kjshoe04 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Just had my dog put down. Had her since 7th grade. She just had her 17th birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Feb 24, 2011 -> 11:30 AM) Just had my dog put down. Had her since 7th grade. She just had her 17th birthday. Ugh. So sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Feb 24, 2011 -> 12:30 PM) Just had my dog put down. Had her since 7th grade. She just had her 17th birthday. My condolences. She seemingly had a very long life, though. Be grateful for all of that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Feb 24, 2011 -> 12:30 PM) Just had my dog put down. Had her since 7th grade. She just had her 17th birthday. Sorry to hear that dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks guys. She was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Feb 24, 2011 -> 11:30 AM) Just had my dog put down. Had her since 7th grade. She just had her 17th birthday. Sorry dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I was 15 when I had to put down my dog that I had had since 1st grade. Super hard. Finally got the courage to get a new one 15 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I think I've had enough of winter. 1-3 inches of snow were predicted for today. Looks like we are getting closer to 8 inches. Since no one was prepared for it, no one was plowing. And it isn't even really snow. It more like falling slush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 15, 2011 -> 04:18 PM) For those of you that went to see Daniel Tosh at the Chicago Theater, the opening comedian, Matt Fulchiron, is going to be at the Congress on the 24th. The guy is absolutely hilarious. LINK This wound up being pretty solid, especially for free. Fulchiron was OK. The guy before him, Jay Larson, was quite funny. Even bumped into Milkman and his crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 So I got a summons for jury duty yesterday. I knew it was coming since they had sent me a questionnaire that I was forced to fill-out about a month ago. One of the hardships to get out of it is if you are the “primary care-giver” of a child under 12 years old. Anyone know how they define that term? I’m thinking I’m the primary care-giver because I make the money that pays the bills. If I have go to sit on a jury I don’t get paid. If I don’t get paid I can’t pay my bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 10:26 AM) So I got a summons for jury duty yesterday. I knew it was coming since they had sent me a questionnaire that I was forced to fill-out about a month ago. One of the hardships to get out of it is if you are the “primary care-giver” of a child under 12 years old. Anyone know how they define that term? I’m thinking I’m the primary care-giver because I make the money that pays the bills. If I have go to sit on a jury I don’t get paid. If I don’t get paid I can’t pay my bills. Don't worry, they pay you for jury duty. I got $12/day, $18 if you get selected. Seriously though, if you tell the judge that, he/she may let you out. Edited February 25, 2011 by Leonard Zelig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 My fantasy team name this year is There is a Chris Sale at Penny's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 01:02 PM) Don't worry, they pay you for jury duty. I got $12/day, $18 if you get selected. Seriously though, if you tell the judge that, he/she may let you out. At least in CA, it also depends on the likely length of the trial. They may think "we'll still put you on a 3 day trial" but they won't put you on a 3 week one. If you're the only income, the rules are a bit weird, but you can claim that as a hardship against long-term trials. Also important...anything you're going to say, try to bring documentation. If you're claiming to be a student, bring a student ID card. If you're traveling, bring copies of the tickets and hotel reservations. If you're a caregiver, try bringing a tax form indicating that fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 10:26 AM) So I got a summons for jury duty yesterday. I knew it was coming since they had sent me a questionnaire that I was forced to fill-out about a month ago. One of the hardships to get out of it is if you are the “primary care-giver” of a child under 12 years old. Anyone know how they define that term? I’m thinking I’m the primary care-giver because I make the money that pays the bills. If I have go to sit on a jury I don’t get paid. If I don’t get paid I can’t pay my bills. Family hardship is an acceptable reason usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Also, you should check with work to see what their policy regarding jury duty is, unless you're self-employed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 12:26 PM) At least in CA, it also depends on the likely length of the trial. They may think "we'll still put you on a 3 day trial" but they won't put you on a 3 week one. If you're the only income, the rules are a bit weird, but you can claim that as a hardship against long-term trials. Also important...anything you're going to say, try to bring documentation. If you're claiming to be a student, bring a student ID card. If you're traveling, bring copies of the tickets and hotel reservations. If you're a caregiver, try bringing a tax form indicating that fact. I'm not the only income because my wife does work but if I lose a few days worth of pay it will really hurt. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 12:27 PM) Also, you should check with work to see what their policy regarding jury duty is, unless you're self-employed. I already did. If I don't work, I don't get paid. It wouldn't be so bad if I could at least take a vacation day or a personal day and still get paid, but I don't get those anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 01:42 PM) I already did. If I don't work, I don't get paid. It wouldn't be so bad if I could at least take a vacation day or a personal day and still get paid, but I don't get those anymore. Depending on the state, they probably will then take the length of the trial into account as a hardship, although I couldn't find a hard and fast rule in IL in simple Googling. If you can bring your employers rules and perhaps a tax document showing a dependent, you're off to a better start than most people. You might want to go crazy and really be ready to prove "Extreme financial hardship" by bringing a mortage receipt or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 01:25 PM) My fantasy team name this year is There is a Chris Sale at Penny's! ^Like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 11:00 AM) Even bumped into Milkman and his crew. Dude. That's now two places. I think he's stalking you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 12:42 PM) It wouldn't be so bad if I could at least take a vacation day or a personal day and still get paid, but I don't get those anymore. What kind of terrible company do you work for that won't pay for jury duty and doesn't give days off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 02:49 PM) What kind of terrible company do you work for that won't pay for jury duty and doesn't give days off? I'm a contract programmer. It's better than no job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 From what I was told, primary *care* is actually being in direct supervision of the minor. Basically if there is no one to watch a 0-12 year old, that's a major problem. Each judge kind of runs their court so for some the money thing is not a huge concern. If you make $50 per day or $500 per day, it is still a day off. Others understand that stress makes you a s***ty juror. At least that what an attorney in Texas told me who argues cases in front of juries and teaches a jury selection class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 S***. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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