Too much to do for a person with a lazy constitution, but I forge on. My notebook from the 2011 Nation Cruise turned up, so I've been working on a summary, which I'll post later in the week. Also, working on a short piece about Global Hope for the other blog on local progressive politics.
Four of us Leaguers went out to Hawaiian Shores, one of the numerous subdivisions in the Puna District, for their home owners' association vote count. As usual, people were divided into angry factions. That's why we get hired for these things. Everyone respects our high ethical standards and professionalism. For many, it's the first time they have actually seen how much care and time go into vote counts. One observer told us, "We tried to run this election ourselves last year, and it took us twice as long to do it as it did you folks" Why? We proceed in a careful and methodical way and double check everything, This is the fastest way to handle things. Even at that, there will be glitches, and we have learned how to deal with those. I'm glad we have some younger members learning the ropes now. This is probably the single most important activity of the Hawaii Island League, because we model proper election procedures. And we make money for National, State, and local Leagues, too.
And such excitement! A nice couple in a pickup truck hauled away our old still functional but rusted out fridge. I imagine they, being young and worthwhile, will fix up the exterior and get some more use out of it. And we got rid of it without paying the $50.00 Sears would have charged us for the service. The new one has no freezer, which is fine, because we have a freezer downstairs. We also have a fridge downstairs with no freezer, where we store flour and rice, beans, coffee, pet food, etc. out of the reach of tropical heat and insects. Lucky our electricity is free.


By the end of the week, we will have had to move all the furniture, etc. out of the back rooms so our friend Jim can refinish the floors while we are gone to the Mainland. And we will touch up the paint job on the kitchen cupboards. This should put us in good shape for friends and family coming in Feb. and March. April will be when grandchild #4 arrives, a girl.
I got into a big argument with a friend about finding out the sex of the child before birth. I think it's always nice to know things. I know my daughter is over the moon about having a girl.
Did get a good swim in last week and will do yoga later.
Have a nice day, everyone.