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 10, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Well, hopefully you will be dismissed and you can hit at least one of the courses on your way home. 😉
July 11, 2008 at 12:12 am
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 11, 2008 at 12:20 am
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 11, 2008 at 1:50 am
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 11, 2008 at 4:20 am
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 11, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Well happy anniversary! Hope you had a great evening. How many years?
July 11, 2008 at 6:36 pm
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 12, 2008 at 2:03 am
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.