why old people should just hang it up when they start to do this stuff

cheapie · 09-13-2004, 10:44 AM

Shopping Trip Goes Wrong
Monday, September 13, 2004

A Tennessee trio's weekend excursion turned into a harrowing 60-hour road trip when the driver got lost.

Floyd Edwards, 78, Ruth Stancil, 62, and Edwards' son, Clifford, left Erwin, Tenn., at around 11 a.m. Saturday, reports the Press of Johnson City, Tenn.

The three planned to drive the elder Edwards' Nissan Maxima about 50 miles south down U.S. Route 19 to Asheville, N.C.

They "routinely cash their government checks the first of every month and drive over to Asheville, Elizabethton, Weaverville [N.C.] or Mars Hill [N.C.] to shop and eat," explained Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department administrative assistant William "Brushy" Lewis.

Instead, the wayward trio headed north into Virginia, then got on Interstate 81and drove hundreds of miles south to end up in Marietta, Ga., just outside Atlanta.

"Their family became obviously concerned because they hadn't spoken to them or seen them for some time," said Lewis. "It's just not like them not to call."

Sheriff Kent Harris said the three had medical problems, and relatives were concerned they had become victims of foul play.

"I got a sick feeling," Harris said. "We personally contacted all the highway patrols in Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina."

The trio apparently made it to Abingdon, Va., about 50 or 60 miles north of Erwin on Route 19, where they stopped at a Shoney's restaurant.

Realizing they weren't where they were supposed to be, they turned around — but got on the interstate instead of the U.S. route.

Harris said Edwards may have gotten wrong directions, then became confused and afraid to stop.

Stancil described the panic as the three drove through metropolitan Atlanta late on Saturday night.

"I knew I couldn’t take much more ... the blowing of horns and the cars racing by," she told the newspaper. "Floyd [who was driving] was doing the best he could."

They were apparently stopped twice by Georgia police, but continued heading south anyway.

The car stopped at a gas station, where Floyd Edwards fell and hit his head, prompting the attendant to call 911.

"At 3:30 Sunday morning, we got a call from the Marietta, Ga., Fire Department saying the three had been found," said Harris.

Relatives and two sheriff's investigators drove down to Atlanta, and the three were back in Erwin at about 4:30 p.m. Monday afternoon — 2½ days after they'd left.

"I just want to thank the Lord above, because without his help, we may never have made it home," Stancil said Tuesday afternoon. "I can't thank him enough and of course all the neighbors and the sheriff's [department] for their help. It's just really good to be back home."

Asked if she would head back to Asheville again, Stancil replied, "Probably not any time soon ... maybe never."

DarkFury · 09-13-2004, 11:14 AM

My question is... even if the father was behind the wheel (we don't know if he was... or if he was the cause of this), then what was the son doing (assuming that he wasn't senile or retarded)?

Couldn't he have said... "Dad... I think we're going the wrong way?"

cheapie · 09-13-2004, 11:31 AM

the kid (prolly 40ish) had to be mental not to notice or help out.

bachviet · 09-13-2004, 02:40 PM

I hope I don't have to drive around anywhere when I'm that old.

Showtime · 09-13-2004, 02:59 PM

Road Trip Part 2 anyone?

-j

SnowSurfer · 09-13-2004, 03:27 PM

"dad why does that sign say florida 150 miles????"

usedillusion · 09-13-2004, 03:43 PM

today on the price is right, one contestant was celebrating his 80th birthday and he was playing to win a pt cruiser. that thing woulda cruised alright... like 45mph in the left lane of the expressway.

09-13-2004, 10:44 AM	#1
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	why old people should just hang it up when they start to do this stuff Shopping Trip Goes Wrong Monday, September 13, 2004 A Tennessee trio's weekend excursion turned into a harrowing 60-hour road trip when the driver got lost. Floyd Edwards, 78, Ruth Stancil, 62, and Edwards' son, Clifford, left Erwin, Tenn., at around 11 a.m. Saturday, reports the Press of Johnson City, Tenn. The three planned to drive the elder Edwards' Nissan Maxima about 50 miles south down U.S. Route 19 to Asheville, N.C. They "routinely cash their government checks the first of every month and drive over to Asheville, Elizabethton, Weaverville [N.C.] or Mars Hill [N.C.] to shop and eat," explained Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department administrative assistant William "Brushy" Lewis. Instead, the wayward trio headed north into Virginia, then got on Interstate 81and drove hundreds of miles south to end up in Marietta, Ga., just outside Atlanta. "Their family became obviously concerned because they hadn't spoken to them or seen them for some time," said Lewis. "It's just not like them not to call." Sheriff Kent Harris said the three had medical problems, and relatives were concerned they had become victims of foul play. "I got a sick feeling," Harris said. "We personally contacted all the highway patrols in Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina." The trio apparently made it to Abingdon, Va., about 50 or 60 miles north of Erwin on Route 19, where they stopped at a Shoney's restaurant. Realizing they weren't where they were supposed to be, they turned around — but got on the interstate instead of the U.S. route. Harris said Edwards may have gotten wrong directions, then became confused and afraid to stop. Stancil described the panic as the three drove through metropolitan Atlanta late on Saturday night. "I knew I couldn’t take much more ... the blowing of horns and the cars racing by," she told the newspaper. "Floyd [who was driving] was doing the best he could." They were apparently stopped twice by Georgia police, but continued heading south anyway. The car stopped at a gas station, where Floyd Edwards fell and hit his head, prompting the attendant to call 911. "At 3:30 Sunday morning, we got a call from the Marietta, Ga., Fire Department saying the three had been found," said Harris. Relatives and two sheriff's investigators drove down to Atlanta, and the three were back in Erwin at about 4:30 p.m. Monday afternoon — 2½ days after they'd left. "I just want to thank the Lord above, because without his help, we may never have made it home," Stancil said Tuesday afternoon. "I can't thank him enough and of course all the neighbors and the sheriff's [department] for their help. It's just really good to be back home." Asked if she would head back to Asheville again, Stancil replied, "Probably not any time soon ... maybe never." __________________ 70% of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Bob Sanders

09-13-2004, 11:14 AM	#2
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,997	My question is... even if the father was behind the wheel (we don't know if he was... or if he was the cause of this), then what was the son doing (assuming that he wasn't senile or retarded)? Couldn't he have said... "Dad... I think we're going the wrong way?" __________________ DarkFury's Pimptopia - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game! Home of the Original OG Pimp (accept NO imitations)

09-13-2004, 02:40 PM	#4
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09-13-2004, 02:59 PM	#5
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,338	Road Trip Part 2 anyone? -j __________________ NBA REPORT 10-11/ The 3-Peat! 1948 1949 1950 1952 1953 1954 1972 1980 1982 1985 1987 1988 2000 2001 2002 2009 2010 Reigning NBA CHAMPS!

09-13-2004, 03:27 PM	#6
SnowSurfer Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,616	"dad why does that sign say florida 150 miles????" __________________ I have an athlon xp 2500+ ... aren't you glad you know that?

09-13-2004, 11:31 AM	#3
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	the kid (prolly 40ish) had to be mental not to notice or help out.

09-13-2004, 03:43 PM	#7
usedillusion Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Jungle. Welcome. Posts: 461	today on the price is right, one contestant was celebrating his 80th birthday and he was playing to win a pt cruiser. that thing woulda cruised alright... like 45mph in the left lane of the expressway. __________________ and the pickles....

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