This is late notice, but there's a meeting TONIGHT for the men who want to take part in the community project during the week the women are gone.

7PM, REC CENTER, FRIDAY AUGUST 29TH

We're hoping that anyone who is at all interested in taking part, even if you're mildly curious, will show up tonight. It's a way for newbies to get a sense of what's going on before the meeting on Tuesday, Sept 2. (THAT one is at 8:30, at the legion.)

So if you know someone who wants to take part, but hasn't been able to join us, please tell them about the meeting tonight.

TWTWW

Hey there,

This week we start to make our way to Tatamagouche - the first batch of us will travel tomorrow. We're gearing up to switch over our office space and and are excited to start this crazy experience.

Again, if you're a lady and going on the trip (if you are a man and you are, we'll need to talk) please fill in our survey, which you can find here.

We'll be having a Women's Only meeting for those joining us on the trip. We'll be going over a few very important points (like this ball gown rumour...) so please come to the Legion at 6:30 on Tuesday, Sept 2nd.

There will be a men's meeting the same night, at the same place, but at 8:30. Because of the tight turn-over, please try and get to the meetings on time.

Hi Ladies,

Please click on this link to fill out our fantastic new survey. We want to know what your idea of a perfect vacation would be. Yoga or shopping? Message or pedicure? Please fill out the few questions on this survey to help us make your vacation best suited for you!

You can also print it out and fax it to us at 416-205-2945.

Hey y'all

We're all gearing up here to make our way to Tatamagouche, some of us as soon as next week. One way that we're doing this is by planning another set of meetings to regroup with both the men and the women. We want to share some info with you, and also hear what you have to say about your expectations for the week.

On Tuesday Sept. 2nd, there will be a women's only meeting, followed by a men's only meeting, at the Tatamagouche Legion. The women's meeting will be at 6:30, for about an hour. The men's will be at 8:30. With the women, we'll be sharing a little bit of information about the trip (but not where you're going!), and opening up the floor to your questions. For the men, we'll be checking in on how the progress is going on the community project.

We're asking the women who are joining us on the trip to fill out a survey about what they would want out of a dream vacation. We're getting these to you in a number of ways. We'll be emailing it to you, if you have an email address. Tomorrow, there will be a link to the survey on the website. We'll also have them at the drugstore, so that you can pick up a copy and fax it back to us. Our fax number is 1 416 205 2945. We'd love to have these by next Monday.

Bye for now,
TWTWW

Hi, Brad Brough here.
Just wanted to let you all know what we’re up to and when we’re coming back!

All of the people from TV-Land that came to Tata a few weeks ago have landed in Toronto for the month of August (I dragged ‘em all here). We’re all locked up inside the CBC building in downtown T.O. trying to figure out how to make this show! The good part is that we’re within 2 blocks of Toronto Blue Jay games, the lake and hundreds of overpriced restaurants.

Planning this production is a huge job. In September we’ll be bringing upwards of 70 people to Tata to make this show, so coordinating all of that is craziness.

About half of us will be arriving toward the last week of August, and the rest of the first week of September. We’ll be staying in various motels, B&B’s and cottages around Tata and want to put together an informal event on Friday, September 5 where you’ll have a chance to hang out with our crew. We were thinking maybe a ‘washer toss’ tournament, with BBQs and beer? Suggestions?

Looking forward to coming back. Think of us in the smog of Toronto on those nice east coast summer days.

Brad Brough – Director,
& The Production Team

Hi, I’m Brad Brough and I’m the Series Director and Creative Producer of the 2nd Season of ‘The Week the Women Went’. In case I didn’t get to see you on our recent trip to Tata, I wanted to just drop you all a note to answer a few questions that you may have about what we’re doing with this TV series Feel free to drop any questions you may have on this blog and we’ll do our best to answer them!

‘So, what exactly is this show all about’?
Well, it’s a reality show, yes – but it’s really more of a documentary series about your town. At the very basic level, it’s quite simple: the women of a town leave, and we see how the men cope. Fun,fun…

To the Women:
It’s a chance to remove yourself (if only for a week) from your daily lives. A chance to relax, have fun, enjoy your friends, a good meal while leaving all responsibilities behind. It’s also a chance to reflect on your lives, your choices and your families. Go ahead, enjoy yourselves, put yourself first for once, and sleep in until noon if you want! Your husbands/partners are in charge now, so relax…what could possibly go wrong?

To the men:
Yes, it’s life without women for just a week, but really, we want you to imagine life without women forever. Life without your wives, your mothers, your lovers, your friends. Life at home alone except for your children (and your pets!). A town that has to run without women, homes that have to function without women, children that have to survive without women! It’s all about life, love and the appreciation for your better half.

‘Why Tatamagouche’?
In a word - the people. Yes, it’s nice to see the ocean and Northern Nova Scotia, but that’s not what it’s about. We chose Tata because you have an interesting, diverse community and because you were so enthusiastic about jumping into this with us. Your cooperation and passion for the project and the process made us unable to resist. You’ve overwhelmingly welcomed us into your community and your lives – and that means a lot. We could not make this series without you - so that’s why we’re coming back!

‘Who will be in the show’?
It’s hard to say - we’ve met some people on our past two trips, and we’re looking forward to meeting more over the next 3 weeks before we come out to shoot. Invariably if you’re on the bus you’ll be in the show, and if you’re staying in town (and you’re a man!) and you’re involved in the town on a daily basis, you’ll be in the show. We are selecting some families to focus on based on dynamics and stories that we think will translate well into the premise of the show, but by no means does this mean that if haven’t spoken to you or met you that you will not be in the show. Engage in the process with us – the more the merrier!

‘Why should I get involved?’
Well, first off – you don’t have to. We’re not taking over your town, and everyone’s not going. Some people don’t want to go, others can’t and others provide essential services and feel compelled to stay (some teachers, hospital and nursing home staff etc.) But for those who can be involved, we’d love you to. Here’s why - This is an opportunity to represent your town in a prideful way to millions of Canadians. This a prime-time CBC TV series that had over 1 million viewers for most episodes last year, so it’s a chance to promote your town to the entire country. Tata does rely on tourism in a big way, and we are confident that this exposure will benefit the town in a very tangible way in the years ahead - it’s exposure to build on. And notwithstanding all of that, it’s also an opportunity to show the country the way your community operates and cooperates in a really unique way. If you’d like your voice heard - this is the way to do it!

Don’t hesitate to ask questions on this blog, and check back for updates on what we’re up to!

-Brad