Signs are a conspicuous presence everywhere you turn in the United States. Whether they be stop signs, warning signs or advertisement signs, there is always something to guide you on the way. Here are a collection of pictures taken of signs, from Providence through Boston, St. Louis and Edwardsville.
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Signs was published on August 20th, 2009, with the tags Boston, Edwardsville, photos, Providence, signs, St. Louis, under the Observations, Travelling category. There are currently 6 comments on this article so far.
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Teddy Ochieng
men looks like in this country everyone needs direction… i wonder what would happen if they come to Kenya..they will all get lost even to the shops… but is cool….no more excuse me ser/madad..i wont to goo…ooo can you please show me the way……aaaa i was heading there can i take you…maybe part with something shilling will take you there…..
Posted at August 20, 2009 on 1:59pm.
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Kola Tubosun at http://www.ktravula.com
LOL
Posted at January 10, 2010 on 4:38pm.
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rayo at http://all4words.blogspot.com
lol @ Teddy.
Posted at August 20, 2009 on 3:26pm.
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charles eze
it only tells me that americans don’t want one assuming.
kola,find out the last time someone got missing.
Posted at August 20, 2009 on 4:46pm.
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ifeoluwa
it’s really cool!
@ least it stops the feeling of being lost in a new environment!
Posted at August 21, 2009 on 7:14am.
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sukkilala
surely there is a career for u in photography..put youeyes and height to use!
Posted at August 21, 2009 on 2:47pm.