Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Much Ado About Nothing
This week, I was driving down Lebanon Rd. with my brother-in-law Miles and 2-year-old daughter Madeline and didn't notice the speed limit went from 45 to 40 mph. A police officer pulled me over to give me a warning for speeding--a first for me. When I removed my sunglasses to talk to him, he thought my pupils looked constricted. He asked if I was on any medications, and when I said no, he asked if there were any illegal drugs, firearms, or samurai swords in my car. (I swear, he asked about the swords.) I can't imagine how he thought my small pupils looked so suspicious, especially given the fact that the sun was shining brightly. The officer radioed for two cops to join him so he could search my mini-van while Madeline sat in her car seat, completely unaware of the drama. After finding nothing more than some cheerios and apple cores under the seats, he let me go on my way without so much as a traffic ticket. At least I have a funny story and my perfect driving record intact.
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4 comments:
That's wild! I think I would have freaked out. I know my stomach was in knots just at the airport when they started investigated my suspicious "Apples to Apples" game. I must have a guilty conscience.
Samurai swords? Are swords a problem where you live? That is a great story! How fun for Uncle Miles to visit!
I never had you pegged for an addict! That's a great story. Did they bring the dogs?
This is so funny! I'm afraid of what a police officer would find in my van (not drugs but definitely things more disgusting than cheerios and an apple core)!
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