I didn't think that I would ever say this but I HAD TO GO TO COURT TODAY!
We had our landscaping rock delivered (I Blogged about it but I don't know how to do the link thingy) in front of our house and we received a citation. The citation was obstruction of the street. Ok we live in a new neighborhood everyone has their landscaping materials (i.e. rocks, dirt, sod, fencing) delivered in front of their homes. Our citation was given three hours after the rock was delivered. (RIDICULOUS!) So we decided to fight it. Well just me, Jesse had to stay at work. Let me just say that I could never be a criminal. I was terrified! I had practiced and practiced what I was going to say. I had invoices showing when the rock was delivered. I had photos that the rock has been removed from the street. I had my notes all nice with bullet points, and highlighted. I had statements from my neighbors who all received 72 hours warnings. I was ready. Side note: this is truly a small town court. The secretary is also the clerk and the file clerk and the lady that types what you say. She is running back and forth from her desk to the court room and then back to run an answer the phone. It was a hilarious. So finally it was my turn to talk to the attorney. He said I see that the rock has been removed from the street and you have received your 72 hour warning. "Wait, sir!" I said, "We never received a warning." He said, "Ohh, that's interesting......I will ask the judge for a dismissal." I had planned and stressed and had a headache for that! It was that easy.... So needless to say I made JW take me to dinner for all of my hard work (ha,ha) and saving the fam $300 bucks.
