PEI was awesome!! We had so much fun.I give you the weeks events.
Monday- Richard came and picked up Gizmo and drove us downtown to the bus stop where we purchased our tickets and then went to second cup for coffees. We left Fredericton 11:20am, went to Moncton (had a short stop over and switched buses) and were on our way to Charlottetown. We arrived at the bus stop at about 5pm. We took a cab to our B&B and then headed out to find something to do. Well everything was closed, but Sam wanted to look at some tattoo's to cover his pepsi world one on his arm. We got some directions and walked to a tattoo shop. The guy told him that to get a tattoo to cover his, and not look like a cover up it would cost $300+. So...need less to say we decided to wait until he saves some money and really thinks about what he wants, then he can get it done at Pins & Needles here in Fredericton. We were at the end of university ave, away from any of the restaurants on the wharf, so we decided to go to a place called Papa Joes. The food was good as well as the service. We headed back downtown and decided to head into the Olde Dublin Pub on Sydney St. We had some cheap drinks and then headed back to the B&B.
Tuesday-I set the alarm for 9am, but I woke up alittle early and showered and got ready and then bugged Sam to get up. We had breakfast and went downtown to see if the Harbour Hippo (a land & water tour boat) was operating, the girl said that it wasn't operating today because of the weather to my great disappointment. We then went "The Guild" which was a theatre type place, but they had nothing going on that day. The Mack (which was a movie theatre), also had nothing playing that evening. I had suggested going to see "British Invasion-a musical revue" to Sam multiple times, but he said no, until I found an ad for it and he finally read about it. We then went to the Confederation Centre to purchase tickets. It was opening night and the tickets were sparse by the time we got there, but we were able to get two on the balcony. The great surprise was that the tickets were half price (b/c it was opening night). It was a musical tour through the most popular music from the mid 1960's to the mid 1980's. The cast performed over the music of over 80 British artist-the beatles, Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones to Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, and Elton John. They also did songs by the Eurythmics.After the 31/2-4 hour show we went to the olde dublin for drinks again. We had wanted to go back to the Gahan house brewery, but it was closed until Thursday for renovations.
Wednesday-We got up early again and went to Founders hall to buy tickets to go to Cavendish, we missed the early bus though and the next one wasn't until 4pm. We bought tickets for the next morning. So we went to see about the Harbour Hippo, it was running, so we bought our tickets for the 3pm tour. We then walked around and I took lots of pictures (see facebook soon). We arrived back after a quick lunch at A piece of Cake restaurant. It was organized so that the kitchen was right next to the tables and we could watch the chefs prepare our food if we wanted to go over and look. Sam talked to the chef there, she was a graduate of the Holland College Culinary school on the island . We boarded the huge boat/vehicle and took a nice tour around the city and then into the water. It was alot of fun. :) We were going to go to the Culinary school for supper, but one of the tour guides told us that they were closed for the week for something (her boyfriend worked there). We then went to the Confederation Court mall and picked up some key chains. We went to the Olde Dublin Pub for supper and drinks again.
Thursday- We went to Founders Hall and waited for the bus to arrive. We didn't know where to wait and thankfully Founders Hall opened and there was someone to ask. We took the bus there and arrived at about 10am. We got dropped off at Ripleys Believe it or Not!! and the Wax Museum of the Stars. They were both alot of fun and pretty interesting to see. The had a tim hortons there, so Sam and I bought one before going to Ripleys, well we weren't allowed food in either places. After Ripleys we had lunch at Tims. We headed to the Wax museun and seen some interesting characters done in wax, Sam and I got our picture taken with the giant wax Shrek. We then went to Grampa's Antique Photo Studio. We got a picture with me on the bar wearing a fun costume and Sam standing just in front holding a gun and beer, wearing a cowboy type costume. We got one 8x10 for us and 2 5x7's for mom and Rich and his parents. We then walked to Avonlea, but decided that it wasn't worth $22 to go see. We headed back to the visitor info centre to catch the bus, but wanted coffee, so we crossed the street to the convenience store. On one corner was a grave yard and Sam and I went to go see it. Turned out to be the grave site of L. M. Montgomery. We then headed back to the info centre and talked to a couple that had been on the bus and were also waiting. They turned out to be from Australia and were doing month and a half trip all over. They were just coming back from Alaska, and were going to L.A next before heading home. The went to a couple other places in Canada and the U.S as well. We went to Gahan house, but it was still closed, so I called later and made dinner reservations for Friday. We had seen a restaurant called the 42nd and Broadway next to the Olde Dublin and decided to eat there for supper. We went in and got seated and looked at the menu, well we could afford nothing on that menu!! The appetizers were 10-15$ each and the meals were 27-35$ each! So I told our server that we were just looking for something to have for a desert and I order two glasses of yellow tail chardonnay (6$ each) and asked for his recommendation for a desert to go with them, he suggested a lemon tart to share($8). We ate and Sam asked him about wines and ales and chardonnays. He was very nice and stood there talking to us for about 10-15mins. We left him a good tip, we spent $26, just for that, went next door and had supper at the Olde Dublin for $35 (including drinks!). .
Friday- We weren't to sure of what we wanted to do, so we spent most of the day looking at the shops on water street and victoria row. We went to Peake's Quay for lunch and finally tried some oysters (somehting the island is pretty famour for apparently). Our lunch and drinks were good. The oysters tasted kinda like a salty mussel (although I haven't eatten mussels since a bsad experience at Keystone Kelleys 5years ago). The oyster was good, but salty. We decided to go on an afternoon cruise. The ad showed alot of seals, so I was pretty excited to see some seals. Well, it turned out that the lobster fisherman chase the seals away during this time of year and i seen none!! :( This tour went further than the harbour hippo, it was 70mins out on the water. We seen the Lieutenant Governors house and Hillsbourough bridge. The guide told us that the waterfront property on the island sells for $300,000+!! I took some pictures of the gorgeous homes and the red sand cliffs. After the cruise we headed back to the B&B to relax for alittle while it was really warm that day. We then headed to the Gahan house for dinner. The food was really good and we bought some growlers, they were only 14$!! I remembered them being more than that. 64 oz of the ale and a nice jug. I bought a honey wheat ale and Sam bought one as well. He also got an ale called Ironhorse. It had a hint of a chocolate taste to it. We drank there for the night before heading to the B&B.
Saturday- We slept in this day. We weren't to sure what to do so we just walked down Queen street and bought lots of coffee. We ended up having lunch at the "China Garden". The food was good and filling. We then headed down to the shops on the wharf and bought some t-shirts. Sam got an authetic PEI dirt shirt, payin 28$ for his with the taxes, but I (being the cheap individual that I am) just went and bought a gray t-shirt that says i did the island, Prince Edward Island. for $10. We hung out down there for most of the day before dinner. We walked around trying ot find a new place to eat, Sam would have went to the Olde Dublin again, but I wanted something new. I remebered that the guide had recommended the "pilot house" restaurant on our tour and we decided to go there for supper. The food was really good, I got an almod brie chicken dinner and Sam also got something with Brie. I had looked online and found out some info on entertainment for that night. We headed to the Gahan house and had a couple of drinks there at about 9pm, then headed over to the Olde Dublin for live entertainment. The band Shanneyganock was playing. They were pretty good and Sam ended up buying the CD for his mom (the band was from Newfoundland and so is Sams mom), they were all nice enough to sign it for him.
Sunday- We got up and ate, walked around Queen street again, got some more pictures, called a cab and caught the bus for 2pm. We arrived in Moncton at 5pm. Sam went to Fredericton and I wen to Saint John. (I had a dentist appointment).That concluded our vacation, we had a blast!!
I have to go get ready for work, this took longer than I thought it would. I found out yesterday that my work is closed July 2 to celebrate C anada day, the 3 and the 4th as well. We can't call the U.S on the 4th of July weekend, so I get another vacations week, kind of, Woohoo!!! :) I signed a form to see if I can get vacation pay for the 3 and 4th.

