An advisory for those registering for PEI International Motoring Festival
Gary A. just received confirmation from the PEI International Car Show sponsors that we have a reserved FABAC space for our members. Anyone registering or who has registered should indicate to them that you are with the FABAC.
Since the Saturday Fly-In is off, let's drop in on this
Jim Mck. passes on the details:
World Class Auto Car Show (433 Bishop Drive) is this Saturday (rain or shine) and owner Bob Wheaton has asked me to pass the info on to the club. The show runs from 9am-3pm; a barbeque with donations going to charity.
Also the Thursday night car show is now being held at HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT.
Lots of showers these days but remember, our cars may be sweet, but they aren't made of sugar--check the wipers and get out and drive. - David
PEI Friday Night Event Is Back On
This blog item started out this way and we do appreciate your feedback:
Since it appears that there will not be the traditional Friday night event preceding the PEI car show, you should post a suggestion and get a discussion started. Just click on "comments" at the bottom of this posting. What do you think would be a good activity, meeting place or run, for that Friday evening?
However...
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Friday night event appears to be back on. Read the latest comment from Ralph H. by clicking on "comments". You should note that it is mandatory that you register for the Friday event by July 19th if you plan to attend. The details are all in the letter. This is a separate event from the International Motoring Festival which takes place Saturday and Sunday.
PLEASE NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED -- SCOTTSFIELD 32nd ANNUAL AIRPARK FLY-IN
Ernie called to give the bad news that this year's fly-in had to be cancelled--too much rain creating a soft runway and more rain in the forecast. I'll keep the info on for next year. :-)
This is always a great event and they do like seeing FABAC in attendance.
Club members who would like to drive as a group meet at the Esso Service Station across from Mactaquac Park power boat marina on Route 105.
We must leave at 8:30 AM sharp, drive north on Route 105 (approx 20 miles) to Ernie's air-field.
If you want to go on your own, this map might help:
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I plan to go RAIN or SHINE. Don't want to miss out on those pancakesand maple syrup. :-)
When: June 27 2009
Where: CCF9 N45 57 37 W67 05 43 or
3818 route 105N Granite Hill
Time : Breakfast starting at 8AM
Menu: Great pancakes with Granite Hill home grown Maple
Syrup, bacon, sausages, eggs, tea, coffee and donuts. $5.
Guests: Local MPs, Local MLAs
COPA President Kevin Psutka
Michel Hell, publisher and editor of COPA Flight.
Brian Chappell COPA director Maritimes
British touring car club members
COME ONE, COME ALL RAIN OR SHINE
Ernie’s ordered great VFR weather as usual.
'ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS '
Can be found here.
Although this may be a review for many of our members, it is an enjoyable review. (Thanks to Don Mac. for passing it on.)
More unkind comments about Lucas can be found here like:
Back in the '70s Lucas decided to diversify its product line and began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they offered which didn't suck.
An interesting Web Site for Movie/Car Fans
Search any make of car on this site and it will tell you in which movies it appeared or was featured.
(tip from Bob E.)
Notes from June meeting
President Gary welcomed the 25 members present at the June meeting which was held at the Delta Dip patio restaurant under warm and sunny skies. He thanked Dennis and Bob E for arranging the highly successful McAdam tour earlier this month. Certainly a job well done!
Gary then welcomed new club member Bob L, a former LBC owner who just recently acquired a spiffy 1985 Citroen 2CV6 (and no, Bob tells us that the model name does not denote that it is a 6 cyl). You should have seen faces around the table light up when Bob mentioned that he had a `pit`and tools.
Johanna distributed a number of brochures advertising the upcoming Don Messer Centennial celebration. More information to follow on this site.
Some members are planning to attend the upcoming Antique Carriage and Auto days next weekend at Kings Landing. Their website has more information.
There was discussion about FABAC members planning to meet up on the Friday evening of the PEI car show in July. Watch this website for more on this.
BATANS will be overnighting in the Fredericton area on August 2nd as part of their Rexton Show tour. Curry and Sherry have invited them to their home for a get together and they would like FABACians to also attend. More info to follow. And still on the Rexton weekend, Dwight informs that the O`Leary Inn in Richibucto has vacancies on this weekend if anyone is interested in attending.
