Friday night I went to a friends birthday party. It was a great time. I had not seen anyone since I left for vacation, so it was nice to catch up and hear about some of their recent vacations. The party was at our friend Scott's place (it was his birthday) and his place is amazing! I had been there before, but not since they rejuvenated their back porch and driveway. It was like walking into a rain forest. Trees, flowers, plants and beautiful patio lights tastefully placed along the gardens. I could live there....can I Scott? Scott had set up a nice array of spirits and treats. I had to drive home, so I needed to take it slow on my drinking. I got there about 8pm and had about four Corona's over about 2 hours. I then backed off, had a few glasses of water and before I knew it, it was about 12:30pm. It was time for me to go home. I am not a skinny mini and I also drink like a fish when ever possible, so the only thing those four Corona's did was wet my whistle. So I was good to drive home to my place about 15 minutes away.
So on my way home I am contemplating the night, thinking about how nice Scott's place was and how nice it was to catch up with everyone. Next thing I know...BAM!!! I see this sign...
Crap!!! Are you effing kidding me!!! My life was flashing before my eyes. I was thinking "I'm done", "how am I going to get to work after getting a DUI", "What will they do with my car when they take me to JAIL!!" and "How much is this going to cost me?". The funny thing is, I wasn't drunk, not even nearly tipsy. I had stop drinking 2 hours earlier, but I know my breath probably smelled of beer and it was almost 1am. They are gonna know I was not at a late night church revival. Having never been through a sobriety check, I had no idea what was going to happen but I figured "honesty" was the best policy.
The Fuzz: Hi Ma'am. I'm Lieutenant Jim Dangle with the D-Town Police Department. Where are you coming from?
Me (looking like a deer in headlights): A party.
The Fuzz: Have you been drinking?
Me: Yes.
The Fuzz: ok, how many did you have.
Me: Uh...a couple.
The Fuzz: Where do live?
Me: Glenside Road
The Fuzz: Ok, Get outta here.
Me: Taking off like I am auditioning for the next Dukes of Hazard movie.
That's it? No "get out of the car and walk this line with your eyes closed while touching your finger to your nose"? What if I had said I had 4? I'd like to know where this cop would of drew his line. I'm pretty sure if I had said 4, even though it was 2 hours ago, he woulda yanked me outta that car faster then he could order and eat a donut from Dunkin Donuts.
I truly do appreciate that they are keeping the roads safe and since that road is the main route from Dub-C to D-Town I am sure they caught a couple of boozed up college kids that night. But now they have seriously inconvenienced me when I want to go out and have a few drinks in Dub-C. Crap. Well, at least I am not some one's bitch in the county jail right now and you are not reading my story on West Chester Unplugged.
Awww...aren't we cute?
Cows in the road...had to track down the farmer to let him know his herd was making a run for it.
Wyalusing Lookout over the Susquehanna River
Pretty picture...
Dad explained something about Indians watching the Settlers come down the river. It included bows and poison arrows and something about a turkey...I think. I wasn't paying attention.
Dad and Brent throwing rocks over the edge. I was in no way getting that close.
Pretty picture
Moll relaxing in the sun
Me relaxing in the shade
Then when we got home our garden was out of control but we had mad veggies!
And I found this little guy enjoying the fruits of our labor while we were gone
