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Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11479) • United Kingdom 9 Jul

Years ago of course there were no mobile phones ….i know it’s hard to believe ! People either wrote letters to each other or used a landline telephone. With a letter you could reply at your leisure. With a telephone call you...

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A Free Test Kit for Blood/Urine

Kharla Jolly @kobesbuddy (78833) • East Tawas, Michigan 2 Jul 24

Yes, I followed the directions, to get these tests back in the mail. It said I had 24 hours, to mail it or the samples wouldn't be any good. So, the same day I finished the blood/urine testing and threw it into a mail box. I...

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Somehow I lost them

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169538) • United States 31 Jul 22

I have lost the phone number for the Hand Specialist, as well as for the Infectious Disease Doctor. I will find them on the internet, or in my purse on a card. I am going to cancel any further hand appointments for me. I learned...

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More than telephone directory assistance

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382412) • Rockingham, Australia 5 Feb 22

Do you remember the days when you could obtain a specific telephone number by dialling 0014 or somesuch? You spoke to the operator, gave the name you wanted and she/he would give you the number. Our young adult son and his mates...

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I Finally Got Through

Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo @Spontaneo (14699) • United States 2 Oct 21

I finally finally finally got through to Keurig.com customer service. My Keurig has been broken for a while now. Every attempt at telephone calls to Keurig.com ended up being disconnected by the customer service. First I...

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Would Be Nice to Choose Our Own Music

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 25 Jun 21

Was on the phone for the last 45 minutes or so, trying to get answers from my insurance company. Was transferred to three people. It would not be so bad if the music was better. Maybe we should be able to choose our own music....

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My hemorrhoids suddenly flared up. Or not.

The Horse @TheHorse (238349) • Walnut Creek, California 21 May 21

(delay) "Hi, this is Michael. How are you today?" (New York accent) "Well, my hemorrhoids are flaring up a bit but other than that..." "I was just calling because firefighters..." (click) Would you stay on the line longer if...

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Sorry I was not here yesterday due to bad weather

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122276) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 18 May 21

Normally at this time I would be writing some good news stories to this site to make your day better. However due to some heavy thunderstorms that caused street flooding in Lake Charles, my internet service and telephone service...

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Mom is on the phone again~

lady Di @lady1993 (27221) • Philippines 19 Mar 21

She's calling an old friend about something. She could literally talk for hours. Makes sense since they rarely see each other. I did too, back in high school, I talked with friends when I am bored. I think the longest was almost 3...

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Eight-digit landline.

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 12 Mar 21

I could still remember our landline in Olongapo City decades back - 2732. The telephone was prohibited use for children. I was the naughty one who disobeyed and dialed all possible combinations - till someone answered and said the...

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A telephone scam that I didn't know was a scam?

The Horse @TheHorse (238349) • Walnut Creek, California 18 Feb 21

I have received several bot calls from a fella with a gentle Southern accent. A few times I have played along long enough to learn that he was asking for donations for some police fund. A worthy cause. But I always hang up before...

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Do you trust your auto correct?

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382412) • Rockingham, Australia 12 Aug 20

I barely know how to use my mobile phone and I certainly don’t know how to text someone. I hear all sorts of stories about autocorrect and how it can be very ‘incorrect’ at times. I heard today of someone who is now turning her...

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Multi-tasking while on the phone

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382412) • Rockingham, Australia 1 Jun 20

Many of us have relied on phone calls while we’ve been in lockdown or social isolating. In her recent discussion, marguicha (@marguicha) talked about hanging out clothes and making a cheese sandwich while talking to her daughters...

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March 7, 2020 - What happened that day?

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222726) • United States 7 Mar 20

National Cereal Day Genealogy Day 1876 - Alexander Graham Bell obtains a patent for the device he calls "the telephone". 1956 - Bryan Cranston was born. He is an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. He is best...

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MyLot is Like a Telephone

DianneN @DianneN (254926) • United States 6 Jan 20

Today I was very busy, off and on myLot. Which got me to thinking. It’s like a telephone where you can gab, laugh, empathize, and have fun whenever you want to connect with your friends. When you must leave, it’s like pressing...

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please add 7, please add 8, but not yet in service?

hereandthere @hereandthere (45628) • Philippines 5 Oct 19

we ran out of gas for the stove, so we called the landline for delivery, but couldn't get through. thankfully, they also have two mobile numbers so i texted both and the tank of gas was delivered immediately. the brand we buy is...

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September 3 - Let's discuss what happened on that day

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222726) • United States 3 Sep 19

U. S. Bowling League Day Telephone Tuesday 1895 - John Brallier becomes the first openly professional American football player when he was paid $10 to play for the Latrobe Athletic Association. 2016 - The United States and...

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Sudden change of numbers

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 13 Jun 19

It's my sister in law's birthday today and she sent us some pasta and noodles. But a couple of days ago, she complained about our telephone not answering. Then I called mom and she told me that it was a different number that...

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The Art of Writing a Letter

Susan @HazySue (39265) • Gouverneur, New York 6 May 19

When I came across this image on Pixabay my mind turned to the art of writing letters. I can remember being taught how to write a proper letter when I was just a young girl. It seems today the art of it all has been left behind....

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Changed Lines but wrecked again!

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 1 May 19

I've had internet trouble and lost dial tone last weekend. After a call from their customers service, the technicians came and learned the cables were severed somewhere. They couldn't trace the source so they replace the whole...

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