So Anyways....

Yeah, it's been awhile, and I'm back. Lots of stuff going on in the Route 75 household.

Well, not really.

Here's just a couple of things I'd like to point out:

I wish I had a camera phone, because yesterday I saw a "Buckle Up With Jesus" license plate in someone's window at Wal-Mart. Now, I'm a Christian. However, would Jesus actually have to buckle up? Do I need to go into what the Creator of the universe could do if he really wanted to? I'm fairly certain that no car would come within three hundred miles of Jesus' car if he didn't want them to do so. I'm also fairly certain he would admonish me for the current state of disregard manifested by all the trash in my floor boards.

So, I got a ticket a couple of weeks ago. Yes, it was my fault. I passed on a double line going around a curve, and my inspection sticker was expired. I knew I'd be able to get the inspection sticker thing taken care of prior to paying any fines, and I was hoping I'd get to talk with the magistrate when I went to pay the aforementioned ticket.

Nope.

Some old lady with a low cut blouse informed me the ticket would be $165.50. I got all slack-jawed, but paid anyway. Here's the ticket breakdown:

1. Court Costs- $10.00
2. Fines- $5.00
3. Crime Victim's Compensation- $10.00
4. Law Enforcement Training Fund- $2.00
5. Regional Jail- $40.00
6. Court Security Fund- $5.00
7. Jail Per Diem Fee- $48.50
8. Community Corrections Assessment0- $10.00
9. Courthouse Improvement Fund- $5.00
10. Regional Jail Operations Fund- $30.00

I draw you attention back to number Two. If it's such a big deal.....then why is my fine only $5.00? Could they tack on any more fees? Could someone possible add a "John Travolta County Fly-Over" fee, or possibly a "Car made prior to 2001 fee?" I mean, seriously!!!

Ok. Now you can get back to work. I promise more stuff as time allows.