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I received my legal and signed document today from my ear surgeon. I have been officially excused from jury duty for the rest of my life due to my terrible hearing. For once, not being able to hear is working in my favor.
I had been dreading jury duty. I received a summons, but claimed The Littles as my excuse. Apparently, having young children in school is no longer a good enough excuse. I was told to report on October 6th. As I was complaining about it, Holly made fun of me and told me I would be a terrible juror and that I would be constantly asking the poor juror next to me, "What did he say?" She told me to call my Doctor to see if he would write a letter. I was so glad she thought of it, and wondered if it was an actual possibility. I called my Doctor immediately, and his kind secretary understood completely when I told her I confuse words and sounds and think people have said something else all together. She looked at my records and said there was no need to explain, and that with my hearing I would never be able to serve on a jury! Yep! I was elated to be excused. It was music to my ears!
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I loved that picture of old time jurors. Isn't that what you think of when you find out you have jury duty?
I always picture it dismal, serious, and somber and in black and white. I think it's because of To Kill A Mockingbird.
I always think I'm so glad I don't live in Australia, too where they wear those terrible wigs to conduct cases.
What if they made the jurors wear them? Then I would really have to be excused from jury duty.
Oh, listen to this terrible news: My Dr. thinks that I should try this other medicine. It starts with an S.
But, one of the side affects is hair loss! Can you believe it? He told me it probably won't be a problem for me since I have a lot of hair!
I told him, that may very well be, but who on earth wants to take that chance. I always worry that Mike could go bald, no way is it gonna be me!
Leslie... Leslie.... HEY LESLIE!!!
You think we can borrow your note next time we get a jury summons?
I would never ever take that medicine. You have to draw the line somewhere. I love the old jury and aren't you lucky. Although, I really think my time on jury duty was somehow kind of exciting-maybe because I got out of work???
Oh Leslie,
It is like a "get out of jail free" card in monopoly. If only you could sneakily pass it to the next player when they need it...ie....me. :)
Well at last your ears have saved you.
Erin, I remember you always liked jury duty. It was interesting, and you did so much crosstitch.
Holly thought it was interesting too, learning how everything worked, but she didn't like having to go.
I find out today if I have to take that medicine. I may have to. My face continues to fall off. So terrible!
Heidi, I liked the "get out of jail free card".
I love having a Dr.'s excuse. It excuses everything!
Just like notes from Mrs. Jack R. Renouf. Those were the best.
Alex, I still like Courtney's method. Just toss it and pretend you never saw it. Hilarious!
Anyway, what a relief.
Leslie,
I love your jury picture! And hurray for you and your get out of jury free card!
I must really be warped because my first thought was if I committed a crime ( just a little one ) like borrowing money from a bank or small establishment, I would hope my whole jury consisted of people who were hard of hearing especially the judge. Alas, not my luck so I will stick to working, groveling and begging.
I wonder if escaping jury duty was the real reason mom had so many children? I remember mom getting her summons but could never serve because of her gigantic brood at home. Some people have all the luck!
I'm so happy Holly thought of your Doctor excuse! Who knew your hearing loss could come in handy? I think next time someone asks you something you do not wish to answer just tell them "I'm a trifle deaf in that ear. Speak a little louder next time." Just like Willie Wonka. I love when he say's that.
You remember Mr. Cochran right? From La Serna. Well, he suffered from hearing loss and always faked deaf when it was convenient. Unfortunately, I hated him. And I would always be mouthing off to him thinking he couldn't hear me but apparently his hearing loss was rather tricky. If you asked him a question he didn't care to answer he just act like no one had spoken. But if you insulted him, oh so quietly, he had ears like a bat! I found that out the hard way.
I still detest that man.
Congratulations on your brilliant escape of jury duty and for posting a picture too!
Mary, There you are.
I was wondering when you were going to chime in.
Mr. Cochran was dreadful. I had him, too. He was a jerk to my friends but nice to me. Go figure.
I love that he practiced selective hearing.
People accuse me of this too, but really it's due to background noise.
Yesterday someone said, Are you excited....and I thought they asked me something about Trident. Not only is there a delay, or I am in Hong Kong....(Tracy...that's her line) but it's as if everyone is speaking jumble, and it always sounds like something else. It's ridiculous, and it's almost like a game. And I always laugh at what I thought was said when I realize what was really said.
Anyway, Mare, I'm sorry about mean old Mr. Cochran. Aren't u glad u never have to be under his student ever again. I love being a housewife. It's the most liberating job in the world. I almost think it's dangerous because then you really don't want to take orders from ANYONE! Well, ya know, except the children!
haha...ok I can't wait for your blog tomorrow. I'm excited to find out all the things you love.
I think I'll post everything I hate.
You could post a picture of Mr. Cochran for that one, and I'll post a picture of that man at church I accidentally-just can't help- but stick my tongue out at him when I see him.
ok...Mare, here's to The Office tonight and your Love List tomorrow!
Hey Laurie joined in. I almost missed your comment.
You are not going to rob a bank, or a cash register.
Something would go wrong. You'd fall down and knock down a display or your skirt would be tucked up too high, showing off your garments and it would show up on the surveillance camera!
Besides, you can always move in with me! You know that.
All I kept thinking after reading your comment was of that song from Joseph.."Grovel, Grovel, bend, stoop, bow, beg....." Is that even right? I can't remember the words entirely just the " Grovel, Grovel."
Anyway, Don't Worry Laurie. We all love you Laurie.
We'll take care of you! Any one of us would be happy to! You know that! Your'e the oldest Laurie.
You've got 9 brothers and sisters who all adore you!
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