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Subject: If in trouble, do you

Written By: wsmith4 on 05/15/08 at 3:32 pm

I'd pick them all, probably

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: ladybug316 on 05/15/08 at 3:46 pm

What?  No choice for "other"?  I would:  Do the hokey pokey and turn myself around.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Dagwood on 05/15/08 at 4:14 pm

BASEBALL!!!!!

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Midas on 05/15/08 at 4:37 pm

OK hotshot

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 05/15/08 at 5:30 pm

ok..ok...I chose Sir Bilzy is my lover. I know...can't be possible...but a girl can wish, right?!! ;) ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Step-chan on 05/15/08 at 9:50 pm

If I choose not to decide, I still have made a choice. :D

(Obvious Rush reference) :D :P ;)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: wsmith4 on 05/16/08 at 8:10 am


ok..ok...I chose Sir Bilzy is my lover. I know...can't be possible...but a girl can wish, right?!! ;) ;D


;D  :D  ;D  :D  ;D  :D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: ninny on 05/16/08 at 9:36 am

OK Hotshot

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: snozberries on 05/16/08 at 3:13 pm


what about the "shoot the hostage" scenario ala Speed?  That's always been a personal favorite of mine  ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/16/08 at 3:16 pm

If in trouble I call 911. ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: snozberries on 05/16/08 at 3:29 pm



Sorry Howard I'm not there to answer your call right now. Please leave a message.  Beeeeeppppppp!    ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/16/08 at 3:49 pm



Sorry Howard I'm not there to answer your call right now. Please leave a message.  Beeeeeppppppp!     ;D


Is that an option?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: ladybug316 on 05/16/08 at 7:49 pm



Sorry Howard I'm not there to answer your call right now. Please leave a message.  Beeeeeppppppp!     ;D

;D ;D + Karma.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/17/08 at 8:49 am

Is cricket an option?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/17/08 at 3:04 pm

I call Ghostbusters.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/17/08 at 4:09 pm


I call Ghostbusters.
Are they still around?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/18/08 at 5:53 am


Are they still around?


the phone number? No,but the movie yes.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/18/08 at 8:17 am


the phone number? No,but the movie yes.
...in a boxed set?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Reynolds1863 on 05/18/08 at 12:53 pm

Soccer and an attitude.  Heck it works for the British. :)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/18/08 at 4:39 pm


...in a boxed set?


Yes Ghostbusters Parts 1 and 2.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/20/08 at 8:59 am


Yes Ghostbusters Parts 1 and 2.
It must be going cheap in a sale somewhere.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: wsmith4 on 05/20/08 at 9:15 am


the phone number? No,but the movie yes.


You can have my phone # if you want.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/21/08 at 6:47 am


You can have my phone # if you want.



555-  ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/23/08 at 1:52 pm



555-  ;D
Is that an emergancy number?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/24/08 at 6:46 am


Is that an emergancy number?


Only in an emergency.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 05/24/08 at 9:17 pm


You can have my phone # if you want.







555-  ;D



WRONG Howard !


It's 69 69 69 ...


and in YOUR case ... it's definitely a FREE call, to 'Billzy' !

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 05/25/08 at 1:55 am

Well, out of all of those choices, I went with "take to the sky."

Unfortunately I can't.

Because THEY HAVEN'T INVENTED MY FREAKIN' JETPACK YET!!!

IT'S THE YEAR 2008 ALREADY...WHERE'S MY FREAKIN' JETPACK?!?

>:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/25/08 at 6:42 am






WRONG Howard !


It's 69 69 69 ...


and in YOUR case ... it's definitely a FREE call, to 'Billzy' !


I'm not answering the phone.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/25/08 at 11:38 am


I'm not answering the phone.
Leave it for the answering machine!

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/26/08 at 4:56 pm


Leave it for the answering machine!


