps

I will be opening the doors at 10:00 AM sharp – NOT BEFORE – and early birds will be told to come back after 10.
Our property is located at 1073 Southampton Rd, RR6 in Amherst NS. Take exit 3 off HWY 104.
 Bring your safety shoes, coveralls and flashlights.
 I will send you more pictures within the next couple of days
 Darcy

Report on the Carter House Run October 1st

     This un-autumn like weather continued on Sunday giving many of us the opportunity to put tops down for the run to the Carter House on the Kingston Peninsula.   Over a dozen cars wandered down the 105 under sunny and not at all cool skies.  We took the long way around and enjoyed a bit of early fall colours on some great roads.  Once at the Carter House there was much discussion regarding the pace set by the lead car.  It was definitely 'lively'.
      We had a full house this year, filling every seat.  Newbies, Beth & Chris Daigle from the Cambridge Narrows area joined us with their TR6.  The Crumley's also brought John's brother and his wife, visiting from Vancouver.
     After dinner the gang continued along the river road to take the Westfield ferry back to civilization(?).  A few of us extended the great driving by continuing along the now repaired (and gorgeous) 102.
      A big thanks goes out to John & Shirley Ann for again arranging this yearly outing.
Bob E.

Click on this happy group for lots more photos.

UPDATE: Kingston Tour and Carter House Turkey Dinner - Sunday Oct 1

While we did not reach the minimum 25 people for the dinner, the Carter House organizers agreed to put their wonderful turkey dinner on for those that have currently signed up. There's still room for others provided I'm advised in advance. (454-4546) (gararsenault@gmail.com)

 As mentioned, we will leave from the Ramada Inn, Fredericton, at 11:15 a.m, Sunday, October 1. We will head down to Jemseg, Cambridge Narrows, Springfield and follow the Saint John River to Kingston.
- Gary

Hey! There are a few seats left for the Turkey Dinner!!

Call/Email Gary now!
 (454-4546) (gararsenault@gmail.com)

A neat trick.

Sometimes a piece of foam is too big to get into where you want to put it. This example is the replacement foam for the headrest on Carolyn's TR6. The results are dramatic.

Let me know if you want to try this some day. (No, I don't do liposuction work.)

The Turkey meal at Carter House is NEXT SUNDAY!

Just in case you were still considering joining us for this great home cooked meal, don't wait! The weather looks good so far. Regardless, it has always been a special event. Call or email Gary as soon as you can. 

 (454-4546) (gararsenault@gmail.com)

Freddy Beach Sept 23, 2017

Click on this beauty for more.

      It's hard to believe that the end on September is giving us blue skies in the high 20s. What better than to have a car show?!   Freddy's best hot rods, antiques, customs with a few oddballs mixed in, showed up at the exhibition grounds on Saturday to air out before the fall, and show off a bit.  Several FABACians visited to drool over the cars with 2CV Bob being the only one to display his car.  Kelvin and I had met up earlier and over the next while crossed paths with Stephen W. and Terry & Karen.
      I was able to reacquaint myself with Andy MacNeil, formerly of World Class Auto, now at his own Garage in Taymouth, Macneilsautohous.com (his website).  He knows old cars and offers a full service.  
      I also (finally!) met the famous Jerry Wilcox.  I'd followed a nice Jaguar XJS into the lot (drooling—me, not the car) and as we chatted I realized I'd heard these same stories from Joe.  It seems he's willing to part with the XJS for something under 10 Gs.   If I only had a bigger garage.
      While hanging around in a hot parking lot all day isn't exactly thrilling, I feel that this is a good opportunity to advertise the club and will lobby for a bigger showing next year.
- Bob E (Counting his pennies and measuring garage space.)

E-Types

    Here's an interesting article about E-Types from Peter Egan.  He always waxes poetic
(and a bit nostalgic) when talking about them which makes for a great read.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a17627/the-good-the-bad-and-the-lovely/
- Bob E.

FABAC informal Breakfast starting up again

I’ve booked dates for the FABAC Breakfasts again at the Coffee Mill beginning at 9:00 AM through mid November.  The dates are October 3rd, October 17th, October 31st and November 14th. 
- Phil

FABAC Carter House Turkey lunch October 1st

 That's SOON!!! First 30 limit. Sign up now!

 The fabulously popular tour to the Kingston Peninsula, organized by John B., featuring a home-cooked turkey lunch with all the trimmings at the village’s historic 1810 Carter House is on again this year!

The rain-or-shine tour starts at the Ramada Inn, Fredericton, at 11:15 a.m, Sunday, October 1. Prepared by the volunteers at The Carter House, the lunch cost is $20 (in cash only please). Numbers are limited to the first 30 reservations made by calling or emailing Gary (454-4546) (gararsenault@gmail.com)  by the deadline, noon Monday Sept 25. Reservations made are a commitment to attend or pay in lieu.

