Previous Pinecam Polls

Poll Question: Have you established defensible space around your home?
Total Votes: 106

69 Yes (65.1%) Yes - 69 votes (65.1%)
6 No (5.7%) No - 6 votes (5.7%)
22 No, but I plan to (20.8%) No, but I plan to - 22 votes (20.8%)
9 What is defensible space? (8.5%) What is defensible space? - 9 votes (8.5%)

Poll Question: Did you attend a caucus on Tuesday?
Total Votes: 29

3 Yes (10.3%) Yes - 3 votes (10.3%)
23 No (79.3%) No - 23 votes (79.3%)
3 What is a caucus? (10.3%) What is a caucus? - 3 votes (10.3%)

Poll Question: What is your favorite section of Pinecam?
Total Votes: 113

13 Weather Info (11.5%) Weather Info - 13 votes (11.5%)
41 Pinecam Forums (36.3%) Pinecam Forums - 41 votes (36.3%)
2 Free Classifieds (1.8%) Free Classifieds - 2 votes (1.8%)
3 Scanner Posts (2.7%) Scanner Posts - 3 votes (2.7%)
9 News Updates (8%) News Updates - 9 votes (8%)
3 Highway & Commuting info (2.7%) Highway & Commuting info - 3 votes (2.7%)
2 Recipes (1.8%) Recipes - 2 votes (1.8%)
40 I like it all! (35.4%) I like it all! - 40 votes (35.4%)

Poll Question: Do you think George W. Bush has a clear plan for bringing the situation in Iraq to a successful conclusion, or don\'t you think so?
Total Votes: 209

58 Has a clear plan. (27.8%) Has a clear plan. - 58 votes (27.8%)
141 Don\'t think so. (67.5%) Don\'t think so. - 141 votes (67.5%)
10 I\'m undecided. (4.8%) I\'m undecided. - 10 votes (4.8%)

Poll Question: Do you believe there will be a major terrorist attack in the U.S. before the Nov. election?
Total Votes: 142

44 No, I don\'t. (31%) No, I don\'t. - 44 votes (31%)
68 Yes,I do. (47.9%) Yes,I do. - 68 votes (47.9%)
30 I\'m not really sure. (21.1%) I\'m not really sure. - 30 votes (21.1%)

Poll Question: What is the most important problem facing our country?
Total Votes: 188

71 Economy, jobs (37.8%) Economy, jobs  - 71 votes (37.8%)
67 War, terrorism (35.6%) War, terrorism  - 67 votes (35.6%)
11 Education (5.9%) Education  - 11 votes (5.9%)
25 Family values (13.3%) Family values - 25 votes (13.3%)
13 Health care (6.9%) Health care  - 13 votes (6.9%)
1 Drugs (0.5%) Drugs - 1 votes (0.5%)
13 Health care (6.9%) Health care  - 13 votes (6.9%)

Poll Question: If the presidential election were held today, who would you vote for?
Total Votes: 404

213 George Bush (52.7%) George Bush - 213 votes (52.7%)
150 John Kerry (37.1%) John Kerry - 150 votes (37.1%)
10 Ralph Nader (2.5%) Ralph Nader - 10 votes (2.5%)
8 Another candidate (2%) Another candidate - 8 votes (2%)
14 None of the above (3.5%) None of the above - 14 votes (3.5%)
9 Undecided (2.2%) Undecided - 9 votes (2.2%)

Poll Question: How do you access Pinecam from home?
Total Votes: 165

90 Dial up (54.5%) Dial up - 90 votes (54.5%)
22 DSL (13.3%) DSL - 22 votes (13.3%)
15 Cable Modem (9.1%) Cable Modem - 15 votes (9.1%)
25 Microwave (Wispertel, Quicksilver) (15.2%) Microwave (Wispertel, Quicksilver) - 25 votes (15.2%)
13 Satellite (7.9%) Satellite  - 13 votes (7.9%)

Poll Question: Was President Bush right in issuing a formal apology for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners of war by American GIs?
Total Votes: 53

45 Yes. (84.9%) Yes. - 45 votes (84.9%)
4 No. (7.5%) No. - 4 votes (7.5%)
3 I am undecided. (5.7%) I am undecided. - 3 votes (5.7%)

Poll Question: Are you concerned about the grounding of 33 firefighting air tankers by the USFS for safety reasons?
Total Votes: 131

110 Yes, I am. Those tankers are really needed. (84%) Yes, I am.  Those tankers are really needed. - 110 votes (84%)
9 No, I\'m not. They have other aircraft. (6.9%) No, I\'m not. They have other aircraft. - 9 votes (6.9%)
12 I\'m not sure. (9.2%) I\'m not sure. - 12 votes (9.2%)

Poll Question: Where do you get most of your local information?
Total Votes: 102

9 Local newspapers (8.8%) Local newspapers - 9 votes (8.8%)
2 Denver newspapers (2%) Denver newspapers - 2 votes (2%)
11 Denver TV stations (10.8%) Denver TV stations - 11 votes (10.8%)
1 Denver radio stations (1%) Denver radio stations - 1 votes (1%)
7 Denver Web sites (6.9%) Denver Web sites - 7 votes (6.9%)
51 Pinecam.com (50%) Pinecam.com - 51 votes (50%)
4 Other local Web sites (3.9%) Other local Web sites - 4 votes (3.9%)
15 All of the above (14.7%) All of the above - 15 votes (14.7%)
2 None of the above (2%) None of the above - 2 votes (2%)

Poll Question: Do you have a home emergency plan in case of fire?
Total Votes: 42

24 Yes, I do. (57.1%) Yes, I do. - 24 votes (57.1%)
18 No, I don\'t. I\'ll wing it. (42.9%) No, I don\'t. I\'ll wing it. - 18 votes (42.9%)

Poll Question: All in all, do you think the situation in Iraq was worth going to war over, or not?
Total Votes: 231

120 Yes, worth going to war (51.9%) Yes, worth going to war - 120 votes (51.9%)
105 No, not worth going to war (45.5%) No, not worth going to war - 105 votes (45.5%)
6 I do not know (2.6%) I do not know - 6 votes (2.6%)

Poll Question: Did you hear illegal fireworks exploding in your neighborhood this July 4th?
Total Votes: 76

47 Yes. (61.8%) Yes. - 47 votes (61.8%)
26 No. (34.2%) No. - 26 votes (34.2%)
3 I am not sure. (3.9%) I am not sure. - 3 votes (3.9%)