He'll be in trouble.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/27/08 at 11:50 am


He'll be in trouble.
You can review the phone call before making it.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/28/08 at 7:32 am


You can review the phone call before making it.



with Caller ID.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/28/08 at 8:17 am



with Caller ID.
If the number is available?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/28/08 at 4:01 pm


If the number is available?


and don't forget the name too.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/29/08 at 6:24 am


and don't forget the name too.
My phone only tells the number.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/29/08 at 3:32 pm


My phone only tells the number.


mine has both name and number on display.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/30/08 at 2:37 am


mine has both name and number on display.
That is what I should get on my phone, but I probably have to buy a new phone for that.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 05/30/08 at 3:53 pm


That is what I should get on my phone, but I probably have to buy a new phone for that.


cell or house phone?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/19/08 at 5:10 am


cell or house phone?
A normal telephone, one that you call a house phone.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 06/24/08 at 10:53 am

I call 911.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/25/08 at 2:13 am


I call 911.
For every form of trouble?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 06/25/08 at 6:37 am


For every form of trouble?



There's also 311 and 611. You call 711 if you need a slurpee. ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/25/08 at 3:25 pm



There's also 311 and 611. You call 711 if you need a slurpee. ;D
Are 311 and 611 both emergency numbers?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 06/25/08 at 9:37 pm


Are 311 and 611 both emergency numbers?


One's emergency the other is information.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/26/08 at 1:32 am


One's emergency the other is information.
What kind of information?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 06/26/08 at 7:13 am


What kind of information?



I'm not so sure.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/02/08 at 2:05 am



I'm not so sure.
Directory Enquiries?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 07/02/08 at 7:22 am


Directory Enquiries?



Yes I guess so.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: wsmith4 on 07/02/08 at 2:27 pm

OMG I can't take it anymore.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 07/02/08 at 10:55 pm


OMG I can't take it anymore.



let's be a tagteam and give THEM the smackdown! ;D :D ;)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 07/03/08 at 7:14 am



let's be a tagteam and give THEM the smackdown! ;D :D ;)


I'll be the referee.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 07/03/08 at 12:16 pm


I'll be the referee.


no sorry...you are part of the smackdown. :D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Reynolds1863 on 07/03/08 at 4:58 pm

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa87/kattofix/smilies/backwards.gif

Umm, I think I came in a bad time.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 07/03/08 at 10:22 pm


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa87/kattofix/smilies/backwards.gif

Umm, I think I came in a bad time.


no, not at all...you can join in on the brawl...the more the merrier. :D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 07/04/08 at 3:42 am


no, not at all...you can join in on the brawl...the more the merrier. :D
...and a cameraman to film for YouTube?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 07/04/08 at 5:46 am


no sorry...you are part of the smackdown. :D


Shiit!  >:( :(

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 07/04/08 at 11:20 pm


...and a cameraman to film for YouTube?



why not? ;D
Shiit!  >:( :(



just don't do that in your pants! ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 07/05/08 at 6:02 am



why not? ;D

just don't do that in your pants! ;D



Can I be in the middle of the smackdown while you 2 girls fight it out?  ;)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Tam on 07/05/08 at 9:14 pm


ok..ok...I chose Sir Bilzy is my lover. I know...can't be possible...but a girl can wish, right?!! ;) ;D

But...............

He can't be yours...........

When I chose him as MINE!!!!!

;D ;) 8) ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: snozberries on 07/05/08 at 9:14 pm


Are 311 and 611 both emergency numbers?


I don't know what 311 is but in Cali 211 is for referrals like where do I dispose of hazardous waste, how do I sue my neighbor.
411 is directory assistance
611 is the number you dial to get in touch with your phone company for assistance
911 is for emergencies

and apparently 711 is for slurpees............


Don't smack me Erin.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: snozberries on 07/05/08 at 9:18 pm

Quote from: Quirk on May 15, 2008, 15:30:18

ok..ok...I chose Sir Bilzy is my lover. I know...can't be possible...but a girl can wish, right?!! Wink Grin



But...............

He can't be yours...........

When I chose him as MINE!!!!!

;D ;) 8) ;D



Hey Bill


RUN!!!!

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 07/05/08 at 11:41 pm


But...............

He can't be yours...........

When I chose him as MINE!!!!!

;D ;) 8) ;D



hey lady...I'm gonna have to give you the smackdown now! ;D :D


Quote from: Quirk on May 15, 2008, 15:30:18

Hey Bill


RUN!!!!