Lunch will be shortly after 1:00.
British cars optional. Especially if it is raining!!!

The 1810 Carter House Tea Room and Gift Shop operates during July and August to serve tea and lunch from Tuesday and Saturday. The turkey lunch for FABAC members is a one-off by special arrangement. The Carter House is one of five heritage properties within the Kingston Historic District. The others are the Trinity Anglican Church dated 1789, its rectory dated 1788, the Union House also of 1788, and the Macdonald Consolidated School built in 1910.

We hope our Saint John friends will respond and join us.

(By the way, if you didn't get an email on the same topic, your info may not be up to date.)

Notes from September Meeting

   Under unusually balmy skies, we met at the MOCO restaurant at Mactaquac.  The drive was particularly enjoyable since much of the road had been recently repaved.   The start of the evening saw us languishing on the balcony enjoying the great view as folks trickled—then flooded in.
   Once inside, Gary took the floor.

• Anne Crumley was thanked for organizing the dinner.  They had kept it open just for us—a gesture we appreciated. 
• Rita & Bob were thanked (again) for the outing at their cottage. 
• Gary gave a report on the visit to Saint John for the tall ships. 
• While heavy rain caused the Stanley Fair visit to be cancelled, Sandra & Larry were thanked for their work in organizing it. 
• Phil's work in organizing the bi-weekly breakfasts was recognized.  While there's normally a smallish turnout, it's always with different folks, demonstrating its popularity. 
• John Dewitt's last minute run to the Sussex Balloon Fest was quite well attended and all participants enjoyed it. This is an event we used to attend in great numbers, perhaps it's time to put more emphasis on it. 
• Elva & Al threw together an ice cream run recently that was a big hit. 
• Kelvin had a quick report on the Jemseg car show. 

Upcoming Events.... 

• This Saturday (23rd Sept) will see a large car show called 'Freddy Beach' at the Exhibition centre grounds. There wasn't much enthusiasm for it but a few of us will be attending as spectators. 
• John B. is leading the charge...again, to the Carter house for a thanksgiving dinner on Oct 1st.  This is always a popular event and coincides with our gorgeous fall colours.  See the post on the site. 
• There will be the annual run to Adolf's Gasthous near Sussex for Octoberfest.  This is tentatively scheduled for the 29th of Oct and will be the last official LBC run before winter.  I hope to be joined by the Moncton crowd.

  John's quiz featured a handicap of 4 points to anyone who had previously won it.  Many questions were of a general nature allowing non-car folks to take a stab at it.  After a fierce battle, the trophy was taken home by David N.

**The next meeting will be a Sam Snead's on the 18th of Oct.**

- Bob E.

Here's the one that got away

I was in Ontario in late August for my nephew’s wedding and my ex-sister in law brought this out to bug me.  I tried to buy it from her about 11 years ago.  She would not sell so I got my 74 B instead.
It is a 1956 MGA that has never been restored.  Painted once, still original and she still drives it regularly.

Regards,  Tim

FABAC Meeting coming up Sept 20

UPDATE: They are keeping open for us.

Where: MOCO Kitchen at the Mactaquac Park Lodge

When: September 20, 5:30 or so

Why: Why not?  Food!

Who: Everyone

Kingston Sunday Dinner Run

Please set aside Sunday Oct 1 for our annual rain or shine Turkey Dinner (Early Thanksgiving) at the historic Carter Tea Room in scenic Kingston. This will be preceded by a beautiful and scenic run along the Saint John River. Depart Ramada Hotel, Fredericton 11.15 am.

As in the past we need confirmed (no refunds) numbers of at least 25-30 to enable us to book this facility. The cost is still $20.00 per person which includes your main course, dessert and tea/coffee. Cash payment please.
Send your confirmation no later than Sept 21 either to the FABAC website or call Gary A (454-4546) who has agreed to assist in putting this event together.

Hope to see many of you there.
John and Shirley Ann B.

2017 Stanley Show & Shine this Saturday

AND...

Rte 107 all paved to Stanley!

JOHN B has health news.

John B. is back home after two weeks and four days in hospital dealing with a bladder and excess fluid problem. Now 27 pounds lighter, he's well on the road to recovery. He says he will have a brand new quiz ready in time for the next FABAC dinner meeting.

A Great day at the Balloon Fiesta Car Show

Thanks to John DeW for planning, leading and photographing our great run. Beautiful roads, and the weather could not have been much better!

Click on this photo to see many more from John DeWitt.

FABAC convoy to Sussex Car Show ( part of the Balloon Fiesta) UPDATED

The weather looks good so the run is ON! Leaving the Burton Court House at 10:00.

