John D. and I have decided to cancel this weekends 4 Ferry Run due to concerns with growing Covid numbers and the possibility of rain.
I mentioned in my River Valley Tour posting that I learned of this book that Jim has been keeping from before he and Ellie had even joined the club. Phenominal!
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I have taken Carol's idea and expanded it to a four ferry run before they pull one of them from service.
The Saint John members may wish to leave at Evandale to drive back to Saint John or continue on to go to town then take the route to Saint John through Cambridge Narrows. Ralph will be making the reservations for lunch so could you please let us know as soon as possible if you’re going to be going. As he is going to reserve a function room at the golf club. Also, Ralph highly recommends the restaurant.
Cheers
John (292-4855)
Carolyn and I wish to thank the 15 FABACians who joined us on our little "Too-nice-a-Day-to-Stay-Home" run up to Hartland. I appreciated John D's input to help me decide on the route (and arrange for perfect weather) and Henning's suggestion to eat at the Waterfront Pub in Nackawic (Excellent food and service). We even tried Pat S's suggestion to get ice cream at YUMYUM's on the way home but it was closed. :-(
The highlight of the trip was that Ellie and Jim joined us! For any of you who don't know them, Jim planned and led countless wonderful runs over the two decades. Maybe I shouldn't say 'countless' because Jim actually has counted them! For the first time, Jim showed me a little book where he had logged every FABAC trip that he was on from when he first joined in the early days of our club! Details of how many vehicles, distance travelled, the weather, and much more. I'll have to make a copy of a sample page and share it with the club. Absolutely a phenomenal record of activities! Thank you, Jim.
Cheers
David
Perfect days are all but impossible to nail down, but Carolyn and I propose we not let this Sunday's perfect weather slip by us. Those who are disappointed that the McAdam run had to be cancelled might consider joining us for "The River Valley Run". We all know Dan's frustration in trying to coordinate things when the weather forecasts keep changing. Everyone appreciates his efforts in attempting to get the event to work. Don't give up!
All FABGIJACians (Corrected) welcome!
Cheers
Carolyn and David
The differing weather forecasts for this weekend show that it will be unsettled with a good possibility of rain. Considering the money commitment that the McAdam people must make, I consider it best to cancel now. This is too bad as Susan and I and you all were looking forward to it.
Dan
It promises to be a fine weather day for a meeting on Thursday, so we're going to grab it while we can! Warm up your Little British Cars (and whatever!)
Where? Carleton Park
When? Thursday September 16th 5:30pm
Why? COVID concerns re indoor gatherings and weather concerns re patio dining.
By the way, Carolyn discovered shortly after our last meeting that MOCO Mactaquac has changed its hours and are now closed Wednesdays. So, she reserved space for us at Wolastoq Wharf restaurant but now cancelled for COVID reasons. You might consider them for your meal on Thursday because they do takeout.
See you Thursday!
David N
Just to add to John's note. This was yet another one of John D's wonderful, well-planned tours. This time to St George via roads that I certainly never traveled seeing new found and beautiful scenery through such areas as Rollingdam and Elmsville.
A DOH's recent chip seal project on one of the road segments tried to upset John's road plans. However all 7 cars decided to travel this segment, albeit below the posted speed limit and well spaced so no rocks and minimal dust was raised.
We all arrived at the Birch's Restaurant in St George, to a very crowded restaurant. However, John had made reservations for the outside deck. We had a wonderful lunch where many were complimenting the quality of the food, the overall trip to that point and the great weather with temps in the low 20's—not too hot and certainly not too chilly—just right for top down sports car driving. This tour was also a chance for Phil and Pam to premiere their beautiful Miata MX5 to the club. Hopefully pics of it will be forwarded by attending members who took pictures.
After lunch, Barb and I departed for a family visit in Saint John while the rest of the group continued the tour towards St. Andrews and back home. I'll let others comment on that portion, but I suspect, like all of John's other trips, it too went well.
So once again, I'd like to thank John for putting on yet another wonderful tour that provided us some great sports car roads, lots of beautiful NB scenery and of course a very tasty and filling lunch.
Thanks to all those who attended making this a very special day with many friends.
Thanks John.
Gary and the Group
I would like to thank the club for joining me for the ride yesterday. We had a great time. I am sorry that I will not be posting any photos. I decided to try my new Canon software to download them. For some reason, after downloading the images on my computer, I am unable to find the photos. Software also erased my images from my card. So if anyone has photos of the trip yesterday, will you please send them along to David N.
Cheers,
John
I am certain I speak for many in our club as I express deepest condolences to Dwight and Barb for the passing of his mother Gwen Ball on September 7th.
Gwen's obituary can be found at: https://obituaries.tj.news/obituary/gwenyth-ball-1083208213
I’ve been checking the weather and Saturday looks better with only a 10% chance (or even less) of rain.
Leaving at 10:30 from the Harvey Irving gas station.
Cancelled.
This run is in doubt as the weather is not promising. In addition, Carol is feeling 'under the weather' so if the weather outlook improves, it would be nice if someone might step forward to lead the group. It's all well organized and summer is coming to a quick end.
Start at Ramada Inn at 10am
Follow Route 105 to Route 2 (on highway for couple minutes)
Get off at Jemseg exit, turn right to Gagetown Ferry
Cross Gagetown ferry
Turn left and follow Route 102 to Evandale
Stop for lunch on patio at Evandale Resort
Cross Evandale ferry to Kars and follow Route 124 to BelleIsle ferry
Cross BelleIsle ferry to Ice cream at Bates Landing
Turn left and follow Route 850 around the end of the BelleIsle
Turn left and left again at Springfield
and then a quick right onto Route 695 at Springfield
Follow 695 back to Cambridge Narrows and Jemseg
Home by 105 or Route 2
- Carol and John
At our meeting on Wednesday, I proposed a run to McAdam station. We can do it on Saturday, September 18, with rain date Sunday, September 19. We will leave from the Brookside shopping centre parking lot at 11:00 AM, arriving at the station at noon. They will give us a tour of the station and a lunch of homemade soup, sandwich and dessert. The cost will be $33.00 per person for the tour and lunch, tax included. If there are 20 or more, the cost drops to $28.00 per person.
We need to make reservations on the FABAC website. We should have a minimum of 15 people to make it worthwhile for them to do it. I need a show of hands by August 27. If we have a minimum of 15, I will make the reservations.
