Speed Trap

I have not had a speeding ticket in over twenty years. I have only had two in my life, and they were in the same year.

We were driving back from Angel Fire, NM and, as we came into the city limits of Clayton, NM, we passed the most awful smell ever smelled on a highway. We were going 70 mph as we passed a cattle yard with more cows stuffed in what looked like too small of a pin than should be allowed.

After turning off our A/C and holding my breath, I noticed a 30 mph sign as we came over a hill and entered Clayton. I took my foot off the gas and coasted up and over the hill.

Then I saw him, sitting on the side of the road, just waiting for me to come over the hill.

I looked at my speedometer and turned to Lisa and said., "He got me."

No hello, no good afternoon, just "I clocked you going 42 in a 30. You can sign this ticket to pay $80.00 or fight it in court."

I was polite and asked if it always smelled this bad in Clayton. He smiled and said it was a good day 'cause the wind was out of the North.

My wife mailed in the $80.00 this morning.