Hometown Proud...

...so Dept of Enviro released a real nice video of Pubnico and the Wind Farm. Check it out...lots of familiar faces! http://www.gov.ns.ca/energy/media/videos/display.asp?vID=18

The Gobstopper...

...so yesterday hubby and I bought some "Wonka Everlasting Gobstoppers". I think it's a bit of false advertising on Willie Wonka's part. They last about as long as it takes to reach my teeth then CRACK, SMOOSH, CHEW...gone! Seems to me an everlasting gobstopper should be un-crunchable until you lick away a few layers and it gets thinner. These ones are so soft that I barely have to put pressure and they crack apart so I feel like the title does not describe the product whatsoever. Well....unless I have a Hercules Jaw and Alligator Teeth...is it just me? Buy a package and see for yourself. oh and I normally don't like any candy that are green or yellow as I feel Lime and Lemon should not even be included as flavors for anything as it's totally gross...but so ya know, the green gobstoppers are green apple and not lime so the only icky ones are the yellow ones in the whole package. :)

Tell me lies...tell me sweet little lies..." - Fleetwood Mac

CUBA SALE....

...so there's a sale for all those looking to go to Cuba. Check it out as it starts today at 11:00 AM!!! http://www.aircanadavacations.com/en/ideas/activities/suggestions/recommendations/promotions/4-hour-Rush-Sale-/18366;jsessionid=9C82C422B428713AE75B4F19B29E65A5.cls02

"Put the lime in the coconut..." -Harry Nilsson

Hotels...

...so I never just call a hotel and make a reservation anymore. There are faaaaaar cheaper ways to go about it nowadays.

One of them is www.priceline.com. You can bid for your hotel room and if your bid is accepted, they'll let you know the name of the hotel. If you stick to 3.5 or 4 star you'll be fine. I've booked through them for Halifax and got the Westin, Delta Halifax and Marriot....all for under $100. You place your bid then they add taxes and fees and let you know what it works out to. As an example, you bid $55...it works out to about $70 AMERICAN. The adjustment to Canadian funds will happen on your credit card so when the dollar is near par the difference is very little. There are limitations to how many times you can try within a 24 hour time frame....let me know if you need help and I can help guide you. It works, so don't be afraid to try.

Another site is www.hotwire.com. There you pick what price you want to pay and once booked they'll let you know the hotel name. I've never tried this one but I know people who have and say it works great.

The last option I try is http://pacrimfriendsandfamily.com/. There aren't always rooms available but I am going to Halifax this weekend and used this site. I booked the Radisson for $99 plus tax so it works out to about $116....not too shabby considering the regular rate is over $140/night! You can actually cancel this one if you decided not to go where the other sites don't allow you to cancel...once you book you pay immediately and get no refunds.

"I'm at the hotel, motel, holday innnnn..." - Chingy

2012 World Juniors...

...so the big Gold Medal Game is tonight....Canada Vs Russia!! If you were interested in getting tickets for next years tournament in Calgary, you can enter a draw for advanced tickets up until midnight tonight (mountain time). See website for more details: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/151670/la_id/1.htm

Good Luck...and GO CANADA GO!!

Why do we care?...

Picture found online: http://www.styleite.com/media/royal-engagement-photos/

...so Prince William and Kate Middleton are getting married in April. I am happy they're happy, but really, why do I care about all the wedding details. It's definitely gonna be extravagant and we'll all be able to watch it on TV as it happens....so why all the articles regarding the details. There won't be any secrets...again, we'll be able to watch it. All this hooplah is kinda funny. In case you do care, here's an article with some newly released details...oooooo....Ahhhhhh....(http://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/9019258.html)

"Going to the chapel and we're...goooonnna get maaaaaried!" - Dixie Chicks (just so yhou know, this song was written waaaay before the Dixie Chicks came out with it, but it was made more popular by them )

Oh this is funny...

...so Jimmy Kimmel posted had this video on his show. It's called "Josh Groban sings Kanye West tweets"....hilarious! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Axzxe1a78E&feature=player_embedded

"Let's have a toast for the douchebags..." - Kanye West