Smiling faces angry dogs
The campaign for the Local Elections on May 1st is now getting into full swing, and last night was another enjoyable evening of canvassing on behalf of the St Mary’s ward Lib Dem candidate Mary D’Albert.
Because there’s quite a few of us, and because lots of people are out (or just see us coming and don’t answer the door…), I only reckon I get to speak to someone every dozen houses or so. But it’s nice on occasion to meet someone who I’ve spoken to on the phone or helped with casework over email in the last year. That happened a couple of times last night, and it was great to be able to put a name to the faces of people who’ve been ringing me over the months.
Last night’s score on the Angry Local Dog Maul-o-meter, was a paltry 1. And it was less of a mauling than an inquisitive nose to the knee from an exuberant golden retriever. I did trip up some steps at one point though.
Overall I was again delighted with the response we’re getting on the doorstep. People are keen to meet Mary, and supportive of the work we’ve all been doing across the ward in the past. Who knows what tonight will bring?
Rick
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