Taking a short break

It's a new beginning in Mt. Lebanon. Thanks to all the readers who checked my blog in the last two days. I received almost 2,500 hits!

I need to take a short break. I will check for comments, but less frequently.

Thanks for understanding!

Elaine

I'm tired.

Could it have rained any more yesterday?  I ended up using a second umbrella since my first umbrella was saturated.  I didn't know that was possible!  I learned a lot yesterday. 

I heard of stories of James Cannon's signs being ripped down at, at least, two different polling locations and sitting board members were retelling the stories with delight.  In fact, I witnessed a current school board director and candidate, relate the pathetic actions with a smile on her face to another candidate.  What an example for our kids. 

I also learned that the campaign boards outside Foster School belong to the School District.  James Cannon and I were told by the Republican Committee, that since we were not endorsed by the Committee, that we were not permitted to post our signs on that board.  Truth be told, we were misinformed.  Since they are owned by the School District, we had every right to have our signs on that board.  Note for the Fall, Jim!

Finally, I watched my opponent encroach the entrance throughout the day, (he couldn't stand out in the rain as I did) to the point, by the end of the day, he was standing in the middle of the inner steps leading to the hallway of Foster School.  Voters had to walk around him as they tried to enter the hallway.  In addition, I listened to him tell his supporters that he was looking at an area to relocate that is only 0.642 miles away from his current residence.  Didn't he report to the media that he and his family were moving far away?  I believe that was also under sworn testimony.  Also, it was interesting how he put a spin on his abandoned construction equipment on Terrace sitting idle for two years, when his constituents complained to him about it. 

Sour grapes?  Heck no.  I gave the Republican Committee a run for their money.  In 2007, Ol' Joe got 505 votes. This year, he only got 318.  His future opponent in the 2011 General Election received 440 votes yesterday.  As an incumbent, I would be concerned.  Either way, Ward 3 is faced with another four long years ahead.

Thanks to all who braved the horrible weather yesterday and came out to vote - for me, and in general. The skies cleared up at 8 p.m.  I would also like to thank my VERY supportive committee and especially all the people who voted for me.  I have no regrets.  I enjoyed meeting so many new people and learned that the majority of my neighbors are just trying to survive, just like me. 

Thanks, folks.

Elaine