On Oct 13, 2008, at 1:19 PM, b_s-wilk wrote: >> Ask PEOPLE. They can be very helpful, to the point of giving >> excellent directions and special details, sometimes inviting you to >> join them. Besides, many maps and guides are available at local >> businesses, where you can also talk to people. People are much >> better local sources than a GPS. They'll also lend your their phone >> books, which have maps, restaurants, gas stations, accommodations. >> Some will also make phone calls for you or lend you their phone. >> [even in big cities]
True. You can always find the local dive that the tourist guides don't list. > Yeah, but then you gotta get out of the car, or at least roll down >your window. A REALLY BIG hassle if you ask me!! Why would I even >WANT to talk to some stranger in the first place? > > ...just kiddin' of course, but you get the drift I'm sure. That can lead to some "exciting" results if you happen to be in one of the more scenic parts of town. :-) Larry ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
