Happy Hallowe'en!

Happy Hallowe'en everyone! Just a reminder to everyone to stop by the Bonfire in Esquimalt. As usual, the Lions will be working all night to serve up some tasty treats for the kids! These folks make me proud to be from Esquimalt - volunteers build community! All the fun happens behind the Archie Browning Sports Centre! See you there!

Times Colonist Election Notes

More info on the municipal elections is available on the web. The Times Colonist website is running "Election Notes" You can find it here:

http://communities.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/blogs/electionnotebook/default.aspx

They've just posted an article on candidate websites. My website is even mentioned! Just a reminder that if you ever need someone to build a website for you Louise from Dreaming in Colour is absolutely amazing. I don't think you'll find someone nicer or more talented!

All Candidate Meeting

There will be one All candidate meeting in Esquimalt. Its next Wednesday from 7-9pm at Esquimalt High School.

Thanks to the Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce, the West Bay Residents Association and the Esquimalt Residents Association for hosting this event.

Hope to see everyone there!

Updated Links

I've added some new links. Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has posted a questionnaire that they sent to all municipal candidates. Plan Victoria has a spot for all municipal candidates to post their platforms and their bios. Citizen Canine also sent a questionnaire out to all the municipal candidates and will be publishing thier results shortly.

Victoria Vision is a great spot to gather info too.

In addition to those...I've had several from interested members of the community. Another one today! Don't hesitate to send me your questions...I love it!

Gratitude Tree

Each year around Thanksgiving, since my oldest was really little, we've drawn a bare branched tree on a big piece of paper. Then we write something we are grateful for and glue on it on a branch. The last couple of years, we've shared this tradition at the Beans and Greens storytime.

It is always a surprising, humorous and touching experience to hear what the children have to say. This year we had leaves that said, "superheroes" "hugs" "mum" "peace" "daddy being home" "clothes" and even "pink monkeys"

My own personal tree "runneth over" with leaves. The health and happiness of my children, the strength of my marriage, the love of my family and friends.... I am so grateful for you all.

There are also things to be grateful for that I never imagined this time last year: the kindness of strangers who volunteer to put my signs up on their lawn. The incredible opportunity to meet so many new people in my community - residents and other candidates for Council. The incredible team of volunteers that are keeping me on track...

Although it has been stressful at times...I know that this experience of running for Council has already enriched my life. Thank you Esquimalt - I am so grateful!

Q and A

I am suddenly inundated with email questionnaires...and I LOVE it! Several groups are sending out surveys of the local candidates and posting them online. The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Citizen Canine and Plan Victoria to name a few. I've also received some email from individuals and I LOVE answering their questions and getting to know them a little bit better.

If you have questions send them my way! LOVE it!

I'll post links to all the published results soon.

Waitlist!

We have a waitlist for signs! Can you believe it?

Keep the requests coming though and we'll get them to you as soon as we can! We were holding some back for the post Hallowe'en time period....but let's get as many on lawns as possible!

Thanks everyone!