Jury duty, 34 degrees, and only a motorcycle.

[dentheman]

I had a summons for jury duty Monday morning (be there by 8:00). My daughter has the car in New Mexico, visiting friends, so all I have is my Shadow. I knew it would be cold, and it was 34 degrees, so I dressed for the ride. My fingers got slightly cold, but otherwise it was a good ride. The only problem was the bike bogged down for a few blocks. I don't think it was the engine, but the 90wt oil in my final drive that needed to warm up.
Previously, I had spent about an hour before being dismissed, this time I made it all the way to 'jury selection' where both lawyers asked us a bunch of questions. In the end, I was not selected, and got out about 3 PM.
The case was State of Texas v (forgot his name), the charge was 'terroristic threats'. Apparently this guy and his girlfriend broke up and he sent her some threatening text messages. Now I sort of wish I had been chosen or had stayed to see the outcome.
I think I was released when the defense lawyer asked me if I had ever sent a threatening text and I told him I don't know how to text.