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Owl's Head Trip

Here are a few photographs of the Owl's Head trip. We had a great driving—roads were wonderful. A few mishaps on the way and also on the way back. Thanks to Ernst—he took care of both the problems we had on the trip. I would also like to thank Chris and Beth for helping out. Kyle and Megan came along on the trip from Amherst Nova Scotia. Still a great trip. I’d like to thank Phil for organizing the trip. 

Cheers,

John

Click below to see many wonderful photos from John.

Last night's meeting-dinner-food fight report.

     A goodly number of folks showed up at Wolastoq Wharf restaurant for a warm September meeting.  A couple even braved heatstroke in LBCs with the tops down.

     As always, Gary took the reigns and gave us a quick recap of the past months

happenings:

• We've had a few good—no, GREAT!—runs since the last get together.
• The afternoon at Sandi & Larry's was VERY well attended and much enjoyed.
• The much anticipated Owl's Head run is happening this weekend.
• A few attended the MASSIVE 100th anniversary airshow in Greenwood.

We were reminded of the weekly Wednesday evening car show behind the Legion off of Queen St.
A suggestion was made to arrange a run to St Andrews.
I made a call for suggestions for a new name.  It's felt that with fewer LBCs around and/or being driven, we should choose something more appropriate and inclusive.
Our next meeting will be at Dimitri's, always a favourite.

   Rob E.

Great time at Sandi and Larry's

    We had a great time at Sandi and Larry's on Saturday. We were treated to an olympiad of activities from games, activities and quizzes to a smorgasbord of delicious food including an array of mouth watering desserts. 

    Those that wished to enter the games were also eligible to win prizes based on a number of easy criteria, even allowing for points if you supported the participants.  Needless to say there was a lot of "loose" negotiating  going on at the end when totalling the individual scores. Not so loose were some of the winning prizes which were home made jams and preserves all made by our wonderful hosts.

    Now in terms of food, Sandi and Larry made fajita's with every conceivable condiment plus all the other dishes and desserts provided by FABAC members. All were very delicious....and plentiful!

   I know my seat belt was much tighter on our way home than it was on our way there. 

   I'm sure Sandi and Larry were very happy with the wonderful turn out of so many FABAC members.

    I know too, I'm joined with all those attending in thanking them for such a splendid day. 

  Thanks,

     Gary

 Lots more photos from Bob E. below.

FABAC Party at Sandi and Larry's - Saturday Sept 14

I hope there are lots of FABACians planning to attend Sandi and Larry's party at their place on Saturday Sept 14th. The details have been posted previously. This will be a great time and a great opportunity to get together for lots of fun and just relaxing with friends. Oh yes, the plan is to eat shortly after we arrive. Please confirm your attendance now so Sandi and Larry know the numbers. 

For those attending we'll be leaving from Canadian Tire Northside at 11:30.

  Thanks,

    Gary

Deer Island Run Report and photos

We left the Tim’s on the Hanwell (alone!) last Thursday shortly after 10:00 AM and made a short stop at Bruce and Joanna’s to check out the new garage that Bruce has been talking about.  A fine looking job with lots of space. The weather for the drive to Deer Island was perfect and the fresh sea air was great.  This was the first time to Deer Island for us in several years and we drove all the roads and checked out a few of the harbours and the scenery.  We also checked out a new to us restaurant called The Cap Sill.  Very good food and excellent friendly service. As a bonus we enjoyed two half hour “cruises”, then a stop in Saint John for ice cream.  The photos are of one of the government ferries and a privately operated Deer Island-Campobello ferry.

Phil

Owl's Head Transportation Museum Run

Important note from Phil:

Those of you planning to go should either post here or email me at britcars1978@gmail.com . Several have contacted me directly and I have second hand information about a couple of others.

FABAC is going to Owl’s Head Transportation Museum (https://owlshead.org/) for their Foreign Auto Rendezvous on Sept. 21^st and 22^nd.  We will be travelling on Friday Sept. 20^th to the Augusta/Waterville, ME area via Calais and to Brewer/Bangor via US Rt. 9 (The Airline for us old folks) and on to Waterville where we will overnight.  The next morning (Saturday) will be an hour and fifteen minute drive to Owl’s Head.  The show ends at 3:00 PM on Saturday after which will travel to Ellsworth, about a two hour drive, where we will overnight.  Sunday morning we will travel to Campobello Island, Deer Island and on to St. George and Fredericton. The itinerary is listed below.

• Friday, September 20^th – meet at 10:0 AM at Tim Horton’s, Hanwell Rd. & Bishop Dr. to travel to Calais, ME.
• Lunch in St. Stephen at The 5 Kings Restaurant (Picaroon’s)
• On to Bangor/Brewer via Rt. 9 (the Airline to us old folks) and to Waterville via Rt. 202 and Rt. 139.
• Overnight at Budget Host Airport Inn in Waterville.
• Saturday morning to the Museum and car show via Rt. 137, 202 and 17.
• In the late afternoon we will travel to Ellesworth via Rt. 1 and perhaps some of the shore routes depending on time.
• Overnight at Eagle’s Lodge Motel in Ellesworth on the 21st.
• Sunday morning, on to Campobello Island via Rt. 1 and may include some of the shore routes.
• Lunch on Campobello then ferry (extra cost) to Deer Island and on to St. George and Fredericton.

Note:  If planning to go, make reservations early!

Budget Host – Airport Inn

Address: 400 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901, United States

Phone: +1 207-873-3366    1-800-BUD-HOST.

Eagle’s Lodge, 

Address: 278 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605, United States

Phone: +1 207-667-3311   (888) 667-3311

(888) 667-3311(888) 667-3311

FABAC September Meeting

Wednesday September 18, 2024

5:30 pm
Wolastoq Wharf
527 Union Street., Fredericton 
Reservation confirmed for 18 people

- Johanna

Deer Island Run on Thursday (September 5th)

We're planning a day trip to Deer Island on Thursday. If anyone wishes to come along with us, we will be leaving from the Tim Hortons location at Hanwell and Bishop Drive at 10:00 AM.  The weather looks promising. Hope to see a few folks there.

Phil