{"id":36947,"date":"2026-04-01T14:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/?p=36947"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:44:33","slug":"did-you-get-fooled-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/blogs\/afternoons\/2026\/04\/did-you-get-fooled-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Get &#8220;Fooled&#8221; Today?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you know that nobody seems to know where this whole idea of fooling people started? Nobody knows where April Fools&#8217; Day originated.  The most popular theory goes back to France in the 1500s, when New Year&#8217;s moved from spring to January 1.  Some people didn&#8217;t get the memo, kept celebrating in April and got labeled &#8220;April fools&#8221;.  Others say it goes back to ancient rome, where people held wild spring festivals full of disguises and practical jokes. Even writing that makes me think I&#8217;m being fooled right now into believing that is even true. Either way, nobody seems to know why we celebrate or where it started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s only fitting the word of the day from Merriam-Webster dictionary \u2013 is &#8220;Shenanigans&#8221; \u2013 described as an activity or behavior that is not honest or proper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure if you heard it this morning, but Sarah and Hilary got us with the Diapers for Ducks commercial. There was a website and everything.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was some good ones locally &#8212; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=943320885225619&amp;set=a.102350079322708\">The Township of Plympton-Wyoming had us believing there were going to be koi ponds in the potholes. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Important Municipal Update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After careful consideration, the Municipality will be replacing all potholes with decorative koi ponds to improve both road conditions and community aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents are reminded not to feed the fish and to use extra caution on their morning commute.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Sipkens were posting about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1392564296222285&amp;set=a.466230648855659&amp;type=3&amp;ref=embed_post\">donut seeds<\/a> which was hilarious.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Exclusively at Sipkens!!!\u00a0 We finally got our hands on some Donut Seeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EASY TO GROW. FUN TO EAT.<br>1. Place seeds gently into well drained, &#8220;sprinkle soil&#8221;.<br>2. Water lightly with milk (chocolate milk for extra flavour)<br>3. Place in the sunny spot- donuts love mornings almost as much as you do.<br>4. Be patient&#8230; good things (and good donuts) take time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GROWING TIPS: for best results, whisper sweet things to your plant daily. Pairs well with coffee plants &amp; bacon shrubs. Protect from cookie monsters and midnight snackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HARVESTING: when donuts are golden and perfectly puffed, simply pick and enjoy! No baking required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;WARNING: may attract friends, neighbors, and anyone with a sweet tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we are handing out FREE seed packages. 1 per person. While supplies last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Growing and April Fool&#8217;s!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>BIG NEWS from Skip the Taxi <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t45\/1\/16\/1f6a8.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea8\">  Starting TODAY, we\u2019re officially launching\u2026 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t47\/1\/16\/1f681.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude81\"> Skip the Helicopter <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t47\/1\/16\/1f681.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude81\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s right \u2014 why sit in traffic when you can FLY over it?  No red lights <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t43\/1\/16\/1f6a6.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea6\"> No construction delays <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tc4\/1\/16\/1f6a7.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea7\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just smooth skies and VIP vibes <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t83\/1\/16\/1f60e.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude0e\"> Intro pricing starts at ONLY $499 per ride*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(*April Fools <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/td2\/1\/16\/1f604.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude04\">)  Don\u2019t worry \u2014 we\u2019re still your trusted, fully insured, locally owned ride service with clean cars and friendly drivers <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tec\/1\/16\/1f697.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude97\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Habitat for Humanity announced their NEW ReStore REWARDS CARD PROGRAM \ud83c\udf89<br>Earn points every time you:<br>\ud83d\uded2 Buy something you didn\u2019t know you needed<br>\ud83d\udd0d Spend 20 minutes browsing hardware<br>\ud83e\udd14 Say, \u201cI could totally fix that\u201d<br>\ud83d\ude9a Try to fit a couch into a small car<br>Redeem points for:<br>\ud83e\ude9b A free box of assorted screws<br>\ud83c\udf6a A left over cookie from our volunteer breaks<br>\ud83c\udfb1 A magic 8 ball that we found in a random box<br>Happy April Fools\u2019 Day from your ReStore team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the Sarnia Police Service got in on the fun of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2026\/04\/54492d11-sarnia-police.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36948\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Confederation School has a new mascot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2026\/04\/f02bbf59-confederation-chickens.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36950\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you know that nobody seems to know where this whole idea of fooling people started? 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