Jury Duty - Pack a lunch?

[jmcquown]

I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if I'll
actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read. But
there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown bag
it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things like peanut
butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've noticed
people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much the only
sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated. Any
suggestions for a take-along lunch?

Jill

[Nunya Bidnits]

Every time I've been called or served, there have been lunch breaks.

[Nancy2]

Most of the lawyers and probably the judge will want a lunch break -
I'd stick some innocuous snacks in my bag, just in case, and hope for
the best. Take some cut apples, grapes, fruit rollups or the like in
a baggie....something you can eat without being conspicuous.

N.

[Nunya Bidnits]

I should add that when I was actually on a jury that went to deliberation,
they brought in lunch for us once it reached that point, and let us pick out
where it would come from.

[zxcvbob]

Hard salami, hard roll, cheese. (sandwich form or separates)

Foil packet of tuna or salmon.

Ham and cheese sandwich.

Fruit (apples, bananas, clementines, etc) and salted cashews or almonds.

Beef jerky.

Box of donuts :-)

-Bob

[notbob]

On 2012-02-15, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
> suggestions for a take-along lunch?

Plain bologna with mayo on white. Actually tastes better aged.
That's if you can find a decent bologna. Even OM's beef bologna has
declined in quality/flavor to such an extent, it's no longer worth
buying, at any price.

nb

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[jmcquown]

"zxcvbob" <zxc...@charter.net> wrote in message
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> jmcquown wrote:
>> brown bag it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things
>> like peanut butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup
>> I've noticed people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is
>> pretty much the only sandwich I know that travels well without being
>> refrigerated. Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>>
>> Jill
>
>

(snippety)

>
> Box of donuts :-)
>
> -Bob

ROFLMAO! What a brilliant idea! I should bring a thermos of strong black
coffee, too ;) After all, there will be cops in the building. Heheh.

Jill

[Lou Decruss]

On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:41:27 -0500, "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

This is a new thread but so far nobody has mentioned how hard it it is
getting into a courthouse. Around here it's about the same as getting
on an airplaine. I'd buy my food after they groped me.

Lou

[Lou Decruss]

On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:16:28 -0500, "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

Idiot. Try that and get back to us.

[Bryan]

On Feb 15, 2:58 pm, notbob <not...@nothome.com> wrote:

> On 2012-02-15, jmcquown <j_mcqu...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>
> Plain bologna with mayo on white.  Actually tastes better aged.
> That's if you can find a decent bologna.  Even OM's beef bologna has
> declined in quality/flavor to such an extent, it's no longer worth
> buying, at any price.

Great diet food. Not only is it completely unappetizing, it might
make you puke up anything else you ate.
>
> nb

--Bryan

[jmcquown]

"Andy" <a@b.c> wrote in message news:Xns9FFAA30...@216.196.97.131...
> Jill,
>
> This may not be the same or every courthouse.
>
Obviously not :)

> I sat on jury duty twice at the county courthouse.
>
> They served coffee and Danish in the hallway for minimal charge.
>
> When we broke for lunch the court gave us "Juror" lapel buttons. When you
> walked into any nearby restaurant they served you immediately off a
> juror's menu or main menu at 5 or 10% off (I forget which).
>
> If your courthouse is a distance from restaurant, by all means bring your
> own goodies or a hoagie.
>
I know where the courthouse is, but I don't know of any restaurants near it.
Seems to me there's a (fried) chicken place. A local joint, not something
like KFC.

> Sitting in a crowded juror's room on an empty stomach is not fun. Maybe
> have an early breakfast for a change too? :)
>
Yeah, I probably will.

> Curiously, is it in federal or county court?
>
It's county; Magistrates Court. (Yes, things are still very provincial here
in South Carolina.) According to what I can tell online it's small claims
court. Someone decided they wanted a jury trial over something so far as I
can tell isn't worth more than $7500. Should be interesting. Hopefully it
won't last long. I really don't want to pack a lunch every day for nothing.

> I never got to be a member of a jury. Just the $12.50 for the day.
>
Heh. I only get $10 (here's where the peanut gallery gets to chime in with
jokes) plus I have to keep track of my mileage.

Jill

[Lou Decruss]

On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:24:18 -0500, "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

>Heh. I only get $10 (here's where the peanut gallery gets to chime in with
>jokes)

I'll start. The joke is YOU!

[ItsJoanNotJoann]

On Feb 15, 2:45 pm, "Nunya Bidnits" <nunyabidn...@eternal-
september.invalid> wrote:
>
> jmcquown <j_mcqu...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > I've been called to serve on jury duty.  But there's no mention of a break for lunch.

> > Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>
> > Jill
>
> Every time I've been called or served, there have been lunch breaks.

>
>

Same here.

[Chemo the Clown]

Maybe a sterno stove, can opener and a can of Cambell's Bean and Bacon
soup.

[merryb]

Not really, but I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I did the
one time I did it. It really opens up your eyes, and I think it should
be required for everyone, especially the younger adults.

[Dave Smith]

I used to have to spend a couple says per month in court. Since most of
the cases involved me or my coworkers and I was ware of the process and
the issues, it was interesting. Before that, experiences in court were
mostly pretty boring. There is always the problem of trying to keep a
straight face when you hear some of the stories people come up with.

[critters & me in azusa, ca]

On Feb 15, 12:41 pm, "jmcquown" <j_mcqu...@comcast.net> wrote:

> I've been called to serve on jury duty.  I

Here in L.A. county if you get a summons to serve, and are not
selected, you only serve for one day usually at a local court house..
Additionally, if you get a jury duty summons, it is only for one week,
and each evening between 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM, you merely call in to the
computer and enter you juror code and are informed whether or not you
have to serve the next day. If you have an excuse that is valid then
the next time you get called, you get to go to downtown L.A. to serve
your time. Last time I was downtown for the entire day, I say 5
people that I knew who got excused the previous time and had to join
me.

