tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-378221692024-03-05T12:49:28.592-08:00Hidden Island ParadiseWe all need a hidden island paradise.. right? Well... let me tell you about a place where you can feel safe. You can swim in the ocean, eat strawberries (right out of the berry patch) and sleep under the stars at night. Listen to birds singing and the wind gently wispering in the trees....And THAT is just to start.... Come away with me, to my Hidden Island ParadiseGary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-31476807719957008292014-11-01T13:30:00.000-07:002014-11-01T13:47:40.307-07:00"A Different Kind of Life" by Linda Stewart released October 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23447445-a-different-kind-of-life" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="A Different Kind Of Life" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1414257219m/23447445.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23447445-a-different-kind-of-life">A Different Kind Of Life</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/188093.Linda_Stewart">Linda Stewart</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1088950466">5 of 5 stars</a><br />
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Lucy Maud Montgomery knew it. World renown author of "Anne Of Green Gables" has influenced the lives of millions of people around the globe. Linda Stewart knows it and shares it with her beautiful gift of expression. This brief glimpse into life here on Prince Edward Island is very familiar and much valued by me. I was born on the Island and have lived here almost my entire life. I value "A Different Kind of Life". Community, family, nature and a closeness to the God of creation are all an important part of this life.<br />
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Although Linda's story is rather brief at thirty two pages, it does completely convey the value of a life in this special place. A quick read, highly recommended. It may just change your life, so be prepared to fall in love.<br />
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Of course, if you would like to add a piece of my Island to your library,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Prince-Edward-Island-Tales-2nd/dp/0978399560/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359061400&sr=1-1"> copies of "Prince Edward Tales 2nd Ed" are available at Amazon</a> A book of short stories about my Island including some by me.</div>
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do you <b>LOVE</b> Prince Edward Island Art? Many people do! WHY? Because when people find Prince Edward Island they tend to fall in love at first sight. Island art is one of the very best ways to pack that love in your suit case and take it home with you.<br />
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Whether you have connected with the visual arts, (paintings, sculpture, rugs, quilts and jewelry) the preforming arts, (stage, site and event performances) music arts ( CD's, Scottish ceilidhs, music festivals and Small Hall's concerts) or food arts ( Berry festivals, Seafood festivals and Fall Flavors) <i>Prince Edward Island Art</i> has something for you to fall in <b>LOVE</b> with.<br />
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The Artisans On Main project will be in Montague again during the summer of 2013. The artists would love for you to visit. Stay up to date by connecting with them on <b><a href="http://artisansonmain.wordpress.com/">Wordpress</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/artisansonmain">Facebook</a></b> and <a href="http://twitter.com/artisansonmain"><b>Twitter</b></a><br />
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To find out more about the wonderful world of my Hidden Island Paradise and Prince Edward Island Art just Google the keyword phrase <b>"Prince Edward Island Art"</b> and see the amazing results that you receive.<br />
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Enjoy and be prepared to fall in <b>LOVE</b>!!!Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-33952279719706220622012-11-19T08:29:00.001-08:002012-11-19T08:29:33.956-08:00Artisans On Main Is Made To Stick<b id="internal-source-marker_0.2585928593762219" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.2585928593762219" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Simply put “<i>Artisans On Main</i>” the project, means “When you fall in LOVE with our Island home, you can take it home with you”. People tend to fall in love at first sight when they visit Prince Edward Island. We invite you to experience our Island’s LOVE and take it home. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It may be an unexpected bonus to spend time with an Island artist. Learn about our Island through art. Experience this beautiful Island through their eyes and also have the opportunity to own a part of it as an original art piece. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nothing is a more concrete icon of Prince Edward Island than the book <i>“Anne Of Green Gables”</i> by author Lucy Maud Montgomery. It remains on the top ten all time list of classic books. We capture Anne’s Island just for you through original Island art.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Credibility is growing in our very first year with nearly two thousand visitors to our gallery leaving comments in our guest book. Nearly one hundred pieces of original art work finding new forever homes. Almost two hundred people “Liked” our Facebook page. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/artisansonmain"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.facebook.com/artisansonmain</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fair warning, if you come for a visit, you WILL fall in LOVE! Prince Edward Island will magnetize your LOVE of natural beauty, friendly people, ocean vistas, long inviting beaches with unforgetable sunsets, original art and Island culture or just amazing food and a comfy bed. You WILL fall in LOVE!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Of course the best known story of Prince Edward Island is told within the pages of the book “Anne Of Green Gables” . You can read it now if you wish. </span><a href="http://www.classicbookshelf.com/library/lucy_maud_montgomery/anne_of_green_gables/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Anne Of Green Gables” the story</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come, visit our Island. Experience Artisans On Main. Be prepared to fall in LOVE!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></b>Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-43856597110773844572012-08-07T10:10:00.000-07:002012-08-07T10:10:17.036-07:00Writing The Stories (Montague Library Writers Guild)<br />
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Greg MacAdam, a very talented young Prince Edward Island artist gave a much appreciated presentation about his art to the Montague Young Writers Group at the Montague Library.<br />
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Greg has recently published a book of some of his art and he has the imagination and talent to publish much more.<br />
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He is a fine example of the young talent that resides here on my Hidden Island Paradise.<br />
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I hope you will follow Greg and support him in his efforts to share his art with the world.Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-27596798925819508062012-04-26T21:16:00.000-07:002012-04-26T21:34:04.006-07:00Stories Of My Hidden Island Paradise<br />
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<span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: maroon; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The <span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: red; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wood Islands</em></span> part of the name is from the area (town?) where I live here on Prince Edward Island in eastern Canada. It is known best for the ferry terminal about two miles from home. The ferry goes across to Nova Scotia for about 7 months of the year and is a popular tourist attraction. In the winter the area loses all tourist attraction and drops to the relatively few permanent residents.</span></div>
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This is a new blog written by Tom Schultz to help new Island writers to self publish.</div>
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As we move more deeply into the 21st Century and the age of information, the economic well being of Prince Edward Island will depend more heavily on the arts and the stories that will be the content of plays and paintings as well as books and music like those at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tunes-and-Yarns-Virtual-Cafe/213508579850">"Tunes and Yarns Virtual Cafe"</a></div>
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Enjoy the stories of my Hidden Island Paradise. As we take you on an artistic picnic of our culture through image, story and music. Just imagine being here...<br />
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</div>Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-26589557492667921152012-04-14T16:00:00.001-07:002012-04-14T16:27:28.650-07:00Prince Edward Island - Imagine Being Here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsevM0Lz9ir__QJMs_LEtLM5fCRCZfcEkK4sjz1ECAKm7vljBye5Q-jY4yHT33H7nBD-cvJcBZ-a1OU_f1AoaDYMdF4rHlBAShNYokJGrWnHdoPdpYPbsblt5myfJfDWqaZXQ/s1600/pei2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsevM0Lz9ir__QJMs_LEtLM5fCRCZfcEkK4sjz1ECAKm7vljBye5Q-jY4yHT33H7nBD-cvJcBZ-a1OU_f1AoaDYMdF4rHlBAShNYokJGrWnHdoPdpYPbsblt5myfJfDWqaZXQ/s640/pei2012.jpg" width="640" /></a>|</div><br />
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<div style="color: #57585a; font-family: arial, helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 23px;">"We would like to welcome you to our beautiful province. Prince Edward Island has welcomed visitors of all ages for many years, creating authentic Island experiences for everyone to enjoy. Our <a href="http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-beaches" style="color: #2183c2; text-decoration: none;">miles of sandy beaches</a> are some of the best in the world. Our rich <a href="http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-arts-culture-heritage" style="color: #2183c2; text-decoration: none;">culture and heritage</a> offer much to be seen and explored. And our warm hospitality sets us apart.</div><div class="thumb_right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 153, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(204, 153, 51); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(204, 153, 51); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(204, 153, 51); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #57585a; float: right; font-family: arial, helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 0.8em; height: auto; line-height: 18px; margin-left: 8px; margin-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; width: 265px;"><img alt="" height="173" src="http://www.tourismpei.com/photos/sites/visitorsguide/image/Rons-DSFish-Morell-(635)-co.jpg?2409" width="260" /><br />