Bill is a very popular guy! ;)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 07/06/08 at 5:57 am

Orange vs.Apple.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 09/16/08 at 2:07 pm


But...............

He can't be yours...........

When I chose him as MINE!!!!!

;D ;) 8) ;D


Your cat ... your cat .................. I want your friggin cat. He / she ................ so aggressive ............. pisses me off mega.  >:(    So, I want your friggin cat.   I will not rest till that is accomplished !      >:( 8-P

>:(
























:P


;)



8)

:D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 09/16/08 at 7:06 pm

What would you possibly want with a pussy? ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Shacks Train on 09/17/08 at 1:48 am

This Chart will explain all

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 09/17/08 at 6:57 am

If I'm in trouble I'd call 911.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 09/24/08 at 10:42 pm


What would you possibly want with a pussy? ;D


Give it a good lickin' ?  >:(      ;)    8)    ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 09/25/08 at 6:19 am

If In trouble I call The NYPD.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: wsmith4 on 09/26/08 at 1:35 pm

as always, invaluable input

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 09/26/08 at 3:13 pm

If In trouble,I'd call Sir Billzy. ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/26/08 at 4:11 pm


If In trouble,I'd call Sir Billzy. ;D
He is only a phone call away.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 09/27/08 at 6:51 am


He is only a phone call away.



I'll call him some other time.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/27/08 at 7:46 am



I'll call him some other time.
...but not now?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 09/27/08 at 10:27 pm


...but not now?



It's too late.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/28/08 at 1:29 pm



It's too late.
Is it always too late?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 09/28/08 at 8:55 pm


If In trouble,I'd call Sir Billzy. ;D






I'll call him some other time.






It's too late.



Yes,  it certainly looks that way, How-hard. Seems he has a new man in his life. Well, he gave you dozens of chances. Now you can go sobbing over what 'might have been' .      8)       









  :P      ;)          :D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 09/29/08 at 5:54 am







Yes,  it certainly looks that way, How-hard. Seems he has a new man in his life. Well, he gave you dozens of chances. Now you can go sobbing over what 'might have been' .      8)       









  :P       ;)           :D


See what happens when you procrastinate.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/29/08 at 9:45 am


See what happens when you procrastinate.
Has there been any procrasination here?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: wsmith4 on 09/29/08 at 2:28 pm

I'm over it!

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 09/29/08 at 3:02 pm


I'm over it!



How "over it" are you? ???

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: wsmith4 on 09/30/08 at 8:13 am



How "over it" are you? ???


Not over it enough to say no if you asked me out.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 09/30/08 at 1:06 pm


Not over it enough to say no if you asked me out.


Where would you like to go?  ::)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: wsmith4 on 09/30/08 at 3:19 pm

you pick... somewhere romantic, where we can cuddle.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/01/08 at 7:24 am


you pick... somewhere romantic, where we can cuddle.



I can't think of anything at the moment.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: wsmith4 on 10/01/08 at 7:36 am



I can't think of anything at the moment.


You better come up with something, I'm losing interest again.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/01/08 at 8:19 am


you pick... somewhere romantic, where we can cuddle.







I can't think of anything at the moment.








You better come up with something, I'm losing interest again.















???    ::)









:-\\





Somewhere between 2 parked cars, where you work How- Hard ..... maybe where someone's abandoned a shopping cart ?    ??? ???












8)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/01/08 at 12:04 pm



I can't think of anything at the moment.
Central Park?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/01/08 at 7:38 pm


Central Park?


Somewhere in Queens,NY.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: wsmith4 on 10/01/08 at 8:34 pm


Somewhere in Queens,NY.


LOL!!!!

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: snozberries on 10/01/08 at 10:09 pm


you pick... somewhere romantic, where we can cuddle.


Forget it Bill... Howard's idea of romantic is Popeye's Chicken.  ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/02/08 at 7:00 am


Forget it Bill... Howard's idea of romantic is Popeye's Chicken.  ;D




Subway is good as well.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: snozberries on 10/02/08 at 1:26 pm


;D  see!

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/02/08 at 3:48 pm


Forget it Bill... Howard's idea of romantic is Popeye's Chicken.  ;D











Subway is good as well.






;D  see!