Used to be juror hell required to sit in the jury selection room for
30 days until called and the pay was $5.00/day.

Harriet & critters in rainy SoCal.

[merryb]

Or keeping your mouth shut!
I was selected for jury selection for a case that had to do with a
woman who did not want to testify on her own behalf. We were asked if
anyone had a problem with that, so I raised my hand. It seems to me
that if you are innocent, or at least if it was me, I would be loud
and clear claiming my innocence. They asked me to leave, but I was
selected for another case the next day.

[Chemo the Clown]

The one jury I was on was a waste of the tax payer's money. A drug
addict who got caught at work with drugs. She tried to say the company
planted the drugs in her car and that they planted a razor blade in
her purse. Obviously she was guilty.

[I'm back on the laptop]

"jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote in
news:9q2jjl...@mid.individual.net:

Over here, lunch is supplied.

Or at the very least they give you an 'allowance' to go to the nearest food
place.

If you're going to take something, take things like ......

http://www.benatural.com.au/Our-range.aspx

nut bars.... high protein just in case your sty is longer than planned.

As for nut allergies.... if you don't have one, no problem. If someone else
does, and they steal your food, or give you a tongue kiss, then that's
their problem.

--
Peter
Tasmania
Australia

[Chemo the Clown]

On Feb 15, 2:22 pm, "I'm back on the laptop" <Imb...@home.in.Brisbane>
wrote:
> "jmcquown" <j_mcqu...@comcast.net> wrote innews:9q2jjl...@mid.individual.net:

How long is a sty? the ones I've seen are usually 30' x 40'.

[Julie Bove]

Wait! I thought there couldn't *be* a peanut gallery? Can we have a
sunflower seed gallery?

[I'm back on the laptop]

Chemo the Clown <bhans...@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:795d8384-e914-4f5c...@vd8g2000pbc.googlegroups.com:

> How long is a sty? the ones I've seen are usually 30' x 40'.
>

Well, after you have 30-40 numpty's gathered in the one place, it's sure
to turn into a sty.

This laptop is good, but I hate laptop keyboards. I prefer the stand-
alone keyboards.

Less chance of missing letters!!

--
Peter
Tasmania
Australia

[Nunya Bidnits]

merryb <msg...@juno.com> wrote:

> Or keeping your mouth shut!

If you just say that you assume anyone who is arrested must be guilty,
you'll be excused much quicker.

[I'm back on the laptop]

"Julie Bove" <juli...@frontier.com> wrote in
news:jhhbfn$8qh$1...@dont-email.me:

Yep, the anti peanut nuts are going to go off their trolly's about
having a peanut gallery!!



--
Peter
Tasmania
Australia

[Julie Bove]

jmcquown wrote:
> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a
> book because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find
> out if I'll actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love
> to read. But there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing
> I need to brown bag it. When I was in school no one was concerned

> about things like peanut butter allergies. Since I've been reading

> this newsgroup I've noticed people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well,
> PB&J is pretty much the only sandwich I know that travels well
> without being refrigerated. Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?

You can get a lunchbox ice pack for around 99 cents at most any drug or food
store. But if it were me I would bring an assortment of small items that
would fit in my purse and not require refrigeration. I can get pumpkin seed
bars at my health food store that I like. There are also Lara bars. Some
do contain peanuts. Fruit snacks. Trail mix. You can make your own
without peanuts. Chances are they will either bring in lunch or let you go
out to lunch. But you might not like the food.

[Chemo the Clown]

On Feb 15, 2:27 pm, "I'm back on the laptop" <Imb...@home.in.Brisbane>
wrote:

whenever I use my laptop it's the same thing. I end up typing
gibberish.

[Tommy Joe]

On Feb 15, 3:41 pm, "jmcquown" <j_mcqu...@comcast.net> wrote:
> I've been called to serve on jury duty.  I've been told to bring a book
> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if I'll
> actually serve on a jury.  Books aren't a problem; I love to read.  But

> there's no mention of a break for lunch.  I'm guessing I need to brown bag
> it.  When I was in school no one was concerned about things like peanut

> butter allergies.  Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've noticed
> people tend to freak out about peanuts.  Well, PB&J is pretty much the only
> sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated.  Any
> suggestions for a take-along lunch?

I have already contacted the judge in your case and told him
about your concern. "Is that all she cares about?", he said -
"food?" And I said, yeah it seems so. The judge recommends that if
it's a capital crime case you should bring along a pre-cooked meal of
pasta shaped like little hangman's knots, and to snack on them while
you sit in the juror's box, slowly raising the little nooses to your
mouth as you stare with a sinister grin at the defendant in the case.
I would never serve on a jury. I don't even reply. I don't care what
they do, I'm not going along with any of that crap, and I'll tell them
right up front that no matter what evidence they have to the contrary,
my verdict in any and all cases in which I am forced to serve against
my desire will be "Innocent".

TJ

TJ

[dsi1]

On 2/15/2012 10:41 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if
> I'll actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read.
> But there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to
> brown bag it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things
> like peanut butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup
> I've noticed people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is
> pretty much the only sandwich I know that travels well without being
> refrigerated. Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>

> Jill

My suggestion is to take two turkey drumsticks and whip those out while
the judge is in the middle of his instructions. When the judge asks
"What the hell are you doing?" just say you're on a new poultry diet and
you don't want to mess up your schedule. Make sure you give him a big
grin with turkey fat all over your face.

OTOH, in the unlikely event that you actually want to be in the jury
pool, I'm plum out of ideas.