What unexpected and priceless gifts will your family take home? <a href="http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-family-fun" style="color: #2183c2; text-decoration: none;">Family Vacation ideas</a></div><div style="color: #57585a; font-family: arial, helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 23px;">There's an Authentic <a href="http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-experiences" style="color: #2183c2; text-decoration: none;">PEI Experience</a> for everyone-play a round of <a href="http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-golf" style="color: #2183c2; text-decoration: none;">golf</a> at an award-winning course; learn how an artisan creates their <a href="http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-arts-and-crafts" style="color: #2183c2; text-decoration: none;">one-of-a-kind craft</a>; attend one of our many<a href="http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-festivals-and-events" style="color: #2183c2; text-decoration: none;">festivals and events</a> and sample some of the <a href="http://www.tourismpei.com/culinary-pei" style="color: #2183c2; text-decoration: none;">finest culinary</a>products, fresh from the farm and sea.</div><div style="color: #57585a; font-family: arial, helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 23px;">Fill your days with a <a href="http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-scenic-drives" style="color: #2183c2; text-decoration: none;">scenic coastal tour</a>, an evening of theatre or a fun-filled family activity. Make Prince Edward Island your next vacation destination. Discover why our visitors are already booking their return visit before they leave."</div><div style="color: #57585a; font-family: arial, helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 23px;"><br />
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"Each year Prince Edward Island celebrates<b> Islander Day</b> - so come February 20th it will be a holiday for <b>ALL</b> who live here – both those native to the Island and those that have moved here from the mainland and away. Then there are those who may only be able to wish that they could be here.<br />
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There’s an alliance that has formed to unite both groups called Islanders by Choice and this year they are planning to kick the celebrations up a couple of notches – throwing what they call<br />
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<a href="http://seaandbescene.com/2012/01/an-island-wide-kitchen-party/"><b>Click Here</b></a> to read more and find the links.<a href="http://peikitchenparty.ca/"> Click Here</a> to join the fun! : )<br />
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<b>EVERYONE IS WELCOME - Y'ALL COME... :)</b><br />
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I hope you can mark your calendar and come join <b>"The Biggest Kitchen Party You've Ever Seen!"</b><br />
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Welcome to my<b> Hidden Island Paradise</b>.<br />
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I hope you are having an <b>AWESOME</b> day! :D<br />
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</div>Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-27492327964638803872011-11-11T15:20:00.000-08:002011-11-11T15:20:15.878-08:00PEI Photo Shoot - Simply Awesome!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qyLLIsi9jru0PbVkgzxLHprToVKcX5S8_75tob4D1aW0MGb2ruD9pjhxek8H5dlKhyE_FNwX7s8azjN6gz81JH_w_kAsi3aPDgccobaycIs-2i4uQQ6ttpczP7ILbrGf_kRh/s1600/Anne+of+GG+book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qyLLIsi9jru0PbVkgzxLHprToVKcX5S8_75tob4D1aW0MGb2ruD9pjhxek8H5dlKhyE_FNwX7s8azjN6gz81JH_w_kAsi3aPDgccobaycIs-2i4uQQ6ttpczP7ILbrGf_kRh/s1600/Anne+of+GG+book.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Have you ever read the book <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Anne-Green-Gables-L-M-Montgomery/dp/0770422055/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321051909&sr=8-1">"Anne of Green Gables"</a> by Lucy Maud Montgomery?<br />
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It is a romantic novel about a young orphan girl who came to Prince Edward Island to live with an Island family and work as a farm hand. (she was supposed to be a boy)<br />
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Anyway this young girl with flaming red hair and seven freckles had the most vivid imagination that led to all sorts of romantic adventures.<br />
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The book although written a hundred years ago remains a number one best seller to this day. Romantics the world over have followed their own dreams and found their way to Prince Edward Island to explore for themselves the land of Anne (with an e)<br />
