The Price Of A Lesson...

[BuDoc]

ONE EXPENSIVE PARTY...

DUI Arrest:

Bail Bond $150

Vehicle Impound Fees $400

Fine Imposed $1,400

Alcohol Classes $150

Drug & Alcohol Counseling $15 a visit with insurance

15 months Supervised contracted probation, $35 a month

Random Drug & Alcohol tests, $35 a pop...

48 hours of community service???

120 days in jail suspended (whew!!!)

Lesson Learned = PRICELESS!


Hang loose, Doc.

[BuDoc]

Thanks Suzin, my back still hurts... I'm hoping it is pinched nerves and not a herniated disk or anything. I can still function, but do have some pain. 57 Days here. I am still free, sober and clean but life will soon become very busy and expensive. This too shall pass, I am a survivor and fighter. I will improvise, adapt and overcome.

Hang loose, Doc.

[aasharon90]

Doc..did u have a spill recently? Your right about lessons learned...the hard way.....my hands get burned all the time....im surprised i still have them to bag with...lol or flip someone off...lol or....to give a hug.... see below..that one is for u...sweetie..... : )

[BuDoc]

Sharon, yeah I actually took a pretty good spill about two weeks ago on my way home from work. A few scrapes, scratches and hurt my back... Fortunately I was wearing my helmet and all my pads and safety gears. I have to be careful because I have some chronic back problems from all the years I worked on an ambulance...

Hang loose, Doc.

[doorknob]

I'm ashamed to say I've had 3 of those parties is the span of 20 years. Went some long stints without driving, and drove a year with an interlock.

I think it's really cool that you skate for transpo. I used to do that in Jr. High, and always wore out one shoe. LOL. I rode a mountain bike during my non-driving periods. Kept me in good shape too! Shopping and laundry were the biggest obstacles. It makes you really appreciate being able to drive.

DK

[BuDoc]

Originally Posted by doorknob

I'm ashamed to say I've had 3 of those parties is the span of 20 years. Went some long stints without driving, and drove a year with an interlock. I think it's really cool that you skate for transpo. I used to do that in Jr. High, and always wore out one shoe. LOL. I rode a mountain bike during my non-driving periods. Kept me in good shape too! Shopping and laundry were the biggest obstacles. It makes you really appreciate being able to drive.

Doorknob, this is my 3rd also... But forunately for me, my last one was over 20 years ago so it is being treated as a first offense. I had several long periods of being clean and sober during that time. I relapsed on my Son's birthday and was off to the races again. It's too bad it took something drastic and stupid like this to wake me up! I am still skating and riding my mt. bike, but I sure am looking forward to getting my license back in December... I also have my Wife, Son and his family who play "Taxi" for me when I need it. I'm thankful for their help and support, but feel bad that they have to be inconvinienced because of my poor choices and stupidity...

Hang loose, Doc.

[aasharon90]

WOW Doc.... an ambulance? Tell me about ur experience with that part of ur life....id think that would be interesting.... I remember ur spill ...i just throught u had another....we dont bounce back as quickly as we use to due to ageing....... : ( So do share something interesting that happened on one of ur ambulance runs if u dont mind.....

Me, i road in one and dont remember it... sniffle sniffle...its not often i get a chance to ride in an ambulance and a police car all in a matter of months ....

I do however remember the police ride on my way to rehab.....sad, anger, ashamed....I WAS NO CRIMINAL...! : )

[BuDoc]

Sharon, I was a medic in the military, and then I worked many years on an ambulance after I got out of the service. Most of it on the streets of Los Angeles. I have tons of stories, but that would take up allot of time, space and really is a stressful place I really don't want to go at this point in time... I hope you understand.

Hang loose, Doc.

[aasharon90]

Absolutely... : )