Proposed is a 112-mile/188 kms run around Grand Lake prior to May’s dinner meeting at Riverside Resort Restaurant. Starting from the Ramada Inn, the route would take in Minto and Chipman before returning to Fredericton and the restaurant.. There would be a pit stop, some en route questions and even a prize or two. Purpose of the tour would be to give our classic cars a spring-time airing, so it would only be run if the weather was rain-free and sunny. I’ve just travelled the picturesque route and found road conditions generally good with a few exceptions here and there.
The tour, which I would lead, would start from the Ramada Inn at 2:30 pm sharp and aim to finish before 5:30 pm. Please use the website’s Comments section to sign up now for this proposed new good-weather event. Sign-up deadline: Noon May 16th.
John B.
(Tel: 449-0562.)
St. Andrews Run this Sunday
Please note the change. The weather office indicated that Sunday would be a better day than Saturday, so, Sunday it is.
Suggested by John DeW. who doesn't like to see nice weather go by without driving in it.
If interested in joining in, call John cell 292-4855
or
email jdjdewitt7@gmail.com
or
show up at the Exhibition grounds at 10:00 Saturday.
This is a weather permitting run so check here Saturday morning for possible cancellation.
If interested in joining in, call John cell 292-4855
or
email jdjdewitt7@gmail.com
or
show up at the Exhibition grounds at 10:00 Saturday.
This is a weather permitting run so check here Saturday morning for possible cancellation.Recreating the Bentley Speed Six
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Thanks to Herb for passing this along.
"Wouldn't qualify as a LBC, but could be termed a BBC."
Bob E's report on St. George's Day party
Despite a late season snowfall forcing a quick move to his main mansion, Kelvin again hosted the St George's Day potluck and spring warm-up run. The snow kept any LBCs off the road but it didn't keep a large gathering from taking over his house and terrorizing Jennie, his dog.
As the evening passed, with poor Jennie staring woefully into the warm house from the patio where she'd been banished, the gathering broke into small groups to chat (or lie), eventually settling around the TV to watch 'Rush'.
We wish to thank Kelvin and Fiona for their hospitality (and loan of a laptop). If you need a hand cleaning up, you know where we are.
Bob E.
- Gary took an early lead and held a quick business meeting to get it out of the way before we dived into the food and drink.
- Windsor will arrive soon and we should think about some way to promote both the show and our club.
- John D. fleshed out the details of his upcoming four (five?) day run into Maine and New Hampshire. It will include a visit to the Owl's Head Transportation Museum and takes place around the 22nd of June. At this point we paused to poke fun at Kelvin who was cleaning up after Jennie. She apparently doesn't handle shrimp tails well.
- John B. proposed a short day tour for the day of our next meeting.
- Our next meeting will be at Sam Snead's at the golf course. (Update: Riverside Resort)
- Joanna detailed her fundraising efforts for the cancer society.
As the evening passed, with poor Jennie staring woefully into the warm house from the patio where she'd been banished, the gathering broke into small groups to chat (or lie), eventually settling around the TV to watch 'Rush'.
We wish to thank Kelvin and Fiona for their hospitality (and loan of a laptop). If you need a hand cleaning up, you know where we are.
Bob E.
Johanna: Why I ride the Great Cycle Challenge (Canada)
This June, I am again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise money for the SickKids Foundation and to show my support for Rebecca Schofield and her #BeccaToldMeTo initiative.
Every year, over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer in Canada. Cancer is the leading cause of children’s death from disease in this country.
Children should be living life, not fighting for it. So, it seems only right that as a cancer survivor, I should use the fortune of my good health to help others who are going through this experience.
Together, through supporting the SickKids Foundation, we can work for better services, improvements in treatment, and perhaps one day a cure.
I would love to have your support.
If you would like to contribute, please contact me or just stop me when you see me, or go to www.greatcyclechallenge.ca, enter my name in the “find a rider” search, and follow the prompts.
