Friday, February 18, 2011

NOT SO EASY BUT FAIRLY QUICK

We made sure we got to Georgetown before noon so we could get the driver's license renewed. It has to be done in person, rather than on line, because of the medical documentation required. We parked in the garage below the mall on M street, because the DMV is in the basement there, of all places. There is a guard who directs you to the official waiting line, and of course, someone always ignores the process and goes right to the front desk without standing in line and waiting his turn. Why should everyone follow rules? There are always exceptions. Thank goodness a lot of people take advantage of using online options when they apply, or the place would have been a zoo. We got our turn, and were given a number - took a seat and waited to be called. It did seem reasonably "orderly." When our number was called, we handed the documents to the clerk. She greeted us with a snarl, and grunted at us the whole time. She asked to see a passport, which my husband did not bring. She glared at him, then said, "it doesn't matter.".... okay, then why did you ask for it? I think she heard an accent and thought he was an illegal immigrant or something.... I had suggested to my husband that we should bring everything PLUS the kitchen sink before we left to avoid this uncomfortable situation. In the end, a new picture was taken, $44.00 was exchanged, and the ordeal was complete. Afterwards, we walked along M street (the tourist trap) and went down by the canal and had lunch. It was a beautiful day today except for $44.00 for the license RENEWAL+ $13.00 for parking + $55.00 for lunch = $112.00. I'm not sure any if it is worth that price. I really wanted to get home so I could whack the garden back before it snows again next week. Plus, I like my neighborhood so much more.
The DMV is in the basement of the Georgetown mall

I can see why this sign is necessary given the exchange we had
How do you serve two people at one counter?

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