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Darwin, Yes I have heard that one also. I drove a semi truck cross country for 7 years. The East coast is even worse,you never ever want to get lost out there. You don't dare ask for directions,as they look at you like your stupid and ignore you or they will send you in the opposite direction in which case you could be lost for several days. Been there-done that in Boston. Shirley -----Original Message----- From: Hawkins, Darwin <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thursday, January 13, 2000 10:30 AM Subject: Re: VERY NON-PD: Something to ponder >In Arkansas, typical directions would be like this (to a stranger passing >through): > >"Go down what used to be old Perkins road to the corner where Uncle Bill's >old red barn was before it burned down. Turn like you was goin' over to Aunt >Millie's and the place your looking fer is about a mile and a half before >you get to the gully warsh." > >Then later, after the stranger has proceeded on his way: "Don't know what >that feller wants to go there, they've been out of business now for goin' on >6 years." > >Or: > >You kan't git thare from here! > > - - - - - - - - > >> Shirley made comment on giving directions in her post. >> >> >> Shirley, >> Keen observation on your part. But why is that? >> >> A man gives directions as if he were reading a map. Such as; Go south on >> Route 62 >> approx. 3 miles. At the junction of Rt.358 turn left, hard left. Don't >> take Rt. 718. >> Travel another 3/4 mile and you'll see the place on your right. It's on >> the same side of >> the street as HOOTERS. You can't miss it. >> >> A woman would say; Which way were you headed? Turn around and go that >> way. >> Towards the mall. After you pass the mall keep going straight. Pass >> Wal-Mart, K-Mart, >> and Red Lobster. If you pass another mall, then you went too far. Back >> up, I mean turn >> around and go back the way you came. Turn right at the Shopping Outlets. >> The place is >> right next to The Olive Garden. You can't miss it. >> >> Viva la difference! >> >> Greg >> 47/35/35 >>