Jim B reminds everyone that organizers of the annual fly-in breakfast at Granite Hill have once again invited club members to attend. This year promises to be a special show in recognition of the 100th year of flight. Gary to coordinate our participation. Watch this site for details.
After the meeting, a group of about 8 cars motored to the Keswick Ridge area to partake in David N`s wonderful treat of ice cream as a fine way to end a beautiful (almost summer) evening.
Although we forgot to discuss a location for our next meeting, an executive decision was made later and we will be getting together at McGinnis Landing. Jim B to coordinate.
Bob S.
Gary then welcomed new club member Bob L, a former LBC owner who just recently acquired a spiffy 1985 Citroen 2CV6 (and no, Bob tells us that the model name does not denote that it is a 6 cyl). You should have seen faces around the table light up when Bob mentioned that he had a `pit`and tools.
Johanna distributed a number of brochures advertising the upcoming Don Messer Centennial celebration. More information to follow on this site.
Some members are planning to attend the upcoming Antique Carriage and Auto days next weekend at Kings Landing. Their website has more information.
There was discussion about FABAC members planning to meet up on the Friday evening of the PEI car show in July. Watch this website for more on this.
BATANS will be overnighting in the Fredericton area on August 2nd as part of their Rexton Show tour. Curry and Sherry have invited them to their home for a get together and they would like FABACians to also attend. More info to follow. And still on the Rexton weekend, Dwight informs that the O`Leary Inn in Richibucto has vacancies on this weekend if anyone is interested in attending.
Jim B reminds everyone that organizers of the annual fly-in breakfast at Granite Hill have once again invited club members to attend. This year promises to be a special show in recognition of the 100th year of flight. Gary to coordinate our participation. Watch this site for details.
After the meeting, a group of about 8 cars motored to the Keswick Ridge area to partake in David N`s wonderful treat of ice cream as a fine way to end a beautiful (almost summer) evening.
Although we forgot to discuss a location for our next meeting, an executive decision was made later and we will be getting together at McGinnis Landing. Jim B to coordinate.
Bob S.
Ethanol Warnings
This from Phil O:
"I'm attaching an interesting piece from Moss Motors about ethanol and its effects on older cars and their fuel systems. Ethanol isn't really too much of an issue here but I've seen a lot of it in New England, southern US and in Ontario and Quebec recently. I expect we'll see more of it soon."
Article is here.
From Dave and Pat in Norway
Our good friends have been all over the world and have photos to prove it. Their latest escapade is in Norway where they are proceding to set up International branches of FABAC. ;-)
Hi Dave:
We were out touring around Kristiansand Norway and I came across a MGB driving up main street. I stopped him in a crosswalk so I could take this picture. Later in the day we were heading for an historic group of buildings and came across this Jag (for Bob E). A short time later the MGB came by again with the top down, we chatted with the driver and told him about our club and said his photo may appear there. It is amazing to see British sports cars only a few degrees south of the Arctic circle. We will be cruising some fiords tomorrow and then on Thursday we will be up at North Cape which is the most northerly part of Europe. It is 11:30 at night now, and still light out. When we get to North Cape it will be 24 hours of sun light.
All for now, take care.
Dave and Pat
Here's their e-mail:
We were out touring around Kristiansand Norway and I came across a MGB driving up main street. I stopped him in a crosswalk so I could take this picture. Later in the day we were heading for an historic group of buildings and came across this Jag (for Bob E). A short time later the MGB came by again with the top down, we chatted with the driver and told him about our club and said his photo may appear there. It is amazing to see British sports cars only a few degrees south of the Arctic circle. We will be cruising some fiords tomorrow and then on Thursday we will be up at North Cape which is the most northerly part of Europe. It is 11:30 at night now, and still light out. When we get to North Cape it will be 24 hours of sun light.
All for now, take care.
Dave and Pat
FABAC Meeting Wednesday
What: Meeting/Eating
Where: Delta patio
When: 5:30 onwards, June 17th
Who: All FABACians
Why: You need to ask?! Food, friends and fabulous cars.
Thanks to Tim R. for making the necessary arrangements.
If you did not receive a related e-mail let me know and I'll make sure you are on our mailing list.
- David
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