For those of you readers whom are regular Regis and Kelly watchers, I have to apologize. I don’t think that I have ever watched the entire show from start to finish. That’s not to say that I don’t think they’re entertaining, funny, and well worth a watch… it’s just that I don’t really watch all that much TV to begin with! So when it was decided that PEI was going to host them for a week way back when, I was excited about the idea of them coming here and the exposure that it would give the Island, but I had no plans on attending.
Thankfully for me, I was offered a free ticket to go – and I decided to take them up on the offer. I am very glad I did.
I had a ticket for the PM taping of the show, and since I really wasn’t in any big panic or rush to get down there – I left the office at 11am to stand in line as requested at 11:30AM. When I got there, the lineup was unbelievable.. I’ve drawn up a little map of where I was in the line when I got there.
Yeah, great map eh? You have to give it to Islanders eh? We don’t crowd the front and all pile in at the same time – nope, we’ll go pretty much single file, one behind the other, until we are almost backed up to the bridge! Actually it was quite nice and the line up moved very quickly once the gates were opened, I must say that they did a great job of organizing this event – it was well run for sure. This doesn’t surprise me however, we’re getting a lot of practice now! Just take a look at some of the major events we’ve had around here in the last little while!
So once we were in, there was a number of sound checks – I got in a bit late so I decided for a bit that I was going to sit in the last row, then decided I’d enjoy it more if I just stood up at the back. I was also by myself so I just did what I wanted.
I was very interested in how they setup the lighting and all the stage and everything. They were quite elevated so I was able to see them no problem from my vantage point. Long story short, I have the shows being taped at home – and I can’t wait to watch them, but to the point of this article.. I have to say this.
Tourism PEI – this was by far the best idea for tourism you could have ever done!
I have a lot of online friends and I was on Twitter a lot to keep me entertained while I was in the lineup.. did you know that Prince Edward Island was the #3 searched term today for a period of time? Google had it ranked as ‘Volcanic’.
I would have to say that you could not hope for a better outcome to these shows. I have no idea what Tourism PEI or any other parties involved paid to get them here, but the feedback and exposure that this has and will bring to the Island is nothing short of phenomenal. One of my friends Carol O’Hanley whom is in the real estate business here in PEI has already told me that she’s received an email from someone whom wants to move to the Island already!
I will also say that I was impressed with both Regis and Kelly’s attitude and graciousness while here on in PEI. Kelly Rippa seems to me to be one of the nicest, down to earth, best personality type of people that I’ve seen. It’s no wonder the two of them are so popular and make the great shows that they do, they have such a great banter between the two of them. Regis is Regis.. there is only one of them, he’s loud, opinionated, and hilarious.. I find it so funny that he’s trying all this seafood (which he hates) as I can definitely relate but he’s being very good about it.
The two of them are exposing Prince Edward Island for what it actually is. One hell of a place to visit, but an even better place to live. I can truly say that I am very proud and feel fortunate to be living in PEI – and today just reminded me of how lucky I am to be doing so.