Hee hee, the direction thing is a little joke... Of course it's no excuse, but hey, it's easier than making an effort!
As for the rescue team, have you heard of Lady Penelope and the Internatinal Rescue Team (ie, The Thunderbirds)? That's a nickname I got at my techie company because of my comparatively interesting clothes and the fact that I work in the International department, so I'm something of an international agent.
P.