One week to the day

While a few of us will be hitting Hardisty in smaller groups starting on Sunday, the whole gang will be there on Wednesday. That's only one week from today! Time flies when you're having fun... and taking notes, and getting cameras ready and booking flights and checking out spa services and golfing (for the ladies, sorry guys) and ... well, you get the picture.

And before we arrive we just want to reassure everyone that while our presence in the town will obviously be noticeable -- we really don't want to disrupt or make anyone uncomfortable. We're interested in the stories of the people who want their stories told. Thats it. We won't be trying to create any Jerry Springer-style conflicts nor will we be inventing story lines. We only want to document what we think will be a really interesting social and personal experiment. There are extra cameras for those who wish to be filmed and we will absolutely respect anyone who doesn't.

So, please get in touch with us if you have any questions or concerns or if you just want to chat!

Our toll-free number: 1-877-872-1963
Email: thewomenwent@papernyfilms.com

A few days short of a week...

We hope you all had a wonderful and restful long weekend. The weather was TERRIBLE here. Rain, rain and more rain. Not that we're complaining (yes we are)! Lack of sunshine aside, it was nice to spend time with our families and to catch up on all the good stuff... like sleep! And it's a good thing too, because this is going to be a busy week.

The office is a sea of megaphones and berets as all the directors are here today. The joint is jumping and the excitement is contagious. Everyone has Hardisty on the brain and is looking forward to getting back into town.

In other news, we've also been busy making the final arrangements for the women when they are in Canmore. So much fun will be had by all!

Well, we'd better get back to work. What with all the coffee and creative juices flowing around here, today should be a very productive day!

Happy May Long!

The long weekend is finally here! It's amazing what one extra day does for people. Everyone seems to have a little extra spring in their steps this morning and rightly so! We're hours away from 3 days of r & r.

We hope that everyone in Hardisty has a wonderful holiday. We're going to spend the weekend resting up and doing laundry to prepare for our return trip to Hardisty next week. We're getting verrrrry close to go-time! After the weekend, it will be less than 2 weeks before the women board the bus. Can you believe that?

From all of us to all of you: May your BBQs cook evenly and your bedding plants root nicely. Happy holiday!

On this day in history...

Did you know that on this very day -- in the year 1793 -- Alexander Mackenzie spotted the Rocky Mountains for the first time? That's kind of cool because today, in present time, we're busy putting the finishing touches on a Rocky Mountain vacation for the women of Hardisty. Coincidence? Wethinks not.

One thing is for certain, Alexander Mackenzie didn't have as much fun in the Rockies as the Hardisty gals will. We can't be absolutely certain, but it seems unlikely that there was much spa-activity or golfing going on in the region 214 years ago. We've come a long way, baby.

Only one more day until the long weekend and only 16 days until the women leave and the men take over! There's just so much to look forward to!

Wednesday update

Hello, everyone. We're midway through the week, meaning we are all the more closer to the long weekend! Here in Vancouver we're working away. Today we ordered cameras to be used to create video diaries during the week that the women leave. There will be many opportunities to record your thoughts for anyone who wants to be involved with project -- including kids and teens. So, practice your monologues!

Also, a reminder to the women: if you are coming on the trip and you haven't yet given us all your deets -- the time is now! Please send us all your contact information and family information (how many kids, pets, etc) to thewomenwent@papernyfilms.com

Thanks!

Happy trails...

Our Production Assistant, Kevin leads the cavalry out of town

Once again, we want to thank you for welcoming us into your town and your homes. We're leaving town today but we'll be back in 18 days, 2 hours, 11 minutes and 37 seconds (give or take). Well, that's when the women leave anyway, but we'll probably be back a couple of days earlier.

In the meantime, there's much to be done! We have cameras and crew to organize and checklists to check off. We imagine you will have your own prepping to do. You know ladies -- cleaning, freezing meals, labeling the kids... Joking. Seriously, don't go doing any of those things! Besides, from what we've heard most of the men in Hardisty are pretty good cooks. And for those who aren't so skilled -- hey, it's BBQ season! And judging by the men's meeting last night, the guys seem to have everything under control -- just ask them!

Check back here for updates and please leave a comment or drop us a line and let us know how things are in Hardisty. We'll see you soon!

Reminder: Men's Meeting Tonight!

Tonight's the night that the men will choose a community project to complete during the week the women go! So, guys -- grab a six-pack (yes, it's BYOB) and don't be late! We're dying to find out what you've come up with!

See you tonight at 7 PM!