I know this is my third post of the day but I just can’t help but express my joy… don’t you just LOVE election day?!
It’s not just the fact at last the six week campaign is over, it’s the whole process. The going down to the local primary school, walking past all those loyal party faithful handing out how to vote cards, ticking off your name and getting your green and white papers, walking into a little booth, picking up that little pencil on a string, numbering from 1-7 (I think we have seven candidates including an independent planning to vote for multi-partner marriage – though why she thinks she needs more than one husband I don’t know), enjoying the chance to number the senate ticket 1-45 (or however many – you vote below the line don’t you… don’t you?), posting the papers, handing back the how-to-vote cards, and then tuning in at 4pm to the start of the election coverage with friends.
Yes my dears, bliss. This is what being an Australian is. A big shared experience.
Bring. It. On.
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I hope they have a good cake stall … and BBq going . Otherwise I am so over it.
Mmmmm sausage sizzle! Chance would be a fine thing. I live in a such a safe seat I’ll be surprised if they do!
I, too, am so excited!
Golly, I totally LOVE elections!
I especially love the ABC election coverage (and I’m such a fag hag for Antony Green). And wine and cheese in front of the teev. Good times indeed!
I was planning on holding an election party (Don’s party?!?), but thought it would take my attention away from the coverage and the last thing I want to do is socialise.
We’re going to the very fringe of our electorate (sydney) to vote so we can go to a fete at the same time.
And of course I totally number below the line!
LOL I love it!
I too am an election day junkie! Bring it on!
I always number below the line. That what I get to know for sure Pauline Hanson is last. Mwha ha ha!
As for election coverage, I normally watch ABC, but channel 7 has Kochie and Mel, and ex-Premier Pete. I’ll probably flick.
I’m thinking we might have ABC on the telly and JJJ on the radio for HG and Roy’s Festival of the Boot Part 3.
But I have been tempted by the ads for 7… I think Kennett could be entertaining…
I’ve never voted before since I just turned 22 this year. Will have a chance at voting. I smell general election is coming soon here in Malaysia. Suddenly all the roads are paved nicely.
Is the voting age in Malaysia 21? It is 18 in Australia…
Yep 21. It seems to be the legal age for almost everything. From driving to drinking.
Yes, numbering below the line so essential. But sometimes when you see those 54 or whatever names it is so hard to do the right thing.
And election day is always so festive and friendly – for most people.
Carol – Anthony is great but tonight in the tally room he was getting a bit pouty when the unruly mob was drowning out his very important things to say.