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Dolly vs. Trolley

A listener from Abilene, Texas, recounts the incredulous reaction he got when he was in England and asked some burly fellows for a dolly, meaning a wheeled conveyance for moving heavy loads. He asked for a two-wheeler, then a hand truck, and finally learned that they were expecting him to ask for a trolley.   This is part of a complete episode.

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  • I’m “Nathan from Abilene.” It was a lot of fun participating in the show. It is really interesting when you hear yourself being mentioned in a pledge drive for your small town public radio station.

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