Four FABACian vehicles rallied to the call for a drive in our British classic cars on this Sunday May 29 'too-nice-a-day-to-miss run' to Stanley.
Enjoying the top-down drive were the Nielsens (Triumph TR6), the Crumleys (MGB), the Bowles (MGB) and Dwight B. (MGB). The route took the group to the Mactaquac Dam, Keswick Ridge, Burtts Corner and the rolling hills into Stanley.
In Stanley, Pam's wonderful cafe beckoned and a nice lunch was enjoyed by all. Outside the cafe, several motorcycles were parked including two Honda GoldWing touring bikes. Good though they looked, the group agreed that they weren't as good as our LBCs!
On the return route along the Nashwaak back to Fredericton, a few drops of rain threatened to spoil the fun. But then the weather cleared and the group agreed it was all worth while. The group also agreed that
more FABAC members need to take advantage of these special days.
John B.
PS from your Webmaster: It indeed was a fine outing. As was suggested at our last meeting, if you awake to a beautiful day and wonder what to do with it, check your email or our website to see if anyone has suggested another "too-nice-a-day-to-miss" run. If no one has, email me with your suggestion and it will be posted quickly. All we need is a time and a meeting place. The group that gathers can decide from there.
- David
A "Too-Nice-A-Day to Miss" Run
It was suggested at our last meeting that whenever someone thought we should quickly organize a run to take advantage of a beautiful day, they should contact me and we would go for it. So, Sunday promises to be beautiful after morning showers dissapate, so let's meet at:
Tim Hortons on the Exhibition grounds (bottom of Smythe)
Sunday, May 30 at 1:00 pm and head out somewhere for a little drive and an afternoon tea.
Tim Hortons on the Exhibition grounds (bottom of Smythe)
Sunday, May 30 at 1:00 pm and head out somewhere for a little drive and an afternoon tea.
Saint John Run Planned
OK, here is the latest update:
When: Sunday 13th of June
Departing 2:30p.m. from a location to be determined.
Eating at a restaurant in the port city to be announced
...with a meet-up at Ralph-n-Karen's place,
A nice drive home into a beautiful 8:59 sunset.
- Bob E. (with a little webmaster interference)
When: Sunday 13th of June
Departing 2:30p.m. from a location to be determined.
Eating at a restaurant in the port city to be announced
...with a meet-up at Ralph-n-Karen's place,
A nice drive home into a beautiful 8:59 sunset.
- Bob E. (with a little webmaster interference)
The Making of a Morgan Sports Car
Paul B. sends along this interesting information:
http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32670
http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32670
Jake Palmer, CBC Shift's Car Guy talks English--cars that is
Well, I only caught the last couple of minutes of this regular Friday live broadcast CBC One feature on Shift just before 5:00. Today's topic was British cars and Jake, pushed to choose his favourite, named the E-Type -- 1967 or earlier; coupe. I can't disagree with him in many ways but I would love to hear the whole thing and will when it appears on the Internet. http://www.cbc.ca/shift/
BTW, there is a nice interview with the wonderful Catharine Pendrel on that link. Check it out.
BTW, there is a nice interview with the wonderful Catharine Pendrel on that link. Check it out.
A Great Resource for All British Auto Owners
Thanks to Earl S. for sending this along:
For anyone interested in the deepest workings of Lucas electrics, this is a vintage 275 page text book titled "Overseas Technical Correspondence Course" published by Lucas Technical Service.
This rare book was never released to the general public, but was used to train dealer service personnel via correspondence school.
See index web page here:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/lts_otcc.htm
For anyone interested in the deepest workings of Lucas electrics, this is a vintage 275 page text book titled "Overseas Technical Correspondence Course" published by Lucas Technical Service.
This rare book was never released to the general public, but was used to train dealer service personnel via correspondence school.
See index web page here:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/lts_otcc.htm
Visiting Healey Club Pot Luck
The Southern Ontario Austin Healey Club group tour has grown to 13 cars (26 people). The date again is July 26/10. I do hope that we can have an equal number of club members available and interested to join in and welcome the group to our area. The plan is to put together a pot luck dinner of sorts for their visit. We seem to always have an over abundance of food for our get togethers, so let's give it a good try and do it again.
Looking forward to their visit.
Curry
Looking forward to their visit.
Curry
Bug Splat contest Guide
After a disastrous showing last year, I'm hoping that THIS year brings some good entries to the Bug Splat contest. There is a prize!...a really cool prize!...you'll want this on your mantelpiece!