[Pete C.]

jmcquown wrote:
>
> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if I'll
> actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read. But
> there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown bag
> it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things like peanut
> butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've noticed
> people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much the only
> sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated. Any
> suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>
> Jill

I certainly hope you aren't sitting around for hours. Around here they
are pretty efficient, they make it easy to get out either online or by
phone and expect those who show up will predominantly be those who are
ok with serving. This seems to work and in their initial spiel and
opportunity for people to go up to try to get excused relatively few do
and it only takes 10-15 min to sort through that. After that is over
they break the remaining group into pools and sent each one off with the
bailiff for a particular court to head over there for jury selection.
Any remaining after those groups are sent off are excused. If you get in
a jury pool, they usually have the selection done before lunch time and
at that point everyone is excused for lunch, with those on the jury
either returning after lunch, or the next day depending on the case. The
end result is you have a reasonable amount of time to grab lunch nearby.

[Dan Abel]

In article <9q2jjl...@mid.individual.net>,

"jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:

> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if I'll
> actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read. But
> there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown bag
> it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things like peanut
> butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've noticed
> people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much the only
> sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated. Any
> suggestions for a take-along lunch?

Whatever you bring, if it needs to be cut, do the cutting at home and
then leave the knife at home. Your juror instructions should be
explicit, though. As Lou posted, expect airport type security. There
will be a metal detector and maybe a pat down. This assumes that
criminal trials are held in the building.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA
da...@sonic.net

[Julie Bove]

"I'm back on the laptop" <Imb...@home.in.Brisbane> wrote in message
news:Xns9FFB567673...@94.75.214.39...

Here's the funny thing! My daughter *has* a peanut allergy. That doesn't
mean I except the rest of the world to stop eating peanuts. Heck, I eat
peanuts. Just not around her.

[Tara]

When I was called for jury duty, the courthouse had a nice, reasonably
priced cafeteria on the first floor. We did get a decent break for
lunch. I think I had a vegetable plate and cornbread for lunch. I
brought a big cup of coffee and a water bottle with me.

Our waiting room had drink and snack machines. I think there was a
microwave.

You could pack a wide mouth thermos of soup, chili, leftovers, pasta,
etc.

Tara

[sf]

On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:41:27 -0500, "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net>

wrote:

> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if I'll
> actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read. But
> there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown bag
> it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things like peanut
> butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've noticed
> people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much the only
> sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated. Any
> suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>

You get a lunch break (which can be two hours long), but whether you
need a bag lunch or not depends on where you are. One location I go
to has a nice cafe that we can use, the other doesn't. But there are
enough places to eat in the area surrounding either building that I've
never bothered to bring a lunch from home.


--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

[Nunya Bidnits]

If you're talking governmental buildings, there will be package screening,
regardless of what kind of proceedings are involved. ALL courts around here
have extra heavy security.

[merryb]

On Feb 15, 2:28 pm, "Nunya Bidnits" <nunyabidn...@eternal-

I don't think that at all!!!

[Jerry Avins]

You may have to buy it, but be assured that there will be available food. Not onl6y for juries, but for everyone else at work in the courthouse.

What problem do you have with sandwiches traveling well? Ham, beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato; none of them will go bad by lunchtime (even suppertime) if they came out of the fridge in the morning. There used to be a myth that mayonnaise would go bad while appearing fresh, but the truth was just the opposite. Mayonnaise, raw egg and all, is actually a not very effective preservative. The problem is that it can mask the "off" flavor of other spoiled foods.

If you decide on sandwiches, make them in the evening from fresh ingredients, store them in the fridge overnight, and take them along. If you want them to remain cool longer, wrap them in a few layers of newspaper.

Do good work!

Jerry
--
"I view the progress of science as being the slow erosion of the
tendency to dichotomize." Barbara Smuts, U. Mich.

[Nunya Bidnits]

Neither do I. You missed the point apparently.

[Mark Thorson]

jmcquown wrote:
>
> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if I'll
> actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read. But

Here's some stuff you really should read:

http://fija.org/download/BR_YYYY_true_or_false.pdf

http://fija.org/download/BR_2010_QandA_primer.pdf

[Nancy Young]

On 2/15/2012 6:29 PM, Tara wrote:
> When I was called for jury duty, the courthouse had a nice, reasonably
> priced cafeteria on the first floor. We did get a decent break for
> lunch. I think I had a vegetable plate and cornbread for lunch. I
> brought a big cup of coffee and a water bottle with me.

Same here. You could get sandwiches, etc from the little
deli attached to the jury waiting room. I brought a cooler
bag with water for myself, that would work for any food that
needs to be kept cool.

Lunch breaks here tend to be long because they call for jury pools
earlier in the morning, then starting again after 1. They know no one
will be needed for a couple of hours so it might be a two hour lunch.
Kind of a drag, killing all that time, but I usually find someplace to
go sit and have lunch, or shopping, or a park to hang out and read a book.

nancy

[I'm back on the laptop]

"Julie Bove" <juli...@frontier.com> wrote in

news:jhhe94$ojl$1...@dont-email.me:

>
> "I'm back on the laptop" <Imb...@home.in.Brisbane> wrote in message
> news:Xns9FFB567673...@94.75.214.39...

>>

>> Yep, the anti peanut nuts are going to go off their trolly's about
>> having a peanut gallery!!
>
> Here's the funny thing! My daughter *has* a peanut allergy. That
> doesn't mean I except the rest of the world to stop eating peanuts.
> Heck, I eat peanuts. Just not around her.
>
>

That's good. I used to have some friends who's kid had a peanut allergy.
They were the epitomy of peanut nazi's!!

I could understand them asking everyone not to bring peanuty things to
their house, but when they started to demand that we remove any and all
peanut products from *our* house before they came over to visit, I set them
straight. It involved two words meaning sex and travel.