Poll Question: Should high school health books contain lessons on safe sex?
Total Votes: 122

97 Yes, teens need information about contraception. (79.5%) Yes, teens need information about contraception. - 97 votes (79.5%)
23 No, they should just be taught abstinence. (18.9%) No, they should just be taught abstinence. - 23 votes (18.9%)
1 I don\'t know. (0.8%) I don\'t know.   - 1 votes (0.8%)

Poll Question: When King Soopers is built in Aspen Park, where will you be more likely to grocery shop?
Total Votes: 276

183 King Soopers (66.3%) King Soopers - 183 votes (66.3%)
70 Safeway (25.4%) Safeway - 70 votes (25.4%)
22 Somewhere else (8%) Somewhere else - 22 votes (8%)

Poll Question: How do you feel about so-called 'trolls' in the Pinecam forum?
Total Votes: 154

18 I don\'t care one way or the other. (11.7%) I don\'t care one way or the other. - 18 votes (11.7%)
30 I think they add character to the forum and don\'t think they should be banned. (19.5%) I think they add character to the forum and don\'t think they should be banned. - 30 votes (19.5%)
59 I think they detract from the overall Pinecam experience and should be banned. (38.3%) I think they detract from the overall Pinecam experience and should be banned. - 59 votes (38.3%)
34 I think they detract from the overall Pinecam experience but should not be banned. (22.1%) I think they detract from the overall Pinecam experience but should not be banned. - 34 votes (22.1%)
13 I am not sure. (8.4%) I am not sure. - 13 votes (8.4%)

Poll Question: How do you vote in an election?
Total Votes: 144

49 I vote the straight party line. (34%) I vote the straight party line. - 49 votes (34%)
89 I cross party lines and vote for the candidate, not the party. (61.8%) I cross party lines and vote for the candidate, not the party. - 89 votes (61.8%)
6 I do not usually vote in elections. (4.2%) I do not usually vote in elections. - 6 votes (4.2%)

Poll Question: How fast do you drive?
Total Votes: 81

7 I observe all posted speed limits. (8.6%) I observe all posted speed limits. - 7 votes (8.6%)
65 I try to observe speed limits but speed sometimes. (80.2%) I try to observe speed limits but speed sometimes. - 65 votes (80.2%)
9 Speed limit? What speed limit? (11.1%) Speed limit?  What speed limit? - 9 votes (11.1%)

Poll Question: What is a reasonable amount to pay for high school student fees?
Total Votes: 70

20 $50-$100 (28.6%) $50-$100 - 20 votes (28.6%)
10 $101-$250 (14.3%) $101-$250 - 10 votes (14.3%)
6 More than $250 (8.6%) More than $250 - 6 votes (8.6%)
34 No fees (48.6%) No fees - 34 votes (48.6%)

Poll Question: 8/23: If the presidential election were held now, who would get your vote?
Total Votes: 285

140 George W. Bush (49.1%) George W. Bush - 140 votes (49.1%)
137 John F. Kerry (48.1%) John F. Kerry - 137 votes (48.1%)
5 Michael Badnarick (1.8%) Michael Badnarick - 5 votes (1.8%)
0 David Cobb (0%) David Cobb - 0 votes (0%)
2 Ralph Nader (0.7%) Ralph Nader - 2 votes (0.7%)

Poll Question: 9/1 If the election were held today, who would you vote for?
Total Votes: 119

49 Pete Coors (41.2%) Pete Coors - 49 votes (41.2%)
70 Ken Salazar (58.8%) Ken Salazar - 70 votes (58.8%)

Poll Question: If the foodworkers union strikes Safeway, will you cross picket lines to shop?
Total Votes: 103

67 Yes, I will. (65%) Yes, I will. - 67 votes (65%)
29 No, I won\'t. (28.2%) No, I won\'t. - 29 votes (28.2%)
7 Strike? What strike? (6.8%) Strike? What strike? - 7 votes (6.8%)

Poll Question: Do you shop at Wal-Mart?
Total Votes: 70

53 Yes, I do. (75.7%) Yes, I do. - 53 votes (75.7%)
17 No, I don\'t. (24.3%) No, I don\'t. - 17 votes (24.3%)

Poll Question: Do you support a recreation district for the Highway 285 corridor?
Total Votes: 208

85 Yes, I do. (40.9%) Yes, I do. - 85 votes (40.9%)
99 No, I don\'t. (47.6%) No, I don\'t. - 99 votes (47.6%)
24 I haven\'t made up my mind yet. (11.5%) I haven\'t made up my mind yet. - 24 votes (11.5%)

Poll Question: Do you think Dan Rather will leave CBS News because of the Bush memos fiasco?
Total Votes: 68

49 No. (72.1%) No. - 49 votes (72.1%)
15 Yes. (22.1%) Yes. - 15 votes (22.1%)
4 I\'m not sure. (5.9%) I\'m not sure. - 4 votes (5.9%)

Poll Question: Do you support Amendment 34, which would make it easier for homeowners to sue builders over shoddy construction?
Total Votes: 86

62 Yes. (72.1%) Yes. - 62 votes (72.1%)
17 No. (19.8%) No.  - 17 votes (19.8%)
7 I\'m undecided. (8.1%) I\'m undecided. - 7 votes (8.1%)

Poll Question: Do you post messages on our forum, or do you just read what others post?
Total Votes: 109

48 I am a poster. (44%) I am a poster. - 48 votes (44%)
61 I am a lurker (I don\'t post) (56%) I am a lurker (I don\'t post) - 61 votes (56%)

Poll Question: Are you registered to vote in the November elections?
Total Votes: 108

102 Yes, I am. (94.4%) Yes, I am. - 102 votes (94.4%)
6 No, I am not. (5.6%) No, I am not. - 6 votes (5.6%)

Poll Question: Have you decided who you will vote for in the presidential election?
Total Votes: 113

105 Yes, I have and I will not change it. (92.9%) Yes, I have and I will not change it. - 105 votes (92.9%)
7 Yes, I have but I might change it. (6.2%) Yes, I have but I might change it. - 7 votes (6.2%)
1 No, I have not. (0.9%) No, I have not. - 1 votes (0.9%)

Poll Question: What is the top issue in the upcoming national elections?
Total Votes: 144

