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    Monday, April 28, 2008

    Fun Times Had By All

    I'm back at work after a weekend away... and it was so refreshing (mind you, I do feel extra exhausted now)
     
    Like all of my trips to eastern ontario, it was a whirlwind of activity, starting thursday night and ending last night when I finally made it home.
     
    I borrowed my brother's GPS which gave Dave and I much amusement for the long drive... those things are smarter than people, I'm convinced. We named it Jacques, for Jacques Cartier, explorer of Canada and/or Jacques Cousteau, sea explorer. Nevermind the fact that the GPS talks with a female voice... I guess she can be Jacqueline if we're being politically correct.
     
    - Thurs -
    Left work at 5, despite wanting to be out the door at 4:45. Instead of getting gas like I should (was on E since the day before) I drove all the way to the Kitchener bus terminal to pick up Dave. After he jumped in the car we stopped for gas ($70 to fill my tank. I thought I was going to cry) and then were officially on the way. We stopped at the first rest stop and ate the sandwiches my mom had made the night before and got some beverages (McDonald's iced coffee is weird.) On the road again. Didn't hit too much traffic going through Toronto, and stopped again for coffee on the far side of Toronto. Made it to Ottawa by 11pm, which wasn't too bad at all. Went to bed not long after getting there...and we had a busy day planned on Friday.
     
    - Friday -
    Got up around 8am and played with Wylie for a bit before he went to preschool. After Meg got back from dropping him off we went to Cora's for breakfast (mmm. I had an omelette. It was great) and then we went to Canadian Tire, which was one of the stops I had planned to make on the way up on Friday. My brake light kept coming on. After that we went to Shoppers Drug Mart to get me a toothbrush, cuz super smart me didnt' bring one along. Then to the LCBO to get Meg's gift from my mom and dad. Thought we'd have time to do some shoe shopping, but that wasn't the case. Met little Meghan at the hospital where she works and then went downtown Ottawa for some Starbucks. Sat in the park, drank our drinks and chatted for a bit. Met SC at Henry's afterwards and we went for food at this cute little Mexican restaurant owned by the guy who owned the last Mexi place we'd frequent. Had some fajitas, which were quite tasty... mind you, I think most fajitas are. After that it was off to the Experimental Farm to meet Meg and Wylie. The plan was to check out the cute little animals and take some pictures. It was more like "follow around the cute little toddler and snap pictures like he's famous".  After all that we went back to Meg's place to order some pizza for dinner. We played with Wylie, and watched Monsters Inc. Wylie wanted Toy Story or Cars, but after March break when he was at my house, I didn't think I could watch much more of either. Went to bed relatively early again. Hanging out with little kids makes me tired.
     
    - Sat -
    Got up early again and got ourselves ready to head out to Montreal. Ate some breakfast, and were out the door around 10. Went to Shoppers again (forgot to get Meg's card!) and then to Aunt B and Uncle P's. We all met there and then got on the road. Drove to Hudson QC and stopped at a little rest stop to get some food and change drivers and stuff. Not long after we were back on the road the traffic came to an almost stand-still. We moved all of 2.5 km in an hour. When we finally made it to the spot that was causing problems, we found out that the police had closed off a lane and appeared to be re-creating an accident. After that though, it was smooth sailing to the hotel. We had to for-go the BioDome due to lack of time, which was sad... I really wanted to go to the BioDome... but it was nice to finally be out of the car. The hotel was really nice, and in a good location. We were about 2 blocks from Old Montreal, and one block from Ste Catherine street, shopping street!!!! We all conveened in one room and had some drinks before heading out and looking around old Montreal. I took a million pictures. I'll post them up as soon as I have fast internet again. We ate some dinner and then did some more walking around. Ended up walking down the sketchy end of St. Catherine past all the sex shops and stuff before heading back to the hotel and relaxing with some more beers and going to bed.
     
    - Sun -
    Met in Aunt B/Uncle P's room for champagne and orange juice in honour of Meg's champagne birthday (27 on the 27th). Went downstairs after to take part in the free breakfast offered and then out the door again. We back down to old montreal and went to the Science Centre and wandered around for a while. Walked past a movie set, though brilliant me didnt' realize! Chris said he caught a glimpse of Mira Sorvino... Hmm. Wylie thoroughly enjoyed the centre, running around and checking out all the hands on stuff. After we left there we went up to the trendy shop side of St. Catherine st and then went for lunch at Nickels. It was about 4pm by the time all that was done, so Dave and I headed back to the hotel and headed home. It was 11 by the time we got home and man I was tired.
     
    Like I said, I'll have pictures up later this week. I just need to pack my computer with me and do it when I have access to fast internet.
     
    I need a nap!
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    alanna foell : professional photographer : www.afphotography.cjb.net

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