They had to take responsibility of their kids allergy, not expect everyone
of their friends to.
Needless to say, we don't socialise anymore.


--
Peter
Tasmania
Australia

[Nunya Bidnits]

Good stuff there.

MartyB

[Ed Pawlowski]

On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:41:27 -0500, "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net>

wrote:

>I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
>because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if I'll
>actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read. But

>there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown bag
>it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things like peanut
>butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've noticed
>people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much the only
>sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated. Any
>suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>

>Jill

I only did jury duty once for two weeks. In that time, I only had to
actually show up two of the days Lunch was rather long, about 90
minutes so there was plenty of time to go out.

If unsure, I'd take the PB&J since it is easy to handle.

[news]

"jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:9q2jjl...@mid.individual.net...

> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if
> I'll actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read.
> But there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown
> bag it.

I've been called for jury duty four times here in Montgomery County
Paennsylvania (suburban Philly). Twice I was there through lunch, and I did
not bring lunch because there is a nice cafe in the courthouse and lots of
restaurants within walking distance. If I had brought my own lunch, there
are plenty of nice places to sit and eat.
They treat potential jurors very well here, the jury pool room is
well-stocked with books and dvds, and wireless internet connection.

[Cheryl]

On 2/15/2012 3:45 PM, Nunya Bidnits wrote:

> jmcquown<j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
>> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a
>> book because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find
>> out if I'll actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love
>> to read. But there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing

>> I need to brown bag it. When I was in school no one was concerned
>> about things like peanut butter allergies. Since I've been reading
>> this newsgroup I've noticed people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well,
>> PB&J is pretty much the only sandwich I know that travels well
>> without being refrigerated. Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>>
>> Jill
>

> Every time I've been called or served, there have been lunch breaks.
>
>
>
Not here. They only have a break room with vending machines and microwaves.

Jill, is this your first jury duty?

[Cheryl]

On 2/15/2012 4:27 PM, Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:24:18 -0500, "jmcquown"<j_mc...@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>> Heh. I only get $10 (here's where the peanut gallery gets to chime in with
>> jokes)
>

> I'll start. The joke is YOU!

I always sign away my pay to charity.

[Cheryl]

On 2/15/2012 4:54 PM, l, not -l wrote:

> On 15-Feb-2012, "jmcquown"<j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
>> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if
>> I'll
>> actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read. But
>> there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown bag
>>
>> it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things like peanut
>> butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've noticed
>> people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much the
>> only
>> sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated. Any
>> suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>>
>> Jill
>

> When I have been called for jury duty there were lunch breaks; however,
> every restaurant within walking distance was packed. Get to, get seated
> in and finally getting food took so much time that it had to be wolfed down
> to rush back in time. I was selected for a jury and spent a total of 10
> days at the court house; the restaurants were always a problem. You
> community may be different; but here in St. Louis County Missouri, taking
> lunch is not a bad idea. You might check ahead of time to see if there is
> a microwave available to heat something; that opens up a lot of
> possibilities, including freezing something you make.
>
>
I try never to be selected. Not that I don't want to do my duty, but the
cases are always stupid. Let them pick the others.

[Cheryl]

On 2/15/2012 5:00 PM, merryb wrote:

> On Feb 15, 12:41 pm, "jmcquown"<j_mcqu...@comcast.net> wrote:
>> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
>> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if I'll
>> actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read. But
>> there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown bag
>> it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things like peanut
>> butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've noticed
>> people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much the only
>> sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated. Any
>> suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>>
>> Jill
>

> Not really, but I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I did the
> one time I did it. It really opens up your eyes, and I think it should
> be required for everyone, especially the younger adults.

If she was told to bring a book, she was just asked to come in for the
selection process.

[Cheryl]

When asked to stand when my name is called, I walk up, take off my
glasses which are only needed for driving, and fling my hair back like a
ditz. I always get passed.

[Bob Terwilliger]

Jill wrote:

> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if
> I'll actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read.
> But there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to
> brown bag it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things
> like peanut butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup
> I've noticed people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is
> pretty much the only sandwich I know that travels well without being
> refrigerated. Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?

Boy, THAT question has never been asked here before!

Oh wait, it has. GOOGLE IT, YOU LAZY BITCH!

Bob

[Bob Terwilliger]

Marty wrote:

> If you just say that you assume anyone who is arrested must be guilty,
> you'll be excused much quicker.

Similarly, if you say that you believe that cops lie under oath, you get
excused pretty quickly. (Of course, you have to actually *believe* that,
otherwise you're lying under oath too, at least here in California where
prospective jurors are sworn in before selection.)

Bob

[Polly Esther]

"Bob Terwilliger" <virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote in message
news:4f3c80af$0$10387$c3e8da3$14a0...@news.astraweb.com...

Meanwhile, back to the OP. It truly is a very good idea to tuck some snacks
in your purse. You might be very happy to have a pack of cheese crackers,
some M & Ms and/or a little sack of peanuts. Our courthouse has a sign
standing in the entrance that says, " No mace beyond this point." Always
made me smile. Polly

[Bob Terwilliger]

Cheryl wrote:

> Jill, is this your first jury duty?

I get called for jury duty about every two years. (Then again, I'm
pretty civic-minded so jury duty doesn't bother me.) I just bring a
cooler of food and drinks, and leave it in my car. When we get a lunch
break I go to my car, eat lunch, listen to the radio, and chat with Lin
on the phone.

The waiting area for prospective jurors is a hallway outside the
courtroom. That hallway has two church-type pews with seating for about
10 people....but the jury pool comprises nearly a hundred people, so
that hallway gets pretty crowded and uncomfortable; that's why I hang
out in my eminently-comfortable car as much as possible if I'm not in
the courtroom.

