The day dawned for us really early as we had to go to work however Judy was also up early showered, dressed and out the door at 6am. Not to go to work but to go and vote. How exciting! There is a polling booth on 48th St near 8th Avenue so it was a short walk. While she was out we saw on the news that there were queues for the polling booths so we thought she may not be back until after we headed to work. But she was back in high dudgeon having exercised her right to vote.
We had to leave to get to work- at least I left and headed for Staples to copy the materials I needed for the day's workshop. It all went very well and now I'm home early enough to rest before heading out to the New York Times Theatre to hear some columnists talk about the election and then we plan to head back home via Times Square and off to Rockefeller Centre's Election Plaza. Hopefully the crowds won't be as bad as they are on the night of lighting the tree.
The ice rink at the plaza is used to light up each of the states depending on whether the state goes Republican (red) or Democrat (blue). They also have a count of the votes on the side of one of the Rockefeller Towers. Perhaps some photos later but I need to have a snack before we head off as the American food for dinner will not be until 8pm.
Mnay of those we worked with today needed to head off as early as they could to vote as the polling booths close at 6pm.
Hopefully- more later.
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I can't believe how huge the elections are over there (compared to here). My DH was fascinated with all the hype and stories he was hearing while there.
NY sounds like a fun place to be during an election.
Celia, you have such an interesting life.
I had heard this week that you HAVE to vote in Australia or you get fined...is that correct?
I agree...NY sounds fascinating not just at election but all the time. I guess that is why my DS loves it! He lives in NJ but just over the bridge. Is in the city most of the time!!
Very exciting! This was my first time to vote, it really was pretty cool! You have such an interesting way of telling your stories!
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