albuquerque, on rt.66

[Sarah Barwig]

>"Left arm to the left (straight out) means left turn. > Left arm bent up (shoulder to elbow straight out, elbow to fingers facing >up) means right turn. > Left arm bent down (shoulder to elbow straight out, elbow to fingers facing >down) means stop." > >That's corrrect. Hand signals were developed in this country for automobiles >before the advent of electric trun signals.

Actually, I was riding bicycles with a group of friends -- one of whom was an Englishman in the U.S. for the summer. He was mightily confused by the bent left arm signaling a right turn. Seems, in England, the bicyclists stick their arm straight out in whichever direction they intend to turn. He couldn't figure out why we were signaling a bent left turn then turning right. We explained U.S. conventions to him at the next water stop... I got to ride behind a mighty old pickup truck last week on my way home from work, and he stuck his arm out and down -- I thought to myself "he's not really cooling his arm off that way -- oh yeah, that means stop -- brakes!" I flicked my brake light a couple of times to warn the car in back of me, then zipped in between the cars to avoid being rear-ended. Mmmm. I like bikes. ---o&>o--- Sarah Barwig sarah@...

[Peter Gabanyi]

Skip,   and all the others coming to the Duke City. I am sure you guys will be hungry when you arrive here. Come to Humphrey's Cafe on historic Rt.66 (Nob Hill today on Central Avenue). Subs,Pastas, Lasagnas,Pizzas, Salads, Hamburgers!!!! This place is been there for 30 years. Wonderful atmosphere, down-to-earth prices, patio, and great views to the Sandia. I will get you guys 20 % off! The owners are Tom and Ann, but ask for your bud: Pete, The Mad Hungarian http://www.gabanyi.net/klr650.htm