This post is GUARANTEED to HELP you (some day) !!!
Recently I lost my cel phone. This was extra-frustrating because 1) It was a gift from my wife; and 2) this was the second such celphone-gift from my wife that I had misplaced. Obviously, the first one never turned up.
I was lucky this time. I re-traced my steps and found it at the IHOP where I'd had lunch, and had apparently left it on the table or it had fallen out of my pocket.
I will do everything in my power to not let this happen a third time, as it was a very depressing couple of days while I wracked (racked?) my brain trying to figure out where I possibly could have left it.
SO - to that end, I finally got around to implementing a plan I had concocted some time ago - adhering my home phone # to my cel phone so if anyone found it, they would have a way to let me know.
The execution was fairly simple - open up a word processing document, pick a very small font size (I used 7 pt) and type "If found, please call (my number)". I then printed this, cut it out, put a piece of tape over it, trimmed it down and taped it onto the back of my phone, where it wouldn't interfere with the general aesthetic, but was still plainly visible. I liked it so much that I did my wife's phone as well, and even taped a much shorter message - "Found? (phone #)" onto the main key on each of our key rings.
Extremely simply, right? Most of you will probably think this is a fine idea, and will tell yourself you should do it. But most of you won't get around to it, and eventually you'll lose something and KICK yourself for not doing this. I realize that this plan depends on the kindness of others, but at least you've given yourself a chance. So PLEASE, for the love of all things holy, do this simple task RIGHT NOW. I'm not preaching - just trying to communicate how I felt during those couple of days - and how much I wished I had already done it!
Any alternate or other suggestions re: helpful hints are encouraged and appreciated!!!
I was lucky this time. I re-traced my steps and found it at the IHOP where I'd had lunch, and had apparently left it on the table or it had fallen out of my pocket.
I will do everything in my power to not let this happen a third time, as it was a very depressing couple of days while I wracked (racked?) my brain trying to figure out where I possibly could have left it.
SO - to that end, I finally got around to implementing a plan I had concocted some time ago - adhering my home phone # to my cel phone so if anyone found it, they would have a way to let me know.
The execution was fairly simple - open up a word processing document, pick a very small font size (I used 7 pt) and type "If found, please call (my number)". I then printed this, cut it out, put a piece of tape over it, trimmed it down and taped it onto the back of my phone, where it wouldn't interfere with the general aesthetic, but was still plainly visible. I liked it so much that I did my wife's phone as well, and even taped a much shorter message - "Found? (phone #)" onto the main key on each of our key rings.
Extremely simply, right? Most of you will probably think this is a fine idea, and will tell yourself you should do it. But most of you won't get around to it, and eventually you'll lose something and KICK yourself for not doing this. I realize that this plan depends on the kindness of others, but at least you've given yourself a chance. So PLEASE, for the love of all things holy, do this simple task RIGHT NOW. I'm not preaching - just trying to communicate how I felt during those couple of days - and how much I wished I had already done it!
Any alternate or other suggestions re: helpful hints are encouraged and appreciated!!!
posted by Gregg Lander at 2:13 PM
6 Comments:
I'm with Raza. Just stop losing your stuff!
On my cell phone's main screen, where people put their names or a greeting, I have "Lost: (my work number)."
Fortunately (and I knock furiously on wood here) I have yet to lose it in any serious way.
MJ - I thought of that, but got concerned about what would happen when the power drained down.
As for the rest of you - scoff all you like - the day will come when you'd wished you'd listened...
Screw that. If I lose my crappy LG cell phone that means I can justifiably go get a new (non-crappy, non-LG) one. Forthaluvagawd, somebody steal my phone!!!
Although even if I did get a keen new phone, I probably still wouldn't toe tag it. Such an action would be pointless as the kindness of others is non-existent in this day and age.
Well Raza, luckily I'm "Gregg" and not "Greg" so that CAN'T be me! Honestly, I do get that busy or interested in other stuff, but keep checking back - something new will go up soon. Thanks!
Um, Gregg? Three weeks have passed, I'm back from vacation, and I don't see a new post. I miss your posts!
Ahhhh... post it! Post it goooood! P-post it real good! Ahhhh... post it!
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