You voted, you've done your civic duty, now what? Do you sit around the house watching this train wreck? This 50 state pile up on the expressway to what the "other party" calls the next great depression? Or, do you look for something else to occupy your time? 

Most people would rather have a root canal without medication then watch the next few hours, maybe even days, of election coverage on Television. If that's you, here are a few ideas to help pass the time.

Rake the Yard

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It's Michigan, they are falling and getting everywhere. Time to break out the rake and get busy. They aren't going to rake themselves after all.

Get your car winter ready

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Make sure you have all the essentials to survive the cold and that your car will too. Get the oil changed, check all the fluids and tires, carry a blanket or two and be prepared for ice and snow.

Clean out the gutters

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This may not be the smartest way but it beats whats on TV.

If these don't do it for you, here's two more with some entertainment value.

 

Watch Stranger Things on Netflix

Everyone is talking about it, now is a good time to see what the hype is about.

Resort to the classics (no explanation needed here)

What are you doing instead of watching election coverage? Tell us in the comments.

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