Note’s to Self

Mini Me and I had a little business to take care of down at the courthouse the other day.  Hanging out at the courthouse is not something that I do very often so I was not aware of the rules for entry.

First of all, you must pay to park and they do NOT take credit cards.  It cost us $16 to park and I only took $5 cash with me  and they don’t take credit cards (note to self…always take at least $30 CASH when handling business at the courthouse).  It’s a good thing Mini Me came prepared. 
Secondly, you must remove your shoes and put them in a tray just as you do at the airport (note to self…wear socks or get pedicure before attending to business at the courthouse).  Let’s just say it was embarrassing at the least.

Last but certainly not least, sharp objects are NOT allowed (note to self…remove pocketknife from pocketbook before visiting court house and insure that purse has been properly organized before attempting to enter said courthouse).  They did not notice my knife the first time my purse went through the x-ray machine but I’m sure they noticed my half painted toes.  LOL!  The second time I re-entered the building they sent my purse through for a second look but let me go on through.  The third time they searched my purse and after pulling out 326 receipts, makeup bag, keys and wallet they pulled out my little antique pocket knife that was my Uncle David’s.  They scolded me and made me take it to the car.  I have carried this little knife in my purse since I was 14 and I always remember to take it out before I fly but never crossed my mind on the day we went to the courthouse.

In posting this I am hoping to save someone else the embarrassment and humiliation that I have endured.  Just remember the next time you are headed to the courthouse…stop at the nail salon and the ATM and whatever you do, leave the weapons in the car.

this has been a  Lone Star Queen public service announcement