Bob

[Christine Dabney]

On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:15:43 -0600, "Polly Esther"
<Poll...@cableone.net> wrote:


>>> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
>>> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if
>>> I'll actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read.
>>> But there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to
>>> brown bag it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things
>>> like peanut butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup
>>> I've noticed people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is
>>> pretty much the only sandwich I know that travels well without being
>>> refrigerated. Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?

>Meanwhile, back to the OP. It truly is a very good idea to tuck some snacks
>in your purse. You might be very happy to have a pack of cheese crackers,
>some M & Ms and/or a little sack of peanuts.

Jill, if you have any sort of insulated lunch bag or box, that might
work. I brown bag it all the time to work, and sometimes I need to
have things to eat that can be eaten on the run so to speak..as nurses
don't always get a real lunch break. I pack those blue ice packs in
my insulated bag, and can take all sorts of sandwiches that way.. They
will stay cool enough for a few hours.
Also, if you have a thermos, that might be a great idea for something
like a soup or stew.

Christine
--
http://nightstirrings.blogspot.com

[T]

In article <jhhssd$3om$1...@speranza.aioe.org>, ne...@news.org says...

The one benefit to having worked at the Department of Attorney General
is that I'll likely never be called for jury duty in the state. The
issue being I know many of the prosecutors and some have even
transitioned to the federal level.

[Cheryl]

For county jury duty here you have to park in a lot and take a shuttle
to the courthouse.

The seating is just rows of uncomfortable chairs and every time I've
been there you sit for hours. One time when I thought I'd be chosen we
got called into the courtroom but the defense attorney didn't show up.
Another time the case was stupid so I didn't want to stay so I played
dumb. The rest of the time I didn't get called an was released at lunch
time.

The last time, the phone line to call the night before wasn't working so
I had to go in just to be told I didn't have to show. But I got my duty
done for that district for 3 (4?) years. We have too many districts to
be called to here so it isn't just every 3 years. County, city,
district, civil, criminal, etc.

[merryb]

On Feb 15, 4:26 pm, "Nunya Bidnits" <nunyabidn...@eternal-

september.invalid> wrote:
> merryb <msg...@juno.com> wrote:
> > On Feb 15, 2:28 pm, "Nunya Bidnits" <nunyabidn...@eternal-
> > september.invalid> wrote:
> >> merryb <msg...@juno.com> wrote:
> >>> Or keeping your mouth shut!
>
> >> If you just say that you assume anyone who is arrested must be
> >> guilty, you'll be excused much quicker.
>
> > I don't think that at all!!!
>
> Neither do I. You missed the point apparently.

I was kinda kidding on that- I got it....

[merryb]

Really? If you have other commitments, then I can understand that.
Otherwise, it's your duty, and even the stupidest cases affect lives...

[merryb]

On Feb 15, 7:34 pm, Cheryl <jlhsha...@hotmail.com> wrote:

Cheryl, I apologize for the post I just sent as I see it was not from
you...WTF is up with Google tonight? I'm sure John Kuthe will be
bitching soon!

[dsi1]

If you believe that cops don't ever lie under oath, you might also
believe in egg-hiding talking bunnies. My boss once appeared in traffic
court dressed in a business suit accompanied with his lawyer who was
dressed in standard Hawaiian business attire. Oddly enough, the cop
actually showed up as a witness and testified that he could identify my
boss. Of course, he pointed out the wrong guy and the case was
dismissed. My guess is that the judge thought that was funny as hell and
the cop was sorry he showed up in court. Yeah, I actually believe that
cops lie under oath.

[sf]

On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:06:07 -0800, Bob Terwilliger
<virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote:

> Jill wrote:
>
> > Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>
> Boy, THAT question has never been asked here before!
>
> Oh wait, it has. GOOGLE IT, YOU LAZY BITCH!
>

And what original OP do you have that anyone would *want* to respond
to in a constructive manner?

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

[Bob Terwilliger]

sf wrote:

> On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:06:07 -0800, Bob Terwilliger
> <virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote:
>
>> Jill wrote:
>>
>>> Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>>
>> Boy, THAT question has never been asked here before!
>>
>> Oh wait, it has. GOOGLE IT, YOU LAZY BITCH!
>>
> And what original OP do you have that anyone would *want* to respond
> to in a constructive manner?

Can you rephrase that so it makes any sense at all? Are you asking *me*
to Google it so that the lazy bitch won't have to bother?

Bob

[sf]

On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:47:28 -0800, Bob Terwilliger

<virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote:

> sf wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:06:07 -0800, Bob Terwilliger
> > <virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote:
> >
> >> Jill wrote:
> >>
> >>> Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?
> >>
> >> Boy, THAT question has never been asked here before!
> >>
> >> Oh wait, it has. GOOGLE IT, YOU LAZY BITCH!
> >>
> > And what original OP do you have that anyone would *want* to respond
> > to in a constructive manner?
>
> Can you rephrase that so it makes any sense at all?
>

I think you understood. If not, you will in the morning.

[Julie Bove]

"dsi1" <ds...@eternal-september.invalid> wrote in message
news:jhi2tq$len$1...@dont-email.me...

I once went to court with a male friend who was protesting the speeding
ticket he had gotten. This was many years ago and I don't think they even
had those machines in those days that they can use now to show your speed.
The details on the ticket were all wrong. The time of day, the make of car,
the weather, etc. The cop insisted that my friend was speeding because he
wasn't paying attention. He was looking at a cute girl. Which was rather
comical because my friend was gay. So if he was looking at something, it
wasn't a girl. He wound up having to pay the ticket anyway.

