tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post2181420270551700076..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: The Case of the Vacuous Victim or Caftan Woman vs. Garbage Truck Part IICaftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-64931150922678345732012-09-08T08:57:55.308-07:002012-09-08T08:57:55.308-07:00I missed this when it was first up and wanted to s...I missed this when it was first up and wanted to say I'm so glad you're doing OK and that this court procedure is behind you! <br /><br />I love the way you write about it, a sense of humor really helps in a difficult situation.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626109831176745957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-28267545473951435222012-09-07T12:21:48.793-07:002012-09-07T12:21:48.793-07:00Glad everything turned out OK...kind of. Truth is ...Glad everything turned out OK...kind of. Truth is stranger than fiction isn't it? Hope you are feeling better now that it is over. Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-51911841709012302152012-09-06T21:13:25.006-07:002012-09-06T21:13:25.006-07:00Amazing you can write so humorously about somethin...Amazing you can write so humorously about something so negative. <br /><br />Hope you continue your great blog.rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-35027997352629289872012-09-06T19:38:29.666-07:002012-09-06T19:38:29.666-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-75750328175878593362012-09-06T18:51:06.759-07:002012-09-06T18:51:06.759-07:00I would think a large lawsuit would be in order - ...I would think a large lawsuit would be in order - but that's the American in me. Glad you came out OK. I was going to write "Keep on truckin'" but I guess that may be inappropriate in this case. rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-76554381136615323382012-09-04T18:30:18.330-07:002012-09-04T18:30:18.330-07:00Janet told me when i saw her later in the day that...Janet told me when i saw her later in the day that you had won :) my mom doesn't think he was even fined enough money, but i am still happy you won!<br /><br />i also saw you at the crosswalk that day and you didn't see me :( it's all good though. cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-2042881878646809442012-09-04T09:37:12.519-07:002012-09-04T09:37:12.519-07:00I do remember your terrible accident, several mont...I do remember your terrible accident, several months ago. I'm so sorry to hear it has taken all this time for closer. Here is to a better night sleep, now.. that it is all behind you. ((hugs))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-5812708162501374142012-09-01T17:52:31.052-07:002012-09-01T17:52:31.052-07:00Thanks so much. I actually do feel as if I really...Thanks so much. I actually do feel as if I really can put it behind me. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-74725262391324350152012-09-01T09:43:13.581-07:002012-09-01T09:43:13.581-07:00I'm glad this is all behind you. I applaud you...I'm glad this is all behind you. I applaud you being able to write about it so clearly and yet with the good humor to know that going to court can be exasperating and ridiculous. May you have long nights of sleep in the future!Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-75845607285997529332012-08-30T10:27:03.271-07:002012-08-30T10:27:03.271-07:00Yvette, I look forward to your story. You observe...Yvette, I look forward to your story. You observe and relate so well. Fun? Wow!<br /><br />They should pass out a Rules Sheet when you enter the courtroom. No. 1: Whatever you think the matter is about, it's really something else.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-33268106550331178542012-08-30T08:13:56.974-07:002012-08-30T08:13:56.974-07:00Oh, double insult C.W. First you get your nose bro...Oh, double insult C.W. First you get your nose broken and your grocery cart squashed and then you're treated like a villain in court. <br /><br />Shakespeare was right about lawyers. For sure. <br /><br />Glad you're feeling better. <br /><br />I had a 'fun' experience in court one day myself. A story for another time. hA!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-37884518008716618172012-08-30T05:40:51.829-07:002012-08-30T05:40:51.829-07:00JTL, I think getting mad at lawyers may turn out t...JTL, I think getting mad at lawyers may turn out to be a kick to help me get out of the funk I've been in since the accident. Instead of the blues, I've got my "Irish" up and can laugh at the absurdity of the court. Nobody can stay happy or sad forever. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-44119328075601721872012-08-30T05:20:07.413-07:002012-08-30T05:20:07.413-07:00My lord, CW, what you've been through. My hea...My lord, CW, what you've been through. My heart goes out to you. Glad you've had at least some closure in this mess. I hope you can move forward now with your fine humor intact, if still a bit pummeled in body and spirit. <br /><br />Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-38248562901594773502012-08-30T04:57:36.584-07:002012-08-30T04:57:36.584-07:00Geez, stupid wedge sandals. They may be cute, but...Geez, stupid wedge sandals. They may be cute, but they're out to get ya'.