tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post1863143296303119249..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: Jury DutyEmpty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-41059926653803263522015-04-19T09:28:50.428-07:002015-04-19T09:28:50.428-07:00I loved jury duty- so interesting. The guy got his...I loved jury duty- so interesting. The guy got his just "desserts" didn't he!Kathe W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06781645436343424010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-23458487271775185712015-04-13T07:59:16.688-07:002015-04-13T07:59:16.688-07:00I had to do jury duty once. It was really interest...I had to do jury duty once. It was really interesting and not at all scary. The story made me laugh. <br />Yvonne Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604335434167862809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-29015281763068770232015-04-13T06:54:49.076-07:002015-04-13T06:54:49.076-07:00This is HILARIOUS!
Makes me wonder if it was worth...This is HILARIOUS!<br />Makes me wonder if it was worth going through all that just to get out of serving jury duty...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-63849779207476222802015-04-12T22:11:18.441-07:002015-04-12T22:11:18.441-07:00B & B - Nah, you would be too great of a juror...B & B - Nah, you would be too great of a juror to pass up. You'd even give the courtroom sketch artists a run for their money!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-77530510408911474002015-04-12T17:21:53.190-07:002015-04-12T17:21:53.190-07:00I wish I would have known this before I had to ser...I wish I would have known this before I had to serve on a jury. Or... maybe I don't. That's a little much, even for me.<br /><br />I once knew a girl who would get her mom out of jury duty by calling the courthouse and saying her mom didn't speak any English. Worked every time. I need someone in my life that can do that for me.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-22406372786071963782015-04-12T12:38:25.367-07:002015-04-12T12:38:25.367-07:00Celine - I do know someone who wrote a fantastic l...Celine - I do know someone who wrote a fantastic letter to get out of jury duty which this story is based on. Sadly, he just exaggerated many of the ailments that he already had, and his version was funnier. I loved 30 Rock, and I'll have to look for that episode.<br /><br />Sandy - How can things ever improve if the people who are most concerned won't even register to vote? It's a pretty sad state of affairs.<br /><br />Betty - It must have been a very emotional experience when the victim's mom thanked you. Thanks for doing your part, Betty!<br /><br />Robyn -You're a wonderful storyteller too, Robyn! Calling this a "comedy of errors" puts me in some pretty good company! Thanks Robyn!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-18339713137759803322015-04-12T12:00:58.210-07:002015-04-12T12:00:58.210-07:00I'm thinking he'd have been better off ser...I'm thinking he'd have been better off serving on the Jury, but perhaps it's karma for his dishonesty. This was a well written comedy of errors, Julie. I'm wondering if it's true. Sometimes, it's best to just wonder, though. That's proof you tell good stories.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-90591632528646154312015-04-12T11:39:52.487-07:002015-04-12T11:39:52.487-07:00Jury duty can be a "pain" but I did serv...Jury duty can be a "pain" but I did serve on a jury for a felony murder charge; we never got the case to deliberate it (though I would have voted for guilty based on what I heard so far in the testimony), as the defendant took a plea on the 3rd day of the trial. After we were excused, the victim's mom thanked the jury for being willing to serve. I might never get the privilege to serve on another jury, but I know next time I get summoned, I'll go willingly.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-54998019314010145022015-04-12T10:50:00.889-07:002015-04-12T10:50:00.889-07:00LOL........the whole jury thing could really make ...LOL........the whole jury thing could really make someone that nervous I think. It's such a bad situation. You get barely enough to pay to park and most businesses do not pay you while you're not there, so you really loose out financially. I know some people say they don't register to vote because they don't want to be called to jury duty. Think we need a new system.<br /><br /><a href="http://homelessbridge.blogspot.com/2015/04/sunday-review-for-z-challenge.html" rel="nofollow">Sandy at Bridge and Beyond</a>Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-48650418405526681102015-04-12T05:29:45.891-07:002015-04-12T05:29:45.891-07:00Being a foreman would be a hoot. I'd say "...Being a foreman would be a hoot. I'd say "I object!" to everything.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-13894033806342716712015-04-12T04:57:22.178-07:002015-04-12T04:57:22.178-07:00Haha this is a great story! Is it a real story? I ...Haha this is a great story! Is it a real story? I hope it is - that would make it all the more amazing. <br /><br />It reminds me of an episode of 30 rock, when to get out of Jury Duty Liz Lemon dresses as Princess Leia and claims she can hear people's thoughts ;-) They let her go, if memory serves me right, because they think she's a nutjob. