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Regular Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month unless otherwise posted. BMCCF Next Meeting: March 17th Te m p t a t i o n s on Oleander will now be our home unless otherwise notified.

Schaefer or BMCCF@ec.rr.com Visit the website: www.bmccf.org Volume 13 No.

1 Regular Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month unless otherwise posted. BMCCF Next Meeting: March 17th Te m p t a t i o n s on Oleander will now be our home unless otherwise notified. Eats - 6:00PM Meeting - 7:00PM BMCCF The Cape Fear British Motor Club Welcomes all Marquees, Models and Motoring Enthusiasts For additions or submissions to the letter contact the editor: Charlie Schaefer or BMCCF@ec.rr.com Visit the website: Volume 13 No.3 THE HUB March 2011 The Official Monthly Publication of the British Motor Club of the Cape Fear President: Edie Cutler ladyirish@aol.com VP: Steve Donatone sdonatone@charter.net Treasurer/Membership: Terry Smith TESmith35@aol.com Secretary: Karen Burr pnburr@gmail.com Webmaster: Dale Masters dcllmasters@att.net Lynn Wilson cwilson23@ec.rr.com Newsletter: Charlie Schaefer BMCCF@.ec.rr.com Activities Director: Tom & Susan Roberson xke1964@bellsouth.net Club Regalia: Trudy Williamson JohnWilliamson@ec.rr.com Club Historian: Dale Masters dcllmasters@att.net Sunshine Person: Linda Masters minicooperlinda@att.net Car Show Chairman: Steve Donatone sdonatone@charter.net President s Message: I'm glad that you are reading this edition of The Hub, because that means your dues are paid up! A reminder for all of our new members-the club gives you one name badge. If you need others, contact Terry Smith and he will give you the price and order it for you. Our second Scavenger Hunt, always a huge success, hosted by Robin and David Ward, ended at Dockside for lunch with awards going to: 1st: Christin and Patty, 2nd: Tom and Susan, 3rd: Ron and Beth and the "Patootie" to Cal and Craig. Edinburgh Pub Day will be March 12th, 4:00, at Tom and Susan's. Please remember to bring imported beer to share if you plan on tasting all of the others. Also, you are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or whatever, to have during the party. As of now, there are 21 (!!) scheduled events planned until the end of the year. Hope you can find several things you like to do! On a lighter note. Have you ever heard of the "Bachelor Lean"? Bet your car has one! Seems that our LBC's were driven most of the time by a single fellow which allowed the car to lean to the left or right. I put a level on top of the back of my seat, and, sure enough, it's leaning to the left! Try it! I'll see everyone at the upcoming events! Edie The HUB is published and distributed Monthly by the Cape Fear British Motor Club. Articles reflect the opinion of the author and are the property of the Cape Fear British Motor Club and may be reprinted by similar clubs providing the author and source is credited. Deadline for submission of articles is by the end of the third week of the month prior to publication. 1

British Motor Club of the Cape Fear HAPPENINGS 2011 - New Season!!! REMEMBER: EVERY 3rd THURSDAY IS MEETING NIGHT TEMPTATIONS 3501 OLEANDER DR.

2 British Motor Club of the Cape Fear HAPPENINGS New Season!!! REMEMBER: EVERY 3rd THURSDAY IS MEETING NIGHT TEMPTATIONS 3501 OLEANDER DR MARCH March 12th - Edinburgh Pub Day - Tom & Susan Roberson 4:00PM til - notices will be sent out. March 17 - Club Meeting at Temptations March NCMGCC Spring Tour in Wilmington. BMCCF is invited March Jaguar Clubs of North America - 50th Anniversary of E-Type - Wyndham Virginia Crossing Hotel - Richmond Virginia - We have a group going, contact Charlie, Tom or Howard if interested. March 26th - 39th Annual Cape Fear Antique Automobile Show - Independence Mall Registration 9:00-11:30AM Judging starts at noon, awards at 3:00PM APRIL April 1st & 2nd - Sun Coast Cruisers - Ft Fisher air Force Recreational - Kure Beach April 9th - Weekend Club Outing to Beaufort - Leave Saturday AM return Sunday - for hotel reservations & special rates contact Beaufort Meet at Food Lion in 8:00AM 2

