Posted on 02/25/2021 8:40:03 AM PST by nickcarraway
Lesley Pilgrim resolved that she would follow the rules and remove her mask at the California DMV office in Orange County only when she was told to do so.
A mix-up at the California Department of Motor Vehicles left a California woman with a frame-worthy driver’s license photo and a sign of the times.
Lesley Pilgrim followed strict pandemic protocol rules when she visited the DMV office in the Orange County community of Laguna Hills. There were health safety signs, a questionnaire about symptoms and distancing stickers on the floor.
Employees reminded visitors to keep their masks on with their noses covered. Some people complied, others complained.
The excited teenagers in line in front of Pilgrim needed several reminders.
“I saw workers working very hard to make sure that people are compliant,” Pilgrim, of Sacramento, said. “I resolved in my head, I’m not going to make these people’s lives any harder than it needs to be. I’m going to really listen and follow all their instructions. I can see how hard they’re working just to make sure everyone’s safe.”
Lesley Pilgrim holds her California Read ID driver's license with her pictured in a mask. Credit: Lesley Pilgrim Finally, it was her turn. Pilgrim took her position in front of the backdrop, waiting to be told when she could remove her mask.
“But all of the sudden he just says, ‘Look in the camera,’ and I heard the click,” Pilgrim said.
One glance at the monitor and the employee could see what happened -- Pilgrim still had her mask on. She was asked to remove her mask and a second photo was taken.
But when the DMV envelope arrived in the mail, the Real ID card inside had Pilgrim pictured in her mask.
I think I’ll frame this one, keep it and show my kids a sign of the times.
Leslie Pilgrim “When I first saw the photo, it didn’t immediately strike me,” she said. “I do recognize myself in a mask. This is my everyday mask."
Pilgrim said she’s noticed some negative social media comments about the DMV mistake, but she doesn’t share those feelings.
“We need to be gracious, forgiving and understanding,” she said. “This is just one mistake out of millions and millions of IDs they’ve issued. They’re providing us an essential service, and I’m really grateful for that.
“I think I’ll frame this one, keep it and show my kids a sign of the times.”
The DMV office in Sacramento called her to re-scheduled an appointment for a new photo.
I had the DMV take my picture while I was drunk. At first they objected, but then I asked “Well how else is the cop going to recognize it’s me when he pulls me over?”
I think you’re missing the big picture here: somebody claims they have proof of government employees “working very hard”.
This is like claiming you have proof of aliens or Bigfoot. I’m going to need more proof than this woman’s word.
I personally like them when around people after lunch as I no longer have to worry about what is stuck in my teeth or saved in my mustache and beard.
They are gorgeous.
LMAO.
bkmk
You can see her weight...145 lbs
HA!!!
When I got my NEW POSITIVE ID type Virginia Drivers License, I was finishing up the form and the clerk said I’ll get your picture now and I looked up and she snapped it.
Only problem (Apparently only for me) was I still had my glasses on - oh, SUN GLASSES with bifocals.
I thought nothing of it as I do wear them indoors if I have to read and when my license came back, there I am, with sunglasses on.
I checked with State Police, County Police, local DMVs and even DMV on line and it appears the only one ‘worried’ about it is me.
Haven’t gotten stopped yet but I do carry the ‘old one’ just in case someone wants to hassle me over the picture.
Finally. The first story of mask-fascism that has made me laugh.
Who would condone masking a face that beautiful?
making her cover up such a beautiful face is the real crime.
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Agreed! I can only see her face but the woman is smokin’ hot!
It has become hijab.
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