A Proper Tech Briefing on the Aston Martin Valkyrie's V12

British engineering at work.   For anyone interested in the engineering that goes into super car production this is a great video

https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/a6idgm/a_proper_tech_briefing_on_the_aston_martin/?st=JPQXGMCX&sh=d64b8c89

- Joe

Christmas Donation to the Oncology o/p comfort fund

You guys rock! I came home and counted out the donations from the club members: $345.00. That will be so appreciated by those in need.

As mentioned tonight, members had asked that the donation go to a cancer-related fund this year, and specifically to Fredericton area patients. I contacted the Oncology Department at the DECH, and Oncology Social Worker Julie Doucet suggested that we direct the funds to the Oncology o/p comfort fund.

"The oncology comfort fund is dedicated specifically to Fredericton oncology patients and is used for gas cards, assisting with cost of medications, equipment (i.e. lymphedema sleeve if they don’t have coverage for example), and other necessities as deemed appropriate.”

I will drop off the donation on Friday, and have asked that receipts be sent to the addresses on the cheques.

Thank you for your generosity and kindness,

Johanna

Holiday Party Update

Our Holiday Party is being held at the Fredericton Motor Inn, Regency Room this coming Wednesday, Dec 12th at 5:30.

We will have the option of ordering from the menu or from the buffet. The buffet will have their festive chicken as well as their seafood casserole. Buffet cost is $19.95 but does not include dessert or hot drinks.

By popular demand we will be having our annual Yankee Swap. For those participating the recommended gift value is in the $10.00-$15.00 range. I have confirmed that there will be a Christmas tree for the occasion.

We will also have an associated charity event. This year Johanna P. organized this for us and recommends the following. We would donate the money to the DECH Hospital Foundation, and indicate that we wish the money to go to the “Oncology Comfort Fund for Oncology Patients”. If you are writing a cheque, I would suggest “DECH Hospital Foundation- Oncology Comfort Fund”. Otherwise the money may go elsewhere.

 I think that covers it. Call or email me if you have any questions.

 Happy Holidays everyone,

      Gary


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Delay of tech session at Bob's.

      During the last breakfast I mentioned that I would hold an engine assembly tech session at my place.  As it turns out, the connecting rod bushings that I knew, I swore, I was certain I had—I don't.  After turning my well organized collection of new and old Jag parts into a large pile in the middle of the garage, they failed to materialize.
     While talking with Ian I learned that these bushings will need reaming to size after I drive them in.  Another set is on their way and I hope to start assembly before Christmas.
    Bob E.