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"He's Martha Stewart on drugs and Bob Vila with a sense of humour."      

now playing on Sun TV, Toronto, Ion Life Network , United States & The Home Channel, South Africa

The Weekend Guy is a quick paced, entertaining and informative 30 minute, personality driven magazine television programme that explores a variety of ways one can enjoy their weekend. Hosted by writer, humourist and television personality Vince Grittani, The Weekend Guy furthers his philosophies and ideas of weekend who, what, when, where and how.

Much of The Weekend Guy is shot utilizing Grittani’s weekend retreat, a 100 year old log cabin called Hodge Podge Lodge in addition to taking advantage of  the surrounding Muskoka/Georgian Bay area. Using Ontario’s premiere outdoor playland as its background this programme targets both men and women  who are looking for ways of getting the most out of their weekend. 

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EPISODE #1 - BUYING A RETREAT The Weekend Guy passes on a few tips and thoughts to consider when purchasing a weekend retreat. Building woes & Island living. A look a Jet Propelled Boats. Tuning up the propane BBQ. High Tea with a spiked Ice Tea recipe. Vince discusses why God made weekends.

The Original Muskoka Toy Store/Bombardier Jet Boats

EPISODE #2 - ATV ADVENTURE WEEKEND. The Weekend Guy joins Bear Claw ATV Tours on a ride over The Canadian Shield. Planning outdoor speaker systems. Making Italian sausage with The Weekend Guy's father at the the Lodge. Repairing screens. Photo tip: taking a group. Vince asks are SUV's a need or obsession?

EPISODE #3 - BBQ PIZZA The Weekend Guy makes BBQ pizza from scratch. A look at planning an outdoor sound system. Window washing tip. Building a Nick Faldo golf course over rock. Vince explains why we are more willing to put up with waiting on the weekends.       

EPISODE #4 - PHOTO SAFARI. The Weekend Guy takes off on a photo safari with Georgian Bay Airways.  BBQ Shrimp at the Delta Sherwood Inn. Composition photo tips with a one shot camera. A visit to Henry's world famous fish restaurant. Building an antler chandelier. Vince defines the value of a view.

EPISODE #5 - IN A PICKLE The Weekend Guy invites an old friend over to de-mystify the art of pickling while making pickled eggs, pickled relish & pickled pickles! Giving a book-shelf an Arts & Craft makeover. Stepping back in time on North America's oldest steamship. Vince looks at weekend insurance.

Recipes

EPISODE #6 - YAK YAK IN A KAYAK The Weekend Guy attempts to overcome an old fear of getting caught upside down in a kayak and takes a lesson with White Squall Paddlers followed by them heading out into the open waters. BBQ Bison. De-skunking the family dog. Workshop cleanup tip. Vince looks at the future of leisure.

EPISODE #7 - ECO-CHALLENGE ME WILL YA! The Weekend Guy accepts the challenge of running, canoeing & biking with Out of Boundz. A look at solar energy for the weekend retreat. Weekend coffee drinks. Vince suggests when are good weekends for weddings...or not.

EPISODE #8 - GONE FISHIN' One of the fastest growing sports, ways to relax and to do business...The Weekend Guy goes fly fishing . All in one sandwich. Profile of a naturalist painter. Travelling with fido.Vince asks why weekend guests leave things behind.

pizza dough recipe

EPISODE #9 - BIG TOYS FOR BIG BOYS A guy's fantasy...learning to operate construction equipment. Weekend Guy "attempts" to instal a culvert. The all-in-one sandwich. Weekend Style: Straw Houses.

CULVERT UPDATE

EPISODE #10 - THE BUSINESS OF B&B'S A weekend trip to Fergus-Elora to gather a few pointers on running a B&B Photo tip: shooting faces in rocks. Vince ask what is a weekend diet.

    RIVERWOOD  MAPLECREST

EPISODE #11 - NATURE'S BRUNCH With Rocky Crest Resort executive chef, Patrick Louch Vince creates a natural breakfast including pancakes made from cat-tail roots plus a lot more. Exploring ghost-town Seguin Falls with author Terry Boyle. Planning outdoor lighting with Outdoorlightscapes. Should one shave on the weekend?

     Haunted Ontario

EPISODE #12 - A WILD LIFE The Weekend Guy meets eye to eye...and nose to nose with everything from skunks to snakes. Tips on handling and living harmoniously with critters. New Camping Gadgets with Kevin Callan. Wildlife artist Lynn Norris. Vince ask why people want to know why others are so interested in what you did on the weekend as opposed to the week.

            Lynn Norris

EPISODE #13 - OFF-ROAD LAND ROVING The weekend off-road experience with the Toronto Area Rover Club. Weekend style: What is it?. Building a simple outdoor mud oven. Vince examines weekend ergonomics.  

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