HEART ATTACK, ST PADDYS and BEER!

[maggies_lens]

Had physio yesterdy, wrist was hurting like hell. Turns out it's all swollen, had the electric thingy on it and that seemed to help. Had pretty busy day really, make up for sloth-day. Did a million and one things. Was enjoying nice sit down and relax when mail came. One for me. I open it and there is the Victoria Police logo...I'm like, oh oh... followed by the VicRds logo...I'm all FARK!!!!!! Next thing I know I'm holding a WHOPPING great big huge infridgement notice, telling me I gotta pay $271 by 13th Aril and that I have lost my licence for a whole freeking' MONTH!!!!! I FLIPPED OUT!!!!! I'm like, WHAT?!?!? WTF?!?!?!? HOW????? WHEN? WHERE? WTFFFFFFFFFFF! I look at the location, ok, yeah, near Als but I don't normally go that way. Time, yeah would be off work but er, would be alseep after night shift at that stage. I call poor Al at work who gets a FRANTIC sobbing GF to deal with, somehow manages to wrench me back from brink of total mental shut-down and gets me moving towards CCV, 120 Spencer St City to go check the photo. I was bawling my eyes out the whole way there. I drove, not ride, was in NO condition to handle a bike at the time. Which meant I had to park in the Exhibition Centre which is a pain; I'm not used to paying for parking any more. I was so upset! Not just because of the cost and the incredible shame of possibly having been doing 30kph over in a 70kph zone, but because I would have lost my licence and possibly gotten into a LOT of trouble at work. One chick last year was fired for something similar; it's the same across the board for anyone who works in Policing Support Roles around Australia. I found 120 and thankfully there was no line at all. The lady at the counter was really nice. I asked to see the photo first and foremost (all the while trying to work out how I'd pay agistment next week at this rate!). She took me to this little side room where the PC is and called up the pic. I almost fell over. Alright, for those who don't know, my bike is a little red and black ZZR250cc, small wee bike. I wear black and yellow synthetic leathers and Helmet. Occasionally when I feel 'special' I wear the red, black and silver ones of Al's that fit me. The ZZR is a very skinny, slinky, nice but not very powerful bike that I love dearly and that gives me a bit of a good status in the biker community for having picked a good learner bike but also a bit of shit because it's a Kawasaki (i don't understand it either, go figure!!!). I'm also female, normal build. On my L-plates which are never taken off. In the picture before me is a big fat hairy thumper of a black chrome-studded cruiser, looks like a Harley but is probably not. On it sits a big fat hairy bloke with his arms about 6 foot in the air because cruiser riders are psycho and have no idea about ergonomics. Blue denim, black helmet, nil L-plate. The only things alike are: a. our rego's are almost identical, off my one letter b. our vehicles have 2 wheels instead of the more common 4 c. both our bikes have our pillions pegs occasionally sticking out for some odd reason ;-) The lady confirmed it wasn't me and we had a bit of a chuckle, mine slighty tinged with hysteria. She got me to write out a letter explaining why it isn't me which I actually had a bit of fun writing, and gave me a copy of the pic for free which was extremely nice of her, normally it costs about $7 or so. I should get a letter next 7-10 working days either saying 'whoops, we stuffed up, sorry, but er yeah... ride slower anyway, ya bloody law-abiding biker from hell!' or 'we don't really believe you, you being a flithy biker scum sucker who dares to use less of the Earths natural resources by choosing a less pollution producing vehicle, so go present your bike at Dandenong Police Station for a look see or VicRds, where we will treat you like the dirt-bag you are when we realise we have indeed made a mistake, but at least our filthy old men will get a perve at you, leather clad female.' ;-) You can not beging to grasp the relief levels!!!! I decided since I was in the city I'd go visit Al and let him know all was good. Bit of a walk there from 120!!!! Much drunken hilarity from St Patricks Day boozers, I sent a silent thanks to old Paddy and promised I would have a sip of Stout in his honour at Craigs that night. And not crack a single bad Irish joke. I kept both promises. Al's workmates got to meet a giddy-with-relief Maggie. Hopefully good impression. ;-) Drove home in peak hour traffic, sign of how good I was feeling that I didn't swear or break into a sweat even once! Picked Al up from Dandenong Railway later that arvo and we went and had beer and fish and chips at Craigs'. Marion was at work so waited until she got home. Looks very nice short hair! The boys got very tanked on the beer, I didn't actally realise Stout can is equal to something like 1.8 standard drinks! LOL! It was great; those 2 can amuse me for hours. To say nothing of the dogs! We watched TV and poked fun at it while also playing with the PC he has set up in the lunge, played with the dogs, general good fun. I gave Craig a massage on his shoulders which are really tight, told him to go have proper one done soon. Was sitting on couch between them when they both decided I needed a massage so had one on each shoulder; was in TOTAL heavenly bliss. :-) Was good busy girl this morning, cleaned out all animals to within inch of their lives, did all laundry, did a couple more home loan applications (god I'll be poor until car paid off!!!!) and gossiped with TB, Melissa and Nathan. Will be going to Lisa's a bit later for...consultation... re... the merchandise. Not telling you, Al, so stop trying to guess what it is! LOL! Melissa: shhhhhh! ;-) Going Southbank tonight for fruit smoothie and then Indian! YAY ROTI!!!!! Bloody work all weekend, sucks, but pays well. At least I've gotten to see Al past 2 days, and at least next Saturday I can finally go riding with Melissa again! Melissa: we SO have to have a canter up the hill to the orchard! The jumps they have set up are AWESOME!!!!!

Me, the big fat hairy Harley Rider... *chuckle*

Comments

[bettydavis.livejournal.com]

Oh my god! Did you drink alcohol. Did you have more than one sip. Most drinks are more than one standard drink so that doesnt mean much. Al, I will give you a clue re: why she is going to Lisa's. "Fluffy pink handcuffs" Ooops maybe I said too much. I won't tell you about the outfit that goes with them then.

[maggies-lens.livejournal.com]

hehehhehheeeeee! Yes I had a sip or two, it was most foul.
Poor Al, he has no clue. Especially when I tell him that today I brought the screwdriver I needed....