Report on January 16 Meeting

       2019 got off to a slow start as the few FABACians who aren't down south gathered for the January dinner meeting. 

      Gary took the somewhat sloped floor (it's an old building) and thanked Sandra for booking the MOCO restaurant.  The excellent food and service softened the blow dealt by the recent closure of our default meeting spot.

Other points were:

• Congratulations were passed to Dan on his upcoming citizenship swearing-in.  More
    news has already been posted here. 
• A reminder was made regarding this summer's Gaspé trip. 
• The Fredericton Inn has already been reserved for this (next?) winter's Christmas/holiday
    party. 
• Gary reminded folks about the  breakfasts at the Coffee Mill on Prospect and
    Smythe streets on alternate Tuesday mornings.  Dates and times are listed on the site.
    They continue to be well attended. 
• Bob showed off his Christmas present; E-Type socks, with an impromptu soft shoe move.
• There was also an update on the E-Type's engine rebuild. 
• Our next meeting will be at Dimitri's Restaurant on the 20th of February.

Bob E.

FABAC January 16 Meeting.

Sandra has made reservations for us at MOCO Restaurant (corner of Regent and King) at 5:30 on Wednesday, January 16th.  We will be seated upstairs.
Happy Holidays!
Cheers,
Larry

Good News from Dan Nicholes

Good news!

I become a Canadian citizen on January 18, 2019!

There is much to celebrate and many to celebrate with.

Come by our house for cake and ice cream on Sunday January 27, 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Stay as little or as long as you like. No RSVP needed.

If you don’t know the way to 46 Millridge Lane, the following link will take you to directions. Just put your current location in the window at the top:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir//46+Millridge+Ln,+Fredericton,+NB+E3A+0S7/@45.9840383,-66.6063291,15.8z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x4ca418d82cca859f:0x9810a56ff94fd51!2m2!1d-66.607121!2d45.9871721

For those who prefer a visual, I have also attached a map.

Click on map to enlarge

Best wishes only.

Susan and I look forward to seeing you on the 27th!

Dan Nicholes
459-0282

https://hackaday.com/2019/01/04/why-converting-classic-cars-to-electric-drive-is-a-thing/#more-338235
- passed on by Bob E.

Merry Christmas from Newfoundland!

- Phil O.

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


via GIPHY

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.

(Thanks, Phil!)