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Some of the problem back then were the direction givers. Lots of people couldn’t read a map and assumed you couldn’t, either, so you’d get:
‘Drive south out of town for about 15 minutes until you come to where the old church used to be, then turn left at the second dirt road (not the gravel one). Keep going past where the general store used to be on your right, and look for the spot where Becky usually plants yellow flowers. The flowers won’t be in bloom yet, but keep going until you see a field with a goat. Not the friendly brown goat, but the angry grey goat that looks at you funny. Turn left and look for the yard with 8 white geese. We’re not that one – we’re the house with 6 geese and 2 ducks. If you pass the big rock with a dick drawn on it, you’ve gone too far.’
‘Dude, I can read a map. Just give me your address…’
‘No, this is easier. So, before your turn-off, there’s a fruit stand with an old guy playing guitar, but only on Saturdays. If it’s Sunday, he’ll be in church, and there might be a cow there instead…’
‘Please, I’m begging you, what’s your address?’