I had to go to traffic court in Waukegan a few years back when I had missed the deadline to renew my registration (I had the paperwork in my purse, but hadn't taken the time to stop by the currency exchange to get the sticker). The cop was really nice (and really cute--looked like a shorter and younger Peter Gallagher!) and told me not to pay the $75 ticket, but go to traffic court and contest it, since the judge would probably give me a break. Sure enough, he halved the fine to $36 since I had gotten the sticker in the two months after the ticket.
Yesterday, my life's like, 'Uh-oh, pop quiz!' Today it's like, 'rain of toads.'
Xander ,'Beneath You'
Natter 32 Flavors and Then Some
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Kathy A - Jan 24, 2005 1:01:38 pm PST #247 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
tommyrot - Jan 24, 2005 1:02:47 pm PST #248 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
How early should I show up at court?
Daisy Jane - Jan 24, 2005 1:04:01 pm PST #249 of 10002
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Cool. Insent.
JenP - Jan 24, 2005 1:06:48 pm PST #250 of 10002
Cute Nonian doggies. Also, I had to click on the picture of the apple, because I have to ask, are they good? I've seen similar ones and been tempted to get them for people (I am, of course, a subset of "people").
May your time in court go smoothly, tommy.
Theodosia - Jan 24, 2005 1:08:54 pm PST #251 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Court is a formal occasion, Tommy. They're looking to see that you're cognizant of your transgression, et cetera, and that you're sincere about not doing it again. Therefore: interview suit, hair combed nicely, sober mien, "Your Honor" and "Sir" and "Ma'am" as appropriate. You want them to perceive you as a Good Guy Who Screwed Up rather than a Reprobate. Sometimes they will reduce the fine if they think you're sincere -- obviously, being sincere helps, but sincere in a good suit won't hurt.
tommyrot - Jan 24, 2005 1:17:07 pm PST #252 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Thanks for all the support and advice....
Hmmm.... I wonder if the courtroom has WiFi?
Allyson - Jan 24, 2005 1:26:24 pm PST #253 of 10002
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Huge, rambly, nonsensical, yet perhaps helpful e sent backatcha!
Burrell - Jan 24, 2005 1:30:00 pm PST #254 of 10002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Thanks everybody. I'm very happy to have roof over our heads, even though, ironically, the family home has never been the home of my dreams (except of course in the sense that many of my dreams have taken place in it).
I like to call the Frankie-sib William, but I have no idea why. It's certainly not actively encouraged by the mother.
I promise he won't be named William, or any variant thereof.
Allyson - Jan 24, 2005 1:37:31 pm PST #255 of 10002
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
How 'bout Johnny?
Topic!Cindy - Jan 24, 2005 1:37:49 pm PST #256 of 10002
What is even happening?
(except of course in the sense that many of my dreams have taken place in it).Okay, this made me teary. Congrats Burrell, and family!