DowntownRDB Posted at 9-12 13:21
Yes, having a great week.  I haven't seen you posting a lot lately but I know you have little time trying to balance all the work between day job and reno project.  I've been checking out your work on IG as well.

Today we are putting in the plastic that will (should) contain the concrete.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-13 01:09
Good to hear.
True. It's juggling with time these days.

I've been doing a lot of guest presentations at the local high schools for their business law classes.  Word sure got around quickly on me volunteer to give presentations.  I really like how engaged the students have been and boy do that ask a lot of questions.  Mostly, really good ones which I enjoy answering.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-13 01:10
Today we are putting in the plastic that will (should) contain the concrete.

Nice.  Concrete will be the next big step in the process for sure.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-13 13:11
Nice.  Concrete will be the next big step in the process for sure.

Oh yes, the first step of 'the new'.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-13 13:11
I've been doing a lot of guest presentations at the local high schools for their business law classes.  Word sure got around quickly on me volunteer to give presentations.  I really like how engaged the students have been and boy do that ask a lot of questions.  Mostly, really good ones which I enjoy answering.

Oh that is nice for sure!
It can be different too with the youth.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-13 23:49
Oh yes, the first step of 'the new'.

Very important first step for sure.  

Montfrooij Posted at 9-13 23:49
Oh that is nice for sure!
It can be different too with the youth.

Just a good way to keep me busy and give something to the community youth in the meantime.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-14 03:21
Very important first step for sure.

Yes exactly. Still some demo to done, but that will happen after the floor is in.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-14 03:22
Just a good way to keep me busy and give something to the community youth in the meantime.

Yeah, I totally get that!

Montfrooij Posted at 9-14 04:08
Yes exactly. Still some demo to done, but that will happen after the floor is in.

Just good to know that the reno is moving right along.  

Montfrooij Posted at 9-14 04:09
Yeah, I totally get that!

I got a summons to appear as a prospective juror in an upcoming felony trial.  I will report as summoned but 99% of the time an attorney never gets picked to be a jury member.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-14 11:18
I got a summons to appear as a prospective juror in an upcoming felony trial.  I will report as summoned but 99% of the time an attorney never gets picked to be a jury member.

That is an interesting system.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-14 11:17
Just good to know that the reno is moving right along.

Yes. Exciting for today
Have not slept very well, but that's how my brain handles these things.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-14 21:35
That is an interesting system.

Lawyers can still be removed from the randomized pool of jurors by the judge with cause. The attorneys of the participating parties (prosecution and defense) may also eliminate jurors with or without cause using a peremptory challenge.  Many participating lawyers choose to use their peremptory challenge to excuse lawyers from serving on the jury of their case. This might be a more common practice with defense attorneys participating in a criminal case. Since lawyers are supposed to be experts in law, it may not be helpful to the defense or prosecution party for a lawyer to be on the jury.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-14 21:36
Yes. Exciting for today
Have not slept very well, but that's how my brain handles these things.

I remember that feeling well.  The night before a huge case I would have a tough time sleeping.  Just had too much stuff going on in the brain to get sound sleep.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-15 11:06
Lawyers can still be removed from the randomized pool of jurors by the judge with cause. The attorneys of the participating parties (prosecution and defense) may also eliminate jurors with or without cause using a peremptory challenge.  Many participating lawyers choose to use their peremptory challenge to excuse lawyers from serving on the jury of their case. This might be a more common practice with defense attorneys participating in a criminal case. Since lawyers are supposed to be experts in law, it may not be helpful to the defense or prosecution party for a lawyer to be on the jury.

Yeah, we don't have this system here in NL.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-15 11:07
I remember that feeling well.  The night before a huge case I would have a tough time sleeping.  Just had too much stuff going on in the brain to get sound sleep.

I watched a funny video the other night about this.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-15 11:07
I remember that feeling well.  The night before a huge case I would have a tough time sleeping.  Just had too much stuff going on in the brain to get sound sleep.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-15 23:26
Yeah, we don't have this system here in NL.

From a lawyer's perspective it helps to get a truer peer panel of jurists.  There are many strategies involved with this process.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-15 23:27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GXQwsLz1RI

Haven't laughed this much at a standup routine in a while.  He proves that laughter is still the best medicine.  It's also nice to see a comedian who doesn't address race and politics as part of their routine.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-16 07:14
From a lawyer's perspective it helps to get a truer peer panel of jurists.  There are many strategies involved with this process.

Yeah, I'm not sure what to think of it. But that is also because I'm not an expert in this matter at all.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-16 07:21
Haven't laughed this much at a standup routine in a while.  He proves that laughter is still the best medicine.  It's also nice to see a comedian who doesn't address race and politics as part of their routine.

I very much like him. If he ever comes to NL, I will try to get tickets.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-17 00:10
Yeah, I'm not sure what to think of it. But that is also because I'm not an expert in this matter at all.

From having experience with over the years it seems to be a fair system.  

Montfrooij Posted at 9-17 00:15
I very much like him. If he ever comes to NL, I will try to get tickets.

No doubt it would be great to see him perform in person.  

Even God took a day off per week.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-17 05:34
From having experience with over the years it seems to be a fair system.

I have to take your word on that.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-17 05:35
No doubt it would be great to see him perform in person.

I very much think so!

BetterBizTech Posted at 9-17 05:51
Even God took a day off per week.

So should we

Montfrooij Posted at 9-17 07:33
I have to take your word on that.

Thanks.  It does work.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-17 07:34
I very much think so!

I bet tickets will sell out quickly.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-18 03:20
I bet tickets will sell out quickly.

I think so too!

Montfrooij Posted at 9-18 04:36
I think so too!

No doubt you have to be fast to hit the buy button if the tickets are sold online.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-18 11:10
No doubt you have to be fast to hit the buy button if the tickets are sold online.

Yeah, I hope I find out on time.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-18 11:38
Yeah, I hope I find out on time.

I tried to be quick a few times at an online auction and just was never successful.  Seems somebody always had a faster "click" than mine.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-18 11:54
I tried to be quick a few times at an online auction and just was never successful.  Seems somebody always had a faster "click" than mine.

I think they even have automated bids.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-18 21:55
I think they even have automated bids.

I wish the auctions I was bidding on had that capability.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-19 02:19
I wish the auctions I was bidding on had that capability.

First I have to find out if he even comes to NL

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-19 02:19
I wish the auctions I was bidding on had that capability.

Turns out he is on a EU tour, but skips NL.....

Montfrooij Posted at 9-19 03:22
First I have to find out if he even comes to NL

  That's a valid point.  

Montfrooij Posted at 9-19 05:46
Turns out he is on a EU tour, but skips NL.....

Well that is just sad news.