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Now it's time to meet a real life Anne who also came to Prince Edward Island . Laura Jane is a true romantic with her very own adventure that also involves Prince Edward Island. <br />
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Let's first visit <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/06/23/prince-edward-island-photo-shoot-by-rachel-peters-photography/">PEI Photo Shoot</a> something organized by a half dozen Island business women some of whom are known as the<a href="http://islandtweethearts.com/"> Island Tweethearts</a>. (need I say more)<br />
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To really get the back story on Laura Jane and Cam I need to take you on your very own "<a href="http://whimfield.com/driving-across-canada-how-to-sleep-in-your-car-in-the-depths-of-winter-part-1/">Whimfield" adventure</a>.<br />
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I really wouldn't feel complete in doing this post on our famous "Anne" character without including a visit to <a href="http://www.cavendishfigurines.com/">"Cavendish Figurines"</a> This business was started by two friends that I med during my <a href="http://peicommunityschools.com/">"Community School"</a> days. It has grown into a very successful business with (of course) International sales.<br />
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I hope that you have enjoyed this tiny taste of my "Hidden Island Paradise"<br />
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If you liked it please leave a comment and feel free to share it with your friends.<br />
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Oh yes and please if you liked the photo shoot let them know with a comment. Thanks!!!<br />
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GaryGary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-83037340811841854732011-08-12T17:14:00.000-07:002011-08-12T17:14:43.626-07:00Heating Oil Tank And Fuel Oil Tank Nightmare<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<b>A Heating Oil Tank or a Fuel Oil Tank leak!</b><br />
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Because it ruins the fragile Island environment of my Hidden Island Paradise. It can create huge property damage and cleanup bills. It is not uncommon for a typical heating oil tank or fuel oil tank spill to be in to the six figure range.<br />
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What is the answer?<a href="http://www.ruptureseal.com/"> <b>RUPTUREseal</b></a> This is a product invented right here on my Hidden Island Paradise to temporarily STOP the leak until there is a permanent solution and the heating oil tank or the fuel oil tank can be repaired or replaced.<br />
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Oil and fuel leaks can and do happen anywhere so check out <b><a href="http://www.ruptureseal.com/">RUPTUREseal</a></b> to see how this product can save the day, the environment, your property and your bank account.<br />
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I will post again soon.Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-30369386991653992692011-08-10T08:40:00.000-07:002011-08-10T08:40:03.066-07:00Just Another Day In ParadiseWhy do people LOVE my Hidden Island Paradise? Let's let Dr. Dave Stewart tell us.<br />
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COME! Enjoy the unique flavor of my Hidden Island Paradise. Once you find this GEM you will never want to leave it.<br />
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When you come visit my Hidden Island Paradise you won't want to miss the taste of our lobster.<br />
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I suppose that lobster could be cooked in various ways but you don't have to look beyond learning the art from someone who lives right here.<br />
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The video above walks you through of proper PEI way to cook live lobsters. I can attest to the quality of this method.. I have eaten my share of lobster cooked this way and they were mmmmmm good!<br />
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It's your choice of how you buy your lobster, live or cooked (cooked is usually 50 cents to a dollar, more per pound)<br />
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If iyu buy em live and follow the instructions in the video, you WILL experience the unforgettable taste of lobster from my Hidden Island Paradise.<br />
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Enjoy!Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-18469940665889754422011-07-20T18:37:00.000-07:002011-07-20T18:41:15.563-07:00TOP SECRET TIP...PEI Tourism Fell Off A Cliff!<script src="http://www.gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fig%2Fmodules%2Fgoogle_insightsforsearch_interestovertime_searchterms.xml&up__property=empty&up__search_terms=pei+tourism&up__location=empty&up__category=0&up__time_range=12-m&up__compare_to_category=false&synd=open&w=320&h=350&lang=en-AU&title=Google+Insights+for+Search&border=%23ffffff%7C3px%2C1px+solid+%23999999&output=js" type="text/javascript">
