On Wednesday January 7, 2009, -I'm not absolutely sure
that was the say, it might have been Tuesday, it was
raining and sleeting, I went to the Suffolk County 
Superior Court Clerk's office to obtain another
Summons forms for the Board of State Examiners of
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters, since the return receipt
of my December 26, mailing had never been returned to me.
The charge was five dollars, but the Clerk had no change
for a $20 bill, offered to give it to me free of charge;
but I wrote a check for $5, and when this is returned
from the bank, I'll be certain of the date. 
I completed the form and took it over to the Sheriff's
office at 151 Merrimac Street.  There I had to complete
a form for pro se litigants; the $50 fee had to be paid
by certified check or cash. Fortunately I had the currency
in my wallet. I was told that after service, the summons,
endorsed by the Deputy would be mailed to me - which seems
odd, why wouldn't the Deputy file it with the Court?
This morning I pondered what I should do if the letter
from the Sheriff's office remains outstanding - just like
the return receipt.