BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number

Subject: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 08:51 AM

Budget and just plain fed up with greed. I cancelled my cable TV and Digital phone. Cell phone only now. If you need the number, PM me.Takes effect July 1.
Mary, the frugal.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: gnu
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 09:39 AM

A lot of young peeps are going that way.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 10:04 AM

You're lucky you live in a good cell reception area.

We're in the middle of the woods. We finally found cell phones that sort of work here -- mostly outside.

Have cable TV (we haven't watched television since 1983) only because otherwise internet would cost waaaay more.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 10:26 AM

Thank you, Gary. I have not thought of myself as a young peep in a long time. LOL

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Becca72
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 11:13 AM

This peep hasn't had a land line in several years. Money-wise it just makes sense.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: ranger1
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 11:26 AM

This peep refuses to get a cell phone. And I remain quite happy that way.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: wysiwyg
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 11:57 AM

I refused, too until I realized it was the best voice-mail, phone book, and caller ID I could get, as well as a call-out and travel-phone option I now use often. I just don't turn on the ringer unless I am expecting an important call-back.

Hardi taught me this trick since his is for pastoral emergencies but he would not want it to ring and interrupt a pastoring moment.)


Sins, I dunno why you are teasing us about the number-- soliciting PMs?!?! It's 634-5789, right? :~)

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Becca72
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 12:04 PM

I thought it was 867-5309...

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Deckman
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 12:11 PM

What's a "PHONE?" bob

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Bill D
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 12:23 PM

Why, this is a phone. It looks like the one *I* remember.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Peace
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 01:34 PM

That looks like a character from Alice in Wonderland.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: gnu
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 01:35 PM

I have been lambasted before for saying this, but, if you use a cell, get one with speakerphone (hands-free) and wired headset. Keep telecons with the cell to your ear to a minimum and keep them short. Okay, here's why....

I haven't used one much since the first slice and dice to remove a tumour under my right ear. My cousin does not use one after his emergency surgery to remove an orange sized cancerous tumour under his ear which was pressing on his brain and after the subsequent chemo. The chemo recommended by the "advising doc" cited in the next paragraph was not covered by New Brunswick Medicare or Blue Cross until TWO docs here in Moncton wrote that the chemo required was the only one that would work. It had to be obtained in Switzerland and cost a big pile of money. Blue cross stepped up and paid for it. My cousin is okay.

My cousin's mother phoned the husband of another cousin who is a top notch neurosurgeon at some big university hospital in New England somewhere. His name is Gruber (dunno if that is spelled correctly). He, and a top notch neurosurgeon in California, whose name I can't recall, are buddies. They both say that the studies on cell phones and tumours are inconclusive and they don't give a rat's ass about the studies because they have seen enough of it to know that cell phones are dangerous if you use them a lot.

There, I said it. I'll repeat. Long conversations should be by speaker phone or on a wired head set.

Before anyone lambastes me again, I really don't care what the studies say or what you think. I use my cell for emergencies only... like for, say, if I developed a tremour in my hands or feet and had to get to a hospital quickly to see if such was caused by a tumour.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 01:52 PM

Thanks for that, gnu. We went to cell phone only, same home number, in January, but I hardly ever use it without a wired ear bud. Hurts my arm too much to keep it bent and I hear better using the earbud. gnu, I noticed you said wired, do you mean bluetooths are not good, then? Thanks!

We, too, only have cable because of the combined cost of internet being lower than without, well, and Rog needs to be able to check his station out on cable when they have a problem.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: gnu
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 02:05 PM

Anything that uses any kinda "waves" ain't good for "life". Fact is, even electromagnetic fields caused by electrical potential ain't good either... but I ain't givin up my electricity. I just wouldn't set up my tent under a power transmission line.

Took a long time before people realized that sun tanning wasn't the very bestest either. So, if you trust the studies that say that the multi-billion dollar cell phone industry has your bestest as their number one concern, fill yer boots.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: open mike
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 02:08 PM

i used to have one of these...Erica Phones or ericophones..
http://www.ericofon.com/catalog/ericofons.htm

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 03:09 PM

Thanks, gnu. I spend most of my work day plugged into a phone and hate the sight of them when I get home. I hope to lose the telemarketing crowd. We'll see.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Becca72
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 03:41 PM

I am rarely on the phone for any reason, personally.

I would like to add to Gnu's comment about "speaker phone" just to air a pet peeve of mine. If you do use speaker phone please only do it when you are alone. Drives me batshit to have to listen to that in public!

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: gnu
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 05:11 PM

What bugs me more is someone talking into a cell phone in a loud voice next to me. I wanna tell them, "Ya know, you are talking into the ear of the person on the other end of that. If they are deaf fine. If not, NEITHER AM I!"

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Fortunato
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 09:03 PM

Mary, you certainly created a stir. Good job you didn't do anything truly controversial.