If you are thinking of joining us, check here in the morning before heading out because the weather forecasts are variable.
It has been suggested that those interested should travel together over to Sussex on Sunday to participate in the car show. (11:00 am-4:00 pm Classic & Antique Car Show and Shine)

Should be a good day weather-wise. (When John DeW says that, all will be fine—he has a reputation.)

The route will be the old road which is in good shape now—at least to the Evandale Ferry.
John DeW. will be leading the way, meeting at the Burton Court House for a departure at 10:00.

Jaguar All-Electric "E-Type Zero"

Both Phil and Bob E (as in E-Type) suggested this news item:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/7/16265888/jaguar-e-type-zero-electric-car-announced

It can be done!

There are a few FABACians who seem willing to take on DIY projects of varying sizes. The reasoning goes something like this:
If you have something that needs fixing, give it a go—if nothing else, it will be a learning experience.
Last September I decided to replace the foam and diaphragm in the passenger side seat of Carolyn's '76 TR6. You know when you need to do this when you discover a pile of deteriorated foam growing under the seats. It required lots of planning, reading, testing, frigging and finally got it. The seats had no rips or tears but the project still required taking everything apart down to the frame. Lots of gluing, clipping, tucking, and a bit of cursing.

Last year's project:

This year's project was the driver's seat. It required new foam, new diaphragm, repairs to tears, and major work on a very bad gouge clearly visible in this photo. Also notice how dejected the back is with the lack of good foam support.

 

John DeW. had mentioned that he had a sewing awl that he didn't need, so I purchased it from him knowing exactly what I would be using it for. I have never used one before, so this was going to be a learning situation. I found a piece of vinyl at Ron's Auto Upholstery that was a pretty close match. The piece was a good size scrap and Ron kindly donated it to the cause.

 

So, after dismantling the seat, I decided to do a test stitch involving what I figured would be the most challenging part—the corner of the badly damaged seat panel. (Everything is turned inside out to do the stitching.) My first stitching test was a success. 

(Notice that the original vinyl is darker—it wasn't after I cleaned it with vinyl cleaner as you'll see in the final photo.)

So, lots of dismantling, stitching through multiple layers, making sure the piping was kept in proper place and that I didn't sew myself into the seat! I did draw blood a couple of times or three.
I used Permatex Vinyl and Leather repair kit for the other damaged spots. They aren't perfect, but satisfactory.

No, I won't repair your seats, but I'll help if you get stuck.
- David

FABAC informal breakfast Tuesday Sept. 5th

The Coffee Mill top of Smythe Street
9:00am

Al's photos from ice cream run

Click on any photo for larger view.

If you want a successful FABAC run...

...just mention food—or ice cream! That's what Al and Elva did and the rest is history.

ICE CREAM RUN (impromptu)

When:         Saturday September 2nd

Where:        Meet at Sobey`s Parking lot on Regent st.
                    To depart at 3:30 pm

Destination: Dari Delight - 2180 Lincoln Road (near Scott`s flower nursery)

                   To be cancelled if raining!
-----------------------------------------------
Hope to see you there, Al.

Sussex Balloon Fiesta

The Sussex Balloon Fiesta is coming up, running from Sept. 8th to Sept. 10th, with a car show on Sunday the 10th.  The photo on the car show page of the balloon fiesta website shows many LBCs and other cars at a previous event.
https://atlanticballoonfiesta.squarespace.com/car-show-shine/
Perhaps there might be some interest in attending the event on the 10th.
https://atlanticballoonfiesta.squarespace.com/schedule/

(Suggested by Phil O.)

If you missed the tall ships in Saint John...

...check out Sail Amsterdam! (Click on the photo to go to original post.)

Saint John Tall Ships Tour

     While only five cars ventured to Saint John to take in the Tall Ships we were all rewarded with a wonderful day. The weather in my view was absolutely perfect for viewing the ships. Yes there was a bit of cloud and yes there was a bit of fog but the sea breeze and smell of the salt air was the perfect back drop for viewing the ships. The ships, all 11, from Brigantines to large schooners were all a delight to see. Just seeing all the rigging and sails on all these ships attests to the complexity of these amazing wind driven vessels and to the competent men and women who crew them. David R. a sailor himself would be better suited to describe the types of ships and their lines than the landlubber I am.

      After touring the ships we headed to Steamers Co. restaurant conveniently located just across the street from the displayed ships. I can only speak for myself but my Fish/Chip dinner was delicious.

      We all went our separate ways after lunch but Barb and I returned later to watch the full parade of tall ships as they exited the harbour. A truly beautiful site to see these masters of the seas parade through the harbour just as the sun was breaking through the fog highlighting the hulls and masts of these ships. This all happening as the harbour fire fighting ship pumped water hundreds of feet into the air making all of this a truly spectacular sight. The end of a perfect day!

   Gary

Photos by Stephen W.

Click on any photo for larger view.

