tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post6697706473014565830..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: Oh Goody, Wrong NumberWisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-40153566793214258022012-10-15T00:06:13.690-02:302012-10-15T00:06:13.690-02:30OWJ:
You keep getting thrown into my spam bucket o...OWJ:<br />You keep getting thrown into my spam bucket on a regular basis, don't know why that is.<br /><br />I'm so sorry.<br /><br />No I don't feel guilty any more, to hell with it.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-86860554582165679372012-10-14T23:46:40.358-02:302012-10-14T23:46:40.358-02:30SAW:
What a lovely story about a wrong number. We...SAW:<br /><br />What a lovely story about a wrong number. We never do know, do we?<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-69486914640972134312012-10-14T22:47:20.309-02:302012-10-14T22:47:20.309-02:30Aw, that's sweet even if unintentional. Once ...Aw, that's sweet even if unintentional. Once I got a wrong number from an older woman trying to reach the radiology center. She left a message on my machine asking about her mammography results. I HATE making phone calls, but I couldn't let that one lie so I called her back to give her the correct number. I ended up spending a little time on the phone with her, reassuring her that if there were problems the center would almost certainly have contacted her, but to go ahead and call if that would ease her mind. We also talked a little about how unpleasant mammograms are. It was a call that I actually enjoyed. Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-37342321921283516932012-10-14T17:46:52.778-02:302012-10-14T17:46:52.778-02:30Thanks Chris, I don't regret it at all, often ...Thanks Chris, I don't regret it at all, often I'm not aware of the small pleasures others take in such simple things.<br />On my way to your blog now...<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-68492817953892070692012-10-14T14:56:09.583-02:302012-10-14T14:56:09.583-02:30I live quite a long way from my family and friends...I live quite a long way from my family and friends so I can sometimes spend whole evenings on the phone which can sometimes be exhausting when, as you say, there's not very much left in the tank. You may not have intended to make that call, but it clearly gave an immense amount of pleasure to someone - I hope that kindness is paid back to you one day. Best wishes, Chris.<br />Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-87695500442474108202012-10-14T12:49:31.282-02:302012-10-14T12:49:31.282-02:30I am not a phone talker either.
Usually to busy to...I am not a phone talker either.<br />Usually to busy to sit and chat.<br />I have an answering machine and<br />sometimes do not answer.<br />Usually feel guilty...One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-58894899407604566422012-10-13T23:46:28.787-02:302012-10-13T23:46:28.787-02:30Carol:
I think we all have one or two of those in ...Carol:<br />I think we all have one or two of those in our lives.<br /><br />As:<br /><br />"Enough about me, what do you think about me?"<br /><br />LOL<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-66000740279867252182012-10-13T23:28:12.630-02:302012-10-13T23:28:12.630-02:30oh yeah, the old call display problem. Tough to ge...oh yeah, the old call display problem. Tough to get by that one. Sometimes one just has to answer it and get it over with. I have one friend who I adore but she has a habit of going on and on and my poor ear gets so sore and I basically don't get a word in. Not that I have that many words to say ... LOLCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487872520377988070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-37677846185071395742012-10-13T19:42:17.548-02:302012-10-13T19:42:17.548-02:30Carol:
Aha! A kindred spirit indeed!
But in these...Carol:<br />Aha! A kindred spirit indeed!<br /><br />But in these days of call display it is so hard when someone doesn't leave a message to say I didn't see your call....<br /><br />Oh for the days of the black dial phone...:)<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-4214742740805685652012-10-13T19:40:38.986-02:302012-10-13T19:40:38.986-02:30Nick:
And I suppose it's all down to kindred s...Nick:<br />And I suppose it's all down to kindred spirits really.<br />Validating and being validated.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-24808857361091059512012-10-13T19:40:18.919-02:302012-10-13T19:40:18.919-02:30Love your story and laughed out loud when I read t...Love your story and laughed out loud when I read the last sentence. haha<br /><br />Not a phone talker myself, I only answer it when I know who is calling and am in the mood for a chat. Doesn't bother me not to answer it. If a message is left and it is something to deal with or someone needs me, I will call back. Maybe ...Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487872520377988070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-81880411089363190162012-10-13T18:53:58.855-02:302012-10-13T18:53:58.855-02:30I know what you mean. Some people are a delight to...I know what you mean. Some people are a delight to talk to while others are just an uphill struggle and you wonder why you/they bothered to dial the number. A triumph of hope over reality, I guess.nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-51894064318481197782012-10-13T18:38:25.315-02:302012-10-13T18:38:25.315-02:30T:
Ah you think I topped up my karma??
