function checkform2 ( form )
{

  // ** START **
    if (form1b.from1.value.length < 5)
  {
    alert( "Please enter your starting address to get Turn by Turn Driving Directions.\n Ex: 181 Meadowview Drive Boone, NC 28607" );
  form1b.from1.focus();
  return (false);
  }
  if (form1b.from1.value == "Enter zip code or city" || form1b.from1.value == "Type your address") {
    alert( "Please enter your starting address to get Turn by Turn Driving Directions.\n Ex: 181 Meadowview Drive Boone, NC 28607" );
    form1b.from1.focus();
    return false ;
  }
}

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