Only two days until PEI!! Woohoo!! (upcoming pictures on Facebook)The vet called the other day and told me that there was something still wrong with Gizmo. Apparently there was some blood and something else in it. So I went down and got her some more meds. I'll probably have to bring in another urine sample in a week for analysis (33$ every single time!) and then if there is something still wrong she'll need a bladder ultrasound just to make sure that she doesn't have any kinds of stones. I hope she doesn't, she'd have to have surgery! I'm wondering if it was caused by that dog food?! I returned the cans when I heard about the recall and got new ones. They can't sell dog food that's been recalled, can they? hmm.... All day yesterday I was thinking that Sam and I could go get a drink or something when I got home from work. He was at work until 10pm, so I couldn't suggest it to him, but figured he'd be up for it. I got home and sitting on the floor was a six pack of beer and four white russians!! That made my day! I was so surprised and appreciative. Jackie and I went to Walmart this afternoon and I found a pair of brown dress shorts. The only problem is that I don't have any lite colored shirts to go with them, oh well I'm sure I'll find something.We then headed over to Smitty's and had a nice lunch together. It was a nice day in Fredericton today, very warm. I've had the fan on all day and the windows are open as far as they will go. Write later

Amy and I went to see "Knocked Up" last night. It was really funny, we laughed the whole way through. I think we'll rent it when it comes out on video so that Sam can see it too. Less than a week until our vacation!!Woohoo! It is so sunny and beautiful in Fredericton today, if I had a car and didn't have to work tonight I would go to the beach! :) Hopefully the weather will be this nice in PEI and for the drive to PEI. I think I'll check the weather network for PEI. We need an air conditioner. If anyone knows of any decently priced ones I would appreciate the help. Longer Post later :)

