I saved a lot of money when I shopped for our Christmas gifts online on Black Friday. I was thrilled about it.
Today I was running late to volunteer at my daughter’s school. I rushed because I still had a stop to make to pick up donations for the school’s yard sale too. I was speeding on a road that I travel every day. Lo and behold a State Trooper pulled me over. I explained as nicely as possible to tell him the truth.
He just walked away to his car with my Driver’s License and Registration. And returned shortly with a speeding ticket.
The amount of that ticket, $179.
So where will all that money go that I saved?
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Oh dear, that’s not a good thing at all. Not that there’s ever a good time to get a speeding ticket but they always seem to happen at the worst possible times.
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Well crud. That is awful. I had that happen to me in October.
awww Connie, I’m sorry! That totally stinks!
I know I was wrong Linda, but you think I could have gotten a warning. Now I’m working my butt off, well maybe that will be a good way to lose some weight!
Karen, did you cry like me?
It triple stinks Dore’
Ouch. Sometimes I think the fates just insist on evening things out
I am sorry to hear about that! We really could not tell what the future may brings.. We do not know what will happen after a few minutes.. There are times that those less expected comes out in the worst times.. Not good!
Bhing, It’s frustrating but a lot worse could have happened. I’m not as upset as when it first happened.
vein, so true. I was speeding so I deserved a ticket. Done and over!
*is gobsmacked* 179?! wow that’s very steep. glad you got over it(:
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Yup, ekniff. The speed limit was 35 and was I going 48. Even though I drive that road every day I thought the limit was 45. Now it’s embedded in my brain for sure!
Wow $179 is pretty darn steep for just a speeding ticket! I don’t think police give “warnings” anymore….they used to. But now, it seems one little thing and they just write the ticket without thought. Not fair- Good thing you saved when buying presents!
It never fails…just when you think you’re getting ahead you fall a step behind. *sigh*
OMG thats always the way isnt it!? I have 3 different speeding tickets from 3 different states! I need to pay them……….
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That bites!!
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Maureen, I’m working on making that money back. It’s a bad time for an unexpected bill like that to creep up.
Lori, so true and so sad too.
LadyGrace, don’t go getting fines on top of the tickets. That would be awful!
Melissa, I couldn’t have said it better myself.
That stinks to get it so close to the holidays!
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Valmg, When I just got the ticket, I yelled out the window, “Merry Christmas” to the Trooper. It felt better just to yell
Oh man! I’ve been there. Such a terrible feeling!
That stinks!!
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Isn’t it Paula? And I’m such a wuss that after getting angry I cried like a baby.
Yuppers, Farrah. It sure does.
That’s terrible. I never got a ticket but as I usually say: who walks on the rain gets wet, so I’m not immune to tickets.
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Laura, I like that saying but I hope it doesn’t happen to you, ever.