Bruce's Journal

[RollingAcres]

Guess I should be happy I've not had others this year until now.

Those dang woodchucks!

 

[CntryBoy777]

May be time to get a pistol since ya don't have to be so careful........sure hope ya have a great trip and enjoy the sights and food along the way.....Safe travels my friend!!...

 

[RollingAcres]

So @Bruce how was the trip to Canada? And more importantly did you catch that woodchuck yet?

 

[Bruce]

Trip was good, managed to not have any rain when we wanted to be outside. Lots of interesting things, especially the butterfly house and the Greenwich park walking trails. We did our best to support the local mussel farmers We got to the middle and east side of the island. Interestingly, the price of gas at 99+% of the stations was $1.158/liter (~ US $3.35/gallon), 2 cents less than in New Brunswick. One would think having to truck or boat it over would make it more expensive. BTW, the "ransom" to leave the island is CAD 47.75 for a 2 axle vehicle.

Haven't seen the woodchuck but I'm going to put the trap out tonight and see if it is still around. Likely as not I'll trap a bunny.

 

[RollingAcres]

So you can enter for free but would have to pay to leave...

 

[Bruce]

Yep. It is a really long bridge - 8 miles. I think they should discount the ransom based on how much you spend on the island

 

[RollingAcres]

I like that idea! Or based on how long your stay is. The longer you stay the cheaper.

 

[Bruce]

Yeah because you buy lodging and food EVERY day you are there! I wonder if there is a cheap "season's pass" for PEI residents. You aren't likely going off island very often if it costs nearly $50 each time.

 

[RollingAcres]

Wait...the island residents have to pay to get off the island as well? That would be like you local town charging you every time you "leave" your town to go to work or do other things.

 

[Bruce]

I don't know! Guess I better look it up. I was going to make lunch but now you've sent me into the internet black hole!!