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</div><div>Notice anything interesting? I do, The sharp decline in hits on the far Right. As you can see interest peaked last summer when Regis and Kelly were here, dropped away after the off season and began to build again coming into the summer of this year. Right up till the Royal visit and then <b>"Off The Cliff!"</b></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div>Every cloud has a silver lining. The silver lining in this cloud is a hidden treasure for you. If you have been thinking of coming to visit my Hidden Island Paradise then, <b>NOW IS THE TIME!</b></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div>With tourism falling like a stone there will be bargains to be had everywhere. I don't have any doubt that you could play let's make a deal and name your own price. Next year will be another year and things will have most likely rebounded by then.</div><div><br />
</div><div>This is a one time opportunity. Unless a tourism miracle happens like, right now! Anyone coming to visit will practically have their own private island. White sand beaches, rolling surf, fresh seafood like lobster (season opens again on August 10th) and Island produce like new Island potatoes, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and all the fresh homemade jams and jellies you can eat. All of the August festivals and fairs including Old Home Week with it's world class horse harness racing Even September can be a beautiful month here on my Hidden Island Paradise with yet another celebration of food with "Fall Flavors".</div><div><br />
</div><div>So, if you were thinking, maybe. I think this silver lining is looking you right in the face. Don't delay, book your vaca today. Come visit me on my Hidden Island Paradise. I know you won't be disappointed </div><div><br />
</div><div><b><a href="http://www.tourismpei.com/index.php3#">Click Here</a></b> and do it NOW! </div><div><br />
</div><div>Shhhh... DON'T tell anyone that you found this post. ONLY share it with your very best friends. Remember to say "Hey" when you come by. Thanks! </div><div><br />
</div><div>p.s.I enjoyed a beautiful supper this evening at <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Station-Cafe/115023941853651">The Station Cafe</a></b> on the Montague waterfront. A beautiful evening to enjoy a delicious meal out of doors. Thanks Louise! Earlier I spoke with my friend Teri at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=529111446&sk=wall"><b>Firerose Gallery</b></a> next door to "Setting The Trend" in the "Down East Mall". She is just waiting for you to come by for a visit. Oh, and don't forget my friend Cindy at <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1497798624">Grandma's Trailside Tea Room</a>. </b>It is also always a favorite stop. You never know I might see you at any of these locations, so don't be shy, say Hi!</div><div><br />
</div><div>I will post again soon.</div><div><br />
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Learn more at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/peiflavours">PEI Flavors Facebook Fan page</a><br />
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I know if my Hidden Island Paradise is the choice of Royals than it should really be your choice a well.<br />
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Don't forget to say hi if you drop by. (<a href="http://besidethetrail.ca/hatsnhospitalitea/">we can do tea)</a>Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-13044402661345561082011-07-04T11:16:00.000-07:002011-07-04T18:19:16.291-07:00A Tender Moment on My Hidden Island Paradise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">THIS AND MORE great photos of the Royals on Prince Edward Island AKA my "Hidden Island Paradise". Just click on the link below.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Well it's the 1st day of July 2011 and The Royals (William and Kate) have arrived in Canada. They landed in Ottawa yesterday afternoon and are by now enjoying the Canada Day celebrations around Canada's capital city and around Parliament Hill or "The Hill" as it is commonly referred to by many.<br />
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Excitement is mounting on Prince Edward Island as it will be the next stop on the Royal Tour.<br />
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Grandma's Tea Room is ready after much heartfelt preparation Cindy and Guy are ready to receive guests.<br />
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I posted a few days ago <a href="http://hiddenislandparadise.blogspot.com/2011/06/royals-are-coming-lets-do-tea.html"><b>"The Royals Are Coming...Let's Do Tea"</b></a>. Do call Cindy to book your reservation for <a href="http://besidethetrail.ca/tearoom/index.html"><b>Royal Tea - Hat's and Hospitalitea</b></a> at Grandma's Tea Room.<br />
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Cindy emailed me some pictures of the newly decorated tea room for the Royal Tour and I have uploaded them for you to see too.<br />
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So, don't forget, having tea at Grandma's Tea Room is special any time but this, this is really something special. <b>Don't miss this opportunity. Call Cindy at (902) 367-7851</b><br />
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p.s. I had the opportunity to sample the tea and scones in the tea room along with the wonderful hospitality of Cindy, Guy and Sydney (granddaughter) on Wednesday. I have to tell you that you will not be disappointed. The tea and scones are the best ever! As was the conversation and overall Hospitalitea....<br />