Another FABAC breakfast coming up at the Coffee Mill, Aug. 22nd at 9:00AM

EXCEPTIONAL 1974 MGB FOR SALE

Please see the "FABAC Automobile Ads" in the classified section in the column to the right for details. Additional pictures, also further details of the car's restoration and service record and test drive availability in Fredericton are available upon request from jmbowles@nb.sympatico.ca.

Once again, the E-Type comes out on top.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/revealed-the-worlds-most-beautiful-cars/ss-AAppoCX?li=BBnb7Kz&fullscreen=true#image=101
A smug Bob E.

Saint John Tall Ships Tour Update

 Barb and I will be going to Saint John tomorrow, Sunday Aug 20, to take in the Tall Ships Festival. On board ship tours end at 1:30. For more details please refer to their site at:

               http://saintjohnfestivalofsail.com/

 For lunch, I propose we try the Steamers Co. restaurant near the event if it is not too busy. Parking could be an issue so we may end up in the Market Square parking lot.

Should you wish to join us we will be leaving the Irving Blue Canoe near Oromocto promptly at 9am. Where we will be staying overnight to visit family you will have to find your way home at the end of the event.

 Please advise if you are going by this evening latest.

Oh yes, while the weather should be ok bring umbrella's just in case.

Thanks

  Gary

Not even Kelvin's Land Rover can match this!!!

https://youtu.be/nq2jY1trxqg
(Submitted by Herb W.)

Stanley Fair Update

It continues to rain and is forecasted to rain for the morning so we will not be going to Stanley.

Gary

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Here is a collage from yesterday's party at the La Roche's party.

Dave and Pat

Stanley Fair Update—August 19

      Please join those of us going to the annual Stanley Fair that we have been attending for the past three years. We've always had a good time experiencing many rural sights and sounds while at the same time supporting a great community event.

     We'll meet at the Brookside Mall and depart at 9 AM.

Thanks
Gary

A question from new member Ryan

Hello everyone,
I'm just starting to get into this project I got a little while ago and I have a question.

I purchased a 1965 MGB and I'm getting into some wiring. The car is currently set up for a positive ground and I was going to order a retro sound radio(negative ground) for it to make it look cleaner then the one the previous owner installed(doesn't work).

Now has anybody switched their positive ground car to a negative or has anybody bought a voltage inverter if so which company did you go with?

Thanks,
Ryan

Click on the gang to see more photos from Bob E.

*Slap*..."Ouch!...darn!"......*Slap*
    "Bob, did you know you have a real nasty crop of deer flies?"
   "If you think they're bad, wait until the hornets smell the food!"
  
      Ten cars wandered down a great twisty road under perfect skies towards Rita-n-Bob's place on the lake.  Rain had been forecast (it always is) but never appeared.  Crisp blue skies followed us the entire day.
      The cottage visit/meeting/pot luck lunch was a hit.   We mostly lazed around, around the picnic tables and chatted away the afternoon.  This is not to say that BIG events didn't take place.  John B. announced that he was selling the 'B' and looking for something more comfortable, and easier to get in & out of (a place many of us are also thinking about).  He then asked someone to take it to the garage for it's yearly inspection.  This caused a huge fight with Dan eventually beating out all comers.   Unbeknownst to the gathering, Dan wound up buying the B (yes you read it right) while he and John discussed details. John now has money burning a hole in his pocket and will entertain suggestions for something practical with sporting aspirations.
      Bob offered folks a ride on his evil death machine (an ATV) but was turned down by all.  Sorry Bob, the boat was more fun (and safer).
      Gary regaled the gang with stories of his battle with the evil radiator hose, followed by some off-colour jokes from Herb, exchanged in private of course.   At this point a meeting broke out.

• Gary thanked Rita & Bob for opening their cottage to the demolition crew, and for the food.  The sesame chicken and chili on their own where easily worth the drive. 
• All were urged to partake of the Stanley Fair this Saturday.  Meet at the Brookside Mall at 9:00 AM on the 19th. 
• Gary offered to lead a group to Saint John to visit the tall ships on Sunday the 20th—that's this Sunday.  Meet him at the Blue Canoe near Oromocto at 9:00 AM. 
• Gary then dropped to his knees and sobbing, begged for more runs. 
• In response, John B (possibly still euphoric after the quick and painless sale of his much loved B) offered to arrange the Thanksgiving run to the Kingston Peninsula. 
• Robert then offered a 'present' to anyone in attendance but met zero takers, mostly because we had no idea what he was offering. Dan finally took the bait and was presented with a vintage creeper. 
• The September meeting will be held at 'Mokos' at the Lodge in the Mactaquac Park.  Details will follow.

    The rest of the afternoon was uneventful and pleasant with folks slowly drifting off into the sunset—er, dusty road.
     Thanks again to Rita & Bob for another excellent day on the lake.
  Bob E.

Click on this photo for pictures from Stephen W.