It was quite a day for me so I think I'll share.
I went to court as support for another CG chicken keeper. The prosecutor saw us together and was actually cordial as he greeted us. He then offered to adjourn Mike's case as there were other cases pending and it might affect Mike's case. The prosecutor hinted that they were not doing well in court and were not likely to appeal if they lose. (Prosecution got hammered in the change of venue case that is pending)
While waiting, I saw my court appointed attorney there representing another case. As it turns out, the lawyer is representing a fellow landscaper with an on-going action. We were all introduced and during the conversation, a trade was worked out between Tom and myself. He would provide me with hickory wood and I would provide him with eggs. A commercial transaction in the exchange of commerce. In front of court witnesses. A huge plus for both of our cases.
So later, Tom delivers about 7,000 pounds of wood and I give him 2 dozen eggs. He goes on to tell me that 2 of his neighbors have chickens and he never considered that they "might" not be allowed in the city. That triggers my "teacher reflex" and I explain the situation and how it pertains to us suburban folk.
Then I show him the eggs and how they have some "smears" on the shell. I explained the egg bloom and the reason that I do not wash eggs (until right before using). I explained the difference that he can expect between store bought eggs and the ones that I gave him. I suggested that he crack a store egg and compare it to a fresh egg.
Just a little while ago, he calls me to say that his kids were fascinated by the coloured eggs and how cool they were. The kids were so enthused that the whole family had eggs for dinner. Just not the white store eggs.
