It sounded like a good idea...

Okay....it sounded like a good idea. 

John and I volunteered and got trained to man the police department watch tower.  I got the radio and the key from the police station.  I got into the watch tower.  I did my hour long shift.  AND then I found out I was locked in the tower.  I had to call for assistance and two police cars came to unlock me.  I quickly and quietly removed my name from the volunteer list.