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Offline Pastis

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SMS reminders
« on: February 07, 2012, 05:20:33 PM »
If I make an appointment it goes in the diary. Sometimes it gets copied on to iCal, but the long and the short of it is that I know, and keep it. If, for some reason I'm unable to make it I let them know in advance. Perhaps I'm turning out to be a collateral hit targeted at those who can't be @rsed to keep their appointments and this is the reason for the SMS Reminder.
I get them from the Doc, the Dentist and now, today, another "agency" wants my mobile number to send a reminder ...  evil:
I know, I know, I should have said that I don't possess a mobile phone  noooo:

Where's it going to end? SMS reminders from everyone you deal with ... ?

"This is a reminder from your wife that you have an appointment with her of a sexual nature at 10:30pm tomorrow. Please call or text back if you unable to make it"   eeek:
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 05:24:32 PM »
Quote from: Pastis on February 07, 2012, 05:20:33 PM
If I make an appointment it goes in the diary. Sometimes it gets copied on to iCal, but the long and the short of it is that I know, and keep it. If, for some reason I'm unable to make it I let them know in advance. Perhaps I'm turning out to be a collateral hit targeted at those who can't be @rsed to keep their appointments and this is the reason for the SMS Reminder.
I get them from the Doc, the Dentist and now, today, another "agency" wants my mobile number to send a reminder ...  evil:
I know, I know, I should have said that I don't possess a mobile phone  noooo:

Where's it going to end? SMS reminders from everyone you deal with ... ?

"This is a reminder from your wife that you have an appointment with her of a sexual nature at 10:30pm tomorrow. Please call or text back if you unable to make it"   eeek:

She sent you that too  eeek:
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012, 05:27:47 PM »
It has been known  redface:

ANyhoo, tell her I am available  :thumbsup:
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 05:29:11 PM »
Quote from: Pastis on February 07, 2012, 05:20:33 PM
If I make an appointment it goes in the diary. Sometimes it gets copied on to iCal, but the long and the short of it is that I know, and keep it. If, for some reason I'm unable to make it I let them know in advance. Perhaps I'm turning out to be a collateral hit targeted at those who can't be @rsed to keep their appointments and this is the reason for the SMS Reminder.
I get them from the Doc, the Dentist and now, today, another "agency" wants my mobile number to send a reminder ...  evil:
I know, I know, I should have said that I don't possess a mobile phone  noooo:

Where's it going to end? SMS reminders from everyone you deal with ... ?

"This is a reminder from your wife that you have an appointment with her of a sexual nature at 10:30pm tomorrow. Please call or text back if you unable to make it"   eeek:

Agreed ~ Most irksome!

I get them all the time ~ the Dentist tells me it is to try to cut down on missed appointments that cost money.

Best to date went as follows.

"Message to Mr Snoopy - You have a dental appointment tomorrow at 3.15"


So I rang them and said "No I don't, I was only there last week"

Receptionist "We have you down for tomorrow at 3.15 ...... This is Mr Snoopy Minimus isn't it?"

Me: "No, he's my son"

Receptionist "Oh well I can't discuss it with you because of data protection, can I speak to him?"

Me: "But he is only ten!"

Receptionist: "It's still the LAW"

Me "Fvck off"
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Offline Darwins Selection

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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 05:44:18 PM »
I think SMS remiders are a wonderful thing.
When you all have memories as bad as mine you will also be thankful for them.  redface:
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012, 05:46:56 PM »
Who are you?
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2012, 05:50:16 PM »
Providing you remember to turn the phone on ...   redface:
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2012, 09:04:58 PM »
I find them quite useful  redface:.

 Get my train ticket reservations texted to me , my Argos reservations , confirmation of appointments etc.

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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2012, 09:17:31 PM »
Quote from: Miss Demeanor   ( Special needs) on February 07, 2012, 09:04:58 PM
I find them quite useful  redface:.
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2012, 09:21:36 PM »
Am I your carer ? lol:
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2012, 09:21:48 PM »
Quote from: Miss Demeanor   ( Special needs) on February 07, 2012, 09:04:58 PM
I find them quite useful  redface:.

Anyone want to place a bet on how long it will be before Nick and BM start sending spoof ones now...  rubschin:
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2012, 09:25:37 PM »
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2012, 09:46:49 PM »
Quote from: Grumpmeister on February 07, 2012, 09:21:48 PM
Quote from: Miss Demeanor   ( Special needs) on February 07, 2012, 09:04:58 PM
I find them quite useful  redface:.

Anyone want to place a bet on how long it will be before Nick and BM start sending spoof ones now...  rubschin:

Remind BM that his flight is on a different day you say......... rubschin:
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2012, 07:26:10 AM »
Quote from: apc2010 on February 07, 2012, 09:46:49 PM
Quote from: Grumpmeister on February 07, 2012, 09:21:48 PM
Quote from: Miss Demeanor   ( Special needs) on February 07, 2012, 09:04:58 PM
I find them quite useful  redface:.

Anyone want to place a bet on how long it will be before Nick and BM start sending spoof ones now...  rubschin:

Remind BM that his flight is on a different day you say......... rubschin:

I'm sure LL will get me to the airport on time!  :thumbsup:
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Re: SMS reminders
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2012, 07:42:08 AM »
Quote from: Barman on February 08, 2012, 07:26:10 AM
Quote from: apc2010 on February 07, 2012, 09:46:49 PM
Quote from: Grumpmeister on February 07, 2012, 09:21:48 PM
Quote from: Miss Demeanor   ( Special needs) on February 07, 2012, 09:04:58 PM
I find them quite useful  redface:.

Anyone want to place a bet on how long it will be before Nick and BM start sending spoof ones now...  rubschin:

Remind BM that his flight is on a different day you say......... rubschin:

I'm sure LL will get me to the airport on time!  :thumbsup:

I'm sure she is counting off the hours!
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