Interesting Signs

[2ffat]

There was a thread about interesting road sign somewhere but I could find it easily. Here are some interesting sign I saw on a recent trip to take my kids to college. Some are road signs and some were on churches and other buildings.

Sweetie Herbie Farm Road
Oronco Road This one sounds like a place where they make those infomercials.
MonkeyWrench Road There really was truck repair shop on this road.

Flea Antique Market

Say this one with a US southern drawl.
[hide]Flea and Tick Market[/hide]

Rust and Dust Antique

This one will drive you insane if you think about it too much.

Worship is a verb

If worship is a verb then what is it in that sentence?


The last one was on a Church in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Trails introduce you to yourself.

I was trying to figure out what a church was doing promoting hiking until I saw the other side of the sign.

Trials introduce you to yourself

James P. Cottingham
-----------------------------------------
[sup]I'm number 1,229!
I'm number 1,229![/sup]

 

[2ffat]

I almost forgot, this was on buildings, maps, and road signs.

Forks of Buffalo

James P. Cottingham
-----------------------------------------
[sup]I'm number 1,229!
I'm number 1,229![/sup]

 

[Turkbear]

Hi,
One of my all time favorites was a sign on Interstate 95 going into Richmond, VA - On the Bridge over the river it read

In Case of Atomic Attack, Drive Off Bridge

Seemed a little fatalistic to me...





To Paraphrase:"The Help you get is proportional to the Help you give.."

 

[KenCunningham]

I suppose one could have the sign equivalent of pages in books which read 'This sign left blank on purpose'.

As a kid I always remember the futility of the council's signage for 'No Air Guns Allowed', which of course made perfect targets for....air guns!

I want to be good, is that not enough?

 

[RCorrigan]

Ken .... they had that on Top Gear a bit back ..... Red background, white writing .... "This Sign Is Not In Use"



<Do I need A Signature or will an X do?>

 

[sleipnir214]

I found this sign in my hotel room when I checked in yesterday:

Dear Guest
Due to the popularity of our guest room amenities,
our Housekeeping Department now offers
these items for sale:

Bath towels $10.00 Pillows $15.00
Bath Mats $8.00 Blankets $25.00
Hand Towels $6.00 Irons $40.00
Face Cloths $4.00 Ironing Boards $25.00
Coffee Makers $35.00

Each guest room attendant is responsible for
maintaining the guest room items. Should you
decide to take these article from your room
instead of obtaining them from the Executive
Housekeeper, we will assume you approve a
corresponding charge to your account.

Thank You


I think it's a masterful way of saying, "Dear deadbeat: if you take our stuff, here's what we're going to charge your credit card."


Want to ask the best questions? Read Eric S. Raymond's essay "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way". TANSTAAFL!

 

[jebenson]

I always post this in these threads, because it's my favorite:

I used to rock and roll every night and party every day. Then it was every other day. Now I'm lucky if I can find 30 minutes a week in which to get funky. - Homer Simpson

Arrrr, mateys! Ye needs ta be preparin' yerselves fer Talk Like a Pirate Day!

 

[SantaMufasa]

What's so funny about "Chipping Ongar"? <grin>

(I know, I know, JE was really just making fun of "Kelvedon Hatch".)

Mufasa
(aka Dave of Sandy, Utah, USA)
[I provide low-cost, remote Database Administration services: www.dasages.com]
“Beware of those that seek to protect you from harm. The cost will be your freedoms and your liberty.”

 

[KenCunningham]

*Raises head above parapet* If you've ever been to Brentwood you'll know that a nuclear bunker, secret or otherwise, is preferable. *Ducks back down*

I want to be good, is that not enough?

 

[drlex]

A classic Aussie one:

soi la, soi carré

 

[jebenson]

I like that Todd only handles the HUGE F-ups. Anything less than huge and Todd's just not interested.


I used to rock and roll every night and party every day. Then it was every other day. Now I'm lucky if I can find 30 minutes a week in which to get funky. - Homer Simpson

Arrrr, mateys! Ye needs ta be preparin' yerselves fer Talk Like a Pirate Day!

 

[SamBones]

I'm just trying to imagine what "Industrial Estates" are. An extremely utilitarian mansion?

Maybe the words have different meanings here, but it seems rather odd to me.

 

[SantaMufasa]

In the Commonwealth[ul][li]an "Industrial Estate" is the term for our (U.S.) "Industrial Park"[/li][li]an "Estate Agent" is a "Real Estate Agent"[/li][li]an "Estate Car" is a "Station Wagon"[/li][li]the "<Some Name> Estate" is the "<Some Name> Housing Development".[/li][/ul]So, the term "Estate" has multiple alternate meanings compared to the usages here in the U.S.

Mufasa
(aka Dave of Sandy, Utah, USA)
[I provide low-cost, remote Database Administration services: www.dasages.com]
“Beware of those that seek to protect you from harm. The cost will be your freedoms and your liberty.”

 

[philhege]

A two-part wooden sign next to a roadside vegetable stand:

Spoiler

Squash
Kittens

Phil H.
Some Bank
-----------
Time's fun when you're having flies.

 

[TouchToneTommy]

 

[Opieo]

@TTT
I think their priorities are slightly skewed.

~
Chuck Norris is the reason Waldo is hiding.

 

[sleipnir214]

Want to ask the best questions? Read Eric S. Raymond's essay "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way". TANSTAAFL!

 

[kskid]

There's a road just south of Bloomington, IN named

THAT RD

Can you imagine the conversation?

 

[GSCaupling]

kskid: Abbott & Costello must have lived there. Anyone recall their bit about "Who's on First?

 

[p5wizard]

Or the sequel with Dubya and Condi on "Hu's the new leader in China?"

p5