Oh you men and your goofy compass directions." - My mother.
I love her to death, but some times...esh. That's why I do all the planning on long trips now.
I once asked a woman for directions. "First, you go down the road that way one block, then make a left, then a left at the first road, then you'll see a parking lot in front of a brick building, so you can park there, and go in the front door of the building."
I almost screamed, "YOU MEAN IT'S THE BUILDING BEHIND THIS ONE?!?!?"