Man gets DUI after driving on AA co-founder's lawn
DORSET, Vt. (AP) - Vermont State Police say a man faces a drunken driving charge after driving onto the lawn of the historic home in Dorset once owned by the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Police say 55-year-old Donald Blood III of Marlboro, Mass., was ordered to appear in court in Bennington on Jan. 14.
Police say Blood thought he was driving into a parking lot, but actually it was the lawn of the Wilson House, built in 1852, the birthplace of AA co-founder Bill Wilson.
The Wilson House's website describes it as a "place of sanctuary where people can come to give thanks to God for their new lives."
It still hosts several AA meetings each week.
Police say 55-year-old Donald Blood III of Marlboro, Mass., was ordered to appear in court in Bennington on Jan. 14.
Police say Blood thought he was driving into a parking lot, but actually it was the lawn of the Wilson House, built in 1852, the birthplace of AA co-founder Bill Wilson.
The Wilson House's website describes it as a "place of sanctuary where people can come to give thanks to God for their new lives."
It still hosts several AA meetings each week.
A.A. is for quitters.
If you're not supposed to drink and drive, why do you need a driver's licence to buy booze? Â ;)
Once more life's love of irony is displayed dynamically! The multiple layers is very funny. :-} We all know where Mr. Blood will be spending a night or two each week for the next year!
Once he learns to park.
ha...I lived in Marlboro Mass for several years...knew some "Bloods" too, common name out there actually. Even weirder was "Bloods Farm"...a slaughter house, very fitting. They have the BEST sausages there....mmmmm.
Funny !
"It still hosts several AA meetings each week."
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Well, save a spot for Mr. Blood.
He didn't intend to drive but he couldn't take 12 steps, so......
You know, if you're going to be parking on someone's lawn, you should at least do a few doughnuts.
@Kushfan I remember back in the 1990's when Wilson Pickett drunkenly drove his car onto the lawn of his city mayor and crafted a circular driveway.
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I believe the mayor later said that Picketts worst enemy was Jack Daniels.
I'm no good under pressure. Ask my ex.
@Kushfan I've alreadydone enought Wilson Picket "jokes" on offbeat. It's your turn.
@Kushfan The news articles say it was more like 4 am, however, it is not reported if he was driving a Mustang named Sally.
Did he Wait Till The Midnight Hour?
Step 1 - Admit you shouldn't be driving.
If you think you might have a problem with alcohol...you are in the right place.
He's no friend of Bill
The article didn't say what Blood's alcohol content was.
@Kushfan  Maybe "Content" is his middle name.