43 The economy (29.9%) The economy - 43 votes (29.9%)
37 The war in Iraq (25.7%) The war in Iraq - 37 votes (25.7%)
39 Terrorism (27.1%) Terrorism - 39 votes (27.1%)
13 Health care (9%) Health care - 13 votes (9%)
5 Taxes (3.5%) Taxes - 5 votes (3.5%)
7 The environment (4.9%) The environment - 7 votes (4.9%)
0 Education (0%) Education - 0 votes (0%)
0 Social Security (0%) Social Security - 0 votes (0%)
0 Gay Marriage (0%) Gay Marriage - 0 votes (0%)

Poll Question: How often do you lie?
Total Votes: 76

5 I have never lied. (6.6%) I have never lied. - 5 votes (6.6%)
18 About once a year. (23.7%) About once a year. - 18 votes (23.7%)
25 About once a month. (32.9%) About once a month. - 25 votes (32.9%)
11 About once a week. (14.5%) About once a week. - 11 votes (14.5%)
6 Every day. (7.9%) Every day. - 6 votes (7.9%)
11 Too much to count. (14.5%) Too much to count. - 11 votes (14.5%)

Poll Question: Will you cross picket lines in the event of a grocery strike?
Total Votes: 129

37 No, I will shop at other grocery stores. (28.7%) No, I will shop at other grocery stores. - 37 votes (28.7%)
82 Yes, I will. (63.6%) Yes, I will. - 82 votes (63.6%)
10 I haven\'t decided yet. (7.8%) I haven\'t decided yet. - 10 votes (7.8%)

Poll Question: Are you happy with the outcome of the presidential race?
Total Votes: 286

151 Yes! (52.8%) Yes! - 151 votes (52.8%)
132 No, I\'m not. (46.2%) No, I\'m not. - 132 votes (46.2%)
5 I didn\'t vote and don\'t care. (1.7%) I didn\'t vote and don\'t care. - 5 votes (1.7%)

Poll Question: Do you think Jeffco taxpayers should pay for private lawsuits against Rick Sheehan?
Total Votes: 81

2 Yes, he\'s our elected official. (2.5%) Yes, he\'s our elected official. - 2 votes (2.5%)
63 No, it\'s his personal problem. (77.8%) No, it\'s his personal problem. - 63 votes (77.8%)
16 I\'m not sure what you are talking about. (19.8%) I\'m not sure what you are talking about. - 16 votes (19.8%)

Poll Question: What are your plans for displaying outdoor holiday lights?
Total Votes: 177

49 I never put them up. (27.7%) I never put them up. - 49 votes (27.7%)
103 I put them up every year. (58.2%) I put them up every year. - 103 votes (58.2%)
5 This will be the first year for me. (2.8%) This will be the first year for me. - 5 votes (2.8%)
19 I haven\'t decided yet. (10.7%) I haven\'t decided yet. - 19 votes (10.7%)

Poll Question: When do you usually put up your Christmas tree?
Total Votes: 134

35 By Thanksgiving weekend (26.1%) By Thanksgiving weekend - 35 votes (26.1%)
40 First week of December (29.9%) First week of December - 40 votes (29.9%)
30 Second week of December (22.4%) Second week of December - 30 votes (22.4%)
14 Third week of December (10.4%) Third week of December - 14 votes (10.4%)
15 I usually don\'t put up a tree. (11.2%) I usually don\'t put up a tree. - 15 votes (11.2%)

Poll Question: As the holidays approach, how do you feel about this time of the year? Is it...
Total Votes: 141

54 A happy time (38.3%) A happy time - 54 votes (38.3%)
28 A time for reflection (19.9%) A time for reflection - 28 votes (19.9%)
44 Very stressful period (31.2%) Very stressful period - 44 votes (31.2%)
15 I feel lonely at this time (10.6%) I feel lonely at this time - 15 votes (10.6%)

Poll Question: How much will you spend on presents this holiday?
Total Votes: 104

3 $0 (2.9%) $0 - 3 votes (2.9%)
4 $50 or under (3.8%) $50 or under - 4 votes (3.8%)
12 $150 to $51 (11.5%) $150 to $51 - 12 votes (11.5%)
19 $300 to $151 (18.3%) $300 to $151 - 19 votes (18.3%)
17 $500 to $301 (16.3%) $500 to $301 - 17 votes (16.3%)
25 $1,000 to $501 (24%) $1,000 to $501 - 25 votes (24%)
17 $2,000 to $1,001 (16.3%) $2,000 to $1,001 - 17 votes (16.3%)
4 $5,000 to $2,001 (3.8%) $5,000 to $2,001 - 4 votes (3.8%)
2 More than $5,000 (1.9%) More than $5,000 - 2 votes (1.9%)

Poll Question: If you just met someone at this time of the year, would you wish them...
Total Votes: 122

76 Merry Christmas! (62.3%) Merry Christmas! - 76 votes (62.3%)
39 Happy Holidays! (32%) Happy Holidays! - 39 votes (32%)
7 Wouldn\'t mention either. (5.7%) Wouldn\'t mention either. - 7 votes (5.7%)

Poll Question: When making New Year\'s resolutions, do you...
Total Votes: 136

23 Generally stick to them. (16.9%) Generally stick to them. - 23 votes (16.9%)
21 Generally forget about them. (15.4%) Generally forget about them. - 21 votes (15.4%)
92 I don\'t make New Year\'s resolutions. (67.6%) I don\'t make New Year\'s resolutions. - 92 votes (67.6%)

Poll Question: When did you first visit Pinecam?
Total Votes: 183

25 In the last year. (13.7%) In the last year. - 25 votes (13.7%)
22 Within last 2 years. (12%) Within last 2 years. - 22 votes (12%)
20 The 2002 fire season. (10.9%) The 2002 fire season. - 20 votes (10.9%)
59 The 2000 Hi Meadow fire season. (32.2%) The 2000 Hi Meadow fire season. - 59 votes (32.2%)
39 After the 1996 Buffalo Creek fire. (21.3%) After the 1996 Buffalo Creek fire. - 39 votes (21.3%)
18 Before the 1996 Buffalo Creek fire. (9.8%) Before the 1996 Buffalo Creek fire. - 18 votes (9.8%)