The following pictures where all taken with a $100 Nikon Coolpix, nothing fancy here. First, turn off the flash. At close distances the flash will overpower the shot. You're best to take the picture in
shade or in the garage with good lighting.
The following pictures where all taken with a $100 Nikon Coolpix, nothing fancy here. First, turn off the flash. At close distances the flash will overpower the shot. You're best to take the picture in
shade or in the garage with good lighting.
Johanna and Bruce must be Proud
An email from Johanna:
Wanted to update you all on Catharine’s wonderful victory yesterday. You have all been so enthusiastic and encouraging of her.
Offenburg, Germany. Catharine Pendrel (Canada), formerly of Harvey Station won the Offenburg World Cup, the third race in the mountain bike world cup series. Her time of 1:37:24 was 28 seconds faster than second place Georgia Gould (USA). Esther Suss (Switzerland) was third, 38 seconds back. Marie Helene Premont (Canada) was fourth.
Pendrel became the first Canadian rider in three years to don the leader's jersey in the World Cup series. Pendrel now holds a 40 point lead over American Willow Koerber (Subaru-Gary Fisher) in the standings, with three events remaining.
Johanna
Wanted to update you all on Catharine’s wonderful victory yesterday. You have all been so enthusiastic and encouraging of her.
Offenburg, Germany. Catharine Pendrel (Canada), formerly of Harvey Station won the Offenburg World Cup, the third race in the mountain bike world cup series. Her time of 1:37:24 was 28 seconds faster than second place Georgia Gould (USA). Esther Suss (Switzerland) was third, 38 seconds back. Marie Helene Premont (Canada) was fourth.
Pendrel became the first Canadian rider in three years to don the leader's jersey in the World Cup series. Pendrel now holds a 40 point lead over American Willow Koerber (Subaru-Gary Fisher) in the standings, with three events remaining.
Johanna
Photos and a report on the Fabulous Lobster Run
Thanks for the photos, Stephen.
And a report from Bob E:
"What the....?"
I hadn't been drinking (too early in the day), I wasn't on any drugs (my wrist was all better), and I was wide awake (I checked), so why was I seeing two identical 2CVs on the off ramp of the Burton bridge?
Thinking that Bob Laroche's car had reproduced by binary fission I stopped to help (but gave it a wide berth). What are the odds that the gentleman driving his 2CV across the world should have an an
identical car to Bob's?! Bob and his guests were headed to their overnight stay so we chatted for a few minutes before I left them to continue into Freddy.
I got to the rally point just as everyone was leaving and followed along. The drive north was interrupted only by Tim Ross's attempt to get himself a 'Bent Spoke' award. With several heads buried under the bonnet of his B, the disconnected wire was quickly found, connected, his B fired up and we continued on our way. We met up with other FABACians along the way and eventually amassed 15 cars.
At the Dumfries Anglican Church an eating contest broke out with Jim B trying to eat his AND everyone else's lobster. Not to be outdone, Curry quietly ate pie after pie while Kelvin simply bought
several entire pies for later consumption.
The drive home followed the 105 on the opposite side of the St John river. This drive was completely uneventful which must have been a relief to the Crumleys.
This is the second year for this run and we're amassing a good variety of regular outings and places we like to visit. This makes planning trips much easier and I've noticed more folks volunteering to plan them.
I hadn't been drinking (too early in the day), I wasn't on any drugs (my wrist was all better), and I was wide awake (I checked), so why was I seeing two identical 2CVs on the off ramp of the Burton bridge?
Thinking that Bob Laroche's car had reproduced by binary fission I stopped to help (but gave it a wide berth). What are the odds that the gentleman driving his 2CV across the world should have an an
identical car to Bob's?! Bob and his guests were headed to their overnight stay so we chatted for a few minutes before I left them to continue into Freddy.
I got to the rally point just as everyone was leaving and followed along. The drive north was interrupted only by Tim Ross's attempt to get himself a 'Bent Spoke' award. With several heads buried under the bonnet of his B, the disconnected wire was quickly found, connected, his B fired up and we continued on our way. We met up with other FABACians along the way and eventually amassed 15 cars.
At the Dumfries Anglican Church an eating contest broke out with Jim B trying to eat his AND everyone else's lobster. Not to be outdone, Curry quietly ate pie after pie while Kelvin simply bought
several entire pies for later consumption.
The drive home followed the 105 on the opposite side of the St John river. This drive was completely uneventful which must have been a relief to the Crumleys.
This is the second year for this run and we're amassing a good variety of regular outings and places we like to visit. This makes planning trips much easier and I've noticed more folks volunteering to plan them.
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