question for the group. Has anyone ever been a poll worker? I'm wondering what it takes to be one, and if I have time to do it? I'm thinking it would be cool to be a little bit more active in such a monumental day (wither a man of color will be elected President, or a woman will be elected Vice-President). But I am not sure of the time commitment, and what my schedule will be like. Also, thinking it might be a nice way to meet new people. Just a thought. Dunno.

I did it once, o_a. It was actaully pretty boring. I don't even remember what I did anymore, just that it made for a long evening.

Sorry, omnis, I don't have any experience with that.

I just replied to my mother. (Her email was titled "nice Jewish guy.") My reply:

1. I don't think that's the same guy.

2. How do you conclude he's "nice"?

3. No.

question for the group. Has anyone ever been a poll worker?

My mother did some survey work once, though it wasn't for an election. It was to find out more about people's birth control practices. The highlight was an Eastern European guy with a rather browbeaten wife.

"Do you use any birth control?"
"Yes, yes. We use the Pill."
"Ok, and how often does your wife take the Pill?"
"My wife is a very stupid woman. She cannot be trusted with things like this. I take the Pill!"

ND just perked up

I wondered what that was all about. I was doing the haunted house thing by the way.

I've done the poll worker thing. Not exciting,but cool to do in your neighborhood. I wouldn't skip work to do it,but it was good when I was unemployed. And sadly, or happily, my neighborhood is fully staffed.

I have no polling advice. I do want to wish Omnis a belated Buffista birthday, however. I called him on his actual birthday yesterday, but it ocurred to me that he propbably hadn't gotten a proper Buffista celebration. So happy happies here, Omnis, one day late!

Happy Birthday, Omnis!

Nope, still not asleep. (This always happens when I need to wake up early. I get worried that I'll sleep through my alarm, and then that worry makes me too tense to sleep.)

Hil, your response to your mother is awesome. Maybe your mom and Polter-Cow mom should team up, or would that be too much of a culture clash?

"My wife is a very stupid woman. She cannot be trusted with things like this. I take the Pill!

Thanks for the belated wishes. :)

And yes, being the sound geek that I am, I did indeed buy today's Shirt Woot [link]

Um. I wonder how many kids they had? Either way. HILARIOUS!

I don't remember if it was four or five. But not none.