The crooked part is only one block of the street, and you can always go
west down the "regular" portion of Lombard rather than east down the
crooked part.
Tubamirbls@aol.com wrote:
> Hi Ron
> You're absolutely correct Ron, however Lombard is a one way down, you
> know, the "crookedest street in the world" the locals try to claim it, so the
> nightmare you describe must be at the top of another of the many steep hills.
> Taylor St at its peak right in front of Grace Cathedral on Nob Hill is a
> great one for what you describe. It's also conveniently located in case you
> completely blow it since they won't have to haul your remains very far for a
> most majestic memorial service. I always take flatland tourist guests to
> that spot, stop at the top as required, then allow the vehicle to roll back,
> just a tad, Screams, much sucking of air, and hands thrust out to grab
> something occur without fail
>
> Paul Sahlin
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