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[Leland]

Leslie wrote: "The popular vote also went to Obama 59,725,608 to 57,098,650.
..."

Although we won't khnow the final count for a while. I think most of my state has a mail-in ballot. Those couldn't have possibly been counted.

[Tasha]

Chris wrote: "What terrifies me is another four years....."

Either candidate would have terrified me so it is a lose-lose situation here. However, I'm just going about my life as usual and know that all is well. :D

[Tasha]

Bobby wrote: "America is now officially a Socialist country....long live the King!!"

You definitely have a point, Bobby. The man does what HE wants...

[Anne]

Bobby wrote: "America is now officially a Socialist country....long live the King!!"

Amen, Bobby-America is no more.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Are they saying whether postal votes could change the decision at all? Or is it dead cert that Obama has won?

I'll admit, Romney terrified me too and I don't even live in America.

:(

[Bryn]

Never fear, Terri, I take it he WON. More outrightly than expected? or quicker at least.
Ditto.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I don't know if these facts are right, but I just heard something about, 'more women voted this election than have ever voted' or maybe it was 'more women have voted this election than have voted in the last few elections' and that they voted for Obama. And that it is because of pro life comments Romney made about abortion.

(Not that I will touch THAT hot button issue of abortion. Please, nobody go there.
I am just repeating some stats I heard on the radio)

[Bobby]

Terri wrote: "Are they saying whether postal votes could change the decision at all? Or is it dead cert that Obama has won?

I'll admit, Romney terrified me too and I don't even live in America.

:("

"Dead" being the operative word...it is certain.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Haha. Bobby is sad today. His people have failed him. :-)

[Bryn]

Console yourself with books. They never let you down.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Oh so true. :-)

[Leland]

Oh well I said the same things when Bush was re-elected. We seem to have survived.

[Dawn]

In honor of Remembrance Day..... http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/pho...

Maybe not the nicest photos but fascinating.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Our Remembrance day is on a few days. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we do our minutes silence. Always a sad day that one.

[Dawn]

Yep, it's the same here. I'm just preparing a few days early, lots of stuff showing up on Facebook and some was just so share worthy. :)

[Dawn]

Like this photo

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4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, in France.

[Chris]

Terri wrote: "I don't know if these facts are right, but I just heard something about, 'more women voted this election than have ever voted' or maybe it was 'more women have voted this election than have voted i..."

From what I've seen, voter turnout has been way up all around, for all candidates. I think a lot of that has been because of the boom in social networking. It's increasing awareness, which is a good thing.

I won't go into the "issues" themselves, but I will say that as per all elections, the things you hear about in campaign ads aren't always accurate. Or they're skewed. They have professionals that write those ads to be intentionally misleading.

But that part isn't a new phenomenon. I think it's great that more people are turning out to make a difference. It's also why the popular vote was so close this time around.

[Kat]

Dawn, thank you for sharing the photo link. In Canada, the week leading up to Remembrance Day is designated as Veteran's Week; part of why you are seeing posts and TV spots.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Hi Chris,
That's good news that voting was up all round. It is a special privilege to be a part of a democracy where individuals can vote with freedom....as opposed to voting with guns at your back or on your family.
I hope that figures get bigger and bigger each election in the US. :-)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Dawn wrote: "Like this photo



4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, in France."

Cool photo. :-)

[Dawn]

Kat wrote: "Dawn, thank you for sharing the photo link. In Canada, the week leading up to Remembrance Day is designated as Veteran's Week; part of why you are seeing posts and TV spots."

If you're on Facebook this is the page that started me off on my picture search: https://www.facebook.com/greatwarcent...

[Bobby]

Here its called Veteran's Day...someone once gave me a pin on that day and I still have it!!

[Dawn]

Apparently Remembrance Day is a Commonwealth Country name.
There are several other names too.....Poppy Day, Armistice Day, Memorial Day, Anzac Day.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Dawn wrote: "
There are several other names too.....Poppy Day, Armistice Day, Memorial Day, Anzac Day."

Nope, not Anzac Day. ANZAC Day is the beginning of the year. April 25. :)

http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/a...

[Dawn]

I didn't read everything I see, I just did a quick look at Wiki. So this is what I have read now:
Memorial Day is in May in the States, Armistice Day is in France, Poppy Day seems to be in New Zealand prior to ANZAC Day.

