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Post by viperess on Jun 26, 2008 6:49:49 GMT -6
Last night we're snuggled up in bed. Around 2am the phone rings. As I'm sure most people are when the phone rings in the middle of the night, it's usually not a good thing and since our son was spending the night at friends it can be cause for added alarm. Well, I'm out of bed and heading around to hubbies side where the phone is. Caller id says it's Baptist Hospital. My heart was about to pound out of my chest and when I answered it was NOT my normal voice. Knuckle-head on the other end says, 'Is this IHOP?'.... My mouth had gone totally dry so my 'no' was somewhere between a squeal and a bark...if that's possible. Didn't even get a 'sorry'. WTF? I disconnected and stood there and shook. Bill was rattled as well and started to curl back up. I stood at the window taking a few deep breaths. Didn't get back in bed right away...something told me the dumbass would call back. Which they did....this time Bill snatches the phone and answers and they promptly hang up. He *69's them and gives them an ear full.... HE got an appology. Ggrrrr!  Last time I looked at the clock it was 5 till 3. It's bad enough to get middle of the night calls, but to be rude sets me on fire. What a bunch of dumbasses... |
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Post by Tex on Jun 26, 2008 7:22:39 GMT -6
There is a bitch in town who used to have my office phone number. She is the ex of a wealthy guy here and forgot to curtail her spending habits after her divorce causing terrible credit. For a while after I had the number, she would still put my phone number on credit applications for some reason. I would tell them that she was down at the bankruptcy lawyer's office and any number of things to get her to quit using my number. One day I got a call informing me that I was two payments behind on my washing machine. I told them that I wasn't paying another dime and they could come get it.
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Post by Irish Stu on Jun 26, 2008 14:37:42 GMT -6
Years ago, when I still lived at home, my dad was working out in Saudi Arabia and called me at about 1am. It would have been 3am or 4am there and he couldn't sleep, and knowing that I would probably still be awake he decided he would ask me to find some information he needed for a meeting in the morning. He gave me the number of his hotel and I duly called him back a few minutes later, but I must have got the number wrong because the woman that was shrieking at me in Arabic as I repeatedly asked to speak to Mr UK Simon Senior certainly didn't sound like an employee of the Marriott in downtown Riyadh. It was a strange feeling to have woken up a random person in Saudi Arabia in the middle of the night... I hope I didn't say that like it was a bad thing though.
Simon
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Post by Tex on Jun 26, 2008 14:47:48 GMT -6
A phone is actually a pretty powerful weapon in the arsenal of fucking someone over. You have the power to make a bell go off a few feet from their ear at 3:45 AM just by pushing a few buttons.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 26, 2008 15:01:27 GMT -6
We may have finally uncovered the way to win the war on terrorism: call the terrorists in the middle of the night.
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Post by Irish Stu on Jun 26, 2008 15:47:23 GMT -6
It may sound like a crazy idea but it might just work.
Simon
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 26, 2008 15:51:36 GMT -6
I'm willing to try it ... Quick! Someone give me Bin Laden's cell phone number!
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Post by Irish Stu on Jun 26, 2008 15:56:30 GMT -6
Make it a collect call... that should really piss him off.
Simon
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Post by innit Geezer on Jun 26, 2008 21:30:05 GMT -6
All anyone ever truly wants is their family secure and healthy, those first rings late at night are always upsetting.
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Post by viperess on Jun 26, 2008 21:50:41 GMT -6
I know he was probably still awake and I almost texted him...even if he would have just replied 'WHAT!!'  |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jun 27, 2008 5:16:36 GMT -6
I'm willing to try it ... Quick! Someone give me Bin Laden's cell phone number! When he answers, ask him "Do you have Prince Albert in a can?" I am sure he will find it humorous. |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 27, 2008 8:28:17 GMT -6
I was going to try phone sex with him, but maybe I'll use that one on a follow - up call.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jun 27, 2008 8:38:49 GMT -6
Great, I will try offering some great new credit card account upgrades... If we do this enough, he'll use up his minutes which should allow us to lower the treat level down to yellow
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 27, 2008 9:19:20 GMT -6
... If we do this enough, he'll use up his minutes which should allow us to lower the treat level down to yellow So, when we call him and he answers the phone, we say, "Trick or treat"? Excellent plan! |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jun 27, 2008 9:30:39 GMT -6
Bastard, my fingers are all cramped up, cut me some slack on the typos
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Post by Irish Stu on Jun 27, 2008 9:37:26 GMT -6
I'm going to ask him if he has a couple of minutes to help with a quick survey over the phone. I'll promise not to take up *too* much of his valuable time...
Simon
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 27, 2008 9:41:11 GMT -6
I may want to order a large pizza with extra cheese and sliced pork topping.
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Post by Irish Stu on Jun 27, 2008 9:55:41 GMT -6
Better order some bacon and eggs with that too for breakfast.
Simon
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 27, 2008 10:06:14 GMT -6
And some sausage links, on the side.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jun 27, 2008 10:06:45 GMT -6
I can call to remind him of his doctors appointment
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 27, 2008 10:28:08 GMT -6
I'll call him and wish him a happy Shavu'ot.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jun 27, 2008 10:41:16 GMT -6
We could get a W impersonator to call
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 27, 2008 10:47:05 GMT -6
Don't be redundant -- W *is* an impersonator.
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Post by Irish Stu on Jun 27, 2008 10:49:59 GMT -6
And some sausage links, on the side I'm thinking a nice pork chop might be a good idea too. Simon |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jun 27, 2008 10:58:31 GMT -6
I think we need to call to let him know that there is a case of Haggis in Kabul he has to come and sign for
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Post by Irish Stu on Jun 27, 2008 11:05:58 GMT -6
His meatballs should be ready soon too.
Simon
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 27, 2008 11:06:32 GMT -6
Call him and ask for Amanda Hugankiss.
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Last time I looked at the clock it was 5 till 3.
