Back before the
invention of the
compass,
sailors relied on
the Northman
for directions.
***
They’d say
***
“Hey, Northman, which way to your house?
—OK, go in that direction.”
Back before the
invention of the
compass,
sailors relied on
the Northman
for directions.
***
They’d say
***
“Hey, Northman, which way to your house?
—OK, go in that direction.”
t r e f o l o g y 
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Thanks, Sadje
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You’re welcome my friend
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Wasn’t Northman in some western with Eastman?
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I heard that project went south. Thanks, E Sum
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Yeah, Joe South dropped out when Eastman went western Northman became a traffic cop in Trefopolis. Oh the games games people play.
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The compass is another useless invention like the slide rule. I just ask the Northman for directions and he does Math calculations for me, counting out the miles on his fingers and toes.
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If you know your Schoolhouse Rock that is a much better job for Little Twelve Toes. And should you not know who that is — then, by all means introduce yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqGyUvZP0Zg&list=RDpqGyUvZP0Zg&start_radio=1
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Thanks for introducing me to Little Twelve Toes. I memorized the 13 Times Table and thought reciting it was a great party trick. No one else agreed.
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As in “Go North, Young Man, Go North?” Which explains how Alaska got settled.
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That is true. Greeley did say that. Many packed light and went to the North Pole. A few died from exposure, a few were rescued by Santa, a few of them stayed on to make toys, but a fortunate few did eventually make it back home. But either way — ALL hated Horace Greeley. Thanks, Pam
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😜
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At least the sailors wouldn’t be sailing around in a circle. :)
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Or fall off the side of the earth. Thanks, Nancy!
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Santa Claus was also acceptable but only showed up for work one day a year.
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True. Santa position was, Why sail when you can fly? Thanks, Crow
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So much simpler. I approve.
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I am always misplacing my compass anyway. Thanks, Ilsa
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:D :D :D
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Thanks, MM!
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If you overshoot you end up at the bottom of the world, you know. Or the top, depending on perspective.
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That’s why it’s easier to just take the stairs. Thanks, Bruce.
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Yes. Clearly. Right.
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Hah! Thanks, Cindy
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(1) I once had a job where I needed GPS in order to drive to multiple locations, so I used it. But it steered me wrong a couple of times, so I ended up putting little faith in it and followed my nose. I grew up consulting paper maps, and now consult maps online before setting out for a particular destination. I have always committed maps to memory, and have got by just fine letting my mind be my guide.
(2) As for the Northmen, if the man in question is Jay North, then take his directions with a grain of salt. He once played Dennis the Menace, so he is likely pranking you!
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Hey David! I agree. I still have my Thomas guide. And yes! All good sailors know not to listen to anything Jay North says!
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Hi there, a few years ago I travelled south to New Zealand and visited the town of Clyde. Very beautiful little village but everybody there seemed to get lost….maybe due to the local’s unique humour and signposts?
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I remember that post. Very cool signs. Thanks, T.
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Northman is the way. Southman will lead you in circles. Such a pain!
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Sometimes circles work. I like to know what’s around the bend. But yeh, Northman is the way! Thanks, Janny!
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Hahahahaha! I always knew the north man was good and useful for something!
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I know! He just sits around all day on his phone. It’s about time he did something useful. Thanks, C
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