Good luck in court. I already had my day in court (they threw it out) last week. I am embarrased to say mine was for not carrying a "tool" to pick up after my dog--$130 thank you very much! I was out walking for exercise and brought my dog for his too, knowing he wouldn't "do the doo" I didn't bring the "bag". WRONG decision, unbeknownst to me, and was stopped by the Humane officer inquiring if I had a bag, to which I honestly replied, "no." Tie me to mast and flog me she did. Long story short after pulling up and printing out the "true" law off the city's web site, the city attorney saw how ambiguous it is and decided to drop it. Although I did pay court costs of $78. So now I carry not one, two, but three bags cause you never know if after one "squat" there might be another so I need the third bag to keep me off the Group dubbya bench! ;--) Here's an interesting moment for SSDers. Upon entering court there was a sign reading hearing devices available to those in need. Well, I needed as the judges voice got lost in the very large room, so I inquired, only find out I would have to reschedule so they could accomodate?! Whaaaa? Oh the plight of the handicap, right? Could be worse. Anyway, keep your titles of Captain and Navigator, I'll keep mine as Admiral! "TENSHUN! I hearby declare the rest of the month you all have shore leave! Report back on the 1st of the month with any and all treasures to share."