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-66062451130959673312015-04-12T00:03:14.175-07:002015-04-12T00:03:14.175-07:00I just realized that I accidentally missed Jo, Che...I just realized that I accidentally missed Jo, Cherdo and Alex. I'm so sorry. <br /><br />Jo - Jay definitely got his punishment!<br /><br />Cherdo - Homeschooling is a very legitimate reason. I'm sure that you make learning fun, Cherdo!<br /><br />Alex - He really was a mess! He probably left a little something behind in the judges chambers too! Thanks for going out of your way to visit me during such a hectic time, Alex!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-19384825375778119482015-04-11T20:20:01.718-07:002015-04-11T20:20:01.718-07:00Cindy - He served his own guilty conscience senten...Cindy - He served his own guilty conscience sentence. You've hit the nail on the head, Cindy!<br /><br />Mark - The old sphincter muscles were asleep on the job! This was hilarious! Thanks Mark!<br /><br />Daisy - Blood, sweat and ...You get the picture!<br /><br />Marie - You're the gal who knew too much! This certainly comes in handy! Nice to meet you, Marie! Thanks for following me!<br /><br />Rossell - Thanks for dropping in!<br /><br />Julie<br /><br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-83693251431358626082015-04-11T19:46:53.210-07:002015-04-11T19:46:53.210-07:00juri duty,
interesting post.
juri duty,<br /><br />interesting post.<br /><br />Morton Celeste Nicholas Eagle Singerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203646449071497443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-86569549316524382482015-04-11T19:39:31.171-07:002015-04-11T19:39:31.171-07:00I never get to do jury duty. As soon as I tell th...I never get to do jury duty. As soon as I tell them yes I know lawyers, and a few judges and that I'm a retired paralegal... I get dismissed. You would think they would want me, but they don't. Oh well. Have a great weekend. Good word to choose.XmasDollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12522593766351118819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-72858323813204292422015-04-11T19:09:13.971-07:002015-04-11T19:09:13.971-07:00Haha! Sounds like he went to a lot of trouble to g...Haha! Sounds like he went to a lot of trouble to get excused. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-862937129815591332015-04-11T18:39:34.048-07:002015-04-11T18:39:34.048-07:00Sometimes it's not what we do, it's what o...Sometimes it's not what we do, it's what our sphincter muscles don't do!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Julie, and for the kind words :) Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-78389297543907375232015-04-11T18:03:59.829-07:002015-04-11T18:03:59.829-07:00That was great. I thought maybe he was going to en...That was great. I thought maybe he was going to end up in trouble, but his own guilt saved him. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-33993492609850707052015-04-11T17:42:26.116-07:002015-04-11T17:42:26.116-07:00Birgit - Yeah, he should've toughed it out a l...Birgit - Yeah, he should've toughed it out a little longer!<br /><br />Karen - That's what the cleaner's said!<br /><br />Rosalind - Good one, Rosalind!<br /><br />Stephen - I reckon you is right, Stevereno!<br /><br />Bookworm - It's nice to meet a fellow empty nester! Good point about poetic justice! Thanks Alana!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-86038471190607903602015-04-11T17:38:58.386-07:002015-04-11T17:38:58.386-07:00OMG, I am so worried for Jay. Haha. I get affected...OMG, I am so worried for Jay. Haha. I get affected by such stories. Anyway, have a fantastic weekend!Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-30230961732420954442015-04-11T15:15:22.913-07:002015-04-11T15:15:22.913-07:00There was some kind of poetic (in a way) justice t...There was some kind of poetic (in a way) justice there. As George Takei says, Oh Myyyy. Visiting from A to Z Challenge, a fellow empty nester. Alana Ramblinwithblogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-78021914156253095382015-04-11T14:46:05.562-07:002015-04-11T14:46:05.562-07:00He done set hisself up and then knocked hisself do...He done set hisself up and then knocked hisself down. That'll learn him.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-90996525140278320642015-04-11T13:09:14.704-07:002015-04-11T13:09:14.704-07:00Don't you hate it when lies come back and bite...Don't you hate it when lies come back and bite you on the bum!Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-11266310247250606162015-04-11T12:48:33.794-07:002015-04-11T12:48:33.794-07:00Oh my.Oh my.Karen Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991996620864410833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-34696365617984827942015-04-11T12:44:26.429-07:002015-04-11T12:44:26.429-07:00Oh I think I would come up with something too-just...Oh I think I would come up with something too-just a shame he actually did have to change his pants:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.com