REAL REALITY TELEVISION. REALLY!
"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
Grittanis 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
Ontarios 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.
The Weekend Guy
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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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