Mood:  hungry

I was supposed to be in court this morning, but alas I sit here still…staring at my computer screen.

The very first ticket I wrote when I got my badge (I could only write warnings up to that point) showed up on the court docket a week ago and I was told that I would need to appear in court to testify against the guy I wrote the ticket to.

We have what is called an emergency spillway here at the dam. It works as sort of an overflow release for extra water so the water doesn’t go over the dam. Well it seems to attract a lot of people. It is a dangerous area so we have posted no trespassing signs. Most people ignore them. We have a no tolerance policy when it comes to that area so anyone caught gets a ticket. The fine is $100 plus a $25 processing fee.

On day as I was locking up I had a van on top of the dam and I couldn’t locate the owners. I was about to lock the vehicle in for the night when I noticed two gentleman walking down from the spillway. I stopped them and asked for ID and started writing them a ticket. They were very apologetic and confessed that yes they had seen the sign but a friend told them that there was great fishing there so they decided to chance it. They wanted me to write a warning but I told them they already had 2 warnings in the way of the signs they chose to ignore. But I decided to be nice and only issue one ticket so they could split the fine. I told them that if it wasn’t paid then they would have to appear in Federal court. If they didn’t show up for court, a bench warrant would be issued for their arrest.

Well apparently they decided I was bluffing and decided not to pay it. So true to my word they were sent a notice to appear in federal court. I spent all day getting my documents and pictures ready and was excited about going into court for my first case. I got a call this morning telling me that the guy paid his fine and I did not need to come downtown. I am rather disappointed. Damn responsible people paying their fines. It has totally screwed up my day. L

It is suppose to be 102 degrees outside today. So it looks like I was be staying inside and enjoying the AC .The heat has just bee so oppressive. I get home and I don’t’ have much of an appetite. I would love to take Potter for long walks but it is just too hot for him. I did bring him out to the lake last night to meet up with Jeff and his dog Toby. Jeff is a kayaker who is a regular at the lake and he stopped by the VC yesterday afternoon because he heard that I had adopted a puppy and wanted to set up a play date with him and Toby. I wasn’t going to go because it was just too hot but when I got home Potter was wound up. I also think I was a little disappointed that Lennie had come to take Potter out but left before I got home. So I decided I needed something to put a smile on my face. Jeff took Potter out on his kayak which I don’t think Potter enjoyed too much. LOL But Toby and Potter had a great time splashing in the water and playing and afterwards we all went for ice cream