[dsi1]

Maybe he was checking out her shoes. :-)

Personally, I would have brought verification that the car with that
license plate was not the make or color as on the ticket. I'm pretty
sure that would work in my town - your town may vary.

[Julie Bove]

"dsi1" <ds...@eternal-september.invalid> wrote in message

news:jhi8fr$8k1$1...@dont-email.me...

The judge actually said the details didn't matter. I once got a warning
ticket for parking by a fire hydrant. I was driving my mom's car but the
details on the ticket were for my dad's car. This was around the same time
frame. Same city.

[dsi1]

On 2/15/2012 10:06 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> The judge actually said the details didn't matter. I once got a warning
> ticket for parking by a fire hydrant. I was driving my mom's car but the
> details on the ticket were for my dad's car. This was around the same time
> frame. Same city.
>

It's sad that "getting off on a technicality" was held in such low
regard. That would have never happened if you lived in California.

[Storrmmee]

take some fruit and a bottle of water the first day maybe some of that shelf
stable cheese or boiled eggs you peel there, most of the court houses here
in IL have some sort of food place in/near the courthouse, Lee

"jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:9q2jjl...@mid.individual.net...

> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if
> I'll actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read.
> But there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown
> bag it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things like
> peanut butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've
> noticed people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much
> the only sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated.

> Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>

> Jill

[Bob Terwilliger]

sf wrote:

>>>> Jill wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Any suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>>>>
>>>> Boy, THAT question has never been asked here before!
>>>>
>>>> Oh wait, it has. GOOGLE IT, YOU LAZY BITCH!
>>>>
>>> And what original OP do you have that anyone would *want* to respond
>>> to in a constructive manner?
>>
>> Can you rephrase that so it makes any sense at all?
>>
> I think you understood. If not, you will in the morning.

Since "OP" stands for "Original Poster", you're asking me if I have an
original original poster. So no, I do not have an original original
poster. And your post was nonsensical -- not only will it not make sense
in the morning, the only people to whom it *does* make any sense are
those whose wits are addled in some way. Maybe we'll see some of those
people responding in this thread; it's always entertaining to see them
emerge from the woodwork to trumpet their stupidity whenever they think
there's an opportunity to bash me.

Bob

[jmcquown]

"merryb" <msg...@juno.com> wrote in message
news:7453ed26-f225-44f0...@vd8g2000pbc.googlegroups.com...

I don't have a problem serving on a jury. I'm surprised I've never been
summoned before. The case may be stupid but obviously it matters to the
parties involved.

I think I'll call the court (the notice mentions "breaks" but doesn't say
how long they are) to ask about maybe a lunch area with a microwave. When I
worked I'd take leftovers I'd frozen. By lunch hour the meal would be
thawed (but still very cold)... ready to nuke! I'll have to call and ask
what's acceptable to bring with me.

Jill

[I'm back on the laptop]

"jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote in
news:9q4dfh...@mid.individual.net:

> I'll have to call and ask what's acceptable to bring with me.
>

Mmmmmmmmm, cheese, bikkies, wine, olives, salami, some caperberries, maybe
some roasted capsicum...... and depending on the cheese, either a quince or
a plum paste.


--
Peter
Tasmania
Australia

[jmcquown]

"Nunya Bidnits" <nunyab...@eternal-september.invalid> wrote in message
news:jhhfnp$veh$1...@dont-email.me...
> Dan Abel <da...@sonic.net> wrote:
>> In article <9q2jjl...@mid.individual.net>,

>> "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a
>>> book because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find
>>> out if I'll actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I
>>> love to read. But there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm
>>> guessing I need to brown bag it. When I was in school no one was
>>> concerned about things like peanut butter allergies. Since I've
>>> been reading this newsgroup I've noticed people tend to freak out
>>> about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much the only sandwich I know
>>> that travels well without being refrigerated. Any suggestions for a
>>> take-along lunch?
>>

>> Whatever you bring, if it needs to be cut, do the cutting at home and
>> then leave the knife at home. Your juror instructions should be
>> explicit, though. As Lou posted, expect airport type security. There
>> will be a metal detector and maybe a pat down. This assumes that
>> criminal trials are held in the building.
>
> If you're talking governmental buildings, there will be package screening,
> regardless of what kind of proceedings are involved. ALL courts around
> here have extra heavy security.
>

Of course there will be security... it's a courthouse! I wouldn't take a
knife (why would I?!). I don't mind metal detectors. I don't care if they
search my purse or give me a cursory pat-down. I'm not planning to bring a
weapon into court. The jury instructions talk more about the use of cell
phones and where to park than anything. They don't say "DUFUS! Don't bring
weapons into court!" I think that's a given :)

This Magistrates Court is the equivalent of small claims court (so why they
want a jury trial is a mystery). The most this court can do is impose a
$500 fine (not to exceed $7500) or 30 days in jail for whatever the alleged
infraction. I suspect it's going to be like being on Judge Judy without the
television cameras. Heheh.

Jill

[jmcquown]

"news" <ne...@news.org> wrote in message
news:jhhssd$3om$1...@speranza.aioe.org...

>
> "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:9q2jjl...@mid.individual.net...

>> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
>> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if
>> I'll actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read.
>> But there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to
>> brown bag it.
>

> I've been called for jury duty four times here in Montgomery County
> Paennsylvania (suburban Philly). Twice I was there through lunch, and I
> did not bring lunch because there is a nice cafe in the courthouse and
> lots of restaurants within walking distance. If I had brought my own
> lunch, there are plenty of nice places to sit and eat.
> They treat potential jurors very well here, the jury pool room is
> well-stocked with books and dvds, and wireless internet connection.
>

Really, I should take my laptop? (kidding!) I don't trust other people to
select my reading material. I prefer books where someone is murdered in the
first couple of chapters. Fortunately I won't be sitting on the jury for a
murder trial ;)

I've only been to the government center where the courts are a couple of
times (for non-trial related matters). I don't know about a cafe in the
courthouse. They may have a cafeteria. There aren't any places I recall
with picnic type tables or benches to sit on. No green, grassy areas that I
recall. The only restaurants I remember in the area are Maryland Fried
Chicken and Sgt. White's BBQ. (Maybe there's an Applebee's nearby but I
wouldn't eat there if you paid me.)

