funny story (long)

Last night I went out for sashimi with my friend Paul. I have always loved sushi (with cooked shrimp and veggies) but never have had the raw fish before. I realized that smoked salmon is super easy to eat post op and so decided to try sashimi. I LOVED it. I am a huge wasabi (japanese hot horseradish) fan and almost anything with wasabi on it rocks my world. After dinner, I was HYPED up and feeling great. I was scheduled to finally go meet the seller of the seated calf raise machine I posted about earlier. (see? this is why this is a relevant post) So, I drove out to Nowhere, Tennessee (about 25 minutes) and the guy wasn't there, but his roommate called him up and helped me, took it to my car, etc. Yes, I bought it. (Earl, I may have a question about using this thing, later...it has 2 places to put plates and I'm not sure which is better or what the deal is yet) I was still very very amped up (I think sashimi is my new favorite) and decided to go to Lowes and look at paint colors and buy a sander....I am getting ready to work on painting, sanding floors, etc.... FINALLY, on my way home...still all hyped, I get off the interstate about 5 blocks from my house, hit a slight dip in the road, admitedly a little fast and realize as I do it that at the cross street there's a cop sitting right there. He follows me as I go to the stop sign, and as I turn onto my road. At 1 block from my house, he hits his lights! He informs me I was speeding (I know, but not much) and that my headlight is out. What? Turns out the proof of insurance card in my purse expired on 10/6/04 and the new card is a block away on the kitchen counter. oops. He has me get out to look at the headlight, and then he pops it Fonzie-style and it went on! I laughed out loud! He sent me on my way (told me to keep my proof of insurance on me) and it was an hour or more before I realized that the light probably went off when I hit that dip in the road. I thought he was a mechanical genius. Can't wait to get the rooms all done so I can pump up my calves! ps. I put the new proof of insurance in my purse already.

Annie, you tickle me pink! Cops...what a bunch 'eh? Ego maniacs to be sure... I should know, my brother's one, my ex used to be one (yes I was married to a COP) and I worked 2 1/2 years in juvenile corrections... I can just see this guy popping your light and making it out to be a big heroic feat, and then, just to show he has the power...freeing you to go on to live a good life with both head lights working.... What a trip. Glad you made it home safe and sound. Sounds like you have some big projects brewing. Painting and sanding is almost a workout in itself!

Thanks, you're quite a bit of fun yourself! You got it, exactly. He was the hero of the day. I was honestly bumfuzzled when he did his trick of fixing my light with his fist. I really am feeling a lot better this week than last week, don't know if it's from the med switch or not. Seems too soon for that to actually have any noticeable effect. I'm not complaining though! I'm feeling good! (down 45 lbs )