Thank you,
Johanna
Johanna Bertin 366-5289
Every year, over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer in Canada. Cancer is the leading cause of children’s death from disease in this country.
Children should be living life, not fighting for it. So, it seems only right that as a cancer survivor, I should use the fortune of my good health to help others who are going through this experience. Together, through supporting the SickKids Foundation, we can work for better services, improvements in treatment, and perhaps one day a cure.
I would love to have your support.
If you would like to contribute, please contact me or just stop me when you see me, or go to www.greatcyclechallenge.ca, enter my name in the “find a rider” search, and follow the prompts.
Thank you,
Johanna
Johanna Bertin 366-5289
A Fabulous time at Kelvin's St. George's Day celebration.
FABACians doing what they do best.
John DeW's photo memories.
Kelvin, Fiona and Jenny are wonderful hosts! Thanks so much!!!
- David
John DeW's photo memories.
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- David
Annual St. George's Day Celebration April 22nd
St. George's Day celebration is set for Saturday April 22nd at 6 pm at my place 1335 Route 10, Noonan. It is a pot luck supper so bring some item of food and of course your own favorite tipple.
See you all then at the first get together of the season.
Kelvin
See you all then at the first get together of the season.
Kelvin
Despite what Mother Nature thinks...
...the Saint George's Day party at Kelvin's is still on. YAY!!!!
Kelvin informed me this morning that it will be in his house rather than the garage. Same address. If you have been there before you will know that when you come in the driveway his house is just off to the left a bit.
So, bring your food and drink and boots and we'll party on.
Park with care.
See you there.
Kelvin informed me this morning that it will be in his house rather than the garage. Same address. If you have been there before you will know that when you come in the driveway his house is just off to the left a bit.
So, bring your food and drink and boots and we'll party on.
Park with care.
See you there.
FABAC breakfast Tuesday April 18
Join us for informal chat about everything and anything at 9:00 am at The Coffee Mill top of Smythe Street. We'll be upstairs.
Jag F Type
OK, who is going be the first to buy the new F type. New F type you ask? Yes there is now a turbo 4 cyl car with close on 340 BHP which is lighter and better handling than the V6 or V8 cars, and all for only $69,000.
Come on! Someone's got to go for it !
Kelvin
Come on! Someone's got to go for it !
Kelvin
New Mini from David Brown.
If you thought that new E type was too expensive, maybe a "new original" mini would suit.
http://www.autoblog.com/2017/04/07/david-brown-automotive-remasters-the-classic-mini/
Thanks to Dan N. for reminding us that there are lots of "affordable" cars out there!
http://www.autoblog.com/2017/04/07/david-brown-automotive-remasters-the-classic-mini/
Thanks to Dan N. for reminding us that there are lots of "affordable" cars out there!
Another YAY moment
Discovering that the (very expensive) wiring harness is not the wrong one. Rather, some PO (previous owner...ie:me) had modified at some point many years ago.
Bob E. asking folks to please take his soldering iron away.
Bob E. asking folks to please take his soldering iron away.
A project for Joe
Joe has been lamenting about his lack of a new car project. How about tackling THIS one Joe?
http://www.gasmonkeygarage.com/over-340-vintage-cars-included-in-land-sale/
Bob E.
http://www.gasmonkeygarage.com/over-340-vintage-cars-included-in-land-sale/
Bob E.
China Grand Prix at Joe's Garage
I'm going to host a GP watching event in my garage on Sunday again at 10:00am, and same rules for people attending. It won't be live, as I will have recorded the live show in the middle of the night. So NO SPOILERS.
I will have tea and coffee, and some snacks for the attendees
Joe
I will have tea and coffee, and some snacks for the attendees
Joe
One of my favourite websites never fails to to surprise me...
http://hackaday.com/2017/04/04/how-many-parts-in-a-triumph-herald-heater/
Bob E.
http://hackaday.com/2017/04/04/how-many-parts-in-a-triumph-herald-heater/
Bob E.
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