Fredericton Area British Automobile Club: November 2016

Wednesday's Dinner Report

Hi folks,
We can't really call last night a meeting since there was little 'meeting' stuff done. Since we were stuffed into the restaurant and intermixed with civilians, Gary had to be discrete and keep it short.

The Sussex trip to Adolph's German Restaurant was mentioned as a rousing success.
The upcoming Holiday party was heavily advertised with a note regarding the Yankee swap (15 buck limit please) and a charitable donation offering (no limit).

We chased out all the other patrons soon after eating and gave the floor to John for his now-expected quiz. Either we're getting more knowledgeable or the quizzes are getting easier as I've noticed that the scores are getting higher. Robert and Stephen contested the high score with Robert eventually gaining the upper hand with half of the questions correct. Here's a link to a video of the new/old Jaguar that John mentioned in his quiz and that I got wrong (Bob hangs his head in shame).
And no mention was made about the pork chops.
Bob E.

For those of you who would like something different in an English classic vehicle

I submit THIS ONE which really flies!
(Suggested by Dan N.)

Starting a 1909 Blitzen Benz

Next time we have a bit of bother with a cold start in our LBC, think about the procedure in starting the 1909 Blitzen Benz, a step by step process that takes about six minutes. A remarkable car for the time, 200 HP and 140 MPH! Not many of our cars can equal that.

1909 Blitzen Benz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMa3_tT5mKA

(Thanks to Phil for passing this along.)

FABAC Monthly Meeting Wednesday

Luna Pizza 91 York Street
5:30 or so
See you there!

Bob E. almost got choked up reading this.

http://petrolicious.com/the-cat-in-the-shadows-a-jaguar-e-type-memoir

Holiday Party charitable donations

Greetings:

At the last meeting it was decided to make donations to the Multicultural Association of Fredericton, in recognition of their excellent work in assisting Syrian refugees.

Susan Butterfield will collect the money at the Holiday Party on December 14th and take it to the Association.

Cheques to the ‘Charitable Education Fund for Newcomers' will receive a tax receipt for donations of $20 or more.

The Charitable Education Fund for Newcomers assists newcomers, including Syrian refugees to participate in diverse educational activities such as: newcomer scholarships for post-secondary education, homework clubs, subsidies for children & youth summer camps and educational programs.

Thanks,
Susan