On 12/12/2011 8:26 PM, Tommy Joe wrote:
> On Dec 12, 4:50 pm, > wrote:
>
>> I'd sure like a GPS unit since I get lost a lot. The stereotype is all
>> too true - I simply won't ask for directions and my wife can't read a
>> map for beans.
>
>
> You mean the stereotype for YOU is true. That doesn't make it
> true for all. I'm a guy who will not hesitate to ask for directions.
> If I don't ask, there is a good reason. I might want to find
> something on my own for the learning experience. But if I really need
> help with directions I will not hesitate to ask.
>
> This reminds me of a the time a blind guy with a cane and
> sunglasses was getting on the bus and people reached out to help him
> up the steps and he cried repeatedly while lashing out with his cane,
> "No, no, I can do it myself." Then he takes a seat near the back and
> about ten minutes later the bus driver calls out, "Sunset and Vine",
> and the blind guy starts screaming, "Sunset and Vine? Sunset and
> Vine? That's two stops past Highland. I wanted to get off at
> Highland - WHY DIDN'T SOMEONE TELL ME?"
>
> That didn't really happen, but I can picture it happening, and that's
> good enough for me

It's a good story anyway. I get the feeling that most folks think I make
up the weird stuff that I see around me but mostly it's true - mostly.



> TJ