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Today a friend posted a video to my Facebook Profile Page. The video is quite long but if you have a little spare time it is well worth watching. It was shot in the City of Charlottetown I think in the summer of 1988. (almost 25 years ago)<br />
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The Charlottetown you are seeing in this video would have been very familiar to me as at that time. I was part of the management team of Central Credit Union in O'Leary and spent a considerable amount of time in the City for Provincial meetings, staff training sessions and other Provincial Credit Union functions.<br />
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I hope you enjoy this little peek into what my hidden island paradise was like a little more than twenty years ago.<br />
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If you wanted to take the time you could go on Google Street View to compare what those same areas look like today. (well at least within the past say two or three years)<br />
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Charlottetown is of course considered the birthplace of Canada so this is a rare opportunity to get a tour narrated by a local Charlottetownian and a step back in time as well.<br />
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While the newest Royal couple are visiting Canada and in particular P.E.I. during the first week of July 2011 the Dept of Tourism is promoting some special Royal events.<br />
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</div><div style="color: #57585a; font-family: arial, helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 21px;">Tea is becoming quite popular here on my Hidden Island Paradise. (I am not sure if I can take any credit for that)</div><div style="color: #57585a; font-family: arial, helvetica, san-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #57585a; font-family: arial, helvetica, san-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px;">My friend <b>Cindy Cousineau</b> is hosting this particular event between July 1st and July 9 th inclusive.</span></span><br />
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Here is a little sneak peek...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal;"><b>ROYAL TEA Hats'n Hospitalitea <wbr></wbr> <wbr></wbr> <br />
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Where: Grandma's Afternoon Tea Room<br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><b>Dance card (something old)</b></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><b>Victorian Hats (somethings blue)</b></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><b>Beaded Handbags and Beads (something borrowed)</b></li>
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</div>Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-52544732139703424462011-04-29T21:55:00.000-07:002011-06-22T15:07:04.613-07:00William and Catherine<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctaBfs2XOATg65jSTNZh_2HsQKgEKiK2TYpmrbAK6J_932hdHyt3NKKXZpKWiNQrGn5Hui6ejRtOpbZWynLzIpc0VF7CYrXRSJ-Dlzoo-Z6JRwR0m50o33NGT0Ecjo80QodLU/s1600/William+and+Cate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctaBfs2XOATg65jSTNZh_2HsQKgEKiK2TYpmrbAK6J_932hdHyt3NKKXZpKWiNQrGn5Hui6ejRtOpbZWynLzIpc0VF7CYrXRSJ-Dlzoo-Z6JRwR0m50o33NGT0Ecjo80QodLU/s400/William+and+Cate.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Welcome to all of our HIP readers,<br />
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</div><div>Wow, the royal wedding is in the history books and now we look forward to the arrival of The Royal Couple "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge" to my "Hidden Island Paradise"</div><div><br />
</div><div>When it comes to royal choices, why not choose my "Hidden Island Paradise". Well one cool local business thinks it's worth it's weight in ice cream. <a href="http://www.cows.ca/">"Cow's Ice Cream"</a> ( makers of those just have to have PEI Cow's Tees) has released their newest addition to the line. As of today April 29, 2011 the Royal Tee is now available.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Have a look: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150233762575719&set=a.468654170718.278219.143540595718&type=1&theater">"The Royal Tee"</a> </div><div><br />
</div><div>Prince Edward Island will host <b>Prince</b> <b>William and Princess Catherine</b> for a short Royal Visit this summer.</div><div><br />
</div><div>It might have been that guy Regis and his girl buddy last year but thats old hat. This year, we will host royalty. Not just any old royalty but the creme du la creme royalty complete with a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150233762575719&set=a.468654170718.278219.143540595718&type=1&theater">"Royal Tee"</a> </div><div><br />
</div><div>Be sure to reserve your seats now to get the best view of this long to be remembered royal event.</div><div><br />
</div><div><div><div>Since we are sure that you were up early this morning (April 29th) and all of the details of the Royal Wedding are fresh in your mind. Here is a couple of interesting suplimental videos for you to enjoy. </div></div></div><div><br />
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</div><div>First, you may enjoy <a href="http://youtu.be/fTJOFdoQkUQ">this interesting video</a> about another Canadian connection and a souvenir that you might like to add to your "Royal Collection".</div><div><br />
