Did I mention Thank You?
Thanks to all the ladies who have posted about their experiences with police officers while dressed. On Monday I was driving to a training session in another state, so what better time to get dressed up and enjoy the beautiful weather. All went well for the first couple of hours. I was cruising along right at the speed limit, seat belt fastened, using my turn signals to make lane changes, all the right things for a change. I went past a stopped highway patrol car and didn't even look back. I was genuinely shocked to see him in my rearveiw mirror a few miles later with his blue lights going. I've been fortunate and never had this experience before so I was a little freaked out. I reached over and got my wallet out of my purse and had my license ready when he reached the car. After exchanging the pleasentries he asked if I had been wearing my seatbelt when I passed him earlier. Fortunately I had. I am the world's worst about not wearing them. I don't know why I just am. I explained all this to him and he laughed and asked for my registration and insurance card. They were in my purse also so I kinda jokingly said I was just reaching for my purse Don't Shoot!! He laughed again and checked the dates and smiled. Handed me back everything and said "Have a Great Evening Maam".
I just sat there for a few minutes after he pulled away and rethought everything. I remember looking in the mirror after we stopped and checking my wig to make sure it was straight!! I then got my lcense out and then almost panicked. I had to talk to a cop and here I am in a skirt and sweater with wig and full make up. I thought about all the posts I had read and decided to act like a lady and hope he was a gentleman. He was a perfect gentleman and even went out of his way to offset the stress of the stop by calling me maam.
All in all kinda scary and I needed another potty break but just one more step out of the closet and into the real World.
Look out world here we come