Lola and the Law

Lola joined the MindComet family in August replacing her worn out eleven year old sister. When the air conditioner in the old girl refused to blow cold air during the height of the summer heat, I reluctantly gave in and traded the old Cabrio for the cute little Beetle known as Lola Francesca.

In comparison to her retired sister, who sadly after five years never received a name, Lola was a breath a fresh air, getting comments at gas stations and in parking lots from passers-by on what a cute girl she is or what a pretty color she is. Lola's sister was getting old and never got a second look.

Maybe sometimes unassuming is best.

Friday night, Lola and I were returning home from a trip to the South side of town. Lola tends to run with excitement. A skip in her step. On an open four lane road with no traffic and a speed limit of... 35? Lola did not see the sign, although it was pretty hard to see when she was moving at 20 miles over the posted limit.

An Orange County Deputy was laying in wait. Not really waiting for Lola, but waiting for anyone traveling above the posted 35 MPH.

Lola was caught. Blue lights flashing, she knew she might be in trouble. Under the officer's direction, I stepped to the back of the vehicle, license in hand. After a conversation with the officer, I returned to Lola awaiting our fate.

The deputy was willing to excuse Lola's exuberance. It was after all a mistake we promised not to repeat. However, the deputy refused to excuse Lola for not being able to prove she was insured.

I must now send $71.50 to Lydia Gardner,Clerk of the County Court with proof of insurance to clear Lola's name. A small price to pay for Lola's enthusiasm.


Note: MindComet nor Lola condone driving over the posted speed limit under any circumstances.