Poll Question: How often to you have your well water tested?
Total Votes: 93

7 Once a year. (7.5%) Once a year. - 7 votes (7.5%)
20 Every few years. (21.5%) Every few years. - 20 votes (21.5%)
31 I\'m supposed to have it tested? (33.3%) I\'m supposed to have it tested? - 31 votes (33.3%)
35 When we bought the house. (37.6%) When we bought the house. - 35 votes (37.6%)

Poll Question: How did you learn about Pinecam.com?
Total Votes: 132

13 Search engine. (9.8%) Search engine. - 13 votes (9.8%)
11 Neighbor told me. (8.3%) Neighbor told me. - 11 votes (8.3%)
56 Friend told me. (42.4%) Friend told me. - 56 votes (42.4%)
5 From a news story. (3.8%) From a news story. - 5 votes (3.8%)
29 I stumbled upon it. (22%) I stumbled upon it. - 29 votes (22%)
18 I dont remember. (13.6%) I dont remember. - 18 votes (13.6%)

Poll Question: How will the United States be impacted by the second term of President Bush?
Total Votes: 299

127 Better off (42.5%) Better off - 127 votes (42.5%)
145 Worse (48.5%) Worse - 145 votes (48.5%)
27 The same (9%) The same - 27 votes (9%)

Poll Question: How do you commute to work?
Total Votes: 209

65 4 cylinder (31.1%) 4 cylinder - 65 votes (31.1%)
55 6 cylinder (26.3%) 6 cylinder - 55 votes (26.3%)
36 8 cylinder (17.2%) 8 cylinder - 36 votes (17.2%)
4 motorcycle (1.9%) motorcycle - 4 votes (1.9%)
19 RTD (9.1%) RTD - 19 votes (9.1%)
2 carpool (1%) carpool - 2 votes (1%)
28 I don\'t commute (13.4%) I don\'t commute - 28 votes (13.4%)

Poll Question: Where do you eat out?
Total Votes: 117

32 Usually somewhere up here. (27.4%) Usually somewhere up here. - 32 votes (27.4%)
20 Usually somewhere in town. (17.1%) Usually somewhere in town. - 20 votes (17.1%)
18 Up here and in town equally. (15.4%) Up here and in town equally. - 18 votes (15.4%)
20 Depends on where I am. (17.1%) Depends on where I am. - 20 votes (17.1%)
27 I don\'t eat out much. (23.1%) I don\'t eat out much. - 27 votes (23.1%)

Poll Question: How do you do your taxes?
Total Votes: 162

26 I do them myself with a calculator. (16%) I do them myself with a calculator. - 26 votes (16%)
59 I hire someone to do them for me. (36.4%) I hire someone to do them for me. - 59 votes (36.4%)
15 I use an online tax preparation program. (9.3%) I use an online tax preparation program. - 15 votes (9.3%)
58 I buy tax preparation software. (35.8%) I buy tax preparation software. - 58 votes (35.8%)
4 I haven\'t decided yet. (2.5%) I haven\'t decided yet. - 4 votes (2.5%)

Poll Question: Do you click on web links or attachments in your e-mail if you don\'t know the sender?
Total Votes: 106

92 No, I don\'t. (86.8%) No, I don\'t. - 92 votes (86.8%)
5 Yes, I do. (4.7%) Yes, I do. - 5 votes (4.7%)
9 Sometimes I do. (8.5%) Sometimes I do.  - 9 votes (8.5%)

Poll Question: When you brush your teeth, do you brush your tongue?
Total Votes: 160

46 No, I do not. (28.8%) No, I do not. - 46 votes (28.8%)
106 How did you know? (66.3%) How did you know? - 106 votes (66.3%)
8 Huh? (5%) Huh?  - 8 votes (5%)

Poll Question: Do you attend church or religious services?
Total Votes: 209

106 Yes, I do. (50.7%) Yes, I do. - 106 votes (50.7%)
103 No, I do not. (49.3%) No, I do not. - 103 votes (49.3%)

Poll Question: Wood stove owners: How many cords of firewood do you go through each winter?
Total Votes: 170

66 1-2 (38.8%) 1-2 - 66 votes (38.8%)
33 2-3 (19.4%) 2-3 - 33 votes (19.4%)
31 3-4 (18.2%) 3-4 - 31 votes (18.2%)
21 4-5 (12.4%) 4-5 - 21 votes (12.4%)
19 More than 5 (11.2%) More than 5 - 19 votes (11.2%)

Poll Question: Have you ever \'faked\' a cell phone call?
Total Votes: 156

95 No, I haven\'t. (60.9%) No, I haven\'t. - 95 votes (60.9%)
36 Yes, I have. (23.1%) Yes, I have. - 36 votes (23.1%)
14 I don\'t have a cell phone. (9%) I don\'t have a cell phone. - 14 votes (9%)
11 Can\'t answer right now, gotta take this call. (7.1%) Can\'t answer right now, gotta take this call. - 11 votes (7.1%)

Poll Question: When you find mountain gas is at least 10 cents higher than the city, what do you do?
Total Votes: 221

28 Still buy it up here. (12.7%) Still buy it up here. - 28 votes (12.7%)
131 Buy it in the city. (59.3%) Buy it in the city. - 131 votes (59.3%)
62 Buy it wherever I run low. (28.1%) Buy it wherever I run low. - 62 votes (28.1%)

Poll Question: Do you store your car or truck in a garage?
Total Votes: 136

82 Yes. (60.3%) Yes. - 82 votes (60.3%)
21 No. (15.4%) No. - 21 votes (15.4%)
32 I don\'t have a garage. (23.5%) I don\'t have a garage. - 32 votes (23.5%)
1 I don\'t have a car or truck. (0.7%) I don\'t have a car or truck. - 1 votes (0.7%)

Poll Question: Do you lock the doors of your home when you aren\'t around?
Total Votes: 178

109 Absolutely, every time. (61.2%) Absolutely, every time. - 109 votes (61.2%)
40 Sometimes, I do. (22.5%) Sometimes, I do. - 40 votes (22.5%)
29 No I don\'t. Shhh. (16.3%) No I don\'t.  Shhh. - 29 votes (16.3%)

Poll Question: How many hours a day do you spend on Pinecam?
Total Votes: 225

147 Less than 1 (65.3%) Less than 1 - 147 votes (65.3%)
34 1-3 hours (15.1%) 1-3 hours - 34 votes (15.1%)
12 4-6 hours (5.3%) 4-6 hours - 12 votes (5.3%)
6 7 - 10 hours (2.7%) 7 - 10 hours - 6 votes (2.7%)
18 I don\'t keep track (8%) I don\'t keep track - 18 votes (8%)
8 I never log off (3.6%) I never log off - 8 votes (3.6%)