</div><div>We of course thought you might also like to watch <a href="http://youtu.be/NK3ODM5S0Lg">the couples first official interview</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>To have "The Royal Visit" will be THE event of 2011 for our "Hidden Island Paradise".</div><div><br />
</div><div>We do hope that you find a great spot and enjoy the visit to it's fullest...</div><div><br />
</div><div>We will post again soon,</div>Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-16638488310422282442011-03-26T10:29:00.000-07:002011-03-26T10:29:39.072-07:00Have You Had Your Supper?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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What does IBCA mean?<br />
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It means Islanders By Choice Alliance. ICBA is a group of people of which individuals could be from anywhere in the world including right here on my Hidden Island Paradise.<br />
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It means that in your heart you have connected with my island and you choose to spend time here, live here or long to spend time or live here at some point in your life.<br />
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Well, there is this stigma that has always (at least as long as I can remember) existed here about people that were not born on Prince Edward Island and they are commonly referred to as CFA's or "Come From Away's" This circumstance unfortunately can present a negative side to what is otherwise one of the most beautiful places on earth.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/maritimemagazine/2011/03/islanders-by-choice.html">Click here</a> to listen to a CBC Radio podcast segment of Maritime Magazine and learn more about this interesting. part of my Hidden Island Paradise and what the IBCA is trying to do about it <br />
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Oh, by the way, have you had supper yet? We are only having some fish chowder with homemade bread and molasses but you are welcome to set in and have some. Just give us a minute to set an extra place. Would you like some fresh cow's milk for your tea?<br />
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I will post again soon.Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-28874824897840417622011-03-23T07:53:00.000-07:002011-03-23T07:54:27.069-07:00Culture PEI LAUNCHES NEW website and Facebook Fanpage!<div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hi to all of my Culture PEI lovin readers,</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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Hi to all of my HIP "Street Art" loving readers,<br />
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Today I want to introduce you to an interesting part of my "Hidden Island Paradise"<br />
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As we concluded in one of my previous posts , PEI is a virtual haven for artists and if you look you can find art work in all kinds of places. From architectural design to pieces incorporated into our buildings themselves. An excellent example is the <a href="http://www.gov.pe.ca/hpo/app.php?nav=details&p=6191">Garden Of The Gulf Museum</a> in Montague.<br />
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I have linked into my post a Google Street View of a very popular and photographed street art piece located on Lower Queen St in Charlottetown. <a href="http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=lower+queen+charlottetown+pe&aq=&sll=49.267805,-76.025391&sspn=31.887681,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=N+Queen+Elizabeth+Dr,+Charlottetown,+Queens+County,+Prince+Edward+Island+C1A+3J9&layer=c&cbll=46.233687,-63.127052&panoid=bU6rDbB2iIg_RjJxkXy3Tw&cbp=13,169.34734,,0,0&ll=46.233687,-63.127052&spn=0.007585,0.013797&z=16&photoid=po-27177207">The Sir John A MacDonald Bench</a><br />
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Now there are many more all over the Island from mice to giant potatoes and everything in between. Can you find them . You can use the Internet including Street View to locate as many pieces of street art as you can.<br />
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Then post a link in the comments to a Street View or a website and tell us something interesting about each one that you find. Just like what I have done in my post.<br />
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You can also post links to either your own pictures and videos and/or ones that are available under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/about">Creative Commons Licence.</a><br />
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I have given you two examples. 1. "The Garden Of The Gulf Museum" and 2. "Sir John A MacDonald on the bench"<br />
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I wish you a fun time exploring my "Hidden Island Paradise" for treasures of street art and look forward to the gems that you find and share with us all. Thanks! : )<br />
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<b>Something interesting about the Garden Of The Gulf Museum:</b><br />
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<h1 style="color: #330000; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-transform: uppercase;">"SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS</h1><div class="text" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The following Romanesque Revival influenced character-defining elements illustrate the heritage value of the Garden of the Gulf Museum:<br />
