Comments on: Toothpick Appetisers and…Jury Duty Penance

By: Gretchen O'Donnell

Gretchen O'Donnell — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:18:25 +0000

I’ve never had to show up for jury duty – the one time I was “on call” it was cancelled each time at the last minute. I think I’d enjoy it – but yes, it sure interupts your life. My mother was called to the most notorious murder trial in our county years ago – this elderly lady was accused of chopping her husband up in a meat grinder, can you believe it?! (And she was convicted!) But, thank goodness, they didn’t choose Mom…she’d have either had a heart attack or caused the lawyer to have one, I’m certain!

By: Charles

Charles — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:56:17 +0000

I’d *love* to do jury duty… I’ve never once been called. Well, not surprising since I haven’t lived in England for about 9 years of my 11 years of adulthood, but still… other people get all the “fun” 🙁

By: InTolerant Chef

InTolerant Chef — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:23:18 +0000

Sounds like standard minimum wage, thats all you get here for workers comp too regardless how much you would normally earn in a week 🙁

By: Daisy@Nevertoosweet

Daisy@Nevertoosweet — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:43:40 +0000

I like your 70’s inspired recipes 😀 They’re all things i’ve never seen before!

Thank god I’ve never been called for Jury Duty but i think that’s so unreasonable! My sister was called for duty once, but because she works in Hong Kong they just dismissed it. So I’m surprised that they’re so stringent against Carl 🙁

But at least he got back to work ~ Hope he doesn’t get called again!

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:48:20 +0000

Thanks Julie. Wow! I didn’t know they paid so much. I think Carl was being offered about $80/day. Punishing that it can be so boring.

By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:26:54 +0000

I have done jury duty once and it was for a case where the guy was obviously guilty but the prosecution hadn’t produced enough evidence to convict him! I still remember what the guy looked like!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:55:16 +0000

Your spiky ball of snacks made me smile, thanks Charlie. Haven’t seen one of those in a very long time! Have you introduced young Archie to Jatz biscuits yet to continue the theme?

By: Mandy - The Complete Cook Book

Mandy - The Complete Cook Book — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:20:09 +0000

We don’t do jury duty here in South Africa – sometimes wish we did! The law is beyond corrupt – it’s quite revolting! Onto happier things, love all the 70’s appetisers, they all hold a happy memory in my mind. Think I should have a dinner party with serving all the best the 70’s had to offer.
🙂 Mandy

By: JasmyneTea

JasmyneTea — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:50:04 +0000

No matter the quality of exotic foods I’ve made and put in front of my dad, he only ever wants cabanossi and cheese. It’s so depressing.

By: Claire @ Claire K Creations

Claire @ Claire K Creations — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:03:51 +0000

I almost wish I could have been around in the 70s to make dishes like these. They’re just so gross they’re fabulous!

I haven’t been called up for jury duty yet. When I said ‘I’ve never been to hospital’ a few weeks later I was in for a week with a kidney infection so I’m guessing I’ll be getting a letter soon.