Poll Question: Do you think you are prepared this fire season?
Total Votes: 149

55 Yes, as much as I can be. (36.9%) Yes, as much as I can be. - 55 votes (36.9%)
57 Almost, but still have work to do. (38.3%) Almost, but still have work to do. - 57 votes (38.3%)
8 I have done a little to mitigate. (5.4%) I have done a little to mitigate. - 8 votes (5.4%)
29 Not really. If it happens, it happens. (19.5%) Not really. If it happens, it happens. - 29 votes (19.5%)

Poll Question: Do you use a paper shredder to help prevent identity theft?
Total Votes: 125

97 Yes, I shred old bills, credit card offfers etc. (77.6%) Yes, I shred old bills, credit card offfers etc. - 97 votes (77.6%)
22 No, I just dump that stuff in my trash. (17.6%) No, I just dump that stuff in my trash. - 22 votes (17.6%)
4 I am thinking of using one to protect my identity. (3.2%) I am thinking of using one to protect my identity. - 4 votes (3.2%)

Poll Question: Are you changing your driving habits as a result of higher gas prices?
Total Votes: 188

76 No, I am not. (40.4%) No, I am not. - 76 votes (40.4%)
109 Yes, I am. (58%) Yes, I am. - 109 votes (58%)
3 I don\'t drive anyway. (1.6%) I don\'t drive anyway. - 3 votes (1.6%)

Poll Question: Are you driving down the hill to save money when you fill up at the gas station?
Total Votes: 197

24 No, I buy gas in this area, regardless of the price. (12.2%) No, I buy gas in this area, regardless of the price. - 24 votes (12.2%)
61 Yes, when it\'s cheaper in the city. (31%) Yes, when it\'s cheaper in the city. - 61 votes (31%)
112 It depends on where I am when I need gas. (56.9%) It depends on where I am when I need gas. - 112 votes (56.9%)

Poll Question: What is the main source of heat for your home?
Total Votes: 191

63 Natural Gas (33%) Natural Gas - 63 votes (33%)
43 Propane (22.5%) Propane - 43 votes (22.5%)
55 Firewood (28.8%) Firewood - 55 votes (28.8%)
28 Electric (14.7%) Electric - 28 votes (14.7%)
1 Solar (0.5%) Solar - 1 votes (0.5%)

Poll Question: How would you vote on Referendum C and D?
Total Votes: 250

104 Yes on C and D. (41.6%) Yes on C and D. - 104 votes (41.6%)
145 No on C and D. (58%) No on C and D. - 145 votes (58%)

Poll Question: Have you started your Holiday shopping, yet?
Total Votes: 201

13 All finished, wrapped and ready! (6.5%) All finished, wrapped and ready! - 13 votes (6.5%)
40 Shopping mostly complete (19.9%) Shopping mostly complete - 40 votes (19.9%)
56 Shopping started (27.9%) Shopping started - 56 votes (27.9%)
1 I send gift certificates (0.5%) I send gift certificates - 1 votes (0.5%)
65 You\'re kidding, right? (32.3%) You\'re kidding, right?   - 65 votes (32.3%)
26 I don\'t shop (12.9%) I don\'t shop - 26 votes (12.9%)

Poll Question: Which is your favorite holiday this season
Total Votes: 319

172 Christmas (53.9%) Christmas - 172 votes (53.9%)
6 New Years Day (1.9%) New Years Day - 6 votes (1.9%)
8 Hanukkah (2.5%) Hanukkah - 8 votes (2.5%)
29 Winter Solstice (9.1%) Winter Solstice - 29 votes (9.1%)
5 Kwanza (1.6%) Kwanza - 5 votes (1.6%)
38 Thanksgiving (11.9%) Thanksgiving - 38 votes (11.9%)
13 Other (4.1%) Other - 13 votes (4.1%)
48 None - I hate the holidays (15%) None - I hate the holidays - 48 votes (15%)

Poll Question: What are your plans for New Year\'s Eve?
Total Votes: 107

13 Party like it\'s 1999! (12.1%) Party like it\'s 1999! - 13 votes (12.1%)
2 Jammin\' at SFA (1.9%) Jammin\' at SFA - 2 votes (1.9%)
12 Watch Rockin\' New Year\'s Eve on TV (11.2%) Watch Rockin\' New Year\'s Eve on TV - 12 votes (11.2%)
33 Quiet time with family (30.8%) Quiet time with family - 33 votes (30.8%)
2 Fireworks (1.9%) Fireworks - 2 votes (1.9%)
44 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (41.1%) zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz - 44 votes (41.1%)

Poll Question: What is your 2006 New Years Resolution?
Total Votes: 88

16 Lose Weight (18.2%) Lose Weight - 16 votes (18.2%)
11 Exercise more (12.5%) Exercise more - 11 votes (12.5%)
4 Break a bad habit (4.5%) Break a bad habit - 4 votes (4.5%)
7 Be nicer to people (8%) Be nicer to people - 7 votes (8%)
1 Reconcile with someone (1.1%) Reconcile with someone - 1 votes (1.1%)
10 Some other aspect of personal improvement (11.4%) Some other aspect of personal improvement - 10 votes (11.4%)
24 I don\'t make resolutions (27.3%) I don\'t make resolutions - 24 votes (27.3%)
15 Years ago, I resolved to never make another resolution and, by gum, I\'ve kept that one! (17%) Years ago, I resolved to never make another resolution and, by gum, I\'ve kept that one! - 15 votes (17%)

Poll Question: What is your favorite part of the Stock Show?
Total Votes: 242

47 Rodeo (19.4%) Rodeo - 47 votes (19.4%)
39 Horse Shows (16.1%) Horse Shows - 39 votes (16.1%)
16 Vendor Exhibits (6.6%) Vendor Exhibits - 16 votes (6.6%)
20 Bull Riding (8.3%) Bull Riding - 20 votes (8.3%)
19 Seeing the Cattle, Pigs, Sheep etc. (7.9%) Seeing the Cattle, Pigs, Sheep etc. - 19 votes (7.9%)
6 Seeing the Horses (2.5%) Seeing the Horses - 6 votes (2.5%)
7 Petting Zoo (2.9%) Petting Zoo - 7 votes (2.9%)
5 Food (2.1%) Food - 5 votes (2.1%)
74 I never go (30.6%) I never go - 74 votes (30.6%)
9 What does this have to do with investments? (3.7%) What does this have to do with investments? - 9 votes (3.7%)

