Meeting American tourist
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Many years ago my father took our children to the Isle of Wight for the day. While there, on a Sunday, he was asked the way to somewhere in Cowes by an American tourist. The following day, Monday, the same American tourist asked my father for directions in Victoria Street, London. My father asked him if he found his way in Cowes, the previous day, before directing him again.
Date submitted:Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:01:23 +0000Coincidence ID:4663
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