tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077694860356751823.post953835734404224916..comments2023-06-21T08:41:26.613-07:00Comments on Natalie Thinks: Oh Calamity! (Part 3 in the Budgeting Series)nataliesimmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01611270694408569184noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077694860356751823.post-43582826107544936172016-01-30T02:18:48.975-08:002016-01-30T02:18:48.975-08:00Seems like an average January - not sure if I shou...Seems like an average January - not sure if I should laugh or cry.<br /><br />With regard to speeding fines...<br />Don't pay immediately. Put away 100bucks a month till they summons you. It can sometimes take years. I am all in favour of sticking to the law but the placement of some speed traps smack of tax collection. If they insist on this form of taxation let them come and collect it.<br /><br />Secondly, (or even alternatively) take the fine to the public prosecutor. Take a book and spend some time waiting at the council offices, ear buds and your favourite music is a must. Then detail the position of the speed trap, plead your case and explain that you are a mother to four children. Three of them teenagers. You will either have to not pay school fees or take the prison option. Then burst into tears and rant about your average day and beg him to lock you up explaining you need the rest and a few days in prison would be a holiday.<br /><br />I am betting on a reduction in the fine.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462745450736883927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077694860356751823.post-3181024682499156082016-01-30T02:07:23.898-08:002016-01-30T02:07:23.898-08:00Oh Calamity! You've read Big Little Lies,then?...Oh Calamity! You've read Big Little Lies,then? Thanks for sharing. Bev Bouwerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00769981792969233023noreply@blogger.com