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The good ole days
(Passed along from Ralph.)
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January FABAC Meeting Report
The dinner/meeting was boisterous last night with folks greeting each other enthusiastically. It seems to have been a long and cold month and all the familiar faces were a welcome sight. Gary opened the evening by thanking Anne and John Crumley (in absentia) for the Christmas party. About this time dinners started to arrive and he was forced back into his seat. Service at Luna Pizza is fast.
While we ate, Paul handed out a spreadsheet he'd populated with the years that various cars were introduced. The aim was to see what cars were 'born' the same time you were. He's still working on it and will post it to the site upon completion.
After most folks had eaten, Gary opened the business portion again and we all eagerly voted to return to Luna Pizza next month. This place is clearly going to be a favourite. Its only drawback is size. If we have more than 35 people show up it will be tight.
--There was considerable interest in an overnight trip to Grand Manan Island. Joanna and Bruce
volunteered to arrange this one.
--The Windsor show is on for the 10th of July.
--Herb is planning a track day at Atlantic Motorsport Park in Shubenacadie, NS.
--Kelvin called for more picnics like the one a couple of years ago at the Kiwanas Park downriver.
--Bob (me) will liaise with the Moncton Club on some runs.
--Kelvin is throwing his annual St Georges day bash on the 25th of April at his place in Noonan.
Of immediate interest is a work party that will take place at Kelvins this Sunday (25th) at noon.
He needs help getting a car into the garage to facilitate the replacement of some broken springs.
During the after diner chit-chat I learned that several folks are working on their cars in preparation for spring. It seems that this year was particularly hard on them with several broken gizmos, parts and thing-a-ma-bobs. There are also rumours of a few folks wishing to travel to the massive car parts flea market in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in May. This might be a great way to break in my virgin credit card.
The meeting broke up all too early (as always) with folks agreeing that Luna Pizza has great food for a very reasonable price with fast service.
See you at Kelvin's this Sunday and bring work gloves.
Bob E.
While we ate, Paul handed out a spreadsheet he'd populated with the years that various cars were introduced. The aim was to see what cars were 'born' the same time you were. He's still working on it and will post it to the site upon completion.
After most folks had eaten, Gary opened the business portion again and we all eagerly voted to return to Luna Pizza next month. This place is clearly going to be a favourite. Its only drawback is size. If we have more than 35 people show up it will be tight.
--There was considerable interest in an overnight trip to Grand Manan Island. Joanna and Bruce
volunteered to arrange this one.
--The Windsor show is on for the 10th of July.
--Herb is planning a track day at Atlantic Motorsport Park in Shubenacadie, NS.
--Kelvin called for more picnics like the one a couple of years ago at the Kiwanas Park downriver.
--Bob (me) will liaise with the Moncton Club on some runs.
--Kelvin is throwing his annual St Georges day bash on the 25th of April at his place in Noonan.
Of immediate interest is a work party that will take place at Kelvins this Sunday (25th) at noon.
He needs help getting a car into the garage to facilitate the replacement of some broken springs.
During the after diner chit-chat I learned that several folks are working on their cars in preparation for spring. It seems that this year was particularly hard on them with several broken gizmos, parts and thing-a-ma-bobs. There are also rumours of a few folks wishing to travel to the massive car parts flea market in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in May. This might be a great way to break in my virgin credit card.
The meeting broke up all too early (as always) with folks agreeing that Luna Pizza has great food for a very reasonable price with fast service.
See you at Kelvin's this Sunday and bring work gloves.
Bob E.
**** CANCELLED because of weather. **** Moncton Foreign Auto Club
(Please note time correction.)
I spoke with Ovide Theriault from the Moncton Foreign Auto Club. He is inviting FABACians to meet with them in Sussex on Saturday, January 31st at
Ovide can be reached at ovide@bigbrightsun.com or 506-878-1222 (cell).
Phil
Under what "star" were you born?
I thought it might be interesting to see what cars were introduced in the year I was born in ( 1950 ). Turns out I'm in some very auspicious company as, amongst a few others, the Morgan Plus 4 was introduced that year also. Should be a little fun for everyone to see what "Star" or "LBC" they were born under. The list of cars is not complete obviously but it does cover, I think, the majority of LBCs of the era.
- Paul B.
- Paul B.
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Greetings from New Zealand.
Cheers,
Larry & Sandi
"Meet the Millers"
Although this story has been around for over fifteen years, some of you may have missed it. It is a once-in-a-lifetime story of a car collection. Absolutely fascinating. Read about it here.
(Thanks to Mex Bob)
(Thanks to Mex Bob)
FABAC Meeting January 21
RESERVATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AT LUNA PIZZA, 91 YORK ST. FOR THE FABAC MEETING ON JANUARY 21, 2015.
THE RESERVATION IS FOR 25-30 AT 6:00PM, HOWEVER I PRESUME THERE IS NO REASON NOT TO ARRIVE A LITTLE EARLIER, IF PEOPLE WISH.
THEIR OFFERINGS INCLUDE PIZZA, SALADS, WRAPS, CHICKEN, STEAK, PORK, AND SEAFOOD. THERE IS AN OUTLINE OF THEIR MENU ON THE WEB.
- Stephen
THE RESERVATION IS FOR 25-30 AT 6:00PM, HOWEVER I PRESUME THERE IS NO REASON NOT TO ARRIVE A LITTLE EARLIER, IF PEOPLE WISH.
THEIR OFFERINGS INCLUDE PIZZA, SALADS, WRAPS, CHICKEN, STEAK, PORK, AND SEAFOOD. THERE IS AN OUTLINE OF THEIR MENU ON THE WEB.
- Stephen
And what's your winter project?
A cracked valve will be replaced during a full engine rebuild. Is anyone else ankle deep in
car parts?
Bob E.
car parts?
Bob E.
Dave, an interesting article on the costs of restoring a car, in this case a 1967 Mini Cooper. The author takes the position that it is still cheaper than spending money on a therapist and a multitude of bad habits. J
Phil
http://classicmotorsports.net/articles/whats-it-really-cost/
Phil
http://classicmotorsports.net/articles/whats-it-really-cost/
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