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14 Sep 04 - 01:47 PM (#1271974) Subject: BS: Infomative signs From: Michael I saw a sign yesterday, on Archway Road in London, it said; ARCHWAY ROAD BRIDGE BRIDGE STRENGTHENING WORKS So it isn't a pointless exercise then. Mike |
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14 Sep 04 - 02:15 PM (#1272001) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Geoff the Duck My favourite is the one in the middle of an open grassed area which states... "Do not throw stones at this sign" Quack!! GtD. |
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15 Sep 04 - 12:18 AM (#1272033) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Sam L There's one here that says Water Possible On Road. But how could that be? How would it happen? |
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15 Sep 04 - 03:55 AM (#1272106) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: s&r Thelwell viaduct 'Men working below strengthening bridge' Various places 'Beware low flying aircraft' - not so much the signs, but what do you do with the information? |
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15 Sep 04 - 04:06 AM (#1272125) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Dave the Gnome I love the motorway matrix signs that say 'Fog' - just in case you didn't realise! Fleetwood once had an abundance of very odd signs which we used to visit every Fylde Festival. On the pier - This pier is open all year round from November 1st. On the public toilets near the North Euston - These toilets are fitted with anti-climb. On the window of an office in the market hall - This is not a ladies toilet and the crowning glory, again in the market hall - Disabled toilets in Birdcage Thie mind boggles...:-) Cheers DtG |
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15 Sep 04 - 04:13 AM (#1272127) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Jeanie I live near the very well signposted SECRET NUCLEAR BUNKER - jeanie |
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15 Sep 04 - 05:15 AM (#1272145) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Michael GtD That particular sign is quite common, so either lots of people think it's funny OR there is some real significance lost on us simple mortals. Mike |
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15 Sep 04 - 05:46 AM (#1272175) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: s&r In Dublin - a three option car park sign: Car Park Full; Spaces; Nearly Full |
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15 Sep 04 - 05:47 AM (#1272176) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: GUEST,Mingulay Seen in Ireland some years ago - Arklow 19 miles. A few miles down the road and pointing in a totally different direction - Arklow 21 miles! Photographs do not bend. Oh yeah! |
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15 Sep 04 - 06:47 AM (#1272216) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Dave Hanson NO SMOKING DOGS NOT ALLOWED eric |
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15 Sep 04 - 01:06 PM (#1272600) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Michael Not even Dog ends? Mike |
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15 Sep 04 - 07:14 PM (#1272892) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Shanghaiceltic When I was in the RN on one submarine the access to the fin (conning tower) was next to the wardroom. Crew going on and off watch would often hang their foul weather kit on the hooks outside the wardroom. So they put up a sign saying 'For Officers Only!' A few days later a smaller sign appeared below. "may also be used for foul weather gear' |
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15 Sep 04 - 07:34 PM (#1272901) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Micca one of my faves was aoutside a hardware store and said simply " Stainless steel sinks" they didnt Know??? |
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15 Sep 04 - 07:42 PM (#1272904) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Joybell I like "John Smiths Body Works" Nice to know. Then there's "Free Quotes" Can you ask for something from say Hamlet? And "Loose Stones Travel Slowly" They don't you know! Not when they fall from the top of a high cutting. |
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15 Sep 04 - 07:44 PM (#1272906) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Don Firth While driving down a rural road outside of Kennewick, Washington in spring of 1973, I see a sign that says, No Shooting It was barely readable because it was riddled with bullet-holes. Don Firth |
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15 Sep 04 - 07:46 PM (#1272908) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Don Firth Gee, Joybell, you mean you've never heard of the Rolling Stones? Don Firth |
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15 Sep 04 - 08:45 PM (#1272945) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Joybell Fast AND loose - the Rolling Stones I guess, Don. Joy |
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15 Sep 04 - 10:23 PM (#1273020) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: The Fooles Troupe Outside a Scuba shop was its name 'Come Diving'...!!!!! And then there was the little food place that John from Hull would have been proud to work in - painted all black, it was called 'The Taik Hawaii' (try an Aussie nasal voice...) Unfortunately, both shops are now out of business... I had a piano accordion sent from the US by UPS - it arrived damaged - My Accordion Tuner said 'It's just as well the guy didn't mark "Fragile" on the outside'... Robin |
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24 Dec 09 - 02:26 AM (#2795428) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Bert I saw one outside Walgreens yesterday. It read H1N1 AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE. Unfortunately the 1's and the I's were the same so it really said was HINI AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE. |
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24 Dec 09 - 04:07 AM (#2795460) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: JohnInKansas A radiator repair shop (automotive) just down the road has the slogan sign: "A Good Place to Take a Leak." I suppose that's "informative." John |
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24 Dec 09 - 04:26 AM (#2795465) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: GUEST,Ralphie On a bridge on the M25 (Near Watford. UK) "GIVE PEAS A CHANCE" Striking a blow for vegetarians everywhere.... |
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24 Dec 09 - 07:18 AM (#2795538) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Michael Was that all they were saying, Ralphie? Mike |
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24 Dec 09 - 07:30 AM (#2795540) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: 3refs YOU ARE 150 YARDS TO THE CENTER OF THE GREEN! YOU ARE 175 YARDS TO A $200 PLATE GLASS WINDOW! CHOOSE YOU CLUB CAREFULLY!!!!!! |
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24 Dec 09 - 09:11 AM (#2795576) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: VirginiaTam road sign in India |
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24 Dec 09 - 09:38 AM (#2795589) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: MGM·Lion Years ago — but have never forgotten it — I saw two large posters side-by-side on an advertising hoarding. From LtoR they read VD CAN BE CURED I GOT IT AT THE CO-OP |
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24 Dec 09 - 12:18 PM (#2795706) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: Bill D informative? Or self-contradictory? |
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24 Dec 09 - 12:39 PM (#2795720) Subject: RE: BS: Infomative signs From: HuwG From the BBC Radio 4 programm "The News Quiz": "Would members of the congregation please note that the bowl towards the rear of the aisle, marked 'For the Sick', is intended for monetary contributions only". |