Give the man credit, snoz. At least he didn't say McDonalds .... the man has SOME taste ... or at least ... 'taste buds' !









:D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/02/08 at 3:50 pm













Give the man credit, snoz. At least he didn't say McDonalds .... the man has SOME taste ... or at least ... 'taste buds' !









:D



McDonalds is "crap food". :P ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/03/08 at 1:24 pm



McDonalds is "crap food". :P ;D
There is nothing to McDonald's food now, and it is incredibly expensive now.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/03/08 at 7:04 pm


There is nothing to McDonald's food now, and it is incredibly expensive now.


You can always eat from the Dollar Value Menu.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/04/08 at 7:01 am


You can always eat from the Dollar Value Menu.
...but the Dollar Value Menu is not available over here.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/04/08 at 2:43 pm


...but the Dollar Value Menu is not available over here.



Then what's available over in the UK?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/04/08 at 4:07 pm



Then what's available over in the UK?
We had variious items at 99p, but now the cost has gone up to £1.19, which is disgraceful.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/05/08 at 5:55 am


We had variious items at 99p, but now the cost has gone up to £1.19, which is disgraceful.



That's pretty expensive.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/05/08 at 6:27 am



That's pretty expensive.
I would happily pay for something for 99p but £1.19 (20p more) seems to much for the same item.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/05/08 at 5:01 pm


I would happily pay for something for 99p but £1.19 (20p more) seems to much for the same item.


Why do they raise prices?  ???

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/06/08 at 3:17 am


Why do they raise prices?  ???
Produce costs?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/06/08 at 6:42 am

I'll call my parents If I'm in trouble.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/06/08 at 7:22 am


I'll call my parents If I'm in trouble.




I'll call Bill Murray and co if I'm in trouble.  You know,















GHOSTBUSTERS !  8)






:P




;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/06/08 at 7:15 pm

Thank God I won't need Ghostbusters. ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/06/08 at 8:33 pm




I'll call Bill Murray and co if I'm in trouble.  You know,















GHOSTBUSTERS !   8)






:P




;D





Thank God I won't need Ghostbusters. ;D


In your case ... it's slightly different. You wouldn't call Bill Murray and co



You'd just stop at Bill Murray and co  .... to get you out of a sticky situation. Which would backfire, as I'm sure he'd LOVE to get you .... INTO  a 'sticky situation' !    ::)


















:P




:D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/07/08 at 7:18 am




In your case ... it's slightly different. You wouldn't call Bill Murray and co



You'd just stop at Bill Murray and co  .... to get you out of a sticky situation. Which would backfire, as I'm sure he'd LOVE to get you .... INTO  a 'sticky situation' !     ::)


















:P




:D


Who Bill or Bill Murray?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/07/08 at 7:22 am


Who Bill or Bill Murray?


I thought there was only ONE Bill in your life ?  Even when they refer to Bill Clinton, or the 'check' (Bill) ......... you only see 'Billzy' ........ right ?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/07/08 at 7:23 am


I thought there was only ONE Bill in your life ?  Even when they refer to Bill Clinton, or the 'check' (Bill) ......... you only see 'Billzy' ........ right ?


I thought he was in your life? ;)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/07/08 at 7:25 am


I thought he was in your life? ;)


He only has eyes for you ! I am OLD meat ........ you are kosher !    8)    :P    ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/07/08 at 7:26 am


He only has eyes for you ! I am OLD meat ........ you are kosher !    8)    :P    ;D



Hey don't say that about yourself,your meat was just left out too long. ;D ;)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/07/08 at 7:31 am



Hey don't say that about yourself,your meat was just left out too long. ;D ;)



Yes ... well, that's when I was chasing a pig. I didn't catch it. You have to agree a case of a pork hunt, pork hunt, pork hunt ! Yes I'm a pork hunt .... was involved in  a pork hunt !

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/07/08 at 7:32 am



Yes ... well, that's when I was chasing a pig. I didn't catch it. You have to agree a case of a pork hunt, pork hunt, pork hunt ! Yes I'm a pork hunt .... was involved in  a pork hunt !


Imagine saying that 5 times fast.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/07/08 at 7:37 am


Imagine saying that 5 times fast.


