Ann Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Can you tell directions without a compass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 I have to fess up on this one and answer NO...unless I lived here in Florida. Since I know my way around my area and know where the ocean is, I can pretty well figure everything else out. But...get me out of my area and I have no idea which direction I'm headed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 If you take me around the block I lose 'up'. Brian is simalarly challenged. We are a riot on a road trip. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 yes. I forced myself to learn how, it's very empowering. I also lost my favorite in-city compass, the world trade center. I always knew where I was when I could see those towers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 HECK NO!!! I get lost at the mall. I have no sense of direction. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I am a total left and right girl . Tell me to go west or north and I am lost! Just bought a Toyota Sienna that gives you directions, makes it quite simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I can't even tell directions with a compass. I must admit I am extremely directionally challenged. My kids make fun of me because no matter where we go I always end up lost. I am extremely good, however, at going backwards up the interstate to the take the exit I just missed, going the wrong way down a one way street and jumping several lanes of traffic to take the wrong exit (it seemed like the right exit at the time..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Depends on where I am at. For the most part, I have to say NO WAY TOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Oh my...without a compass. Heck NO! I too am directionally challenged..LOL But, I have NO problem stopping for directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I have a terrible sense of direction. My husband is my GPS system when we drive any where. some people spend thousands to have one installed in their cars, I just bring Alan with me LOL!!!! Debbie Wife of Alan DX small cell lung cancer Jan 10th 05 limited disease. (I will give you the short version) 01/18/05 start chemo, cisplatian and CT 11 03/05 30 days in hospital bilateral pneumonia 04/05 chemo discontinued due to severe complications 05/05 start chest radiation x 35 06/28/05 last chest radiation 07/12/05 MRI brain confirms mets to brain, begin WBR that day 09/01/05 last radiation of the brain, praying for good results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 The one thing I was blessed with, an awesome sense of direction. My mom can tell a story of her, and my little brother and I going home from a shopping trip in downtown Dallas. I was in maybe 1st grade or 2nd. But she got confused in the mixmaster, and it was me who got her home. Of course this was an area at the time that we went to alot but still...Even today I am notorius for taking a "short cut" thru the country just taking off n the general direction of where I want to go. BUT I am afraid if you thru me out in the forest I may not fair so well, although i can tell my the sun somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 OK...if I'm out camping and see the North Stat, then I'm okay. Most of the time I barely know WHO I am, much less WHERE I am! , Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I impressed DH when I was younger I was pretty good at it, but lately I seemed to have lost the ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I can't even tell directions with a compass I am that bad. And I have my guy moments where I won't ask directions unless I absolutely have too. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yes and it seems to be on of the few things in life that you get better at with age. The problem is....I know the direction I'm going...I just can't remember where I'm going. jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I am awful with directions, don't know north from south if its a smoggy day and I can't see the mountains, however, I am never lost.....I am always in the midst of my present surroundings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Dont' know north from south, but I think I have a good sense of direction. Will never hesitate to ask for directions if I think I am lost. Have never asked anybody for directions that spoke English. Yep, back on the road again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Compass? What is that? I also rely on mapquest. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 If it's a clear day, i can tell my directions because Mt. Baker looms above all else. I know that's south; however, we have many rainy days in the Pacific Northwest and Mt. Baker disappears ): gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I have a pretty good sense of direction. I sometimes drive in a specific direction just to see if I can get to where I think I can. That didn't make sense, did it? Jim: You crack me up! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I have a pretty good sense of direction. I sometimes drive in a specific direction just to see if I can get to where I think I can. That didn't make sense, did it? Jim: You crack me up! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I have no sense of direction. You must tell me it is to the right of the old post office, to the left of the methodist church, and one block over from so and so. If I am anywhere but here I must ask directions. To solve my problem I take my husband with me. I know it is cheating but he always knows where we are. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 you make me think about the TV series "Lost". I love this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I can follow directions, but rely on a paper map or Mapquest.com over a resident. I have received such HORRIBLE directions from folks who live around wherever I'm trying to go My car has a compass, not that it always helps. I know when I'm headed toward Florida instead of Canada, but when I'm just going for groceries.... I don't normally get lost, am awesome at reading maps and getting where I need to be - even if I have to travel through Louisville THREE TIMES to hit the Elizabethtown exit! (They hid that thing, I swear!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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