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How far is it?

Started by Len Silva, June 26, 2008, 05:36:38 AM

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Len Silva

Used to be, when someone would ask "How far from Gainesville to St. Pete"?, the answer would be "Oh, about two and a half to three hours".  Now the answer is "Oh, about a hundred, hundred and a quarter".  :)

Hand Made Gifts

Ignorance is only bliss to the ignorant.

Green-Hornet

Directions here in this area of Florida are always given as...."It's just down the road, apiece"

DrivingMissLazy

Quote from: Green-Hornet on June 26, 2008, 07:54:28 AM
Directions here in this area of Florida are always given as...."It's just down the road, apiece"


Here in West Virginia, it is a "fur piece""  or "right near".

Richard
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a good Reisling in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming:  WOO HOO, what a ride

junkman42

Green hornet, are You anywhere close to northwest Florida.  I would to find someone close to Me up here in the panhandle,IE Laurel Hill Fl.  What say You ,  In this part of Florida/lower Alabama We have winders, and that does not refer to the thing to get them up and down.  Noideer does not refer to a deer that is visualy impaired, but more like I dunno.  Cheers John

Green-Hornet

Quote from: junkman42 on June 26, 2008, 10:39:12 AM
Green hornet, are You anywhere close to northwest Florida.  I would to find someone close to Me up here in the panhandle,IE Laurel Hill Fl.  What say You ,  In this part of Florida/lower Alabama We have winders, and that does not refer to the thing to get them up and down.  Noideer does not refer to a deer that is visualy impaired, but more like I dunno.  Cheers John
I am just down the road apiece near West Palm Beach, Yall!

NJT 5573

Turn R at the old oak tree and you will see it on the left a ways out.
"Ammo Warrior" Keepers Of The Peace, Creators Of Destruction.
Gold is the money of Kings, Silver is the money of Gentlemen, Barter is the money of Peasants, Debt is the money of Slaves.

$1M in $1000 bills = 8 inches high.
$1B in $1000 bills = 800 feet high.
$1T in $1000 bills = 142 miles high

HB of CJ

When I used to live in L.A. CA, traveling directions/time was always expressed in minutes, depending upon the time of day and the route chosen.  Now it would not surprise me the least to hear it said instead....."Oh, about 50 bucks or soos."  He he he.  :) :) :)

roadrunnertex

Texas, ;D
The old saying:The sun has risen and the sun has set and we are still in Texas yet!
It's a long ways from the state line in East Texas to the state line in West Texas I-10 goes on forever! ::)
jlv :P

TomCat

Quote from: roadrunnertex on June 27, 2008, 02:20:06 PM
Texas, ;D
The old saying:The sun has risen and the sun has set and we are still in Texas yet!
It's a long ways from the state line in East Texas to the state line in West Texas I-10 goes on forever! ::)
jlv :P

887 miles.

Jay
87 SaftLiner
On The High Plains of Colorado

Dreamscape

The title reminded of my kids whenever we went anywhere...................How far is it?.... How much longer?......Are we there yet?.....


Paul

Len Silva

Quote from: Len Silva on June 26, 2008, 05:36:38 AM
Used to be, when someone would ask "How far from Gainesville to St. Pete"?, the answer would be "Oh, about two and a half to three hours".  Now the answer is "Oh, about a hundred, hundred and a quarter".  :)

It seems so lame to try to explain a failed joke, but here I must ;D.  The point I was trying to make, however poorly, was that now instead of thinking in miles or time, we think in dollars.

"Texas is nothing but miles and miles of nothing but miles and miles"  from an old comedian that I can't remember.

Len

Hand Made Gifts

Ignorance is only bliss to the ignorant.

NJT 5573

Montana don't have much to brag about either! Don't care if I ever see Miles City again in this life.
"Ammo Warrior" Keepers Of The Peace, Creators Of Destruction.
Gold is the money of Kings, Silver is the money of Gentlemen, Barter is the money of Peasants, Debt is the money of Slaves.

$1M in $1000 bills = 8 inches high.
$1B in $1000 bills = 800 feet high.
$1T in $1000 bills = 142 miles high

Dallas

Quote from: NJT 5573 on June 28, 2008, 09:00:11 AM
Montana don't have much to brag about either! Don't care if I ever see Miles City again in this life.

The best thing about the east side of Montana is the sign that says, "Beach, North Dakota City Limits"


Quote from: Len Silva on June 28, 2008, 05:55:03 AM
Quote from: Len Silva on June 26, 2008, 05:36:38 AM
Used to be, when someone would ask "How far from Gainesville to St. Pete"?, the answer would be "Oh, about two and a half to three hours".  Now the answer is "Oh, about a hundred, hundred and a quarter".  :)

It seems so lame to try to explain a failed joke, but here I must ;D.  The point I was trying to make, however poorly, was that now instead of thinking in miles or time, we think in dollars.

"Texas is nothing but miles and miles of nothing but miles and miles"  from an old comedian that I can't remember.

Len

At least I got your joke Len!


Quote from: Dreamscape on June 27, 2008, 05:03:38 PM
The title reminded of my kids whenever we went anywhere...................How far is it?.... How much longer?......Are we there yet?.....

Paul

Paul.. you forgot the most important one... "Daddy, I gotta Peeee --- Really Bad!" This just after leaving the last rest stop.

DF