Poll Question: Since the Broncos will not be playing, what will you do for the Super Bowl?
Total Votes: 187

56 Watch and cheer for the Steelers (29.9%) Watch and cheer for the Steelers - 56 votes (29.9%)
37 Watch and cheer for the Seahawks (19.8%) Watch and cheer for the Seahawks - 37 votes (19.8%)
21 Watch because I love football (11.2%) Watch because I love football - 21 votes (11.2%)
6 Watch because everyone else will be (3.2%) Watch because everyone else will be - 6 votes (3.2%)
17 Watch but only for the commercials (9.1%) Watch but only for the commercials - 17 votes (9.1%)
14 Go to a movie or do some shopping (7.5%) Go to a movie or do some shopping - 14 votes (7.5%)
36 Do chores around the house (19.3%) Do chores around the house - 36 votes (19.3%)

Poll Question: How much snow do you think we will have this spring?
Total Votes: 142

22 Way above normal (15.5%) Way above normal - 22 votes (15.5%)
26 A little above normal (18.3%) A little above normal - 26 votes (18.3%)
31 About normal (21.8%) About normal - 31 votes (21.8%)
33 A little below normal (23.2%) A little below normal - 33 votes (23.2%)
30 Way below normal (21.1%) Way below normal - 30 votes (21.1%)

Poll Question: What are your plans for Valentines Day?
Total Votes: 78

45 Do something special for my sweety! (57.7%) Do something special for my sweety! - 45 votes (57.7%)
2 Do something special for someone I hope to make my sweety! (2.6%) Do something special for someone I hope to make my sweety! - 2 votes (2.6%)
7 I don\'t have a sweety, so I\'ll buy chocolate & flowers for myself! (9%) I don\'t have a sweety, so I\'ll buy chocolate & flowers for myself! - 7 votes (9%)
5 Sending an anonomous card & making someone\'s day! (6.4%) Sending an anonomous card & making someone\'s day! - 5 votes (6.4%)
19 Just looking forward to chocolate being on sale! (24.4%) Just looking forward to chocolate being on sale! - 19 votes (24.4%)

Poll Question: Are you in favor of Crow Hill Bible Church\'s expansion plans?
Total Votes: 312

106 Yes. If they need the additional capacity, they should do it (34%) Yes. If they need the additional capacity, they should do it - 106 votes (34%)
111 No. We don\'t need that type af facility in that location. (35.6%) No. We don\'t need that type af facility in that location.  - 111 votes (35.6%)
18 Only if they scale down the plans (5.8%) Only if they scale down the plans - 18 votes (5.8%)
18 No opinion (5.8%) No opinion - 18 votes (5.8%)
59 I don\'t know enough to have an opinion (18.9%) I don\'t know enough to have an opinion - 59 votes (18.9%)

Poll Question: Is this warm weather giving you spring fever?
Total Votes: 189

60 Yes, I love to be outdoors. (31.7%) Yes, I love to be outdoors. - 60 votes (31.7%)
11 No, I know it won\'t last (5.8%) No, I know it won\'t last - 11 votes (5.8%)
108 No, It\'s too dry, we need snow! (57.1%) No, It\'s too dry, we need snow! - 108 votes (57.1%)
10 What warm weather? I\'ve been working too hard to notice (5.3%) What warm weather? I\'ve been working too hard to notice - 10 votes (5.3%)

Poll Question: Are you going to watch the Coney Island hotdog during its move on Saturday?
Total Votes: 156

9 I\'m following it all the way from AP to Bailey (5.8%) I\'m following it all the way from AP to Bailey - 9 votes (5.8%)
58 I\'ll try to watch it as it comes past on 285 (37.2%) I\'ll try to watch it as it comes past on 285 - 58 votes (37.2%)
26 I\'m staying as far away as possible (16.7%) I\'m staying as far away as possible - 26 votes (16.7%)
42 I\'d love to watch but I won\'t be around (26.9%) I\'d love to watch but I won\'t be around - 42 votes (26.9%)
21 Huh? (13.5%) Huh? - 21 votes (13.5%)

Poll Question: (Idea submitted by a pinecammer!) Do you ever carry a gun in your car?
Total Votes: 432

73 Always (16.9%) Always - 73 votes (16.9%)
71 Sometimes (16.4%) Sometimes - 71 votes (16.4%)
5 If I\'m going to a bad neighborhood like Denver (1.2%) If I\'m going to a bad neighborhood like Denver - 5 votes (1.2%)
78 Only if I\'m transporting it (18.1%) Only if I\'m transporting it - 78 votes (18.1%)
205 Never (47.5%) Never - 205 votes (47.5%)

Poll Question: What do you think of April Fool\'s Day Pranks?
Total Votes: 53

6 I pull them every year. (11.3%) I pull them every year. - 6 votes (11.3%)
4 I have them pulled on me and love them. (7.5%) I have them pulled on me and love them. - 4 votes (7.5%)
3 I have them pulled on me and hate them. (5.7%) I have them pulled on me and hate them. - 3 votes (5.7%)
16 I\'m OK with them as long as I stay dry. (30.2%) I\'m OK with them as long as I stay dry. - 16 votes (30.2%)
24 The whole concept is stupid. (45.3%) The whole concept is stupid. - 24 votes (45.3%)

Poll Question: How will the state-wide smoking ban effect you?
Total Votes: 242

70 I\'ll go out more often (28.9%) I\'ll go out more often - 70 votes (28.9%)
25 I\'ll stay home more (10.3%) I\'ll stay home more - 25 votes (10.3%)
15 I\'ll go out as much but will be sneaking outside a lot more (6.2%) I\'ll go out as much but will be sneaking outside a lot more - 15 votes (6.2%)
132 It won\'t have much effect on me (54.5%) It won\'t have much effect on me - 132 votes (54.5%)

