Reduced Fine
What I actually said was, "Umm, Your Honor, we, like, didn't ever get a ticket and my husband was like, sitting in the car." And he said, "Umm, yeah, we never got a ticket."
And the Judge struck down with justice and reduced our fine from 90 to 15 bucks.
And the Judge struck down with justice and reduced our fine from 90 to 15 bucks.
Beep Beep, Zip, POW!
Here's the story I'm tellin' to the judge (and it's true):
My husband and I just recently relocated to Providence from NYC. The first few weeks that we were here, we borrowed my father's car (he lives on Block Island), so that we would each have a car. The morning of February 7th we took our cat for it's yearly shots at 9AM. At about 10:30 we drove home from the vet, dropped the cat off at our apartment, and had a quick bite to eat at home. Then, at approximately 11:30 we drove downtown to the social security office so that I could drop of the papers to have my name changed legally. I was driving the car and Chris was in the passenger seat. I couldn't find on-the-street parking, so because I was only running in and out of the building I pulled in, next to the curb, between a parked car and the corner. Chris remained in the passenger seat while I went inside. About five minutes later, a female police officer on foot yelled through the closed windows, "You can't park there!" Chris complied, exited the passenger side door, walked around the car, and got into the driver's seat. He started the car and pulled out. He then drove around the block, and upon returning to the Federal Building (in which the SS office is located), I was out front. He stopped and I got into the passenger seat and Chris drove us home. On February 23rd, we left on a business trip. We returned to Providence on March 17th. Two days after our return, on March 19th, I received a phone call from my father who was calling to inform me that he had received a summons for an unpaid parking ticket.
I was surprised. In the short time that we were using his car, February 1st to February 23rd, I had never received a parking ticket. Chris had only driven the car one time, and that was the aforementioned return trip from the SS office, and I had been in the car with him. After hanging up the phone I turned to my planner to look for the date of the ticket. In my planner I had noted my visit to the vet and the social security office. Chris and I then sat down and discussed his interaction with the police officer. Both of us were, and still are shocked.
First, the ticket that we received is for parking within 25 feet of the corner. However, we were not parked, we were standing, and there is no notice posted that prohibits that.
Second, when the police officer asked Chris to move, he complied.
Third, we never received an actual parking ticket.
SO....on Thursday morning, I am going to play lawyer.
My husband and I just recently relocated to Providence from NYC. The first few weeks that we were here, we borrowed my father's car (he lives on Block Island), so that we would each have a car. The morning of February 7th we took our cat for it's yearly shots at 9AM. At about 10:30 we drove home from the vet, dropped the cat off at our apartment, and had a quick bite to eat at home. Then, at approximately 11:30 we drove downtown to the social security office so that I could drop of the papers to have my name changed legally. I was driving the car and Chris was in the passenger seat. I couldn't find on-the-street parking, so because I was only running in and out of the building I pulled in, next to the curb, between a parked car and the corner. Chris remained in the passenger seat while I went inside. About five minutes later, a female police officer on foot yelled through the closed windows, "You can't park there!" Chris complied, exited the passenger side door, walked around the car, and got into the driver's seat. He started the car and pulled out. He then drove around the block, and upon returning to the Federal Building (in which the SS office is located), I was out front. He stopped and I got into the passenger seat and Chris drove us home. On February 23rd, we left on a business trip. We returned to Providence on March 17th. Two days after our return, on March 19th, I received a phone call from my father who was calling to inform me that he had received a summons for an unpaid parking ticket.
I was surprised. In the short time that we were using his car, February 1st to February 23rd, I had never received a parking ticket. Chris had only driven the car one time, and that was the aforementioned return trip from the SS office, and I had been in the car with him. After hanging up the phone I turned to my planner to look for the date of the ticket. In my planner I had noted my visit to the vet and the social security office. Chris and I then sat down and discussed his interaction with the police officer. Both of us were, and still are shocked.
First, the ticket that we received is for parking within 25 feet of the corner. However, we were not parked, we were standing, and there is no notice posted that prohibits that.
Second, when the police officer asked Chris to move, he complied.
Third, we never received an actual parking ticket.
SO....on Thursday morning, I am going to play lawyer.
