Even the rain couldn't dampen our spirits this morning when we heard the great new ideas at the press conference! We had a terrific announcement about overhauling our justice system. It's a good news piece about getting tough on crime and for those who are interested I invite you to check it out at www.pcmanitoba.com.

Following the announcement we picked up our new brochures and then headed over to the campaign office. That place is really bustling these days. Our sign guys were in - the "two Ronnies", our office manager, our techie guy, our fundraising volunteer - it's a wonderful feeling to have so many people give you their time to help out. I feel very lucky!

This afternoon I had four volunteers out door-knocking with me for most of the afternoon. And then at 3:30 Hugh McFadyen joined us! It was really great timing - it rained most of the day but when Hugh came out - the sun broke through and we had a fabulous rest of the afternoon. It was wonderful to have him with us at the doors in Riel - it means a lot to people.

We returned to the office at 5:00 - grabbed a quick bite and then headed off again for more door-knocking! Tonite when Nancy and I left one door we were running to the next when I hit some uneven pavement and had a spectacular fall. Oh the perils of the campaign trail! I'll probably be stiff and sore tomorrow but the door-knocking will loosen me up - no doubt.

Best call of the day: I knocked on one fellow's door who was a veteran. He explained that he didn't get involved in politics much normally as he was at home with three kids. However, after talking to him for a while, he agreed to vote for me, place a sign on his lawn (which he's never done), and said he'd probably stop by the office to volunteer a few hours. Thanks Randy - you're the best!

No time for pictures today - sorry!

Labels: Hugh McFadyen, justice system