My Civic Duty

I had jury duty today. I drove up to the new Collin County Cour House (the T was missing off the building) in McKinney. I hadn't been there before and people said most Internet directions were incorrect, so I wanted to be early. I got there around 8 AM and the jury room was already packed. There was probably 200 in there. I noticed the room capacity was 600. The lady in charge made us sit down. It was a fire hazard to stand. It was just like being on an airplane. We ended up sitting there for 3 hours. She came in every half hour to tell us she was still waiting for information. I had a puzzle book and they let us watch CNN. But it was so boring and uncomfortable. After 3 hours she said that no one needed a jury and we could all go home. What a waste! At least I don't have to go back for 2 years.

Oscar Night

Jodi had her Oscar party tonight. I arrived after work around 6:30 PM to see the red carpet show. Coffy, Stephanie Jackson, Stephanie King, Sandy, Brandy, and Cassandra were there. The red carpet wasn’t that interesting. I think everyone was wearing similar dresses. Elbert made us a wonderful feast of pizza, fried cheese sticks, fried zucchini, fruit, dip, and cookies. We drank sparkling wine. Blythe was the most active I have ever seen her. She is a fun kid. The show started at 7:30 PM. Jon Stewart hosted. He was as funny as he could be without offended the Hollywood royals. We had Oscar ballots that we filled out before the show started. Every category got one point except for a few. Supporting actor and actress got 3 each. Lead actor, actress, and best picture got 5 points. Then we switched them around to correct each others. No Country for Old Men kicked everyone’s butt all night. I haven't seen that one yet. At the end, Jodi had 20 point on her Oscar ballot. I had 18. She won the title of Oscar Night Master witch came with the glorious prize of nothing. (I didn't have time to pick anything up.) I so close! Maybe next year...

New Scanner

With my tax return money I bought a new scanner. It is an Epson Perfection V200. My first task to restore all the Polaroid pictures I have. I also bought a program that would allow me to scan oversized documents, like scrapbook pages. Here is my first attempt at stitching. It's not perfect. But I will work on it when I have more patience.

Wind Mountain Scrapbook Page June 2007.

Me and Kate at Christmas circa 1984.

Bridal Gown For Sale

Check out my listings on UsedWeddingDresses.com. I have many extra pictures if you would like to see them.

Dress
Size 2 (tag says 8) Maggie Soterra Couture white gown. It is a 2-piece. The top has lacing on the back that can adjust the bust. How I had it laced originally, the bust was 32 inches. The "tank top" sleeves sit a little off the shoulder. The top has crystal beading and embroidery in the shape of leaves. The satin A-line skirt has box pleats in the back and tulle overlay train. The waist is 24 inches, with room for adjustment. The length from the waist to hem is 43.5 inches. The length from the waist to the end of the train is 60 inches. It has been altered to have a bustle in the back. This gown is clean with a 3-inch rip in the overlay on the back of the skirt, near the bustle. It was originally bought in 2002 and professional preserved in a box. It is 100% polyester. Fits bust 32, waist 24. #3778 $200
http://www.usedweddingdresses.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3569

Veil/Headpiece
This white veil and headpiece are attached in the back with Velcro. The headpiece is a comb with crystal beading and pearls. The tulle veil is two-tier and lined satin piping. It is clean and has been professional preserved in a box since 2002. #V355 $50 http://www.usedweddingdresses.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3558