The annual AFC Christmas lunch was once again held at Meadowlands Golf Course in Chilliwack. about 35 members and spouses attended and the meal was once again top-notch.

Hats off to Gerry Crapo for organising this once again. It is much appreciated!

On Saturday September 8, the club hosted a Hawaiian-themed pot-luck social.  Member and chef Lorenzo Simion treated everyone to an awesome roasted pig, a process which began at 10:00 and was done by 18:00.  There were many other tasty dishes brought in by members and their families to add to the main course.

Many thanks to all the people who helped make this event happen.

To credit Apple’s co-founder Steve “Woz” Wozniak, the simple formula below applies:

Happiness = Food, Fun and Friends

Well done, everyone!

Below are some pictures from the event.  Click here for the full gallery.

Volunteer help is needed, especially immediately at 8 am (was 7:30 last year) to get the car parking lines going.  Also during the day assisting arrivals and departures. It is casual and easy to do, not an all day commitment.  Contact Ed for details.

This event happens rain or shine.  Food is purchased and we are fully committed.

Wings ‘n’ Wheels
Abbotsford Flying Club (CYXX)
Saturday May 26th 08:00 to 15:00
All welcome – Rain or Shine
Airplane, Car and Motorcycle awards
Grass area parking around clubhouse
Early arrivals and camping available Friday
Free and friendly event, no registration

Free coffee 08:00. Brunch 9:30 to 12:00 $8
Live music. Cash Draws, Awards 12:30

Ruth: 778.808.5887 ,  Ed: 604.538.3814
info@AbbotsfordFlyingClub.ca
www.AbbotsfordFlyingClub.ca

Click here for more event details.

TGIF’s Cinco de Mayo celebration was a huge hit. Last count was 50 attendees! Great variety of food, some people came in costume, pretty and colourful decorations, candy filled pinata for kids etc.

– Richard Bauch

There were only two entries to the competition this year, but both were original works, written especially for the event.

The runner-up, written by Steve Stewart was:

Doctor Palmer was a farmer
He looked like Willie Nelson.
He braided his hair.
He just didn’t care!
And sometimes he wore it with bells on.

The winner was written by Chris Palmer:

There was an ex-prezzie called Steve,
Thought composing a sort of reprieve,
He grew his hair long,
Like L van Beethoven,
But his playing made everyone leave.

Judging was by imaginary ‘clapometer’

First prize was a can on Guinness

Second prize was the sense that true art transcends the value of such fleeting material awards, and lasts longer – even longer than the head on Guinness.

In the semi finals team Millie Watson and Steve Stewart beat team Carol Hamilton and Gerry Crapo.

Team Tony and George Elder eliminated team Richard Bauch and Bevan Tomm.

The big final game featured pool shark Steve Stewart and his protege Millie Watson against the other pool shark George Elder and his spouse Tony.

The latter team took advantage of some unfortunate moves by their opponents to win the trophy in two games straight.

– Adrian Renkers

Some pictures from the fun on January 26th.  Click here for the entire album on FB.