This is the biggest dilemma of my day right now. Normally it wouldn’t matter, but I decided not to vote absentee because I like actually going to vote on Election Day…it makes me feel very patriotic! Anyway, like I said, normally it wouldn’t matter, but I’m 33 weeks pregnant with twins this year, and I can’t stand in a line for 2 hours so easily these days. So I’m debating about when the lines will most likely be as short as possible today. We shall see…
I spent some time this morning listing all the issues/candidates and how I intend to vote. That way, I can just walk in and vote (and look up my decision if I need it) and keep the lines moving. I’ve never done this before, and I always end up not voting for some issues/races because I’d rather abstain than randomly pick a side or candidate! We’ll see how it works!
Yesterday I really pushed my limits (not intentionally). I did get the grocery shopping done. I didn’t even fill my cart completely, but it was still crazy expensive. Yikes! In the afternoon, I got a second wind and cleaned up my kitchen which was just disgusting me to no end. But by the time I’d finished making dinner, I knew my body was about to call it quits on me. So Eric graciously cleaned up after dinner (better than I would have done it!), and I sat on the couch for the rest of the night. Lovely!
I think that’s really all I have to say this morning. So I will, for once, just stop before I start rambling! Have a Happy Tuesday (and don’t forget to vote)!!
@shannahhogue – did you figure out a strategy yet? maybe you went already? i had zero wait time at 10 a.m. i mean, it’s not like that information helps you now…but maybe you’ll have the same kind of luck at some other random time? like 3:30? before people start getting off work?
I went at 6:30 this morning…NOT a good time if you didn’t want to wait! But, I wasn’t sure what the day would hold, so I wanted to get it done early!! The lines were dwindling quickly as I left. I hope you picked a good time!!
When I left around 9:15, the lines were very short. I think mid-morning will be good for you!
@bethelaine – I’m not sure I have time to come pick the fake stuff up before the polls close tonight…otherwise, I’d so try it!
@faithchick – Our stroller is just a frame for the carseats to hook into. But it sounds better than a wheelchair for sure!! Maybe someone will just let me cut out of pity for my HUGE belly…
@faithchick – i have a whole bunch of fake blood / body fluids she could use to pretend her water broke. it would be very convincing!
maybe you could test out your stroller? just take someone else along and have them push you.
or, yes, get a wheelchair.
or pretend you’re in labor, but that you stopped to vote on the way and make everyone let you cut in line.
I was going to suggest mid morning or afternoon, too. I also feel very patriotric to vote on Election Day but I voted early this year because I have an appointment and didn’t want to wait in line early in the morning.
You really need a rolling chair. Okay, I guess that’s a wheelchair. The line at my polling place was very long, but it moved really fast… and I bet getting up and sitting down every 20 seconds is more work than just standing! That said, the middle of the morning or afternoon is supposed to be the best. !0:30ish or 2:30ish?
Good luck! Don’t overtax yourself (pun intended!) today!
I agree with the chair idea. Good luck finding a non-busy time!
@beethlaine – that is a great idea!
(I do vote early – I hate the lines.) This year we walked in and literally walked out , all done, 5 minutes later.
We get these voting ballots in the mail so we can go through and check what we want. I really like it because when I get there I don’t have to reall sstop and read – just copy my checks to the ballot.
i think you should take a camping chair with you so that you can sit down while you wait in line.