Oh that'...T:<br />Ah you think I topped up my karma??<br />Oh that's a sweet thought!!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-90020553947171795812012-10-13T18:37:44.875-02:302012-10-13T18:37:44.875-02:30Marcia:
Not really. I'm losing a lot of the c...Marcia:<br /><br />Not really. I'm losing a lot of the coulda shoulda stuff as I age and save my breath for more challenging conversation!!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-17175102705551718982012-10-13T18:36:38.286-02:302012-10-13T18:36:38.286-02:30GM:
Oh she sounds like a prize! I have to say all ...GM:<br />Oh she sounds like a prize! I have to say all my aunts were lovely ( I had 8 blood aunts), so was not so afflicted.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-42961530750433970092012-10-13T18:35:01.374-02:302012-10-13T18:35:01.374-02:30Marc:
Yes, I'm on the no-call list too which e...Marc:<br />Yes, I'm on the no-call list too which eliminates the spam type phone calls but I view my time as rather precious and can't waste it on frivolities like telling people what I'm having for dinner and why I don't go to church.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-78661185158231362702012-10-13T18:33:10.752-02:302012-10-13T18:33:10.752-02:30Sharyn:
Unfortunately for me (and more than fortu...Sharyn:<br /><br />Unfortunately for me (and more than fortunate for others) most such calls involve a commitment for tea and visit which is a huge chunk out of my time.<br /><br />I know - lovely. If time is on the hands.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-90893840476163269772012-10-13T18:31:43.464-02:302012-10-13T18:31:43.464-02:30Irene:
Like I said to Pauline, there are far too ...Irene:<br /><br />Like I said to Pauline, there are far too many lonelies out there. And I'm not a social worker, like you said.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-66078417305642259492012-10-13T18:30:32.423-02:302012-10-13T18:30:32.423-02:30SJG:
It would be sweeter if I wasn't so keen ...SJG:<br /><br />It would be sweeter if I wasn't so keen to get off the phone!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-40372865690114451922012-10-13T18:29:47.163-02:302012-10-13T18:29:47.163-02:30Pauline:
That was good one your mama~!
I'm re...Pauline:<br />That was good one your mama~!<br /><br />I'm relieved about the wrong number as there are far too many lonelies out there, where on earth would I begin, plus the phone makes me really grouchy.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-12428331021857572392012-10-13T15:39:20.587-02:302012-10-13T15:39:20.587-02:30Ah well, WWW, you brought about a little bit of se...Ah well, WWW, you brought about a little bit of serendipity for someone you don't know - perhaps at some point you'll receive something similarly unexpected from an unknown source, and similarly serendipitous. :-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-42582691474914113252012-10-13T11:01:01.600-02:302012-10-13T11:01:01.600-02:30I'll swap your friend's number for that of...I'll swap your friend's number for that of my aunt! She will soon sort you out... she knows how to solve everyone's problems except her own... enough said!Grannymarhttp://grannymar.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-78499283613314482702012-10-13T10:34:02.279-02:302012-10-13T10:34:02.279-02:30WE're on the same page. Experience tells me mo...WE're on the same page. Experience tells me most callers want something, and it isn't conversation. <br /><br />My number is unpublished. I'm on the national "Do Not Call" list. No calls is a part of a day well-spent.<br /><br />When the mood strikes me, I call a real friend for a chat.<br /><br />I'm not misanthropic; I just have other priorities.Marc Leavitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400805396776788101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-91365170817213796622012-10-13T09:09:57.811-02:302012-10-13T09:09:57.811-02:30I'm sure you know how to retrieve that number,...I'm sure you know how to retrieve that number, if you feel like being really nice to someone again.<br />Sharyn Ekberghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987304898246173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-329722839757638832012-10-13T08:36:42.331-02:302012-10-13T08:36:42.331-02:30Well, you did make her day even if it was a mistak...Well, you did make her day even if it was a mistake. Aren't you glad you don't have her number because, if you did, you'd feel guilty for not calling her.marciamayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.com