Sucking people in
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (351747)
Rockingham, Australia
March 31, 2025 7:53pm CST
The photo has little to do with the discussion. It's a wreath made up of native Australian flora.
We live in a lifestyle village and have a Facebook page for the 150+ residents.
With so many elderly people living there, there is a lot of petty to-ing and fro-ing about various issues, ranging from exceeding the 10 kph speed limit within the village, parking in inappropriate places and people not picking up after their dogs.
We have a very active social committee and today a letter to all villagers suggested a go-kart race within the village. The letter was very detailed and plausible including a car parts and accessories company being approached for sponsorship and a racing car celebrity being invited to attend.
Can you imagine the comments? It seems the whole village is in a furore, with some going right off their faces and others applauding the idea.
Turns out it’s an April Fool’s joke. Happy April Fool’s Day everyone. 

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@JudyEv (351747)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr
Some work very well. I don't like those where someone gets hurt.


@DaddyEvil (146686)
• United States
1 Apr



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@DaddyEvil (146686)
• United States
2 Apr
@JudyEv True... But you could always make the suggestion that it really happen. I'm sure you and Vince wouldn't be the only ones interested in it.
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@JudyEv (351747)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr
@DaddyEvil I appreciate the thought but some would be apoplectic at the very thought! 

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@terri0824 (5138)
• United States
1 Apr
A go cart race sounds like it could be fun....April Fool's Day to you too!
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@Juliaacv (53168)
• Canada
2 Apr
@JudyEv The separate school board administrator sent an email out to his staff yesterday regarding the deficit and how to try to make up some of that from the staff. He advised them that they would start charging all staff $10/day for parking and would automatically be deducted from their pay beginning with the next pay. The email went on to explain that this would be retroactive to the first of the year and would represent $5.5 million and would greatly help the shortfall in balancing their books.
He had over 1,000 emails immediately. He 'apologized' as he recognized that these are tough times and that not everyone could afford this. It was very insulative to more staff than not. I know about it because it made the news, and I am sure that he will be stepping down from his position before too long after that stunt.
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@RasmaSandra (84327)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Apr
I should hope so because if a senior gets hurt they certainly could break something. Actually a rather silly joke,
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@Marilynda1225 (84489)
• United States
2 Apr
That was really a good April Fools joke. I can only imagine how it went over in your community 

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@Marilynda1225 (84489)
• United States
3 Apr
@JudyEv I love a good joke and whoever thought that one up is genius 

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@JudyEv (351747)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Apr
@Marilynda1225 Did you hear that somewhere on the other side of the world for us, they reported that a drought (I think) had resulted in spaghetti trees failing to produce so spaghetti would be in short supply. Apparently dozens believed that too. 




@JudyEv (351747)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Apr
At one of the other assisted living/nursing homes nearby they have gopher races from time to time. Are you familiar with gophers? Those mobility scooters/carts that oldies have.

@allknowing (144632)
• India
1 Apr
For a while I was imagining the two of you and a host of others. Would have been a sight for viewers. Sadly it turns out to be a joke. Happy April Food's Day
I read a nasty comment on one of your posts. Not fair. You are a nice lady really
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@JudyEv (351747)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr
Thanks for the good wishes. I haven't come across the nasty remark yet but I guess I'll get to it. 

@Beestring (15271)
• Hong Kong
1 Apr
I think it is natural to have mixed reactions.
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