Gulf Islands Driftwood newspaper reporter Amy Geddes answers questions about anything related to life on British Columbia’s Gulf Islands. Here’s one of the latest:
Q. Because I live off a road fairly close to town, Ive always wondered, what is the proper signal to give to the hitchhikers waiting by Embe Bakery, to let them know I am only travelling a short distance (and not going to Fulford)? Usually I gesture with my thumb and first finger, indicating a small amount, hoping theyll understand Im not ignoring them . . . but is this understood by most? – Meghan Howcroft, Salt Spring Island
For the answer, go to http://www.gulfislands.net/wordpress/hitchhike-hand-signals-a-guide-for-drivers/
E-mail your questions to ageddes@gulfislands.net
I have noticed on Pender, some people prefer good old-fashioned hitchhiking, instead of waiting at Car Stops – Jocko.
Hitchhike hand signals: a guide for drivers
Gulf Islands Driftwood newspaper reporter Amy Geddes answers questions about anything related to life on British Columbia’s Gulf Islands. Here’s one of the latest:
Q. Because I live off a road fairly close to town, Ive always wondered, what is the proper signal to give to the hitchhikers waiting by Embe Bakery, to let them know I am only travelling a short distance (and not going to Fulford)? Usually I gesture with my thumb and first finger, indicating a small amount, hoping theyll understand Im not ignoring them . . . but is this understood by most? – Meghan Howcroft, Salt Spring Island
For the answer, go to http://www.gulfislands.net/wordpress/hitchhike-hand-signals-a-guide-for-drivers/
E-mail your questions to ageddes@gulfislands.net
I have noticed on Pender, some people prefer good old-fashioned hitchhiking, instead of waiting at Car Stops – Jocko.