3 April 16th - Shelton Vineyards - gathering in Dobson, NC for THe British are Coming - over 200 British cars are on display - index.htm April 16th - Rims on the River - Downtown Coordination / Details announced later. Chris is head honcho for Rims. We will be parking in front of Fat Tony s. April 17th - Race Day for BMCCF - RSVP event - $55 (includes insurance) Carl Wilson Wilson has set up a racetrack day for our Club members - details to follow April 21st - Club Meeting at Temptations April 23rd - Rims on the River - likely park at Fat Tony s April 30th - Wheels and Keels at Wrightsville Beach Museum - Edie is Host ************************************************************************ May May 14th - Rally or Drive Back to Nowhere - meet Food 9:00AM May 19th - Club Meeting at Temptations ************************************************************************ June June 11th - Avenger s Rally or Drive Back - Food Lion Hampstead. Overnight stay likely at Holiday Inn Express, British dining experience, prize to best Avenger s costumes - details to follow. June 16th - Club Meeting at Temptations ************************************************************************ July July 8th - Popular Grove Classy Chassis Car Show July 21st - Club Meeting at Temptations 3

4 July 23rd - Rally or Drive Back - details to follow (as usual) ************************************************************************ August August 13th - Prince of Darkness night rally - our first night rally ever - Christen is our hostess with the mostest... August 18th - Club Meeting at Temptations ************************************************************************ September September 15th - Club Meeting at Temptations September 17th - Hound & Hare Rally - grand tour of Duplin, Sampson and surrounds, the Hare (Christen) leaves 30 minutes before us Hounds - watch for details. ************************************************************************ October October 14th - 16th - (Tentative Date) - Weekend Octoberfest - special Club table October 20th - Club Meeting at Temptations October 29th - Charleston British Car Show - details to follow ************************************************************************ November November 4th - Brits at the Plantation - details to follow November 17th - Club Meeting at Temptations November 19th / 20th - Annual Weekend Backwoods Tour - overnight stay at the Country Squire Inn - Details to follow. 4

5 BMCCF Minutes - February 17, 2011 Temptations Hather Kelejian from NC Arboretum spoke about the Ability Garden at the Arboretum. Would we be interested in having a car show there to benefit the Ability Garden? A Saturday or Sunday this spring, summer or fall would be possible for them. Tom Roberson will send her a calendar. There will be more discussion in future. Thank you to Lynn Wilson for her website work. Thank you to John and Joann Foster for hosting the Chili Cookoff at Seaview Y.C. About 70 people attended. Charlie Schaefer requested the winning recipes for the website. Jim Rhinehart s roast was held at Fish Bites. His woodworking tools were donated to Kids Making It on Water Street. Any additional donations of money or tools can be sent in his name to Kids Making It. The NC MG club will be holding its Coastal Tour beginning on Friday March 18 th. They re staying at the Hilton and having various dinners, drives throughout the Wilmington area, and receptions throughout the weekend. We ve been invited to a reception at the Battleship on Sunday afternoon. Car Show at Poplar Grove Steve Donatone thanked Dorothy Wilson for the labels. Registration forms (designed by Dale Masters) will be sent our in April. New posters have been printed and are available for distribution. Google the NC carshows website to check out our info. Sponsor forms will be ed to those requesting but check before finalizing anything. Parking and Vendors Mickey Finn requests more help with parking, as the process will take longer than last year. There will be a dry run. Tom Roberson suggested we have new or those not-so-active members called on for help. Treasurer Terry Smith we have a balance of $5,172, with 88 paid-up members and 36 not paid as of this date. He will send an blast tomorrow to those not paid. He has set up a petty cash account so let him know if you need any office supplies, i.e., envelopes, stamps, etc. Tom Roberson reported the calendar is filling up. We have a lot of stuff going on and this is a Good Thing. Scavenger Hunt on Saturday Feb. 26 Respectfully - Karen Burr 5

BEAUFORT, NC-ROAD TRIP! LET S MAKE IT AN OVERNIGHTER!! SATURDAY APRIL 9th! ONE NIGHT STAY AT THE BEAUFORT INN; SPECIAL RATES IF YOU CALL THE INN BY MARCH 21st YOU MUST MENTION THE BMCCF!

