Displaying Vote Archives 890 to 900
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(Created on 10th November 2024)
Vote #891
Question:
Apparently there was an election this past week, who knew?
Results:
I did was the clear winner with 86% of the votes from the following selection:
- I did (86%)
- I didn't (14%)
Analysis:
Looks like most of you knew there was an election and I guess it was kind of a dumb question given how much it's been on the news. That said, I kind of found myself less interested in it this time round and the interesting thing is that I've heard more about it from non-US people than I have from folks in the US. Probably not a statistically viable sample, but something I thought was interesting.
(Created on 17th November 2024)
Vote #892
Question:
It's a big day for my baby boy on Monday. Cat that is, not William. He's going in for a scan to see if there's anything wrong with him. I'm not too sure whether this scan is worth it or not, but I'm going to go ahead with it anyway. Will my cat get a clean bill of health after his scan on Monday?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (100%)
- No (0%)
Analysis:
Ooh! Positive vibes rom everyone. Well, my cat was indeed perfectly fine. To be honest, I got the sense that the vet at the specialty center was a little surprised I’d actually bothered to bring my cat in as he hasn’t exhibited any signs of being ill. That said, I did as I was told and took him to be scanned.
I’m extremely proud of my little boy as he didn’t really complain much about the trip and he was nice to the vet. He didn’t get a bout of diarrhea and so he didn’t poop on the vet which was really good as that meant one of us didn’t. Still, I think they’re used to cleaning up messes.
(Created on 24th November 2024)
Vote #893
Question:
‘Tis the season of giving thanks. Will you be giving thanks on Thursday?
Results:
No was the clear winner with 67% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (33%)
- No (67%)
Analysis:
And there's so much to be thankful for. My new bike came on Friday this past week. How cool is that? Very thankful that it's here, although it's not setup yet, so I can't ride it until Thursday. William has just visited for Thanksgiving and I've just taken him back to the airport, very thankful for that (which you can read how you like :)). I'm edging towards the final 6 months of my working career which is totally awesome.
(Created on 1st December 2024)
Vote #894
Question:
We're coming down to the last race of the Formula 1 season and it's looking like it's going to be a two horse race for the most important title of all. That's right, the EastBayRag race game. Sadly, I'm nowhere and have had the worst season ever. Kind of weird, my picks haven't been that bad, but they just seem to be one off all the time. I think that pretty much happened to Owen last season, but he has made amends and has a commanding lead over William by 54 points. Technically this can be overturned. Who will reign supreme over the 2024 EastBayRag Race Game?
Results:
William was the clear winner with 57% of the votes from the following selection:
- Owen (43%)
- William (57%)
Analysis:
As with the race itself, the gap was too big for Ferrari and for William. Both made valiant efforts, but the congratulations goes to McLaren and Owen for their respective victories. Obviously Owen's win is far more prestigious, but McLaren deserve a shout out for their efforts. In all fairness, it was a good end to the season in F1. Sad to see a few of the faces go, but next year will bring a lot of new blood and I think the driver's championship will be a lot closer. I also don't know who I think will win. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
(Created on 8th December 2024)
Vote #895
Question:
So, I have been warned that you need to be able to close your trash (wheelie bin) lid in order for the trash to be taken. I have in the past pushed this a little and there's been a bit poking out the top of the garbage can. I have some rather large polystyrene bits that need to go and I've been braking them down slowly, but this week, I kind of just thought fuck it and ... yeah, we'll see.
Do you think my trash will get taken this week or do you think they will leave it?
Results:
Yes - taken was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes - taken (60%)
- No - left (40%)
Pre-Result Discussion
Analysis:
I'm going to be honest, I was very surprised, but they did indeed take it. I only have a couple of large pieces left and they'll have to wait until I return from the Christmas holidays as I have a bin full of regular trash this week. My garage will soon be empty. I'll have to arrange a pick up for the large items which I'll do early new year. Now, if only I had a car to put in there.
(Created on 15th December 2024)
Vote #896
Question:
So here it is, Merry Christmas as they say. It's time for me to jump on a plane and make the trip back across the pond. Will my plane back to England this week get away without delays?
Results:
Yes and No tied with 50% of the votes each from the following:
- Yes (50%)
- No (50%)
Analysis:
I would say it went reasonably well. We got in the plane on time, but were held at the gate for 35 minutes, however, we made that time up on the journey, so arrived bang on time. So technically, there was a delay, but it didn't really have an impact.
(Created on 16th December 2024)
Vote #897
Question:
William thinks that Zaphod sleeps in a very dangerous position and can't understand why an animal with a heightened sense of smell would sleep like that.
Would you like to sleep where Zaphod is sleeping? (Zaphod is the black one, not the tabby at the bottom of the bed).
Results:
No was the clear winner with 83% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (17%)
- No (83%)
Analysis:
Yay to the one person that wants to sleep with their nose up my bum. That might have been me though. I can’t remember which way I voted. Anyway, I’ll be back with my little babies very soon after the weekly email goes out. I hope they forgive me for leaving them, but they seem to have been well looked after by the cat sitter.
(Created on 29th December 2024)
Vote #898
Question:
Coming to the end of my UK I present an old(ish) English question that has been pondered for years. Is bread really better wi’ newt taken out?
Results:
No was the clear winner with 80% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (20%)
- No (80%)
Analysis:
Tom Allison would not be happy. I’ll be honest, I always wondered what would happen if something fell into the bread making machine. Would they be forced to leave it in there? Let’s hope the bread maker doesn’t have false teeth, but, based on the vote results, seems most folks here don’t go for that type of bread anyway.
(Created on 5th January 2025)
Vote #899
Question:
Happy New Year from the EBR vote team. Welcome to 2025, the year of retirement. That said, this week’s vote question looks at the opposite of retiring. Will Mr O find a job in 2025?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 67% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (67%)
- No (33%)
Pre-Result Discussion
00:28:12
6th January 2025
Analysis:
Some neigh sayers amongst you, but I think Owen’s got this. He has to if he’s going to copilot/navigate for me in the Silver State Classic Challenge race that I want to enter. But seriously, good look job hunting. Don’t aim too high with the first job. It’s easier to get a job when you’ve got one, or so they say. Get back on the horse. I’m running out of sayings now.
(Created on 12th January 2025)
Vote #900
Question:
As noted in the analysis of last week’s vote, I want to enter a time trial race. I am, however, missing an important component to enter. My car. Will I get my car back this month?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 83% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (83%)
- No (17%)
Analysis:
There is light at the end of the proverbial. The transmission is fixed and back with the car. Just waiting on the parts now and then it will be done. Not sure it will be finished by the end of the month, but we will see.
01:40:06
9th December 2024