It says in Wiki that ANZAC Day has eclipsed Remembrance Day in Australia, is that true?

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

No, not where I live. No, I wouldn't think that was true at all across the country when I think of it.
People buy their Poppies and wear their Poppies, go to services for the fallen.

The person probably only says that because there is a public holiday for ANZAC Day, but not for Remembrance day.

[Dawn]

Well, that sounds like what we do here. Though this is a public holiday for us.
You just have another day to remember on too.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I personally, remember every day. :) Hard not to with the non fiction books I read and all the military men in my family. :)

[Tasha]

I remember every day too. I am grateful for those men and women (and dogs!) and I try to keep them in my thoughts everyday.

[Kat]

Terri wrote: "I personally, remember every day. :) Hard not to with the non fiction books I read and all the military men in my family. :)"
I am with you, Terri. I am an ex MilSpouse, and have many friends still "in". They are all still in my heart every day. I also volunteer with a support group for families of soldiers with OSIs. Not all wounds show on the outside.
And yes Tasha, veterans come all ages, genders, shapes, and species.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Good on you, Kat. Volunteering is in anyway to support others is a noble thing.

You see the German Shepherd in Tasha's avatar? Tasha and her family rehomed this dog, (adopted him). He is an Iraq vet himself. Although an explosives dog for Reed over there, he is still a 'vet'. :)

[Kat]

Terri wrote: "... You see the German Shepherd in Tasha's avatar? Tasha and her family rehomed this dog, (adopted him). He is an Iraq vet himself. Although an explosives dog for Reed over there, he is still a 'vet'. :)"
Tasha that's amazing. I am sure he is enjoying his retirement with your family! BZ

[Tasha]

Thanks, Kate. We are glad to have him in our lives. He is a sweetie and I just love him. We brought him home last November. He's an old guy at 9yo with some health issues (originating over there) but as far as I can tell, he is enjoying the quiet life now. :)

[Tasha]

Kat, I also wanted to mention that you are doing a wonderful thing volunteering. :)

[Anne]

Terri wrote: "Haha. Bobby is sad today. His people have failed him. :-)"

I am 100% with Bobby. I am not only sad, I am devistated and scared for america and foir the future. For the first time I am glad I am old. Hopefully I might not have to deal with what he plans for America.

[Leland]

Tasha wrote: "Thanks, Kate. We are glad to have him in our lives. He is a sweetie and I just love him. We brought him home last November. He's an old guy at 9yo with some health issues (originating over there) b..."

Don't forget he's a handsome fellow too. :)

[Tasha]

He is pretty handsome, if I must say so myself. ;)

Thanks, Leslie. He has a gorgeous face. I committed to adopting him before I even saw him. His handsomeness was an added bonus. :D

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Morning everyone. Home from vacation and ready to read again. :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Hi Margaret,
I was only thinking yesterday that I should send you a PM and see how everything is. :)
Good to see you back and hope you enjoyed your holiday.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Terri wrote: "Hi Margaret,
I was only thinking yesterday that I should send you a PM and see how everything is. :)
Good to see you back and hope you enjoyed your holiday."
Had a great time. :) Even tried indoor rock climbing. :)

And came home to good news - mom has settled into the new hostel and is rapidly making friends. :)

[Tasha]

sounds wonderful for your mom...and for you, Margaret! :)

[Tasha]

Where did you vacation, I think I missed it.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

That is good news about your Mum. :)

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Tasha, I went to the city of Auckland, in New Zealand to stay with friends. :)

[Tasha]

Nice. I have a neighbor whose daughter lives in NZ. :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Which area of Auckland, Margaret?

It is a beautiful city. Much underrated because tourists tend to want to go to the South Island for the extreme sports and Snow. But Auckland and the North Island is a lovely place with much beauty.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

I was staying in Sandringham in central Auckland. Easy access to most parts of the city. :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

yes indeed. Did you get some shopping in?
What about Queens Wharf? Did you go there? :) (too many questions?)
http://www.queens-wharf.co.nz/Queens-...

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Got some shopping in. I was staying within walking distance of St Lukes. :)

Did the more esoteric shops on K-road this time. :D

Went to Queen's Wharf on my previous visit. :D

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

All my questions are now answered. You may be at ease.

:)