Or just do what i do... just sneak your way into the intersection and see if the person lets me go first and if they dont... get all mad and pretend its all his fault!! HAHAHHA!!

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The unwritten rule of stop signs is "No Cop, No Stop" ;)

You are aware we don't all walk around dressed as cowboys, right? :D

That'll upset my boy then!!lol, so don't you wear cowboy hats anymore either ??? :unibrow:

Well, Steve does. But only when he's working at that bar out on the interstate. Chaps too. :eek:

Here is your link to Old Town:

http://www.old-town.com/

In Florida you can make a RIGHT turn on a RED LIGHT, only after you have come to a complete stop, looked both ways, and made sure it is safe to do so AND, there is no sign telling you NOT to make a right on red at that particular time of day or intersection in general. Other than that STOP at all red lights.

A 4 way is simply where two roads intersect so that all parties in all directions must come to a stop. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Please know that traffic in Orlando is CRAZY. It would serve you well to plan your trips out from the area in hours that are off the rush hour grid. Rush hour is anytime from 8-9:30 a.m., noon time, and 4-6:00 p.m. Most business is open from 9-5 and the workers use I-4 and the connecting roads to go to work. If you can get out ahead of that and plan on heading back to the hotel after that you will spend less time in traffic. Even at that traffic is unpredictable in the area. They have large digital road signs that will warn you of traffic problems and give estimated times to make it through different points on I-4.

Make sure you have the newest possible road map/atlas as the roads are under constant change.

You will feel quite at home as Orlando is packed with people from all over the world that time of year.

We would be happy to have your family over for diner one night while you are here. We can take a spin in the cars, and you can tell us all about life across the pond. We need to at least meet up at Old Town.

Oh, and here is a trick we use when we go to the theme parks.

1. Get there early right when they open.

2. Once in the park, go as fast as you can to the BACK of the park-bypassing all the attractions as you go.

3. Once you get to the back of the park you can enjoy the rides (the newest are always in the back anyway) with minimal if any lines at all. Work your way forward to the front of the park. You will see the park in 1/2 the time and double your fun not standing in line most of the day.

4. Be strategic in planning your time split between rides and shows and spread it out over the distance of the park.

5. Bring a poncho and be prepared for some rain.

Myway gives great advice on the driving times in Orlando, that was going to be my number one.

# 2 SUNBLOCK, Like 30 or so, everyday. Ya'll are pretty pale, and you'll be dead red in a few days! We always enjoy looking at your burned feet and sandal stripes.

The other thing is tipping. I understand it is not customary to tip over there, and I here many complaints from service people about F--kin Brits, cheap bastards! Servers, Vales, Bellman, even maids, all work for very low salaries, maybe $1.95 per hour, so they count on tips. Now it is not illegal to not tip, and it is done after the service is rendered, so you can get away with not tipping if you don't want to, but I would not suggest going back to the same dinner or you may get a "modified" meal. Normal tips would be:

Servers / waitress / bartender 15% if she is good, 20% if she is real good,

Vale $2 to $3

Bellman $2 per bag

Maid This one is often overlooked, but if you want a really clean room, a couple dollars on the bed each day will help. Be warned ,it is customary here that if it is money on the bed, it is for the maid!

Saftey wise, You are in good shape in Orlando. there pretty much is a unwritten "don't f--k with the tourist" rule here. There are not to many areas of Orlando that are not safe, especially in promotoed areas you will be directed to. Of coarse we have some hoods, and the brothers shoot one another up from time to time. but all in all, your pretty safe here.

Thanks,that'd be great, we'd would love to take you up on the offer. I'll speak to you about it nearer the time if that's ok :thumbsup:

Thanks for the info, it's as clear as mud now lol :unibrow: No, I think I've got it now, thanks........Nigel
ps how far are you from Westhaven?

Thanks Frank, it's real strange to have to tip everyone, over here it's not expected unless you go to a restaurant.Good to hear that it's relatively safe as I've heard horror stories of people turning into the wrong areas by mistake & meeting some unsavoury characters. Is there much mugging there? What are the drink laws? Are there any other "unwritten laws" I need to be aware of? thanks for the help guys, greatly appreciated. :thumbsup:

Very little mugging, And even less against tourist. There really is a unwritten do screw with tourist rule. Those guys go pretty much under the jail. And truthfully, most of our grime is in the hood againsnt one another'

Drinking laws, Well, it is illegal to ask the officer to hold your stout while you dig for your registration and liscence.