May 3, 2011
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its a busy monday ….
What a way to start the month! It has truly been a busy Monday. The weather has been wonderful and I must say, it really makes for a change from the incredibly long cold rotten winter we had this year. Now that the snow is gone, I am able to FINALLY get rid of all the wonderful pressies the dog has left behind in the garden and let me tell you that task alone is a chore! I had been pooping scooping at irregular intervals during the winter, but more often than not, with the snow we got this year …. Ella’s sometimes not so little deposits were buried before they could be scooped away. After giving the remaining grass a good raking, I spread some grass seed and now will be the challenge to keep it moist enough to take hold! That was the start to my day!
After that task was done, I got to go do my civic duty and vote in the federal election. That was an interesting process … the voter card I received in the mail had my maiden name on it. A name I have not used in seven years … and as I had changed ALL my ID and tax info (where the Canadian government gets their voter lists from) to my married name when I moved back to Canada nearly three years ago I’m not sure where this came out of …. AND it was spelled wrong to boot! I really had to use a large amount of self control when one of the gentlemen on the other side of the elections table said, “Well you need to make sure you go get your identification changed, or you’ll get a fine for that.” Uhm what part of … “This voters card arrived in the mail, but I’ve not used that name since I got married … seven years ago” would make you think I had NOT changed all my ID? I know most of the polling stations are manned by retired volunteers, but I really think this gentleman left is brains at the office when he retired!
The last part of our day was filled with the start of the spring soccer season. This time all three are playing and while Healthy Weighty Wee Man still needs some errr A LOT of direction, they are enjoying themselves. Even if it is the first night. Of course, I’m sure that Winsome01 has set the precident of stopping for treats afterward helps too! At least it makes for a good bribe when Healthy Weighty Wee Man is a bit distracted!
