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GIMME A SIGN!

Graeme Ogg · 2025-05-20T14:34:27Z

Some months ago, in a small conference room within London’s impressive and monumental City Hall, the Mayor of London and some of his senior planning executives gathered to discuss some low-cost but potentially effective measures to make London a more visitor-friendly city. A number of suggestions had been put forward, but the favourite proposal was for a number of “YOU ARE HERE” signs to be painted on streets and pavements at strategic locations throughout central London. Although one or two attendees voiced a slight concern that the concept as originally described might contain a logical flaw, it received an overwhelming vote in favour, and various local councils were tasked with its implementation. The signage is in bright luminous colours intended to be clearly visible in all conditions. Several hundred are already in place, helping tourists and other out-of-towners find their way right to the spot. (Identifying the precise location of the spot is not seen as a serious issue. The committee felt that an element of mystery and surprise was a vital part of the tourist experience). Although originally aimed primarily at tourists, the signage scheme has also had an unexpected additional benefit in providing invaluable reassurance to local residents with short-term memory deficits. If this pioneering tourist navigational concept lives up to its early promise, the plan is to licence it for use in a wide variety of suitable locations. I hope you found that interest . . . hello? . . . Where the hell are you?

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21/05/2025 10:01 am

Here's where the QR code takes you,

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21/05/2025 11:00 am

@jkuvakas Mmmmm; cookies!

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Topic starter 21/05/2025 11:12 am

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Here's where the QR code takes you,

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Well, at least you know where you stand. So to speak.

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Topic starter 21/05/2025 11:19 am

Postscript - I sent the "You Are Here" cartoon strip to my daughters.

Response - "Forgive our Father for he knows not what he is doing." Luke 23:34 (revised edition)

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21/05/2025 12:46 pm

@graeme-ogg The daughters know not what they are saying Graeme. I've submitted your name to the GMT " zone managers" requesting assistance in countering this defamation. Apparently Lefty and Sid are en route to provide them appropriate counselling.

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