Day 1

The early bird gets the worm.’ With that in mind the team started loading the bus at 0530 am, by 0600 am we were off and looking forward to the blue skies and green fields of PEI. Well, one of two isn’t bad. Once in Charlottetown we kicked of our event at the Lt. Governor’s house and then cruised back in our super cool Mobile Run Support Platform (or BUS for non-military people) for a little meet and greet with all the delightful media folks. The rain washed out our annual softball tournament, but the Charlottetown Lion’s Club were good enough to BBQ supper back at our home base of HMCS QUEEN CHARLOTTE. There our good fortune continued; while hunkered down in our dry domicile the Lion’s Club and Union of Public Service Employee’s each gave us donations.

The big surprise came when “busie” (our bus driver) drove the team over to the Montague Legion were we learned that while we cowered in the warm comfort of our home base, the intrepid and seemingly waterproof members of the local sea cadets and legion stopped some 5000 cars for a voluntary toll. Their soggy efforts did not go with out reward, because combined with the donations from the Montague Legion were able to raise close to $4500. Thanks to all who endured the painful traffic tie ups in Montague today for our worthy cause. I think the next big fund raiser in the area will have to be for cold medication for all those that are afflicted from the long hours in the cold and rain. Thanks Montague!!!

So down to the running wish total, with the money the team raised and today’s contributions we are standing at TWO WISHES!! Not bad, and we have not even started running yet. Tomorrow the weather does not look like blue skies are going to dominate our adopted homeland, but instead rain will ensure the emerald fields continue to bless us as we run into the week. So wish us luck as our soaked feet pound the puddles and pavement tomorrow, and feel free to drop us a coin or two as you drive by kicking up the vile road spray; because as Montague proved today, every little coin helps!

C U on the Roads PEI Wolf Man