Not to say that we didn’t research the move to Summerside fully before taking the plunge, but now that we’ve decided to go for it, here’s just some of what else we’ve learned about our new town that makes us super excited to move:
- Island Fair Trade Coffee Co. – On the off chance we can’t find our Kicking Horse “Grizzly Claw” or “Pacific Pipeline” locally, at least there’s gourmet fair trade coffee roasted right on PEI!
- Bunny Trails Pet Ranch – An exotic pet farm, ranch, breeder, store… I guess we’ll just have to see it to know what it is. Maybe they can help us fulfill our dream of a backyard of bunnies safe from predators and the winters. Check out the Rabbit Page to see some of the breeds with upcoming litters. Never seen a Lionhead Rabbit? They’re adorable! Grrr… so tough…. not!
- 102.1 SpudFM – “Everything Classic” (with Saturday a.m. 80s) and online streaming! We’ve already been listening for a couple of weeks, and dreaming of that -5C weather!
- Spring Street Times Farmer’s Market – They don’t have their own website, but Amber Phillips of Rayner Creek Photography publishes their newsletter. This market looks absolutely awesome and we can’t wait to walk down there every Saturday morning. (Amber tells me there’s already a line by 9am for the fresh veggies. We’ll sharpen our elbows!)
- Dooly’s - OK, I think the decision was solidified for Joe when we learned there’s a billiard hall within stumbling distance of the house. After 500 hours of pool, you earn a “500 Club” jacket. So, shall we start the pool going as to how long it takes Joe to get one?
- Credit Union Place (click on “Things To Do”) – Of course, the all-important bowling alley. But it’s also a full sports and entertainment complex with a swimming pool, hockey rink and concert venue. Also walking distance from the house.
- Cows Ice Cream – A former student exclaimed, “Oh, I’m so jealous you’re going to be near cows!” Now, given that this is actually a vet student (and she didn’t capitalize!
) I actually thought she meant moo moo cows. Apparently, though, Cows is a PEI company making natural ice cream. Who can argue with that?
So, the obvious question is, when are you coming to visit?!