Poll Question: How do you think the Rockies will do this year?
Total Votes: 201

18 Win World Series (9%) Win World Series - 18 votes (9%)
13 Win thier division (6.5%) Win thier division - 13 votes (6.5%)
25 Make the playoffs as the Wild Card (12.4%) Make the playoffs as the Wild Card - 25 votes (12.4%)
47 Finish 3rd in their division (23.4%) Finish 3rd in their division - 47 votes (23.4%)
22 Finish 4th in their division (10.9%) Finish 4th in their division - 22 votes (10.9%)
31 Finish last in their division (15.4%) Finish last in their division - 31 votes (15.4%)
44 Embarass the State of Colorado by losing 100 games (21.9%) Embarass the State of Colorado by losing 100 games - 44 votes (21.9%)

Poll Question: (Idea submitted by a pinecammer) What are your school aged children doing this summer?
Total Votes: 101

2 Summer School (2%) Summer School - 2 votes (2%)
17 Summer Camp (16.8%) Summer Camp - 17 votes (16.8%)
3 Volunteering (3%) Volunteering - 3 votes (3%)
22 Working (21.8%) Working - 22 votes (21.8%)
19 Traveling (18.8%) Traveling - 19 votes (18.8%)
25 Driving you Crazy Wishing it was School Again (24.8%) Driving you Crazy Wishing it was School Again - 25 votes (24.8%)
13 All of the above (12.9%) All of the above - 13 votes (12.9%)

Poll Question: What would you do if Pinecam was down for an extended time?
Total Votes: 281

87 Look for other sources of information but come back when it returned. (31%) Look for other sources of information but come back when it returned. - 87 votes (31%)
11 Find other sources of information and not go back to an untrustworthy site. (3.9%) Find other sources of information and not go back to an untrustworthy site. - 11 votes (3.9%)
78 Go through major withdrawl, checking every hour until it returned. (27.8%) Go through major withdrawl, checking every hour until it returned. - 78 votes (27.8%)
92 Would not worry but would come back once the site was up again. (32.7%) Would not worry but would come back once the site was up again. - 92 votes (32.7%)
13 Start my own site (4.6%) Start my own site - 13 votes (4.6%)

Poll Question: How are the higher gas prices affecting your vacation plans this summer?
Total Votes: 384

140 No difference, I\'ll still go where I planned. (36.5%) No difference,  I\'ll still go where I planned. - 140 votes (36.5%)
114 I\'m sticking closer to home this year. (29.7%) I\'m sticking closer to home this year. - 114 votes (29.7%)
42 My plans don\'t involve enough driving to make a difference. (10.9%) My plans don\'t involve enough driving to make a difference. - 42 votes (10.9%)
88 Vacation? Who has time for a vacation? (22.9%) Vacation? Who has time for a vacation? - 88 votes (22.9%)

Poll Question: How many pets do you have in your household? (You may include horses and other livestock if you consider them to be pets)
Total Votes: 843

0 0 (0%) 0 - 0 votes (0%)
149 1 (17.7%) 1 - 149 votes (17.7%)
214 2 (25.4%) 2 - 214 votes (25.4%)
282 3-5 (33.5%) 3-5 - 282 votes (33.5%)
139 6-10 (16.5%) 6-10 - 139 votes (16.5%)
35 11-20 (4.2%) 11-20 - 35 votes (4.2%)
24 More than 20 (2.8%) More than 20 - 24 votes (2.8%)

Poll Question: Did you get all you wanted/needed to do over the summer done?
Total Votes: 256

119 No way! I\'m further behind. (46.5%) No way! I\'m further behind. - 119 votes (46.5%)
59 Most of it. (23%) Most of it. - 59 votes (23%)
40 Summer\'s nearly over?! (15.6%) Summer\'s nearly over?! - 40 votes (15.6%)
24 I just relax all summer. Fall is time to get caught up. (9.4%) I just relax all summer. Fall is time to get caught up. - 24 votes (9.4%)
14 I\'m all caught up and ready for winter. (5.5%) I\'m all caught up and ready for winter. - 14 votes (5.5%)

Poll Question: SNOW IN THE FORECAST! Do you know where your winter gear is? (Snow boots, jackets/gloves, long johns/janes, ice scrapers...?)
Total Votes: 609

453 Oh yeah! I\'m ready & waiting! (Bring it on!) (74.4%) Oh yeah! I\'m ready & waiting! (Bring it on!) - 453 votes (74.4%)
25 Not no way... not no how (4.1%) Not no way... not no how - 25 votes (4.1%)
103 Kinda sorta (16.9%) Kinda sorta - 103 votes (16.9%)
28 I\'d rather buy new stuff than look for last years! (4.6%) I\'d rather buy new stuff than look for last years! - 28 votes (4.6%)

Poll Question: Now that the halloween and the election are both past, what are you thinking about.
Total Votes: 442

18 The election results (4.1%) The election results - 18 votes (4.1%)
168 The upcoming holidays (38%) The upcoming holidays - 168 votes (38%)
26 Work/School (like always) (5.9%) Work/School (like always) - 26 votes (5.9%)
62 Snow! (14%) Snow! - 62 votes (14%)
29 Dang! It\'s winter already? (6.6%) Dang! It\'s winter already? - 29 votes (6.6%)
29 Football (6.6%) Football - 29 votes (6.6%)
17 Hockey (3.8%) Hockey - 17 votes (3.8%)
2 Hoops (0.5%) Hoops - 2 votes (0.5%)
91 Cheese, I like cheese (20.6%) Cheese, I like cheese - 91 votes (20.6%)

Poll Question: What part of pinecam is most important to you
Total Votes: 685

488 Front page - News and Weather headlines, cameras etc. (71.2%) Front page - News and Weather headlines, cameras etc. - 488 votes (71.2%)
96 Community chat forums - Living room, pet corner etc. (14%) Community chat forums - Living room, pet corner etc. - 96 votes (14%)
36 News/Scanner Forums (5.3%) News/Scanner Forums - 36 votes (5.3%)
18 The Study - Political & Religious debate (2.6%) The Study - Political & Religious debate - 18 votes (2.6%)
44 Classified forums - For Sale, Real Estate, Local Business etc. (6.4%) Classified forums - For Sale, Real Estate, Local Business etc. - 44 votes (6.4%)
3 Community Agency Forums (0.4%) Community Agency Forums - 3 votes (0.4%)

