Win again at Trivia

I really love Thursday nights.  So much fun to play some trivia with Team One is the Loneliest Number.

We have had some great times, and amassed more money in Capital gift cards than we can probably ever go through (but we will try!)  I don't think I have paid for a drink with my own money since Feb of last year!

With the exception of one (maybe two??) nights we have not placed in the money.  I shouldn't strike this item from the Bucket List too soon, as I do hope to continue the trend!

But since there was only one Trivia night that fell on Halloween, I can take "Dress Up and Play Trivia" off the Bucket List!

Visit Magnetic Hill

Since I stopped to see the Rocks on the way to Hali, I thought I had better see something interesting on the way back.

Passing through Moncton I have often seen the sign for Magnetic Hill.  We have one near my family in the Ottawa Valley, so I was curious to see what this one was like.  I seem to luck out with so many of the sites out here as they are often closed for the season - which means there are no crowds, and they are free.

Magnetic Hill was well worth the stop!!  I am sure the hill did not have the power to pull my car up the hill (optical illusion perhaps?!?) but it did make me giggle.  An actual out-loud giggle to myself.

Don't need to return to the water park when the season is back on (well unless someone wants to go with me - going alone to Magnetic Hill was one thing, but not sure I want a full day at the park by myself!) 

See Hopewell Rocks

En route to Halifax a couple weeks ago I decided to make a small detour (small ... well a couple hour detour) to see the Hopewell Rocks.  I have always wanted to see the large tidal change, and this seemed like the best time to do it!!

It was very cool.  I showed up just after the park officially closed, but a lady at the front said I could go in for free - but just be warned it was closed.  I ran like someone out of a scary movie through the woods only to reach the Flower Pot area to be surrounded by people.  It was so peaceful and you could certainly see the tidal change.  A very beautiful sight.

I had been texting with a friend and he laughed when I said I stopped my drive to watch the tide come in.  I should have laughed back ... it isn't often enough that we take the time to stop and watch nature.

 

Great minds think alike

Although "show up to a concert dressed as your friend" was not on the original list, I would hereby like to add it.

Awesome Joel Paskett show standing in the horse manure at the FrEx.

Even better ... having Joel Paskett purposely "photo bomb" you at the end!!!

Harvest Jazz and Blues 2013

I really love this festival. A great opportunity to see some awesome music. Last year I was lucky enough to have the whole family come visit for the music, and this year I was lucky to host Ann. 

I think the stand out show for me was Michael Franti (though I wanted to hate it with everyone hyping him up so much before)  Good dancing, and great times with my mom!

The Roller Derby

You know what ... I have the sneaking suspicion that the Roller Derby in Fredericton might just be my personal version of Poke-a-roo.  I cannot seen to actually go see a match.

So to my delight and surprise, I got to see some practice activities at this year's Harvest.  In the off chance/the most likely chance that I will not get to see them .... roll, I am counting this one off the list!  Close enough ...

Buy a broach at the Sunday Market

Before leaving Freddy last year I went to the Sunday Market with the Sweet One to finally get a broach.  There were quite a few vendors selling some pretty "interesting" things.

I finally settled on a small $2 gem.  I have worn it out in public.  In fact my cousin this summer commented on it.  (More so for the fact that it still has its masking tape price on it!)  But like a comment is a comment!

Time to take this item off the list!!

Go fishing on the Miramichi

I love to fish and I keep hearing about this great fishing area in the place to which all roads lead ... the Miramichi! I haven't fished fly since I was a wee little girl so I am not sure I could even tackle this challenge.

So after two fishing seasons here in New Brunswick ... I am happy to say that I have gone "fishing".

So it wasn't in the Miramich (but close enough ... northern New Brunswick ... at least the same province and we had to drive through the Miramichi to get there!)

And I am not sure what I was doing even counts as fishing. But I got to hold the rod and Big J was Sweet enough to teach me how to cast again. I am happy to announce I did catch some things ... the one and only tree in the area, the shoreline, and thankfully not any of the Sweet ones.

I am quite comfortable taking this one off the list!!!

Try a new craft

Yesterday (my first free day in weeks) I was so was lucky to have learned the Mi`kmaq tradition of quill decoration.  I have treasured my quill baskets from Saskatchewan, and was so excited to learn a new craft.

It as a wonderful experience to have been taught by the artist Tara.  Such a cozy and relaxing afternoon spent at her studio.

The quill art was super addictive. It was such a neat process, and a great chance to be creative medium.

Only problem is that it is hard to call up Mary Maxim for the supplies!  I will now be hunting roadkill for my quills!!!

(Mine is the heart ... not the beautiful butterfly!!)

I`mmmmm baaaacccck

Entering round three of fun here in Freddy.  Another year means another set of additions to the Bucket List!!

Here are some new ones:

Digby Scallops in Digby
Treezone
Harvest Jazz
Pond Hockey
Visit Three New Places
Go to Reopened Restos
Win at Trivia
Go to a NB Museum