Travel
I had my home phone activated about a week ago and until this morning have not had an incoming call. So far I've only given the number to my four children. Today, it isn't even 9:30 am yet, and I've had 3 calls: one recorded message from the IRS stating that they were filing a lawsuit against me for unpaid taxes; a sales call to sell me ADT home security services; the third call I hung up on before finding out what their pitch was. If this is what I can expect from a home phone then I think I made a mistake ever getting it.
When I started using my cell phone exclusively I really missed the old style phone, and to be truthful I can certainly hear better on it. But if it is going to be a magnet for sales calls then it's just a big scam. Too bad I let nostalgia get in the way of common sense.
The cloud cover is gone this morning and we are set to have a hotter day today.
I registered my phone, which has been ringing every few minutes, on the Do Not Call list. I sure hope it eventually cuts down on the unwanted calls.
The past 2 days I started trimming some bushes and plants in the back yard that have become way overgrown. I now have a blister on my thumb where I gripped the clippers, so I won't be doing any more trimming for a while.
My son was here to check out the water heater this morning, and we got to talking about campers. He said they are thinking about a tent camper which would work well for their family, space-wise, and he can raise and lower it easy enough. I am still intent on buying a teardrop trailer, and Steve said he can do the hitch assembly for me when I'm ready. I will wait to buy a trailer until winter sets in, unless a very good deal comes along in the meantime. I am so anxious to do some camping but will probably end up going by myself since it's difficult to get the family together on a time and place. The fires are the biggest drawback right now.
- The Last Straw!
More about my ATT service: I again called this morning to have my land line svc removed, but first I wanted to know what the difference would be in my bill. The reps talk in circles and never give you a straight answer, so I kept at this guy...
- Ready To Mail
The maps and book are ready to be mailed to my grandsons. I numbered each individual map in the order I will be traveling, and even highlighted my first day's route. I hand printed a note to them about it, and anyone who doesn't normally...
- Jitterbugging Along
The Jitterbug phone was delivered today. It is a beautiful red phone, and is just perfect for me as far as size, weight, and number & control buttons are concerned. I activated it online, which took some time but the prompts were simple and...
- No Patience For Waiting
I really try but have difficulty waiting for something I want. I am not a person who is always wanting things or desiring more than I need, but when I order something I want it to be delivered quickly. That's why I really don't like...
- Why I Don't Need (or Want) A Cell Phone In Aruba
My 2 cents on cell phones in Aruba. None of us are going to convince each other to use or not use a cell phone while on vacation, just a matter of priorities for each person. But here is why I don't use one... 1. Hardly use the phone at home so won't...
Travel
New home phone service
I had my home phone activated about a week ago and until this morning have not had an incoming call. So far I've only given the number to my four children. Today, it isn't even 9:30 am yet, and I've had 3 calls: one recorded message from the IRS stating that they were filing a lawsuit against me for unpaid taxes; a sales call to sell me ADT home security services; the third call I hung up on before finding out what their pitch was. If this is what I can expect from a home phone then I think I made a mistake ever getting it.
When I started using my cell phone exclusively I really missed the old style phone, and to be truthful I can certainly hear better on it. But if it is going to be a magnet for sales calls then it's just a big scam. Too bad I let nostalgia get in the way of common sense.
The cloud cover is gone this morning and we are set to have a hotter day today.
I registered my phone, which has been ringing every few minutes, on the Do Not Call list. I sure hope it eventually cuts down on the unwanted calls.
The past 2 days I started trimming some bushes and plants in the back yard that have become way overgrown. I now have a blister on my thumb where I gripped the clippers, so I won't be doing any more trimming for a while.
My son was here to check out the water heater this morning, and we got to talking about campers. He said they are thinking about a tent camper which would work well for their family, space-wise, and he can raise and lower it easy enough. I am still intent on buying a teardrop trailer, and Steve said he can do the hitch assembly for me when I'm ready. I will wait to buy a trailer until winter sets in, unless a very good deal comes along in the meantime. I am so anxious to do some camping but will probably end up going by myself since it's difficult to get the family together on a time and place. The fires are the biggest drawback right now.
- The Last Straw!
More about my ATT service: I again called this morning to have my land line svc removed, but first I wanted to know what the difference would be in my bill. The reps talk in circles and never give you a straight answer, so I kept at this guy...
- Ready To Mail
The maps and book are ready to be mailed to my grandsons. I numbered each individual map in the order I will be traveling, and even highlighted my first day's route. I hand printed a note to them about it, and anyone who doesn't normally...
- Jitterbugging Along
The Jitterbug phone was delivered today. It is a beautiful red phone, and is just perfect for me as far as size, weight, and number & control buttons are concerned. I activated it online, which took some time but the prompts were simple and...
- No Patience For Waiting
I really try but have difficulty waiting for something I want. I am not a person who is always wanting things or desiring more than I need, but when I order something I want it to be delivered quickly. That's why I really don't like...
- Why I Don't Need (or Want) A Cell Phone In Aruba
My 2 cents on cell phones in Aruba. None of us are going to convince each other to use or not use a cell phone while on vacation, just a matter of priorities for each person. But here is why I don't use one... 1. Hardly use the phone at home so won't...