<br /><br />One finger typing must be so frustrating. These things are sent to try us.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-57077814243787369282012-08-29T17:58:16.180-07:002012-08-29T17:58:16.180-07:00CW - having just gone through a minor physical acc...CW - having just gone through a minor physical accident (cast on wrist of writing hand and typing with one untrained finger) I totally understand the after shocks that seem to just keep coming. I am glad there was some justice for you (too bad butt-holes always seem to escape unscathed). I am now thinking of taking my wedge sandals to court.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-80560792634068537822012-08-29T07:38:20.624-07:002012-08-29T07:38:20.624-07:00They must have to take a "how to be a jerk&qu...They must have to take a "how to be a jerk" course in law school. It must be the basis of all those lawyer jokes.<br /><br />$35 - plus tax.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-41481786360935078132012-08-28T18:31:18.187-07:002012-08-28T18:31:18.187-07:00What an awful experience - all of it! Why do court...What an awful experience - all of it! Why do courtroom lawyers have to be such jerks? Anyway, I'm glad you were vindicated - even though you're still out $35 for your "wheels"!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-40042567623580991622012-08-28T13:59:29.194-07:002012-08-28T13:59:29.194-07:00Thanks, Rich.
Despite years and years of watching...Thanks, Rich.<br /><br />Despite years and years of watching "Perry Mason" I was very naive concerning the courtroom. Ten months doesn't seem swift to me, however this isn't a complaint since I didn't expect anything at all. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-87970106495989811192012-08-28T13:13:07.221-07:002012-08-28T13:13:07.221-07:00Consider yourself fortunate that this case was res...Consider yourself fortunate that this case was resolved so swiftly. Here in New York, despite the many changes made to make streets safer for pedestrians, you'd have to be at death's door before the police will even investigate a vehicle-pedestrian crash. Not exaggerating (much).<br /><br />So glad to know you're on the mend and that you got some sense of closure.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-24394039593438647132012-08-28T03:59:22.192-07:002012-08-28T03:59:22.192-07:00Kim, I guess it's a good thing I didn't re...Kim, I guess it's a good thing I didn't realize there was going to be a court case because if I had been waiting for it for 10 months I would have turned into a real basket case. Very glad it's behind me. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-35604594123748982422012-08-28T03:57:56.640-07:002012-08-28T03:57:56.640-07:00Me? Pixilated? Gee, I wasn't even wearing my...Me? Pixilated? Gee, I wasn't even wearing my old lady hat, Readerman.<br /><br />Your "Deeds" prescription is a winner.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-12059267879082975132012-08-27T20:20:42.447-07:002012-08-27T20:20:42.447-07:00Justice is swift in Canada. Glad you have some so...Justice is swift in Canada. Glad you have some sort of closure now.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-58796428793511482182012-08-27T18:21:59.802-07:002012-08-27T18:21:59.802-07:00The defense attorney reminds me of an old joke. &q...The defense attorney reminds me of an old joke. "Question: What do you call three attornies at the bottom of the ocean? Answer: A start." Anyway, it sounds like he was trying to say you were "pixilated."<br /><br />I prescribe Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, as fine a turnabout against silly lawyers as any trial scene. Hope you get some sleep. readermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487543323041619050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-22924049397859246442012-08-27T17:42:12.506-07:002012-08-27T17:42:12.506-07:00Thanks so much, guys. You're the best.
The l...Thanks so much, guys. You're the best.<br /><br />The link to my blog of the accident features a sketch by my artist daughter, Janet. She called it "Take That" and still laughs about the driver thinking that I was her grandmother, not her mom! Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26538474301503970802012-08-27T17:29:34.755-07:002012-08-27T17:29:34.755-07:00That's quite a story. I agree about the downsi...That's quite a story. I agree about the downside that us movie lovers have in a courtroom. Nothing ever happens in a courtroom the way I see and hear it happening in my movies. Anyway, I'm glad everything went well and I hope you sleep tonight!Lasso The Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221402578681699727noreply@blogger.com