Yes ... I pity the poor ........ they might get themselves banned !    :-X 

Fortunately, only YOU and I know the secret code / translation ... of what this all means .... cos we have the Einstein factor !    8)    :P  ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/07/08 at 3:15 pm


Yes ... I pity the poor ........ they might get themselves banned !    :-X 

Fortunately, only YOU and I know the secret code / translation ... of what this all means .... cos we have the Einstein factor !    8)     :P   ;D



and I know what it means.  ;)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/07/08 at 3:37 pm


Who Bill or Bill Murray?
Sir Bill?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/07/08 at 10:25 pm


Sir Bill?



He's not home right now. ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/08/08 at 2:00 am



He's not home right now. ;D
Can you leave a message on the answer machine?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/08/08 at 6:51 am


Can you leave a message on the answer machine?


I'd rather hear a live person.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/08 at 4:22 am


I'd rather hear a live person.
Speaking to an answering machine is off putting, especially when an answer is required instantly.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/09/08 at 6:48 am


Speaking to an answering machine is off putting, especially when an answer is required instantly.


That's why speaking to a live person is much better than listening to a machine.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/09/08 at 6:53 am


Speaking to an answering machine is off putting, especially when an answer is required instantly.























If the person who was setting up the machine was SMART ......... they'd have Pink Floyd's 'Welcome ....... to the machine' ....... as their voice greeting ?     ??? 

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/08 at 6:55 am


That's why speaking to a live person is much better than listening to a machine.
You can interact with the person at the other end.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/08 at 6:55 am























If the person who was setting up the machine was SMART ......... they'd have Pink Floyd's 'Welcome ....... to the machine' ....... as their voice greeting ?      ???  
It can be arranged.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/09/08 at 7:10 am


You can interact with the person at the other end.


unless it's a computer.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/08 at 7:11 am


unless it's a computer.
If it is a computer, different words throws it off!

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/09/08 at 7:12 am


If it is a computer, different words throws it off!


Like 'Filipino' .....

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/09/08 at 7:14 am


If it is a computer, different words throws it off!


I mean more like computer animated voice.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/09/08 at 4:11 pm


I mean more like computer animated voice.
Exactly, saying the words the computer animated voice will not understand.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/09/08 at 7:02 pm


Exactly, saying the words the computer animated voice will not understand.



So it's better to speak someone live.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/10/08 at 4:50 am



So it's better to speak someone live.
Then if you get through to a call centre in a different country, words can be difficult again.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/10/08 at 5:53 am


Then if you get through to a call centre in a different country, words can be difficult again.



some words are in a different language.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/10/08 at 6:37 am



some words are in a different language.
If I get a call from a centre in India and the caller is male, I just start talking about cricket and India being cricket mad, the conversation can take a while and nothing will be gained from that phone call.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Green Lantern on 10/10/08 at 7:55 am


If I get a call from a centre in India and the caller is male, I just start talking about cricket and India being cricket mad, the conversation can take a while and nothing will be gained from that phone call.


Unless they are charging YOU for that call ?    ???    :-X      ::)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/10/08 at 8:14 am


Unless they are charging YOU for that call ?    ???    :-X      ::)
If they were charging me, I would not answer the phone in the first place.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/10/08 at 3:53 pm


If they were charging me, I would not answer the phone in the first place.


or you could put to voicemail.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/10/08 at 3:55 pm


or you could put to voicemail.
The answer machine is always on.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/10/08 at 4:17 pm


The answer machine is always on.


Some people hang up cause they don't like a answering machine.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/10/08 at 4:42 pm


Some people hang up cause they don't like a answering machine.

Some do and those who do, will not get a call back for we do not know who has called.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/11/08 at 7:40 am


Some do and those who do, will not get a call back for we do not know who has called.


Just last night I called my friend,left a message on his machine and called me back within a few minutes.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/11/08 at 10:57 am


Just last night I called my friend,left a message on his machine and called me back within a few minutes.
Sometimes people just do not speak.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/11/08 at 6:22 pm


Sometimes people just do not speak.