The New AZU Promo Text
Here is the text from the new AZU one sheet, it explains a bit about my company.
So I need feedback. Is it too much? Over the top? Or just right?
Thanks!!!
AZU:
The treasures of the earth have their own music—the cool resonance of silver on skin, the fiery notes of opal, turquoise blues. AZU’s collections—from classic rocks and golden oldies to stone raves and heavy metals—mean fine designer jewelry in sterling, platinum and gold, not recycled bottlecap jewelry. But AZU has that doing-something-good-for-the-planet aura, because we make jewelry you can feel good about wearing, buying or selling. At AZU, we have our own golden rule: Take from the earth, but give back, too.
AZU is environmentally responsible—using recycled products for printing and packaging.
AZU is socially responsible—a portion of every purchase is donated to charity.
AZU is locally responsible—whenever possible hiring local businesses that have, as we do, sustainable practices.
AZU is ethically responsible—Our philosophy requires knowledge of provenance. Because we mine some of our own stones and have them cut by people we trust, we avoid moral problems presented by the conflict-diamond mongers of the world. We research the sources of all of our materials—gems, precious metals—to insure that AZU is environmentally, socially, locally and ethically responsible.
Whether you buy AZU, sell AZU, give AZU or wear AZU, you are investing in sexy sustainability. And as a small but growing company, we're open to advice. Suggest a charity, suggest a printer, suggest a stone. We want to be the AZU you want to wear.
So tread lightly—and wear a big rock.
©AZU
So I need feedback. Is it too much? Over the top? Or just right?
Thanks!!!
AZU:
The treasures of the earth have their own music—the cool resonance of silver on skin, the fiery notes of opal, turquoise blues. AZU’s collections—from classic rocks and golden oldies to stone raves and heavy metals—mean fine designer jewelry in sterling, platinum and gold, not recycled bottlecap jewelry. But AZU has that doing-something-good-for-the-planet aura, because we make jewelry you can feel good about wearing, buying or selling. At AZU, we have our own golden rule: Take from the earth, but give back, too.
AZU is environmentally responsible—using recycled products for printing and packaging.
AZU is socially responsible—a portion of every purchase is donated to charity.
AZU is locally responsible—whenever possible hiring local businesses that have, as we do, sustainable practices.
AZU is ethically responsible—Our philosophy requires knowledge of provenance. Because we mine some of our own stones and have them cut by people we trust, we avoid moral problems presented by the conflict-diamond mongers of the world. We research the sources of all of our materials—gems, precious metals—to insure that AZU is environmentally, socially, locally and ethically responsible.
Whether you buy AZU, sell AZU, give AZU or wear AZU, you are investing in sexy sustainability. And as a small but growing company, we're open to advice. Suggest a charity, suggest a printer, suggest a stone. We want to be the AZU you want to wear.
So tread lightly—and wear a big rock.
©AZU
Where's Kitty?
Can you find the Kitty?This is what happens when you go away and leave your cat in charge at the office:
1) All money spent on catnip (addict!)
2) All office chairs converted into scratching posts (junkie)
3) All shelves converted to sleeping units (slumlord)
4) Answering machine message now states, "Me-ow. Meooo. Beep. Beepbeep. Rouwel."
5) Azu business cards come kitty litter scented.
6) Fax machine keeps receiving images of other cats "fur prints."
Free Camping for Two
The night before crystal mining we camped here, in Arkanas, down the road from Gee and Dee's Rock Shop, for free. It was a very nice camping spot. And I hear there is really good fishing.Oh, that is our new tent, by the way. Is it not one of the cooler things you have ever seen?
Meeting Nape
Friends from the first.
Golden Nape.
Dancing by the trailer.
Both Hands. 
Crawfish.So we went to Louisiana to stay with our friend, Nape. We had a grand time, ate a bucket of crawfish, met the horses, cuddled with the dogs and chatted untill the sun went down. We camped out across from the Mississippi and basked in the sunlight while Nape moved trailers with a tractor. Here are some snaps from our whirlwind visit to Sunshine, LA.
Double Suicide Shotgun Wedding
No animals were harmed in the making of this picture.Though some balloons and tin cans may have suffered.
Kids, don't try this at home.