Jill
Jill

[jmcquown]

"Christine Dabney" <arti...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:v41pj7l0kfafb7veb...@4ax.com...

Thanks, Chris! I do have an insulated zipper-top lunch box. I'll have to
find out if I can bring a thermos into the courthouse. You know how much I
love soup!

Jill

[jmcquown]

"notbob" <not...@nothome.com> wrote in message
news:slrnjjo74a...@nbleet.hcc.net...

> On 2012-02-15, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
>> suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>

> Plain bologna with mayo on white. Actually tastes better aged.
> That's if you can find a decent bologna. Even OM's beef bologna has
> declined in quality/flavor to such an extent, it's no longer worth
> buying, at any price.
>
> nb
>
> --
Gee, thanks for suggesting something that has so declined in quality it's no
longer worth buying. (I'm surprised you said mayo rather than Miracle Whip
and didn't mention Wonder Bread specifically.) I have never liked bologna.
Never liked mayo or Miracle Whip, either. With the exception of Publix
bakery sourdough bread or homemade bread, I don't eat white bread. But what
a good suggestion! ROFL

Jill

[I'm back on the laptop]

"jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote in
news:9q4f7c...@mid.individual.net:

>
> "news" <ne...@news.org> wrote in message
> news:jhhssd$3om$1...@speranza.aioe.org...
>>
>> "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:9q2jjl...@mid.individual.net...
>>> I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a
>>> book because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find
>>> out if I'll actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I
>>> love to read. But there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm
>>> guessing I need to brown bag it.
>>
>> I've been called for jury duty four times here in Montgomery County
>> Paennsylvania (suburban Philly). Twice I was there through lunch, and
>> I did not bring lunch because there is a nice cafe in the courthouse
>> and lots of restaurants within walking distance. If I had brought my
>> own lunch, there are plenty of nice places to sit and eat.
>> They treat potential jurors very well here, the jury pool room is
>> well-stocked with books and dvds, and wireless internet connection.
>>
> Really, I should take my laptop? (kidding!)

Methinks the 'wireless internet' in the jurors room is a bit of
bullshit.

Otherwise it wouldn't be 'lockdown', and you could research the
'defendant'..... etc, etc.

Next the troll will be saying you get daily papers, and conjugal
visits!!


--
Peter
Tasmania
Australia

[I'm back on the laptop]

"jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote in
news:9q4fu3...@mid.individual.net:

It's a good suggestion if you're trailer trash.


--
Peter
Tasmania
Australia

[notbob]

On 2012-02-16, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:

> Gee, thanks for suggesting something that has so declined in quality it's no
> longer worth buying. (I'm surprised you said mayo rather than Miracle Whip
> and didn't mention Wonder Bread specifically.) I have never liked bologna.
> Never liked mayo or Miracle Whip, either.

I can relate.

I've never been a real big fan of responding to a request for help,
then being chided for it. I'll know better, next time ....of which
there will not be one.

nb

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[I'm back on the laptop]

notbob <not...@nothome.com> wrote in
news:slrnjjq3js...@nbleet.hcc.net:

> On 2012-02-16, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Gee, thanks for suggesting something that has so declined in quality
>> it's no longer worth buying. (I'm surprised you said mayo rather
>> than Miracle Whip and didn't mention Wonder Bread specifically.) I
>> have never liked bologna. Never liked mayo or Miracle Whip, either.
>
> I can relate.
>
> I've never been a real big fan of responding to a request for help,
> then being chided for it. I'll know better, next time ....of which
> there will not be one.
>
> nb
>

Dude!! If you are actually eating that shit........ you need to go get food
stamps or something!!


--
Peter
Tasmania
Australia

[Bob Terwilliger]

notbob replied to Jill:

>> Gee, thanks for suggesting something that has so declined in quality it's no
>> longer worth buying. (I'm surprised you said mayo rather than Miracle Whip
>> and didn't mention Wonder Bread specifically.) I have never liked bologna.
>> Never liked mayo or Miracle Whip, either.
>
> I can relate.
>
> I've never been a real big fan of responding to a request for help,
> then being chided for it. I'll know better, next time ....of which
> there will not be one.

Can you believe she's not married?

Bob

[notbob]

On 2012-02-16, I'm back on the laptop <Imb...@home.in.Brisbane> wrote:

> Dude!! If you are actually eating that shit........ you need to go get food
> stamps or something!!

Puke!! WTF axed ya'!?

Chrystonacrutch, do I gotta KF everyone South of the equator to be rid
of yer sorry nymshifting troll ass? Apparently.

[jmcquown]

"I'm back on the laptop" <Imb...@home.in.Brisbane> wrote in message
news:Xns9FFC83316...@94.75.214.39...

Um.... I'm not the defendant so I won't be locked down. I'm just going to
serve on a jury. Maybe. Not even decided yet.

