Doing My Duty, Passing Golf Courses
Today I am fulfilling my civic duty in response to a jury summons. You probably know what this means: a lot of waiting around to either never get called for a panel or get called and dismissed. Either way, it’s a lot of waiting around. I’m actually managing to get a lot done today since it’s so quiet here with no distractions.
Oh, except for I’m sitting in front of a window looking out on a gorgeous day and wistfully thinking about all the golf courses I passed on the way here. Eleven. There are 11 golf courses between my home and Ventura County Superior Court/Hall of Justice. Only 3 of them are private, which means I drove near 8 courses I could have played today.
Vito still isn’t ready for an entire day spent alone, so Greg and I swapped vehicles today so he could take Vito to work with him while I answered the call. I’m so used to my Suburban Unnecessary Vehicle, it’s large frame and power everything, I felt especially sporty in his hot little Mustang. I had almost forgotten the fun of a manual transmission - not to mention when it’s supercharged. The last thing I wanted to do was drive it to a government building and be cooped up all day. It almost steered itself to several golf courses (probably from memory). Alas, here I am, doing the right thing. I guess golf can wait.
July 10th, 2008 at
Well, hopefully you will be dismissed and you can hit at least one of the courses on your way home.
July 11th, 2008 at
Look at it this way, you’re near enough to Hollywood, at least if you get stuck on a jury there might be a movie star involved.
It’s strange, I’ve never been called for jury duty.
July 11th, 2008 at
c.a. - well, we were ALL dismissed without anyone ever being called. No golf this evening, though - Greg and I are celebrating our anniversary. Surprisingly, that doesn’t involve golf (these days, a babysitter for Vito is required).
golfgirl - those are the trials that last forEVER! It’s an honor to serve and all, but come on. Last time I was called I was worried about getting on the Michael Jackson case. Yikes. And how are you not getting called? Aren’t you registered to vote? Don’t you have a driver’s license?
July 11th, 2008 at
that sounds like torture ! think they’ll let you bring your putter and a couple balls into the waiting room for a little practice ?
you’re a great American
July 11th, 2008 at
This might be the saddest thing I have read in a while…
I have an idea… driving ranges near court houses with pagers that reach the range…
I might just have something there
July 11th, 2008 at
Well happy anniversary! Hope you had a great evening. How many years?
July 11th, 2008 at
Great idea, course ladder! Or maybe just a putting green in the paging area of the courtyard outside.
c.a. - thanks, but I should have played golf. 4 years.
July 12th, 2008 at
Thanks for the heads up. I start jury duty on Monday. The only good news so far is I can double dip. The county and my company both pay.