! THE CLUB DID THIS A FEW YEARS AGO WITH THE MG CLUB AND IT WAS GREAT WE WILL SEND OUT MORE SPECIFICS LATER BUT WE WILL BE LEAVING FROM THE HAMPSTEAD FOOD LION EARLY (AROUND 8:30am) THAT

6 BEAUFORT, NC-ROAD TRIP! LET S MAKE IT AN OVERNIGHTER!! SATURDAY APRIL 9th! ONE NIGHT STAY AT THE BEAUFORT INN; SPECIAL RATES IF YOU CALL THE INN BY MARCH 21st YOU MUST MENTION THE BMCCF! CALL THE $109 NON-WATER VIEW $129 WATER SIDE (PLUS ASSOCIATED BURDENSOME TAXATION) THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO IN BEAUTIFUL BEAUFORT YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS TRIP!! THE CLUB DID THIS A FEW YEARS AGO WITH THE MG CLUB AND IT WAS GREAT WE WILL SEND OUT MORE SPECIFICS LATER BUT WE WILL BE LEAVING FROM THE HAMPSTEAD FOOD LION EARLY (AROUND 8:30am) THAT SAT. AM AND RETURNING SUNDAY AT OUR LEISURE IF ANYONE WISHES TO GO EARLY, PERHAPS ON FRIDAY AND MAKE A FULL WEEKEND OF IT, GREAT! WE LL CATCH UP WIT YA FAITHFULLY SUBMITTED TOM & SUSAN ROBERSON 6

The 2011 BMCCF Chili, Gumbo & Dessert Cook-Off was a huge success with over 65 members and guests attending.the event was held at Sea Path Yacht Club (thanks to Edie Cutler for securing the venue!

7 The 2011 BMCCF Chili, Gumbo & Dessert Cook-Off was a huge success with over 65 members and guests attending.the event was held at Sea Path Yacht Club (thanks to Edie Cutler for securing the venue!!) in Wrightsville Beach, NC. There were 8 Chilis, 3 Gumbos and 12 Desserts entered for sampling and voting by all attendees. By - Joanne & John Foster First Place trophies were presented with category winners as follows; Chili : Ingrid & Bob Koehler Gumbo: Gail Guthrie Dessert: Cal Harms Best Chili: Ingrid & Bob Koehler 7

8 Best Gumbo: Gail Guthrie Best Dessert: Cal Harms 8

9 We were entertained by our own BMCCF band The Rusty Bumpers Dale Masters and Mark Shelton. Our Wonderful Hosts: John & Joanne Foster Thank you 9

Here is the recipe for the corn & crab chowder that I brought to the cookoff. I'm still looking for the "perfect place" to put the trophy! Kudos to all for a great event.

potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup dry white

10 Here is the recipe for the corn & crab chowder that I brought to the cookoff. I'm still looking for the "perfect place" to put the trophy! Kudos to all for a great event. By - Gail Guthrie Corn and Crab Chowder INGREDIENTS: 5 slices bacon 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon clarified butter 1 bag frozen corn 1 can creamed corn 3/4 cup chopped onion 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup dry white wine 3 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon brandy 1 cup half-and-half cream 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil Gail & Merritt Guthrie 1 pound peeled and deveined small shrimp or scallops 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 tablespoon Creole seasoning 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves DIRECTIONS: 1 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon, and reserve the grease. Allow the bacon to cool, then crumble, and set aside with the grease. 2 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of clarified butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has 10

softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.

Season with the basil, white pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.

Stir in the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour has turned the color of

4 Stir the roux into the soup, and pour in the heavy cream, half-and-half cream, reserved bacon

11 softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Pour in the white wine and brandy, and bring to a simmer. Season with the basil, white pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the corn and potatoes, then pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. 3 While the soup is simmering, melt 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour has turned the color of peanut butter to make a roux, about 10 minutes. 4 Stir the roux into the soup, and pour in the heavy cream, half-and-half cream, reserved bacon and grease, and shrimp. Return to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cook until the shrimp are no longer translucent in the center, the potatoes are tender, at the soup has thickened, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with Creole seasoning, and stir in the crab meat to serve. 11

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Birthdays Anniversaries Craig Murden March 1st Peter & Karen Burr March 20th Nolan Wilbert March 3rd Mark Shelton March 4th Chuck

13 Our Special Days If you didn t see your birthday or anniversary date posted on the appropriate month, we probably don t have it listed in the membership database. Contact Charlie Schaefer (910 ) or Terry Smith (910) BMCCF@ec.rr.com to update, if you you wish to be added. Birthdays Anniversaries Craig Murden March 1st Peter & Karen Burr March 20th Nolan Wilbert March 3rd Mark Shelton March 4th Chuck Neison Terry Smith Patrick Griffin Josey Warrington March 11th March 19th March 29th March 30th 13

Removed body from the car to allow easier access for welding various items to main steel frame. 2.

