July 20, 2007

  • Another day, another drama

    I was going to post pics of the Girls, but didn't want to send Sunny into seizures     No skinny pics until I'm actually skinny.  I got a while yet before I fall into that category.

    I know you're all waiting with bated breath (go brush, for cryin out loud!) to hear what happened in court yesterday with Nate.  Let me break it down for you like this.....

    Pretrial offer from DA:
    Drop one charge, not sure what it was
    $350 fine plus court costs
    3 days in jail, suspended
    3 days in the Holiday Inn Quest program
    6 months license suspension w/occupational driving privileges.
    Cost to Nate for Mom's suggestion that he take this deal - $.00

    Trial offer accepted by Nate from DA:
    Drop one charge, not sure what it was
    $350 fine plus court costs
    3 days in jail, suspended
    3 days in the Holiday Inn Quest program
    6 months license suspension w/occupational driving privileges.
    Cost to Nate for Attorney Dave's suggestion that he take this deal - $1,000.00

    Yeah.  Kids.  Never listen to Mom.

    So it appears that I cannot go anywhere without coming home with a story.  I'm beginning to think it's me.    Nate, having no "decent" clothing, decided to wear his Class A uniform for court.  He thought it would show respect to the court.  After the DA said he works for FedEx fulltime, the Judge wonders why Nate is employed fulltime, but still wearing his uniform.  (I'm not going to add that stupid Mom had broached this subject with Nate before court.)

    Anyhow...Judge makes big deal of the fact that Nate is in full uniform, is he trying to sway the court, does he think this will change what the Judge decides, blah, blah, blah.  Nate is very respectful, Yes Sir, No Sir, blah blah blah.  Judge says inappropriate things like "I was practically born into the 82nd Airborne and I haven't worn my uniform one time since I was discharged" (who the hell cares?)  and "I would think that a 23 yr old man who has a military background would have a better vocabulary than Yep" (Even the attorney looked confused on this, because, as I said, all answers were Yes Sir, No Sir)  and "You mean to tell me that you are 23 yrs old and you NEVER go anywhere that you need to dress for?" (Um...neither does his Mom)  How all of this is any of his business is anyones guess.

    So...Mom is sitting in the audience section, by herself...besides 2 strangers there for another reason, and Judge says what the sentence is and tells Nate he needs to sit in this red chair until the Bailiff takes him to pay his fees.  But since Bailiff is off taking someone else to pay their fee's Nate is free to step out of the courtroom with his attorney if he wishes.  He does wish.  Mom continues to sit, wondering if she should step out also.

    Suddenly Mom hears "Ma'am, why are you glaring at me".  Mom, knowing that there is one other female in the court room ignores this because she is looking at her lap not glaring at anyone.  Again she hears "Ma'am! Why are you sitting there glaring at me? Do you have something to say to me??"  Mom looks up and see's arrogant Judge staring at her.  Hmmm...Mom says, "Me? I'm glaring at you? I'm not even looking at you. (huge pause) Sir."  "You most certainly were glaring at me" he says.  Mom stands up, picks up her purse, says, as she's walking out of the courtroom "I wasn't looking at you, maybe it's the new glasses, I'm still trying to get used to them".

    Wonder how many days you get for contempt of arrogant courts?

    Sheesh.

    I'm not really sure if I should be offended by Sunny's observation that Terri and discreet should not be used in the same sentence.     I did agree to meet my friend for a couple of drinks last evening and had a really fun time.  It's too bad that he's married, really, because we do have a lot of fun with each other.  I did mention what Sunny said to him and he laughed and said he was very well aware that I was going to be me, no matter the circumstances.  I told him about the Aretha song, I'm not a woman you can hide and he admitted that he knew the song, and had been thinking of it in regards to me since we had the discreet conversation.  So.  It's too bad that he's married.  Did I already say that?   If we could just keep the friendship and not drift to other areas it would be ok, but, there's the question....

    ~sigh~

    Anyhow...Not sure what the plan is for the weekend.  I think Nate is going out of town with his friends for some kind of redneck truck pull stuff.  It's suppose to be nice so maybe I'll work my frustrations out in the yard or something.  I am really trying to behave.  Really.

    Ok...I have work to do so I best get to it.  You kids have a lovely weekend ~ You know I will!!   

     

Comments (6)

  • Isn't it interesting how stupid parents are and everyone else is so smart and yet when it comes right down to the nitty gritty if they'd just listen to parent how much better off they'd be? You would think they would learn but doesn't seem to be the way. Too bad he has to pay so much but........! You were a good kid in court. Probably better than I'd have been. What a jerk for a judge. He must really have a personality/ego problem. How old a man was he? Sometimes the older or younger they are the more they love themselves and their authority.

    So Nate is going to a truck thingy....and who is doing all and I mean all the driving? I bet none of the weekend will qualify as work related. Twenty-three use to seem so mature but not anymore. G-son is 22 and is still getting in such messes. Nothing really bad just messes. Of course I was raising a family by the time I was their age but Wil was only 22 when we married and he sure had it together more than the kids in this day and age seem to. We didn't have messes to get out of that's for sure and no one was going to bail us out if we had gotten into messes. I loaned g-son money but it will be back on time or he knows the well will run dry very quickly. He is good to pay back on time or he wouldn't have gotten it this time.

    I'm sure glad to hear you pay so much attention to my "advices". lol I just hope you listen to your elders and stay away from married men no matter how much fun they are. Remember that while you are having fun with them their wives are at home taking care of their children, cleaning their house and picking up after them while wondering why they aren't home yet.

  • That judge sounds like a real jerk.

    I picked up some things for the soldiers.  I was going to tell you earlier what they all were, but since then have decided to send one to Nate.  Nothing big, just an ided for something I ran across.   

  • RYC: We are a hour or so north of Spgfld. Come spend a night or two or let me know where I can meet you for lunch or whatever. It's too hot that time of year for me to do much outside and if it is Labor Day weekend forget it. That area is a zoo!!! I might come as far as Spgfld and meet you but Branson is out Labor Day weekend. YUCK

    RE: Just remember men will tell you anything to get what they want.

  • Priceless.

  • Kids never listen and judges are assholes dressed in black robes because they have small penis's.

  • howdy..... sounds like some of the shit I went thru.....; )-

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