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Jury Duty
Ugh! I survived driving downtown and the L-O-N-G drawn out process of jury selection. I also was chosen to be a juror in the Supreme Court for a trial that will last about a month. I texted the boss last night (He is on vacation) and he hasn't answered. He's probably in shock and wondering what he's going to do - who will take my place - while I'm out. I tried in vain to explain there's no one but me and the doc, no one to cover for me, but the judge wasn't having it. Luckily it's not every day, at least for the first two weeks. I have to go in today, again, but not 'til a little later. In a way, it's kind of exciting, but on the other hand, I feel like I'm leaving the boss in a lurch. I don't know how I'll recover the lost wages - the court will cover some of the wages, I hear, but we (The jurors) were a little lost on how that works, even though we asked questions about it. We'll see in the end, I guess.
I have to say, I had to speak twice yesterday, and I overcame my fear of public speaking. The last time I was in court for jury duty, my voice was cracking and I was shaking like a leaf just stating my name and occupation, and reason I felt I should be excused (No one to cover for me at work.) but yesterday I spoke clearly, no shaking and no cracking of the ole vocal chords. I'm not saying I'm ready to become a public speaker, but at least I got through yesterday.
If you don't see any comments from me in your journals, or emails, or posts from me, you'll know why. I will try to keep up, I just might not be able to read all your journals, or comment if I do.
Just got a text from the boss, and all it said was "K Thx" I hope he's not pissed at me. I really did try to get out of it. He's back to work tomorrow, flying home today, and I will be at work tomorrow and Friday. Ugh. I hate being the person who is causing strife!
MitMarie's house caught on fire! I don't know all the details, as she texted while I was in court and said she'd call later or send an email, but I haven't heard back. It must have been quite damaging, as she is staying with her sister. I wish I lived closer so I could help out - have a fund raiser or something. People here will have car washes to pay for funerals, I'm sure they'd come to a "Restock the house after a fire" car wash. But it wouldn't bode well since she doesn't live here. I don't even know if the house is still standing! I hate not knowing. Maybe it's a sign that she needs to just move here! There are two houses on the street for sale (Cheap, as the housing market is horrible) so come on down!
I can't remember if I mentioned Dee and the kids will not be moving here when Brock goes to the middle east. I was a little down about it, I was so looking forward to being able to spend time with the grandbabies. She did say they will be in town for Gavin's birthday in September, though. Hallelujah!
So this morning I got up early (As usual) and scrubbed the floor underneath all the counters, cleaned the super dirty vents under the fridge, wiped down all the cabinets, and now I need to finish mopping. I made hamburger buns for our dinner, and I've got a loaf of white bread started. I need to find something to wear to court, see if it needs ironing.
Hub's sister was supposed to be in town this weekend, but I have no idea if they are still coming or not. A month or so ago she said she and her husband were flying in to Phoenix, then renting a car to go down and see her son in Tucson - he's newly married and just got stationed down at the AirForceBase.
I've got to get moving again.
Quote of the Day:
Justice is incidental to law and order.
~John Edgar Hoover
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I don't know if I should say enjoy your jury duty, because I am not sure it can be enjoyable (especially the part about the lost wages). How about, I hope it all goes well (that covers everything, don't you think).
Why did Dee decide not to move there, did she say?
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I hope the jury service goes well for you, I haven`t done it myself and I`m not sure I`d like to. We get paid any time we lose at work but I`m not sure how that works either.
Love Sandra xxxx
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I can understand your dissapointment not having Dee and the Grandchildren to stay ,enjoy the jury duty ,it it looks as if your stuck with it ..love Jan xx
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Understandable with jury duty...you will be busy...for sure. My husband LOVES jury dutie...so much. Sorry, Dee and the kids won't be moving close to you all. Hope you all will get to visit soon...no one replaces Grandma's!!!!
Have a great rest of the week...hugs and love,
Joyce
6/14/08 10:07 AM