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cleverfishlady · May 15, 2006

Purple thistles way up high
wave to me as I drive by...
along golden grain & corn fields
these illusive flowers catch my eyes

Around the turn & to my right
I spot a swallowtail butterfly so bright
whetting it's whistle in those purple thistles

The breezes flow above the road & make me
wish that I could photograph this sight.
No safe place to park or climb to
capture forever a yellow butterfly's delight. flower

rb2d2 · Sep 25, 2004

How lovely, CFL! I can almost feel the sun and hear the sounds... I grew up in the country.

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cleverfishlady · May 15, 2006

Thanks, rb. Sometimes special things need a poem. This was one of them. flower

Maybe tomorrow ( 9a.m.) IF my daymoment in court (citation thing) goes well, I'll have something poetic to say about that! Shocked

rb2d2 · Sep 25, 2004

CFL, I will be thinking about you in the morning and I hope your day in court goes well for you. I think it will

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cleverfishlady · May 15, 2006

It was like being inthe Twilight Zone, rb I can almosrt hear the music playing their theme song. It would have been appropriate.

WHat happened in court was like on TV...the lady sat ther & nana

lied about everything she could think of. SHe told the judge I never stopped & caused her to swerve & jam on he brakes & things in her car flew forward.

As I sat & heard this, my adrenaline went thru the roof. Luckily I took some "Calm" ( powdered magnesium ) before going in there. It helped.

WHen I first entered the lobby the the officer & the lady were present, talking about some cases. I think the woman works in that area! I though, great...

the officer came over to me & we went down the hall & he said to stay calm & let her tell her side of the story. I told him i had stopped completely & took my time & used that intersection several times a day & night & no previous problems.

I told him I had no idea why I was given a ticket. I was prepared...I took photos of everthing I could think to show what it was like on that street. PLUS my comments printed on each photo to support my innocence so the judge would know.

FIrst the lady said her piece..then the Judger asked her how fast the was going.. she replied about 30 MPH. SHe just admitted to speeding!! blob8

THen it was my turn to ask her questions...

First... I showed my photos to the officer & judge.

Next... I asked if she knew what the speed limit was on Cocoa Ave.
She replied she didn't .. I told her it was 25MPH.

NExt... I asked if she were takig any medication...to which she was angry & asked what did that have to do with anything.. I said I had a reason for asking. THe judge told her to answer my question yes or no. She said NO.

Next I mentioned the red & white temp. disabled tag hanging from her inside irror.. well she get eve n madder & interrupted me & lost it at that point.
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My reason to ask was to see how she'd react pottytrain2

& that is what the judge also saw & said he made up his mind & said case is dismissed, got up & left teh room.!
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I can't believe the woman was relying on emotional blackmail...
she left muttering & I never did speak a word to her about anything!

I offered my had to the officer & we shook hands. THen I turned around to the other 2 officers present.. I told them I was tossed our of a car when @12 & it changed my life forever. AND I don't lie! AND I was pres. of the Volvo CLub 13 years & promoted safety & maint. They were nice to me & wished me luck.

I also said I hoped she wouldn t try to damage my car after this day!

Yes, it turned out well, rb & a relief. Thanks for your encoraging thoughts.

rb2d2 · Sep 25, 2004

Wonderful!!

Somehow I just had a feeling it would turn out OK. I never dreamed it would be that spectualar!!

Way to go, girl!

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bigR · Oct 14, 2004

Nice work, CFL! Staying calm, and presenting facts works. Way to go!

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Nightrider · Sep 25, 2004

I'm not sure I could have stayed calm if the other person was blatantly lying about what happened. I'm thrilled that it all worked out for you CFL...

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cleverfishlady · May 15, 2006

THanks for the positive supportive thoughts everyone!!! flower

The Tiny Orange & Black Moth

THe sun was brightly shining & the day was really hot
when I spied a lovely orange & black object on the ground.

It was resting on the pavement by the water fountain so high above,
It was the not safest place to be when you are a tiny moth.

Maybe it was thirsty or worn out from all the heat...
so I offered it some water on a dandylion I placed at it's feet.

It sat there just like before, so I photographed it first, then placed my hand beside it & it climbed right up ... and not the first!

After making friends with this pretty little creature, I took it on the lawn & let it sit on the blade of grass it grabbed to be upon.

The dandilion seems the peacemaker among the creatures small
when humans offer help to those who might need a hand, that's all. flower

rb2d2 · Sep 25, 2004

That's wonderful, CFL. So full of love and peace.