Gizmo is feeling alot better, she hasn't pee'ed on anything since she started her meds and is more playful and happy. Thursday was an alright day at work, I couldn't find a computer to start early (like usual) so I only worked from 5-10:30pm. I had worked an extra shift on Tuesday, so the hours are already caught up. Friday was nice and relaxing. Gizmo and I lazed around and didn't do a heck of alot. Saturday went by really quickly. I worked from 10am-6pm, but it went by fast. I made 1o sales and did a one bill.(combined cell phone charges onto home phone biill=1 bill). Everyone on the phones was pretty nice to me and most of them even thanked me for calling. It was nice. I'm going to go see the movie "knocked up" with Amy from work tomorrow. It looks like it will be funny. Then I'm going to work Tuesday-Friday to make up the hours I'm missing while on vacation in PEI (woohoo). I still don't know if I got approved for vacation time, so I might get paid for it but I don't know. If I do I'll have some extra cash, if not the hours are made up and it will be a slightly smaller pay (still not that bad). I am so excited for our trip, only 8 more days!! Mom and Rich are coming up sometime on Sunday to pick Gizmo and Snowball up (thanks for pet sitting mom). I think that Sam and I will go downtown and get our tickets early and then go somewhere for breakfast since the bus doesn't leave until after 11am. Jackie and I went to Walmart this afternoon and I found a really cute dress. It's a lite material that will be nice to wear on a warm day. I also got Gizmo some more dog food, since she only eats the stuff from Walmart. I'm going to go to tim hortons for a coffee, write later...

I took Gizmo to the animal hospital on Monday. The vet seemed to like Gizmo alot. She puppy talked to her and got down on the floor to pat her. It was a bladder infection. The vet did a urinalysis and gave Gizmo some pills and drops to take. The pills she has to take every twelve hours and the drops just calm her stomach and I give those after the pill once a day. It cost me $108 + cab fare!! What an expensive trip that was! But Gizmo started feeling better a couple of hours after I gave her the first pill. I've had bladder infections before and they are really uncomfortable. I'm just glad that I figured out what was wrong and was able to take care of her. I worked last night, but the dialer was down for the first 20mins, so we just sat there and got paid, which was awesome! I'm going in tonight for extra hours and tomorrow is my scheduled shift. I have Friday off and then work on Saturday. Pat told me that she is showing the apartment to two different people on Saturday. I told her that Sam and I both work, but she said that she would just say Gizmo is visiting for the weekend. What a pain in the ass moving is going to be. I'm just not going to mention that I have a little dog. If it doesn't say in the ad "no pets" and it doesn't say anything in the lease, I'm just not going to tell anybody. There are lots of places downtown that are houses converted into apartments. I don't think having a dog would be to much of an issue in those types of apartments. In July I think I'll start looking for a place, but right now is just to soon. only 12 more days until our trip!! Woohoo! I am so exciting to be taking a vacation and just relaxing for a week. The drive there is only 5 hours, so it's not like we'll be stuck on a bus forever. I think I'm going to bring my bottle to Charlottetown and get it filled at the Gahan house brewery. I paid 10$ for it, so I my did's well get another use out of it. I don't know when mom and Rich are coming to get Gizmo, June 17th is fathers day, if they come up then, I could treat Rich and mom to lunch or supper. I better go get ready for work....write later!
P.S: I don't remember the trip that mom and Sue are talking about, but I do know I don't like camping, we are staying at a bed and breakfast!! :)

Jackie and I went out last night and had a blast!! We began the day with a with a liquer store/grocery trip at about 4:30pm. We got a pizza for supper and headed back to Jackie's to get ready. After supper, we thought Jackie could use a new bar shirt and went to winners, penningtons, and finally zellers (where she found a shirt, but decided not to wear it to the bar). After getting ready and splitting a fuzzy duck, we went to my apartment and played wheel of fortune online and drank some more. We had three more fuzzy ducks, a couple daiquiri's and split a giant beer of some sort. We headed downtown at about 10:30pm, and began the night at Nickyzee's. They had cheap drinks, but after having three drinks Jackie and I decided to go over to Sweetwaters. It was much busier and we had alot of fun dancing and drinking over there. At one point in the evening we were at the rodeo and seen three people line dancing, they didn't look like they were there together, but were all dancing the same. It was pretty neat to watch, one of the line dancers gave Jackie a big hug when she told him he danced well. Gizmo has been acting kind of weird the last couple of days. When we are outside for a walk she stops frequently and tries to go pee. I looked it up online and it said that when dogs do that they might have a urinary tract infection. I'm going to call and see if I can get her in to see the vet on Monday. I hope that it's nothing painful for her. I have the card of a cab driver that said that he would let me have a little dog in the car. My cheque didn't get deposited into my account Friday. I called work and I guess there was a problem and no one got direct deposit. I have to wait until Monday to go get my cheque. What a pain in the ass!! I'm getting very excited about our upcoming trip to PEI, only 16 days until we go! :) I'm going to go get something to eat, write later