14 TECH CORNER - Busted Knuckles CalSpyder Project Update # 6 of a series of updates approx. every month. By John Foster See one (1) attached image of the 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder Replica (CalSpyder) car I am building. Some highlights include: 1. Removed body from the car to allow easier access for welding various items to main steel frame. 2. Fabrication of steel mounting frame for the aluminum "double-pass" radiator (thanks to Tom Straka for helping with the brackets), A/C condenser, Mustang engine computer, front bumper supports, the mounting bar for the hood hinges. Mounted hood hinges to steel structure and to inner fiberglass hood skin. 3. "Sloshed" the inside of the custom 16 gal. steel fuel tank with ethanol resistant sealer to eliminate any future rusting problems. 4. Cleaned inside of rear axle housing, re-installed rear axles (with new bearings and seals), added gear lube. 5. Rebuilt both rear brakes (2 1/4" wide x 11" dia.) with all new hardware, shoes and drums. Completed bending & installing new steel brake lines. 6. Shortened stock Mustang shift linkage by 3 inches to allow improved shift lever location inside car. 7. Finalized steering linkage routing using three (3) u-joints and 1/2" dia. stainless steel rods. 14

15 HEAR YE, HEAR YE: (opportunities & information) We welcome your treasures you want to sell or stuffs you want to buy. For Sale: I have a 1950's Jaguar engine and transmission (believed to be from a MK 7 sedan) for sale. Price for both is $ Have no idea as to condition. Tom Ellsworth Mercedes 560SL Roadster Red with Tan interior Excellent condition Automatic transmission Options include - leather seats, alloy wheels, driver/passenger airbags, air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, power windows & locks, cassette player, cruise control Well maintained with records Less than 85,000 miles Repainted in early 2009 New fuel pump, battery, muffler, new convertible top (June, 2010) Two tops - convertible & hard top Inquires call: Priced to sell to a loving home - $12,000. George Hodnett asked members to bring car/driver magazines to be shared with members and a reminder that Jacq Moore is still collecting books to mail to our troops servicing in the military. From Sir Dale Masters - (4) R Bridgestone tires, Brand new if you don't count the fact that they survived a fire. Use at your own risk. $100 Call or dcllmasters@att.net 15

16 From Ron Foster - we had a lot of inquire on Kids Making It. As you may know Jim Rhinehart donate his entire woodworking tools to this wonderful organization. Below is some information on it. We have the entire brochure if you like, we can send it to you if you like. 16

17 OPERATION TOPCAT YARD SALE April 9 A.M HWY17S at Mini Storage on the Green Hampstead RAIN DATE: April 10 Club member Cookie Cooper, the VP of Operation Topcat, a non profit rescue group, is looking for donations of new or in good condition appliances, furniture, tools, books, household items etc. for an upcoming yard sale. Contact Cookie at or HYPERLINK "mailto:chipgroupr@aol.com" chipgroupr@aol.com to make arrangements to get your donations. All monies will go to spay/neuter and medical care for stray and feral cats. Thanks for helping the kitties. "SAVE LIVES SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR CAT" Significant others need not apply ************************************************************************ NCMGCC Annual Spring Coastal Tour 2011 Gathering in Wilmington, NC Friday Saturday, Sunday March 18, 19 and 20, It is not too late to join us at the Hilton Riverside 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC Call local. Our group code for reservations is MGC The reserved block has been dropped. Rooms are now subject to availability. Each day activities start at 9:45 am from the Hilton Hotel parking lot. Tentative schedule of planned daily activities. Friday March 18 9:45 Group departs Hilton Hotel parking lot for tour to the Poplar Grove Plantation 10:15-10:25 Arrive Poplar Grove Plantation tour starts at 10:30 $8.00 per person in advance. To join the group at the plantation: Coming in on I-40, Poplar Grove is approximately 6 miles from the 1-40 exits onto I-140. Take exit 416B, highway 17 north (Topsail Island, New Bern) Plantation is on the right (approximately miles from the light 17

