Did I tell you I've got jury service in August? Croydon Crown Court. How the fúck am I supposed to schlepp to Croydon every day? Apart from anything else, parking is a fúcking nightmare.
What a lot of old bóllocks.
Just offer an excuse or reason for non-attendance and they will accept it.
They invite multiples of the numbers required as they know people have **** to be getting on with.