Poll Question: How are you coping with the Blizzard of 06?
Total Votes: 588

138 Curled up in front of the fire (23.5%) Curled up in front of the fire  - 138 votes (23.5%)
56 Playing in the snow, of course (9.5%) Playing in the snow, of course - 56 votes (9.5%)
67 Working, dagnabit! (11.4%) Working, dagnabit! - 67 votes (11.4%)
11 Digging my vehicle out of a ditch (1.9%) Digging my vehicle out of a ditch - 11 votes (1.9%)
153 Shoveling, snow blowing, whatever (26%) Shoveling, snow blowing, whatever - 153 votes (26%)
55 Pinecam, what else? (9.4%) Pinecam, what else? - 55 votes (9.4%)
108 Snow, what snow? (18.4%) Snow, what snow? - 108 votes (18.4%)

Poll Question: How often do you vist Pinecam?
Total Votes: 1451

479 At least once each day (33%) At least once each day - 479 votes (33%)
313 Nearly every day (21.6%) Nearly every day - 313 votes (21.6%)
274 A couple of times a week (18.9%) A couple of times a week - 274 votes (18.9%)
209 Once in a while (14.4%) Once in a while - 209 votes (14.4%)
126 Only if there is something going on and I need information (8.7%) Only if there is something going on and I need information - 126 votes (8.7%)
50 I never log off except to eat and sleep (3.4%) I never log off except to eat and sleep - 50 votes (3.4%)

Poll Question: How much more snow do you think we will get this winter?
Total Votes: 939

92 2-4 inches a week until May (9.8%) 2-4 inches a week until May - 92 votes (9.8%)
135 A weekly storm of 3 or more inches until May (14.4%) A weekly storm of 3 or more inches until May - 135 votes (14.4%)
54 A little bit here and there but not much more. (5.8%) A little bit here and there but not much more. - 54 votes (5.8%)
50 It will dry up and we will be wishing for snow by the end of April (5.3%) It will dry up and we will be wishing for snow by the end of April - 50 votes (5.3%)
173 we will get dumped on until summer (18.4%) we will get dumped on until summer - 173 votes (18.4%)
346 It will seem to dry up and then, WHAM! we will get another big one (36.8%) It will seem to dry up and then, WHAM! we will get another big one - 346 votes (36.8%)
89 Snow, what snow? (9.5%) Snow, what snow? - 89 votes (9.5%)

Poll Question: Does the media spend too much time on celebrities?
Total Votes: 1093

631 Absolutely! I want to know about issues that matter to me. (57.7%) Absolutely!  I want to know about issues that matter to me. - 631 votes (57.7%)
19 No. I find it interesting how other people live their lives. (1.7%) No.  I find it interesting how other people live their lives. - 19 votes (1.7%)
164 Sometimes. I get bored with a lot of the obsessive coverage. (15%) Sometimes.  I get bored with a lot of the obsessive coverage. - 164 votes (15%)
9 Not at all. It is really important to me what happens to important people. (0.8%) Not at all.  It is really important to me what happens to important people. - 9 votes (0.8%)
270 Cheese, I like cheese. (24.7%) Cheese, I like cheese. - 270 votes (24.7%)

Poll Question: Spring has sprung! Are you ready for summer?
Total Votes: 725

156 No, we still need more snow to keep the fires away. (21.5%) No, we still need more snow to keep the fires away. - 156 votes (21.5%)
134 Bring on the heat, I\'m tired of the cold (18.5%) Bring on the heat, I\'m tired of the cold - 134 votes (18.5%)
189 I love every season in Colorado (26.1%) I love every season in Colorado - 189 votes (26.1%)
28 I\'ll be on the slopes as long as they are open (3.9%) I\'ll be on the slopes as long as they are open - 28 votes (3.9%)
9 Just thinking of all I have to do before summer makes me tired (1.2%) Just thinking of all I have to do before summer makes me tired - 9 votes (1.2%)
120 I cannot wait until I can go hiking/ biking /riding /fishing /camping /swimming /4-wheeling (16.6%) I cannot wait until I can go hiking/ biking /riding /fishing /camping /swimming /4-wheeling - 120 votes (16.6%)
45 I cannot wait until I can go nap in my hammock (6.2%) I cannot wait until I can go nap in my hammock - 45 votes (6.2%)
44 Spring? Summer? I had not noticed. (6.1%) Spring? Summer?  I had not noticed. - 44 votes (6.1%)

Poll Question: With recent headline incidents in mind, how do you feel about personal safety?
Total Votes: 1203

193 Life has always been dangerous, the dangers may change but we are not any better or worse off than in the past. (16%) Life has always been dangerous, the dangers may change but we are not any better or worse off than in the past. - 193 votes (16%)
298 American society is getting more dangerous due to a lack of respect for life. (24.8%) American society is getting more dangerous due to a lack of respect for life. - 298 votes (24.8%)
37 American society is getting more dangerous due to greater social inequality. (3.1%) American society is getting more dangerous due to greater social inequality. - 37 votes (3.1%)
60 American society is getting more dangerous due to overpopulation. (5%) American society is getting more dangerous due to overpopulation. - 60 votes (5%)
77 The whole world is getting more dangerous, we are just seeing the effects in the US. (6.4%) The whole world is getting more dangerous, we are just seeing the effects in the US. - 77 votes (6.4%)
100 People need to learn to get along and be more tolerant of those around them. (8.3%) People need to learn to get along and be more tolerant of those around them. - 100 votes (8.3%)
240 People need to learn to defend themselves and not rely on police/government protection. (20%) People need to learn to defend themselves and not rely on police/government protection. - 240 votes (20%)
197 Cheese, I like cheese. (16.4%) Cheese, I like cheese. - 197 votes (16.4%)

Poll Question: What would you tell a visitor to try while on a day trip along 285
Total Votes: 1189

174 South Park City (14.6%) South Park City - 174 votes (14.6%)
22 Fish Antero Reservoir (1.9%) Fish Antero Reservoir - 22 votes (1.9%)
162 Coney Island Hot Dog (13.6%) Coney Island Hot Dog - 162 votes (13.6%)
37 Hire Horses in South Park (3.1%) Hire Horses in South Park - 37 votes (3.1%)
151 Platte Canyon Grill (12.7%) Platte Canyon Grill - 151 votes (12.7%)
337 Day hike on Guanella Pass trails (28.3%) Day hike on Guanella Pass trails - 337 votes (28.3%)
75 Kill Kenney (6.3%) Kill Kenney - 75 votes (6.3%)
68 Hawg Heaven (5.7%)