The sticks a problem with the metal detectors, O_A? Or is it just because you look like such an obvious troublemaker? ;)

A bit of column A, bit of column B, I suppose.

We get 90 minutes for lunch. There is a Subway sandwich shop in the lobby. And today, it had a short line, so I had a lot of time. So I explored the building a bit. It's only 11 months old. Rather nice.

In the lobby is a convenience store, and a shoe shine. On the back side of the lobby is a nice courtyard with a running water shallow pool area, and some grassy area. It was nice.

Then I explored the Jury Room. It's quite large! There are 6 areas to it.

To the left of the entrance is a couple couches. Very small area.

Across from that, on the right of the entrance is a large lounge area. It looks like it could be an airport, but nicer. A series of bench/chair/couch like things. In the arm rests are a little pivot hatch that contain a pair of power outlets and a pair of USB jacks. How nice!

Back in the center entrance passageway, to the left, past the couches, are the office windows where the workers are. And beyond that, is the congregating area. Rows of black chairs. This is where they do orientation, and call everyone to order, to read off who is called to a court room.

Opposite of that on the central hallway is an office like area. A row of tables with some windows computers on it. Beyond that row, another 3 rows of tables, all with power outlets on them.

Beyond that area, and it kinda joins with the back side of area 1, is a kitchen area. Has a fridge, sink area, and microwave. And a bunch of 4-top tables to sit around and eat at.

Then beyond that is an outdoor area. Covered, so it's not too hot. Great view of the city. A bunch of tables out there as well. Quite nice.

After lunch, we had a couple more witnesses. A bunch of motions. And then we were released. Both sides have rested, but the judge wasn't done with jury instructions. He felt it would take too long, and by the time we were instructed, we would have to be released. So, he released us early. It was just early enough that there was an afternoon, but late enough to say "if I drive to work, by the time I get there, I will need to come home". So, I went home instead. Ssshh. Don't tell work.

Feel better, Strix. I'm glad you got checked out.

Yikes, Strix! I'm sorry it's even worse than predicted, but so glad you're in the right place to get treated. Feel better soon.

Thanks, Dana. I was freaking out about the ERbecause of our health insurance co pay for the year are is 250 dollars but the guy at registration said I could pay any amount. I was so relieved that I almost cried. Of course will get billed for it later that we can pay an intimate. Such a huge relief.

Strix, sorry it's worse than you thought, but glad you got it checked.

At home now, still woozy from 1 mg of Dilaudid. Turns out it WAS a kidney stone, but small enough that it would probably pass by itself, so no sonar booming of the stone is necessary.

I DID leave with a script for Percoset, which I've never taken. What's it like? Will it make me woozy and sleep?

I got a shot of 1 mg of Dilaudid, and it's made me ZONKED and I have fuzzy vision, but the pain has gone from a 7 to 2. sI find myself wondering how much ita gets every weekL HOW IS SHE FUNCTIONAL?!

It was very hard to write this post,

So glad you didn't get into a car and ride for eight hours, Strix.

People's reactions to Percoset (hydrocodone + acetaminophen) vary widely. It knocks some people out, but keeps a smaller number awake. It does make some people nauseated. It just makes me feel fine.

Percocet often makes me unable to sleep...except when it does. I know that's totally unhelpful. I think, like Ginger said, that most people get relaxed/loopy/sleepy.

Dilaudid is awesomesauce. I hope you pass that stone quickly!

Percocet does nothing for me, good or bad. Strix, I've enjoyed some of your typos and I hope you are pain free.