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- the stone foundation quarried locally from the Montague River bank<br />
- the solid brick construction of two-and-one-half storeys<br />
- the steeply pitched gable slate roof with corbelled brick cornice under the eaves<br />
- the fenestration of the windows and doors<br />
- the deeply recessed round arch windows of the first floor and the tall rectangular windows of the second floor<br />
- the dominant round arches of the first floor<br />
- the cut stone window caps and sills<br />
- the triangular dormers with decorative wood detailing<br />
- the style and position of the remaining chimney<br />
- the location of the flag staff attached to the large dormer on the south side<br />
- the Rococo style carvings over the main door featuring Queen Victoria (west) and PEI's oak trees emblem (south)<br />
- the dominant location of the building on an elevation of land overlooking the harbour"</div><br />
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<b>Something interesting about the bench:</b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">"The Confederation Centre of the Arts serves as the axis of the arts scene in Charlottetown. Enjoy the art gallery shopping and dining in addition to the evening performances at the venue. Be sure to also seek out the city’s smaller galleries. A walk along Richmond Street will yield many artistic finds. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><b>Charlottetown also features some excellent outdoor art and sculptures including a sculpture of Canada's first prime minister Sir John A. MacDonald reclining on a bench."</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">You don't have to come to my hidden island paradise to start exploring. Just hop on the Internet and go exploring. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><b>HAPPY EXPLORING! : )</b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><b>p.s. F</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>or those who like gardening as a form of art. (which it is) here is a 33 minute wonderful video on the subject from CBC's Doc Zone</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><b>: </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><b><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/Shows/Doc_Zone/1242299559/ID=1860423344">Gardening Confidential</a></b></span></span><br />
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</b></span>Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37822169.post-60698983082220662582011-03-17T19:14:00.000-07:002011-03-17T21:56:17.815-07:00EXTRA! And The Report On Culture Says...<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Hi to all of my Island Culture HIP readers,<br />
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This morning I along with Tom Rath attended on behalf of the Southern Kings Arts Council an information presentation by Culture PEI. There appears to be a fresh face coming to the culture sector of my "Hidden Island Paradise". One that is recognizing just how important the potential of the culture sector is to the economic well being of our Island.<br />
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Apparently they are getting ready to launch a new website to replace the <a href="http://www.peiculture.ca/">PEICulture website</a> as well as a "Facebook" Fan page. They already have an account on <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/CulturePEI">"Twitter"</a>. and maybe? they will be on"You tube" and "Linkedin". There are project partnerships being developed or strengthened with a new focus on "Culture Tourism" as a major economic generator.<br />
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So what is the driving force behind this fresh focus. It appears to be a <a href="http://www.hillstrategies.com/docs/Consumer_spending2008_PEI.pdf">recent report</a> done by <a href="http://www.hillstrategies.com/">Hill Strategies Research Inc.</a> and released November 17, 2010.<br />
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Please feel free to read<a href="http://www.hillstrategies.com/docs/Consumer_spending2008_PEI.pdf"> the report</a> and if you wish, leave a comment on what you think about providing more support for artisans, entertainers, story tellers and (yes) even online blogers. Is this a good thing?<br />
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It is simply amazing to see the numbers that are presented in the Hill reports not only for our island but for the entire country. Of course, when you consider the demographic of the Boomers it should really not be a big surprise.As we roll into our sixties our working days are turning into days of exploration.<br />
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I encourage all of my culture related readers to check out the new home for "CulturePEI" (when it is launched) Get ready to ride this wave of "Culture Tourism" into the future of our Hidden Island Paradise.<br />
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Thanks for reading and I hope you will share your thoughts (pro or con) about the new focus by leaving a comment. Thanks!<br />
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I will post again soon.Gary Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08937926961541621501noreply@blogger.com2