But my landline's having incoming connection problems and I'm little concerned; if it wasn't bundled with my fiberoptic wireless I'd shut it down.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 08:05 AM

I have two big problems with this chane - first, I never remember to charge the cell phone. Second, I rarely know where my cell phone is - I have to call it to find it. My last cell phone fell under the car seat and was missing for over a year. Found it when I sold the van.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Fortunato
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 10:15 AM

We should arrange a phone tree to have all your friends call you 4 times a day for two weeks and make you keep track of it!

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 10:37 AM

No! you shouldn't.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Irene M
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 03:59 PM

Becca, I'm with you on the public conversations. Makes me want to heckle! I don't know which is worse, all these people walking round with earache talking to themselves, or the ones that wander lonely as a cloud, reading or sending text messages. I want to slap their hand upwards from underneath as I go by, and see how far the phone travels!
Someone I know said that when cell phones started to get small enough to fit in the palm of the hand; he thought how nice it was to see so much traditional singing going on in the street( a la Ewan MacColl-not-finger-in-the-ear.).

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: curmudgeon
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 08:45 PM

I think that she's already lost it, or not turned it on. I called and had to leave a message; but maybe she's just not talking.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 10:34 PM

we dumped our land line about 2 yrs ago -- unnecessary expense




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Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: ranger1
Date: 26 Jun 09 - 10:24 AM

Deb, that is how I fel about cell phones, LOL.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jun 09 - 06:34 PM

I have not lost it yet. Just left it in my purse while I went in to visit Kendall and Jacqui. Left the purse in the car - we can do that in Maine.
Left you e message, Tom.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: gnu
Date: 27 Jun 09 - 05:41 AM

You could set it in your cleavage. That way, it would be nice and toasty when you put it up to your ear. Might look a bit odd if you were charging it at work, though.

And, if you had hands free... hmmmm... that might appear odd as well. "Who's she talking to?" "Oh, just some...

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: ranger1
Date: 27 Jun 09 - 07:01 AM

Yes, and can you imagine if it was set for vibrate?

Headed off to the cellar now. Maybe Jeri will let me out later...

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: gnu
Date: 27 Jun 09 - 12:10 PM

You really should have a cell r1. In case Jeri decides to leave you there for a while.

Yesterday, new garage door opener installed for the new door installed on Wed. Buddy's young fellah installed the opener by himself. He whipped out his cell and started... $886 + $312 + $30 X 1.13HST = $1241.00 (you do the tic). I asked, are you sure? Beep, beep, beep... yup.

I said, "I can write the check for that amount but your old man is gonna kick your ass when you get home." I wrote the cheque for the proper amount and told him to tell his old man (a friend) to loosen up the purse strings and spend $5 on a good calculator.

I wonder if he figured out what he did wrong yet?

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jun 09 - 12:58 PM

It is on vibrate - I hate noisy ringtones.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: GUEST,mg
Date: 27 Jun 09 - 12:59 PM

If someone is carrying on a loudand unnecessary conversation on the bus with someone, I just chime right in..yes, I do think you should dye your hair purple; you're right, the Yankees really are not up to par this year etc. Of course, if they are just making a quick call to check on the kids or arrange to be met, I think that is OK. mg

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: ranger1
Date: 27 Jun 09 - 05:30 PM

Nah, gnu. I'll just fire up the chainsaw and cut my way out :)

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: gnu
Date: 27 Jun 09 - 05:47 PM

Bring a breather with you.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 12:36 PM

NOTE TO ALL!
Do not call me on my cell phone yet. The damn thing is still on prepaid minutes and every time you leave a message it costs me a quarter. I am down to 10 quarters!
Changing plan ASAP.
M

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Fortunato
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 01:14 PM

Yes, dear.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 09:10 PM

thanks, Sweetie.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Jul 09 - 09:12 PM

The latest update:
I have ordered MagicJack and will have phone service at my house thru the computer. CHEAP.
M

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jul 09 - 09:42 AM

Magic Jack set up took less than five minutes. Great reception. Answering service included. I have PM'd the new number to most of you. Did i miss anyone?
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: curmudgeon
Date: 07 Jul 09 - 09:47 AM

Yes.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: maeve
Date: 07 Jul 09 - 10:50 AM

Also yes.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: ranger1
Date: 07 Jul 09 - 04:17 PM

And yet another yes.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jul 09 - 04:51 PM

Nope. I never call anyone outside Canuckistan. Interpol eh? I live the life of a stranger.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Jul 09 - 04:59 PM

I KNEW you hated me!

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SussexCarole
Date: 07 Jul 09 - 05:35 PM

Magic Jack - Is that a secret code?

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jul 09 - 09:57 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Jul 09 - 09:24 PM

Well, I'm off the 'A list'!

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: gnu
Date: 08 Jul 09 - 09:30 PM

I never thought of you as an "A" Jeri.

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: Jeri
Date: 09 Jul 09 - 11:22 AM

Or hopefully an AH either!

She never sent me her phone number, but it's already available in a few places down here. At least until they re-paint. (If management is reading this, my friend says the third stall is out of TP.)

Subject: RE: BS: SINSULL's New Phone Number
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Jul 09 - 12:21 PM

LOL That's where all those calls are coming from. Sorry Jeri. I don't know how I missed you. Look for a PM.
See you this weekend.
Mary