Almost Forgot
The reason why we came out here was to see Mount Rushmore. So here it is. It was a lot nicer than I thought it would be. There is a grand promenade with the flags of all the states leading up to the monument. Markers tell you when a particular state became a state. The sun was setting and it would’ve been sheer delight to see the heads under the full wolf moon but we were cold and hungry and wanted to move along.
One More Thing
I got a speeding ticket. The speed limit was 80 mph and I was going 92 he said. He also told me to get out of my vehicle and get into his which is completely opposite of what happens in Florida. DO NOT get out of your vehicle in Florida. The police will have a heart attack. And believe me I’ve had my share of Florida tickets sad to say. Although I have received warnings the last five times I’ve been pulled over which is a step in the right direction.
Anyway, I did as requested and in the process “lost” my prescription designer sunglasses. I looked everywhere. The cop even checked his vehicle twice on his own accord. Finally when all the grass had been combed through and the front and back seats searched, we resumed course to Sioux City albeit crestfallen and a $117.50 poorer.
Law Enforcement Strategy in South Dakota
I was driving in the passing lane and suddenly saw the police vehicle in the right lane. Without hesitation, I slowed down and got behind him. After a minute I realized he was only going about 60 mph. So, genius that I am, I decided that passing him wasn’t going to hurt. I was wrong.
“If I hadn’t passed you, would you have still given me a ticket?”
“I was waiting for you,” he said.
So there you go. Take my advice it’s no use, they’ve already clocked you. I should’ve just pulled over on my own behind him and then what would’ve happened? The off ramps are few and far between on that stupid highway. Oh he would’ve come back for me, no doubt. He would’ve found a way to claw his way back. They all do.
Saved by the Gin Gins
At the airport, while searching my bag for ginger candies, I found them. I guess I’d thrown them in there while grabbing my wallet to go with the cop. I was baffled by being asked to vacate my vehicle and thus lost track of my glasses.
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