Cause it takes them a while to answer the phone.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/14/08 at 12:55 pm



Cause it takes them a while to answer the phone.
If they speak and announce themselves, leave a message, then you know who it is calling.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/14/08 at 4:17 pm


If they speak and announce themselves, leave a message, then you know who it is calling.




or sometimes their messages are way too fast.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/14/08 at 4:49 pm




or sometimes their messages are way too fast.
...and you have to re-hear the message when taking notes.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/14/08 at 4:50 pm


...and you have to re-hear the message when taking notes.


or turn up the volume.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/14/08 at 4:54 pm


or turn up the volume.
Too loud becoems distorted.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/15/08 at 6:52 am


Too loud becoems distorted.



That's why it's always good to turn down the volume to actually hear them.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/17/08 at 3:31 am



That's why it's always good to turn down the volume to actually hear them.
It will be distorted at whatever the level of volume.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/17/08 at 6:59 am


It will be distorted at whatever the level of volume.


maybe they speak too close to the phone.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/18/08 at 1:35 pm


maybe they speak too close to the phone.
The caller should then be trained to speak into the phone proper.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/18/08 at 4:48 pm


The caller should then be trained to speak into the phone proper.


the mouth should be inches away from the mouthpiece.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/18/08 at 4:51 pm


the mouth should be inches away from the mouthpiece.
How many inches?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/18/08 at 5:06 pm


How many inches?


a few inches but too far away cause that person  may not be able to hear you.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/18/08 at 5:27 pm


a few inches but too far away cause that person  may not be able to hear you.
And too close will be distorted.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/19/08 at 5:44 am


And too close will be distorted.


or probably mumbled.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/20/08 at 8:30 am


or probably mumbled.
Mumbling in not good with having a job interview.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/20/08 at 3:16 pm


Mumbling in not good with having a job interview.


Always speak clearly and consise.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/21/08 at 5:19 pm


Always speak clearly and consise.
...it is always the person at the other end!

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/21/08 at 6:59 pm


...it is always the person at the other end!


not true sometimes,It could be that other person who's not speaking clear enough.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/22/08 at 8:22 am


not true sometimes,It could be that other person who's not speaking clear enough.
That person my have a sore throat.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/22/08 at 6:39 pm


That person my have a sore throat.


I hear a lot of people coughing on the other end just to try to clear his/her throat to talk to someone.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: greenjello74 on 10/22/08 at 7:25 pm

Deny everything...... ;)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/23/08 at 2:47 am


I hear a lot of people coughing on the other end just to try to clear his/her throat to talk to someone.
That should be done before the phone call is made.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/23/08 at 6:49 am


That should be done before the phone call is made.


I guess some people don't know when a cough is coming or a sneeze.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 10/23/08 at 8:09 am


I guess some people don't know when a cough is coming or a sneeze.
...but it is known when the phone is going to be made.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 10/23/08 at 7:20 pm


...but it is known when the phone is going to be made.


It's better to wipe the phone after you sneeze or cough.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: nally on 02/04/09 at 11:29 pm


What?  No choice for "other"?  I would:  Do the hokey pokey and turn myself around.

I was thinking that too after reading the options!!

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 02/05/09 at 6:41 am

If in trouble I call my Parents.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: nally on 02/05/09 at 11:37 am


If in trouble I call my Parents.

yep, that's what I would be inclined to do too. Anyone I can turn to for assistance/advice.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Reynolds1863 on 02/05/09 at 3:31 pm


If in trouble I call my Parents.


Come to think of it, I do that.  My Mom is my sounding board.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 02/05/09 at 7:23 pm


Come to think of it, I do that.  My Mom is my sounding board.



Me Too,I can talk to my Mom for anything.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: nally on 02/05/09 at 11:23 pm



Me Too,I can talk to my Mom for anything.

I often talk to my mom when I'm feeling down. One time in October 2003, when I was feeling very disappointed about something that happened in one of my classes, I called my mom on my cell phone and had a 25-minute conversation with her before I finally started to feel better.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 02/06/09 at 6:44 am


I often talk to my mom when I'm feeling down. One time in October 2003, when I was feeling very disappointed about something that happened in one of my classes, I called my mom on my cell phone and had a 25-minute conversation with her before I finally started to feel better.




