Indian true story.
Dannj wrote:
Personally I like all the “End Construction” protest signs.
The E.N.D. Construction Company employees are on eternal strike. Never see them around, especially with the Israeli Begin's (Former PM) Construction Company at work.
The worst group in the road building is "U.N.D.E.R." construction. Always leaving the roads pitted and unfinished!
PS., In the old days, one was required to bring own shovel for "Work Zone Ahead".
Q: Why do you say that there are many Indians in the area?
A: Just look at all the arrows on the roads!
(alt. A: By the aroma of the cumin in the air. )
kdogg
Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV
The Slow Children Playing sign always gives me a chuckle.
Let's not forget the "Dead End" signs at several cemeteries.
Have seen many Falling Rock but did not know he was missing. ;-).
Comedian Jackie Vernon told a story about a handsome, young Indian brave who became infatuated with a beautiful, young Indian princess. Unfortunately, their tribes were in a constant state of war, a war contested over the vast lake, and abundant supply of fish, that separated the tribes. The two lovers access to each other was restricted to one night per month when the moon was full and they could see each other silhouetted on the opposite shore as they signaled their love for each other. Thru the years the brave made several attempts to swim across the lake but was always forced to turn back because of the cold waters or his lack of strength. This went on for several years until the young brave could no longer contain himself. On a night with no moon to light his way or to make him visible to the sentries on the opposite shore and in spite of knowing he would surely be captured, tortured and likely killed by the enemy tribe, stealthy slipped a canoe onto the lake and began paddling across, the young princess eagerly watching his progress. He paddled slowly and silently through the darkness until, unfortunately, the canoe developed a leak. His feverish attempts to speed his pace proved futile. The canoe sank and the handsome, young brave drowned. When his father, the Chief of the tribe, learned of his son’s demise he declared that the lake would be changed so that the memory of his son’s effort would be immortalized. That is why to this day the lake is known as “Lake Stupid”.
Hal81 wrote:
Three young braves came of age and they all ask the chief for the hand of his daughter Princes Rain bow. They were Rain in the face. He got his name from going out in the rain looking up to see where is was coming from. And there was Babbling Brook, he used to stick his head in the water to see where the noise was coming from. And then there was Falling Rock. He loved to climb on the rocks but kept falling off. The chief sent them all out to hunt and gather. Whoever came back with the biggest bounty could have his daughter as their wife. He gave them a week. Just as the week was up. Rain in the Face came into camp with his arms full of fruit. He was followed by Babbling with arms filled with fish and dragging a small deer. As the sun set Falling rock was nowhere to be found. After weeks went by they sent out groups in all directions but they never did find Falling rock. Even till this day if you drive through the mountains you will see signs, Look out for Falling Rock. And thats the truth.
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I have seen it on the web, it must be true.
In northern New Hampshire and Vermont, the Moose Crossing signs are in both English and French. That's done to accommodate the Canadian moose who come south.
A year or two ago in New Jersey a woman called a local radio station to complain about the number of deer killed on the highway despite the numerous “Deer Crossing” signs. She suggested moving the signs to places with less traffic so the deer would have a safer place to cross.
Ya’ can’t make this stuff up, folks.
Rich2236 wrote:
Hal, THAT was ok.
Rich...
Well, Little Rock is in the state of Arkansas, Big Rock is in Tennessee, in Stewart County near Dover Tn.
When ever I see 'watch out for Dips' I look around in the car and say OK who is the Dip? A lot of times I'm the only one in the car. UH-OH! If you can't laugh at your self ...
My dad told a similar story. I am 80 years old. Great story that I though he made up. That was a while ago........
We still have signs in our neighborhoods stating "Deaf Child At Play".
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