18 11:45-12:00 noon: Lunch Scotts Hill Grill on the grounds of the plantation. 1:30 - Wilmington Railroad Museum. 505 Nutt St. One block from the Hilton Hotel Guided tour $5.00 per person pay at the door Afternoon: activities are on your own 6:30 pm Meet the British Motor Club of the Cape Fear at Patty s Hollow Across the street from the Hilton Hotel in the Cotton Exchange. Saturday March 19 9:45: Group departs Hilton Hotel parking lot for 10:15 am tour at Screen Gems Studio s $12.00 per person in advance To join the group at Screen Gems Studios: Location is 1223 N 23 rd Street. 10:15 am tour at Screen Gems Studio s 11:15: Depart Studios for Lunch and Afternoon on you own. Suggestions: Check in Hotel, River walk cafes and restaurants, Cotton Exchange shopping. Tour Bellamy Mansion. Or the Railroad Museum. Idea Brochures in the tour packet. 3:15 pm: Arrive Battleship North Carolina for a brief movie and then ship tour. 4:30 pm: Refreshments on the Fantail - wine, beer, soft drinks, snacks $15. per person in advance 6:15 pm: Depart Battleship for Dinner on your own. Places to select from brochures in packet. Sunday - March 20 Morning: No planned activities. Depart Wilmington: Leave whenever you wish on your own. Or join up with a group going your way. Check Out time for the Hotel is 11am. When you make your reservations, let us know when you will join the group. Call Or to: ddhawkins@yahoo.com or wlhawkins@yahoo.com. If you have not already please send your activities deposit as soon as possible Your Name will join the group in Wilmington for these events: Day Event Cost X Number of people - Total Friday Morning 3/18 Poplar Grove Plantation tour $ 8.00 per person Saturday Morning 3/19 Screen Gems Movie Studio Tour $ per person Saturday Afternoon 3/19 Battleship tour and reception $ per person 18

19 *TOTAL $ * Please make check payable to Deborah Hawkins and mail to: 2301 Kendricks Court Raleigh, NC Safety Fast, See you in Wilmington for another exciting NCMGCC Annual Spring Coastal Tour

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21 BMCCF Classified Listings: BMCCF Regalia Contact Trudy Williamson at: (910) for ordering instructions. Emb. S/S Denim Shirt $20.00 Emb. L/S Denim Shirt $23.00 Emb. White Golf Shirt $20.00 Emb. Hat, Union Jack $12.00 Emb. Hat, BMCCF Logo $12.00 Screen Print Ash Sweatshirt $20.00 BMCCF T shirt S/S $12.00 BMCCF T Shirt L?S $12.00 BMCCF Cloisonné Pin $ 5.00 BMCCF Grill Badge $35.00 BMCCF NAME TAGS Official BMCCF name tags are required at all events or when you are representing the club. Originally ordered name tags are now available from Terry Smith(910) $5.50 Pin Clasp $8.00 Magnet Clasp AUTOWORKS, INC. Foreign & Domestic Auto Specialists We service all types of vehicles From 1950 s to Present Day Emissions Testing, Front end alignment A/C repair Carl Wilson (910) Antilles Ct. ( In Dutch Square industrial park ) Wilmington, NC Free Advice to BMCCF Members Creative Ad Creative Ads CUSTOM SILKSCREENING 21

22 T-SHIRTS, SWEATS, JACKETS, HATS, BUMPER STICKERS, VINYL, PLEXIGLASS, NOTEBOOKS CHRIS MOORE 100-C EASTWOOD ROAD WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA RED WING SHOES Independently Owned & Operated 3909-A Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC MARK W. SHELTON If anyone is interested in purchasing Tristan's Treats baked by Carolyn Farley favorite four legged companion, they can be found at the following fine local retailers: Temptations Everyday Gourmet at Porter's Neck A Seasoned Gourmet Aunt Kerry's Pet Stop Oleander Produce at Oleander Oaks The Holiday Inn Resort at Wrightsville Beach The Pavilion Deluxe Shoppes on Market St. Island Hardware on Bald Head Island That s All Folks Charlie 22

APRIL BMCCF Calandar of events MARCH

APRIL BMCCF Calandar of events MARCH MARCH 2010 BMCCF Calandar of events >6 TH -SAT-EDENBURGH PUB-TOM & SUSAN ROBERSON S HOME-2905 HARVARD DR. 28403 910-547-0511 xke1964@bellsouth.net WILMINGTON (4PM UNTIL) 12-13 TH -FRI-SAT-COAST CRUISERS