Day 233 Sorry I forgot
Hi folks, it looks like I have accidentally decluttered 365lessthings today. I spent so much time answering comments yesterday that I didn’t realise that I hadn’t written a post. I woke up just before the alarm this morning and it suddenly occurred to me I had forgotten. I must apologize. Unfortunately we have a federal election here in Australia today so I have to go vote (it’s compulsory here) before work so I don’t have time to throw something together. I promise I will be back tomorrow.
ITEM 233 OF 365 LESS THINGS
Thsi vase was a gift for my mother (She loves giraffes) but it is so fragile that I have always had some excuse never to get it to her. I may give up on the idea and donate it, it’s a bit gaudy anyway. It has been in my possession for at least five years. That brings this weeks year tally to 69.5.
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Cindy Said,
August 21, 2010 @ 11:12 am
Whoops. That must have been an unpleasant surprise. We miss you, but we understand. (See how freely I use “we”.)
Colleen Said,
August 21, 2010 @ 6:57 pm
Hi Cindy,
I appreciate that and I am glad you are thinking of yourself as being part of a community. That is what I consider 365lessthing to be.
willow Said,
August 21, 2010 @ 11:45 am
No problem. Just consider it an election day pass.
Colleen Said,
August 21, 2010 @ 7:00 pm
Hi Willow,
I had been so organised on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday too. Actually it was very furtunate that I was because I was as sick as a dog for two days so it was lucky today’s post was the only one missed.
Jo Said,
August 21, 2010 @ 1:31 pm
@ Cindy – LOL
Consider me one of the “we”, also.
Voting is compulsory there? How do they enforce that?!!!
(I live in Canada, and I think this is a great idea – our turnout rates are dismal)
Colleen Said,
August 21, 2010 @ 7:02 pm
Hi Jo,
I am glad you are a we!
To answer the “how do they enforce compulsory voting.” They fine you if you don’t. I don’t now how big the fine is as I have never not turned up and it must be a job and a half to compile the list of people who didn’t show but that is what they do.
Jo Said,
August 22, 2010 @ 1:23 pm
Thank you for the answer to my question. I hear the vote results were interesting!
Hope you are recovering quickly.
Donna Said,
August 22, 2010 @ 2:26 am
Colleen,
As another member of the “we”, I hope you are feeling better now. 🙂
Colleen Said,
August 22, 2010 @ 7:33 am
Hi Donna,
thanks for that. I am getting there.
jessiejack Said,
August 24, 2010 @ 2:13 am
Wow – I think it’s great to make the voting compulsory–our turnout is dismal also in the US- esp for local positions.
Colleen Said,
August 24, 2010 @ 7:37 am
Hi jessiejack,
at least we know we have a full count of the entire adult population’s choice. Although this time it hasn’t given us a clear result.