i've got jury duty this week. for the first time in my life. i don't know how it works in other states, but here in california you are given a phone number to call in during your week of service. when you call it tells you whether or not your particular group number is to show up at the courthouse the following day. so, of course, when i called in i found out i have to report first thing monday morning at 730. blah. hopefully i'll serve my one day, without having to be put on an actual trial, and thus complete my required duty. but, with my luck i'll be downtown all week.