FABAC Meeting/Eating November 21st

I have booked Sam Snead’s for the November meeting for 24 people. We have the upstairs room and have been asked to please not arrive before 5:30 as they will be clearing up from a previous booking.
- Johanna

Report on Oktoberfest Run 2018

      We can't blame it on the weather since it almost always rains for our end of season Oktoberfest outing.  For whatever reason, only three BDDs showed up at the rendezvous. We made the best of it and headed off into the cold rain.  While we had the back roads to ourselves, we couldn't enjoy the scenery due to the heavy fog, rain on the outsides of the windows, and condensation on the insides.
      At the restaurant, a few passengers bolted from their cars complaining that the lead car hadn't made any pit stops.  We met up with the folks from Moncton who for once, out numbered us.   It was nice to have the company of some younger folks which they had brought along who are being initiated into the hobby.  The smaller section of the Gasthaus had been reserved and we just filled it.  Dinner was, as usual, excellent and we all took home doggy/kitty bags.  
      The return drive was interesting in that while we all took separate routes, we seemed to cross paths a few times on the way home.
 -  Bob (with the BIG bladder) E.

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Hampton School Show report

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      It was cold and windy but the roads were clear and the sky was a crispy blue—a perfect day for an outing.   Traveling with Joe in his Vanagon was interesting.  It's not fast by any means and because there's no possibility of serious speed, one can forget about being quick and just sit back and enjoy the ride and scenery.
      We had a light lunch in a nice small eatery in the town (village?) of Hampton before heading over to Hampton Middle School.  The show had drawn 60 or so cars from the area including a sizable contingent from the Corvette club.  The hit of the day was the enthusiasm of the kids. They took a shine to Joe's van as they could crawl around in it and explore (how many 10 year olds can fit in a van?).  Another VW camper showed up and the two became the hit of the show.
       The wind soon subsided and it became comfortably warm.  The school provided free coffee and a bake sale inside.
       I found it to be an enjoyable day and hope to make this a regular outing for the club.  The restaurant provides an all important pit stop for us, Hampton is a nice little town, and it's worthwhile to chat with the kids and hopefully pass on some enthusiasm for the hobby.
   Bob E.

Parts needed

I am in need of two good rims for a TR6 and also, I am in need of a hood (bonnet) for a 1970 MGB. I understand that any year hood will fit.??

If someone has some or all of these parts, I can be contacted as follows:
chrisdaigle@rogers.com or, phone (506)849-8005

OktoberFest Run Sunday Oct. 28th

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

      Gather at Ramada Inn parking lot (north side) on Sunday, Oct 28th 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 no longer get lost and lead folks astray, but we may become separated. We hope to get there around 2:00.    I've been trying to get in contact with the Moncton gang but they seem to be AWOL this year.  Stay tuned.
- Bob E.

Ever see this?!!!

I bet you have never seen this.  It was in the engine for a year. The owner knows this because every so often the engine would run rough and then it would be fine.  He finally took it apart when it didn’t get better and there was no compression in this cylinder, finding the rocker arm broken and then the rest of the problem.  Also, there was no damage to the top side of the valve just some witness marks on the valve seat both in the head and on the valve itself.  It’s a 3/8 bolt, it’s an extra, none missing from the engine.
(Story passed along by Dan and Bob)

Hampton Middle School Car Show

I got this note from Dan Foote in Hampton about their car show this Friday.  I have attended in the past and have enjoyed it.  The weather that day looks promising but cool. I may attend but can’t commit this early as we’re getting ready to head south. Perhaps if anyone is interested in going, they could note it on the FABAC site.

Thanks,
Phil

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Hi Phil - Just wondering if you could pass this invite along to all the members of the FABAC and to anyone else who would like to join in the fun. This is a huge car show and the kids and families love it! If you could let me know how many members would be coming it would be great!

A Friendly reminder - we will be having our 5th annual car show and fall fair with some great prizes to be won. This will be an awesome car show for the students and families of Hampton Middle School on October 26 from 12:30 - 2:30 located at 11 School Street Hampton, NB. We would like to have as many members that are able to, attend this car show.

UPDATE: CANCELLED—Upcoming Lunch with BATANS in Saint John

NOTICE PLEASE THE BATANS CREW DECIDED TO PLOW RIGHT THRU AND NOT STOP FOR LUNCH IN SAINT JOHN. PLEASE NOTE LUNCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY SORRY ABOUT THAT

RALPH

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Hi All

Please come out and join the BATANS fall tour group as they make their mad dash home following a week touring in Quebec and Maine.  They will be stopping in Saint John  for lunch on Saturday Oct 20th at around 1:30 .  I have booked a semi private room at the excellent Britt’s pub at Rockwood Park Golf course.   We will be ordering off the full menu so plenty to pick from.

The BATANS group reportedly will be 17 strong and Karen and I will be joining them.  Please get in touch with me via email if you wish to join this intrepid group of LBC diehards.  They will likely be cold and wet due to the lateness of this fall tour.

Email to book your spot  -  ralphholyoke@gmail.com  Please let me know by Friday the 19th so we can ensure the room is prepared for us.


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Report on October Meeting

      We hit-up a new-ish restaurant in the Days Inn in Oromocto with much success.  The 'Carnation' Chinese restaurant served the usual fare.  As we waited for the food to arrive, the earlier diners left giving us free reign of the place.  Gary took the floor for a surprisingly quick synopsis of the recent happenings:

• The Carter House run went off well with a good turnout, almost capacity.  The weather was top down  beautiful and no one got lost or led us astray. 
• King Ralph has invited us down to St John to meet up with BATANS. **News flash** This outing has been cancelled due to BATANs deciding to push on through the port  city.  WE assume that the weather is behind this, NOT that they don't like us. 
• Next Friday sees a car show at the Hampton High School.  Details are already on the site. 
• Next Sunday (28th) is our last 'summer' run as we hit Adolph's in Knightsville for the Octoberfest dinner. 
• John Dewitt presented his suggestion for a Gaspé trip to happen next summer/fall.  There was considerable interest.
• Our November meeting will be at Sam Snead's upstairs.

   Bob E. wants to know why everyone left so early.
   -  Bob E.

A couple of plans for August 16th tour around the Gaspé

John DeW has put forward a couple of excellent options for this Gaspé trip. He asks that you review these proposals and comment or suggest changes that you think might add to the experience. Basically, there is a four day (three overnight stays) and a three day (two overnight stays) version. John is looking into getting a group rate for the hotel stays—especially if we select Days Inn for each overnight. Stay tuned and make a comment, suggestion, criticism or complaint. 

(Click here if you would like to see the Google map for the three night option.)

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October Meeting October 17th

I've made the reservation for 24 people at the Carnation Chinese Restaurant in the Day's Inn, Oromocto for 5:30. Should there be more than 24, we will need to call them (357-9666) before we leave the Ramada at 5:00.
- Barb

Google Map Directions:

• Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/NB-2 E, NB-8 N and Route 105 S/NB-105 S to Burton Bridge in Maugerville. 
• Take the exit toward New Brunswick 102/New Brunswick 7/Oromocto/Gagetown from Route 105 S/NB-105 S
• Take Waasis Rd to 60 Brayson Blvd

Always fun to see the early days of Model Ts

https://safeshare.tv/x/ShbgvwazCZ

(Thanks to Herb for passing this along.)