CATCH THE VIBE!

The There's something to be said for old fashion competition - going head to head with your peers.  Well that's just what I will be doing Tuesday April 1, 2008 with www.caththevibe.ca.  It doesn't hurt that I'll be spending the day behind the wheel of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe.  Called an "Urban Relay Challenge" it sounds like fun.   Check out the website above and click on TEAM PERFORMANCE - my partners in crime!

I've met my team mate and she is wonderful - we'll be the team to beat.  Please check out the website and follow us along on our adventure: www.catchthevibe.ca

Nika

THE EVENT:

I am exhausted!  Sure we've only driven 200km but it feels like FOREVER.  the ironic part was the 200km wasn't easy to come by. We were not going to get any penalties so we had to reach the right mileage.  That meant my teammate would be trolling a Mall parking lot while I was inside buying the item with the Olympic rings ( a task for 10 points) and getting a recent picture printed ( Thank you Blacks Sherway Gardens!)

When we first received our challenges for the day I was a pessimistic - getting all accomplished would be a miracle.  I would at least try.

My teammate, Candice Batista of Rogers Television, was amazing.  She knew the city like the back of her hand.  I have never been to the Scarborough Bluffs for example.  I know as a resident I should have explored my own town but geez - I have closer parks!  She was a GREAT help with other tasks - her smile melted hearts - her incredible people skills I could definitely learn.

We worked well together and finished all our tasks.  I am proud.  While the site says we dropped down to 2nd place I really don't have any answers to why.  We worked hard getting all the challenges accomplished... and wow, what challenges they were!   VERY CREATIVE!  NOTE TO GM: Candice and I would have preferred the "Hug a Fireman Picture" for points instead of finding a red car!!!   Other teams may differ!

Best part - a great drive!  The 2009 Pontiac drive was amazing.  Peppy and perky it was a dream in downtown traffic.  My only complaint was it moving in the wind - but most vehicles would have had this instability with the 90km winds we had today!  The car otherwise, handled like a dream.  For under $16,000, there is a lot of bang for the buck.  GM OnStar, traction control - 6 airbags = great car.

GM put on a great rally - and the 2009 Pontiac Vibe shown brightly. Check one out at your local dealer, you won't be disappointed!

xo Nika