Jill

[Janet Bostwick]

On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:41:27 -0500, "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

>I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
>because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if I'll
>actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read. But
>there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown bag

>it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things like peanut
>butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've noticed
>people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much the only
>sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated. Any

>suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>

>Jill
Didn't your juror's packet include any information? It should have
had a questionnaire, parking info and info about meals. The many
times that I have served, breaks and lunch is provided. Was there a
web site provided for further information. Use it. You can probably
check into the web site each evening to see if your number will be
called the next day.
Janet US

[Bryan]

On Feb 16, 9:16 am, Bob Terwilliger <virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz>
wrote:

How could such a suggestion have been serious in the first place?
BALONEY on white bread with jarred mayo? Talk about White trash. How
about *fried* baloney with process cheese on white bread with jarred
mayo? How about hot dogs and weenie water gravy? Heck, hot dogs in
anything.
>
> Bob

--Bryan

[Nunya Bidnits]

Bob Terwilliger <virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote:
> Marty wrote:
>
>> If you just say that you assume anyone who is arrested must be
>> guilty, you'll be excused much quicker.
>
> Similarly, if you say that you believe that cops lie under oath, you
> get excused pretty quickly. (Of course, you have to actually
> *believe* that, otherwise you're lying under oath too, at least here
> in California where prospective jurors are sworn in before selection.)
>
> Bob

The correct answer then would be "sometimes". Because after all, that is a
proven fact, and a truthful answer, and it would be hard to excuse you on
that basis.

[James Silverton]

We have one day or one trial in my county. It certainly beats waiting
around for a week to not be called. We have to buy our own meals tho'
you can get dinner if deliberations go on too long.

--
Jim Silverton

Extraneous "not" in Reply To.

[sf]

On Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:12:30 -0800, Bob Terwilliger
<virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote:

> Since "OP" stands for "Original Poster", you're asking me if I have an
> original original poster.

OP means original post.

[Bob Terwilliger]

sf wrote:

>> Since "OP" stands for "Original Poster", you're asking me if I have an
>> original original poster.
>
> OP means original post.

So when you asked if I had an "original OP" what did *you* think you meant?

Bob

[jmcquown]

"Bryan" <bryang...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:70289ce6-b7bf-4a25...@q12g2000yqg.googlegroups.com...

> On Feb 16, 9:16 am, Bob Terwilliger <virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz>
> wrote:
>> notbob replied to Jill:
>>
>> >> Gee, thanks for suggesting something that has so declined in quality
>> >> it's no
>> >> longer worth buying. (I'm surprised you said mayo rather than Miracle
>> >> Whip
>> >> and didn't mention Wonder Bread specifically.) I have never liked
>> >> bologna.
>> >> Never liked mayo or Miracle Whip, either.
>>
>> > I can relate.
>>
>> > I've never been a real big fan of responding to a request for help,
>> > then being chided for it. I'll know better, next time ....of which
>> > there will not be one.
>>
>> Can you believe she's not married?
>

Hey, Terwilliger. I was married. To an asshole like you. That's why I got
divorced!

Jill

[jmcquown]

"Janet Bostwick" <nos...@cableone.net> wrote in message
news:dt8qj75j6q6jt93l3...@4ax.com...

> On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:41:27 -0500, "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>>I've been called to serve on jury duty. I've been told to bring a book
>>because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if
>>I'll
>>actually serve on a jury. Books aren't a problem; I love to read. But
>>there's no mention of a break for lunch. I'm guessing I need to brown bag
>>it. When I was in school no one was concerned about things like peanut
>>butter allergies. Since I've been reading this newsgroup I've noticed
>>people tend to freak out about peanuts. Well, PB&J is pretty much the
>>only
>>sandwich I know that travels well without being refrigerated. Any
>>suggestions for a take-along lunch?
>>
>>Jill
> Didn't your juror's packet include any information? It should have
> had a questionnaire, parking info and info about meals.

Sorry, it tells me about parking and about cell phones. No info about meals
and a mere mention about "breaks". Not much information at all, other than
what day and time to report.

Jill

[Gary]

I thought you liked fatty food. Food snob.
"This ng is a haven for imbeciles"

Gary

[jmcquown]

"Janet Bostwick" <nos...@cableone.net> wrote in message
news:dt8qj75j6q6jt93l3...@4ax.com...

Um.... maybe where you live they have a web site. Sorry, according to the
single sheet of paper I was sent I have to actually show up.

Jill

[Gary]

LMAO. All packed in a picnic basket, right?

Gary

[sf]

Can you come up with something completely original that people would
want to respond to.

[sf]

On Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:51:24 -0500, "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

>
> "Janet Bostwick" <nos...@cableone.net> wrote in message
> news:dt8qj75j6q6jt93l3...@4ax.com...

> > Didn't your juror's packet include any information? It should have
> > had a questionnaire, parking info and info about meals. The many
> > times that I have served, breaks and lunch is provided. Was there a
> > web site provided for further information. Use it. You can probably
> > check into the web site each evening to see if your number will be
> > called the next day.
> > Janet US
>
> Um.... maybe where you live they have a web site. Sorry, according to the
> single sheet of paper I was sent I have to actually show up.
>

In my area, it's a game of Russian roulette. I've never been in a
group that hasn't been called, so the part I hate most is sitting in
the waiting room to be called into a jury room (bring a book to read -
I was unprepared for all that waiting the first time). The jury
selection process is interesting enough once you're in the room, but
waiting to be called is boring and seems to go on forever at times.

[Kalmia]

On Feb 15, 3:41 pm, "jmcquown" <j_mcqu...@comcast.net> wrote:
> I've been called to serve on jury duty.  I've been told to bring a book
> because I could be sitting there for hours just waiting to find out if I'll
> actually serve on a jury.  Books aren't a problem; I love to read.  But
> there's no mention of a break for lunch.  I'm guessing I need to brown bag
> it.

Smart.

My experience: one tiny lunchroom near the courthouse and 99
prospective jurors piling in there with one hour to order eat etc.
Madhouse.
I packed my Igloo the next time I was called and enjoyed a peaceful
lunch under a tree.