That's how I feel sometimes,My Mom always listens to me. :)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: nally on 02/06/09 at 12:23 pm




That's how I feel sometimes,My Mom always listens to me. :)


That's good to know. It's always nice to have someone who'll listen to you and understand how you feel when you're down.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 02/06/09 at 7:10 pm


That's good to know. It's always nice to have someone who'll listen to you and understand how you feel when you're down.



What do you and your mom talk about?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: nally on 02/06/09 at 7:12 pm



What do you and your mom talk about?

Whatever is on my mind.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 02/06/09 at 7:24 pm


Whatever is on my mind.



Mine too but as for my Father he's arguemental. ::)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: nally on 02/06/09 at 7:25 pm



Mine too but as for my Father he's arguemental. ::)

My dad listens to what I have to say too. He's there for me when times are tough, just like my mom. :)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 02/06/09 at 7:26 pm


My dad listens to what I have to say too. He's there for me when times are tough, just like my mom. :)


I guess we both have different parents.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: nally on 02/06/09 at 7:28 pm


I guess we both have different parents.

Of course we do. Everyone's family has different general personalities.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Reynolds1863 on 02/07/09 at 9:11 am


My dad listens to what I have to say too. He's there for me when times are tough, just like my mom. :)


My Dad is really good with financial advice and sympathy when I'm ticked off at stupidity.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 02/07/09 at 7:01 pm


My Dad is really good with financial advice and sympathy when I'm ticked off at stupidity.



My Father loves to help me financially and with the paychecks that I come home with.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Reynolds1863 on 02/08/09 at 2:57 pm



My Father loves to help me financially and with the paychecks that I come home with.


My Dad does my taxes for a mere fee of a bag of Hershey Kisses.  He says he has to charge something. ;D

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 02/08/09 at 3:00 pm


My Dad does my taxes for a mere fee of a bag of Hershey Kisses.  He says he has to charge something. ;D



My Father also has a list of all the amounts that I come with and adds it to his list from Microsoft Word.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Reynolds1863 on 02/08/09 at 3:06 pm



My Father also has a list of all the amounts that I come with and adds it to his list from Microsoft Word.


My Dad has also been known to do my insurance stuff .  Dad's are great to have around when they're in the right mood. :)

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 02/08/09 at 3:12 pm


My Dad has also been known to do my insurance stuff .  Dad's are great to have around when they're in the right mood. :)



he loves when I come home with a $200 dollar paycheck.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Midas on 11/27/09 at 12:57 pm



he loves when I come home with a $200 dollar paycheck.


And if you don't, are you in trouble?  Then what do you do?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 11/27/09 at 2:52 pm


And if you don't, are you in trouble?  Then what do you do?


I do nothing,It's just that Pathmark,some days aren't as busy as others.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/28/09 at 5:09 am



he loves when I come home with a $200 dollar paycheck.
Any sign of promotion yet?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 11/28/09 at 6:38 am


Any sign of promotion yet?


I asked the general store manager Mr.Ruggerio about an inside promotion maybe like working together with either the 2 maintainence guys doing some light maintainence something like cleaning the break room or the bathroom cause I told him that I have a small history of maintainence on my resume,I've been outside doing carts for almost 3 years and I'm tired. :P

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/28/09 at 6:43 am


I asked the general store manager Mr.Ruggerio about an inside promotion maybe like working together with either the 2 maintainence guys doing some light maintainence something like cleaning the break room or the bathroom cause I told him that I have a small history of maintainence on my resume,I've been outside doing carts for almost 3 years and I'm tired. :P
Go for shelf stacking, no maintainance

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 11/28/09 at 6:44 am


Go for shelf stacking, no maintainance


maybe a little bit of both,just something to bring me inside I think I earned my keep.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/28/09 at 6:48 am


maybe a little bit of both,just something to bring me inside I think I earned my keep.
Especially now that winter is soon here.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 11/28/09 at 7:29 am


Especially now that winter is soon here.


Yeah,in just about 6 weeks.

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Philip Eno on 11/29/09 at 6:32 am


Yeah,in just about 6 weeks.
Around December 20th or 21st?

Subject: Re: If in trouble, do you

Written By: Howard on 11/29/09 at 3:03 pm


Around December 20th or 21st?


December 21st.

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