To all:- This is NOT a political message for any certain party or politician, but after watching the annual Tournament of Roses Parade this morning, held in a heavy downpour of rain (first since 1955), it made me wonder what our voting day will be like as we go from coast-to-coast-to-coast. [Parades are not held on a Sunday, due to a ruling by committee] I have already marked my 2006 calendar with the three Advance Polling days, a Friday, Saturday and Monday -- surely we will have good weather on one of these - do not trust the 23rd as it could be like a report issued by a weatherman. Should anyone not have received cards to date, this map might help you locate riding and candidate(s) -- this message is on behalf of ALL parties:- http://www.ctv.ca/mini/election2006/provincial_list/riding_finder.html Should anyone be so lucky to be heading to warmer climates, visit your local Returning Office and take your Library or even a Telephone bill -- something with name and address to prove you are actually who you state you are! Happy warm vacation! Canadians do not only live in Canada -- those in United States, England and other places vote by MAIL -- ask me if you have not been contacted or do not know procedure.. Our service personnel are already in the process of voting by mail/letter procedure. None of the EARLY votes will be opened until Jan. 23 and I personally predict snow shovel weather for that date!! Remember, the cost of an election is paid by US -- let's ALL take advantage of OUR $$$$ and cast our personal vote. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Brampton, ON -- formerly Nova Scotia