Traffic cones have unbelievable power. Anyone can buy them but when you see them you mindlessly obey without stopping to think of their purpose or legitimacy.
A mate of mine lives in Arch Hill here in AK and he puts them outside his house whenever he goes out for a few minutes in his car. He's never had anyone challenge them, people just consider them to be sacrosanct.
"The cones are out" is also an excellent euphemism for when your partner's got the monthlies, a little bit like "up on blocks".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaKx8AMRlEw&feature=related
The second and third part
SurgeQld2008-08-21 12:38:00