Thankfully, the predicted rain never happened, and Saturday in Windsor turned into a gorgeous day under the trees amidst over a hundred examples of Great Britain's finest. Fredericton's finest basked in the shadow of a pink (yes, pink) Land Rover; T&Gs in hand.
Once again, Windsor was a rousing event and provided an opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Ernst even met up with a car he'd restored decades ago, and the still appreciative owner. Joe met a fellow pilot who expressed great interest in buying his airplane.
Backing up a couple of days, three couples braved dinner at the world famous Suwanna restaurant in Saint John on Thursday evening and got even braver on Friday morning as we caught the early morning ferry to Digby. Still full from the previous evenings meal, we nevertheless stopped for lunch at the Crow's Nest just outside Digby, for fresh scallops and mounds of fries. Even the small chowder was too much most most folks. If you visit, don't say we didn't warn you.
Once we all regrouped on Saturday morning, the tales flew as each group filled the other one in on their respective journeys. The gang taking the long way 'round seemed to have had the most 'fun' in that they had to replace a wheel bearing en route. The Land Rover required frequent inspections of it's moorings and no one will admit to Phil's forehead tattoo.
As is usual on these outings, a new FABAC tradition was born. G&T is now the official FABAC drink and there was even talk about distilling our own custom gin.
Your reporter missed the Saturday evening dinner and Sunday morning events, and invites others to add to this report.
Bob E.
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