So it’s a big week. On November 5th, you go to the polls. And the date isn’t lost on us Brits. We had our elections this year, on July 4th (see amazing previous blog written about UK election), and it was our very own Independence Day (see amazing previous blog written about Independence Day) and just to prove that you Americans have an amazing sense of irony, your Election Day is the 5th November, our Bonfire Night (see amazing previous blog about Bonfire Night). And it looks like there’s gonna be fireworks. 

I have neither the time, patience or inclination whatsoever to try and understand your voting system. The place is massive, you got 50 states, all different, different climates, different traditions, different attitudes, and you got 1 President to try and get everyone to agree on stuff. It’s impossible. As Bob Marley once said (sort of) ‘You can please some people sometimes, but you can’t please all the people all the time.’ But why not take a leaf out of Bobs book (not that kind of leaf….Just Say No ish). One love, and all that. But don’t shoot the sheriff. Unless the sheriff is….no…don’t say it. 

Here at The Queens Pantry, we shall remain impartial. We don’t talk religion or politics. As my old man used to say, conversation at the dinner table should be about cars and football. Then there’s no arguments. Unless of course you continue to call it soccer. Then it’s gonna kick off. Big time. 

Whatever happens on 5th November, one thing is guaranteed. History will be made. They’ll either be the first woman President, and a black one at that, or there’ll be the first criminally convicted President. And an orange one at that. It’s terribly exciting. Unlike the Russians, we’re not here to interfere with your elections. We’re just relieved ours is over and the other guys get a chance to mess it up. Now we can sit back and watch you lot go at it. Its like watching another family having an argument. You’re just glad it’s not yours. 

And really, you know, honestly, whoever gets in, is anything really gonna change? You’ll still wake up and have a beautiful cup of English tea (available at The Queens Pantry). You’ll still have sizzling Irish sausage and bacon (available at The Queens Pantry) sarnies for breakfast, and you'll still have a little bit of creamy Cadburys chocolate (available at The Queens Pantry) as a reward for cooking said breakfast. 

The only difference is you’ll have a new (or returning) President that you’ll have to listen to slagging off the other one for the next 4 years. Joy. 

Here’s an idea. Turn off your TV, quietly vote for who you choose to vote for and then just crack on with your day. And accept the winner. And move on. Go for a walk. Go for a drive. Help an old lady cross the street. Play hoops on the driveway. Go to the cinema. Volunteer. Give a buck to charity. Go see a relative. Buy a coffee for the homeless guy. Visit the Queens Pantry. Pull up a chair. Have a cuppa. And a natter. Do it with a smile on your face. It’s free and infectious. Like herpes. Without the cream. There’s too much hate and division in the world (see The World).

But there’s definitely one thing we can all agree on. Chocolate makes everything alright. Tea makes everything alright. Biscuits make everything alright. Hanging out and chatting makes everything alright. And fortunately all those things are available at The Queen’s Pantry. Not just on 5th November, but every day. 

Apart from Sundays. And Christmas Day. And New Years Day. And Independence Day. And Labor Day. And Veterans Day. And MLK Jr Day. And Memorial Day. And Thanksgiving. Jeez. Do they do any work!! Coming over here, taking our holidays…..