Keeping a list of handy numbers

@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Mar

If a friend or acquaintance has recommended someone, then with luck they can be relied on to do a good job.

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@DaddyEvil (145797)

• United States

6 Mar

I keep a list of businesses that we have used and liked the person/people who did the various jobs for us. When I'm in a conversation with someone and they mention they need something done, I ask if they've got someone in mind for the job. If they don't, I drag out my phone and give a recommendation.

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Manasa.L

@manasamanu (3800)

• Bangalore, India

6 Mar

That's a good thing to do

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@DaddyEvil (145797)

• United States

6 Mar

@manasamanu I like to be helpful.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Mar

That would be really helpful and in a way it rewards the tradesmen for doing jobs well.

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (47683)

• India

6 Mar

List of names and numbers is very important. During a recent trip I realised that a paper list is essential even though we are very much dependent on our mobile phones.

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (47683)

• India

7 Mar

@JudyEv Plus sometimes the phone battery gets very low so a manual list is handy.

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@vandana7 (101675)

• India

6 Mar

Why so? Congratulations, we defeated Australia to be in finals. Guess who must be mad at us Indians...

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

In our big country, it often happens that we have no reception for our phones so having a paper copy can be vital.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (73542)

• United States

6 Mar

Oh, for the old days and the Rolodex cards! I keep things in my phone these days.

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@vandana7 (101675)

• India

6 Mar

@JudyEv It is easy to share and download...please try to learn it.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

@vandana7 Just for you, Vanny, I'll do that.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Mar

I know I should be using my phone for all sorts of things but I'm still pretty bad at using it.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (143252)

• Roseburg, Oregon

6 Mar

I write all the nimbers of plumbers etc in my address book.

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@vandana7 (101675)

• India

6 Mar

I still maintain such book but that is for worst come worst situations. Normally, Dad has all the numbers that I have so if my cell phone fails, I can get it from Dad.

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@vandana7 (101675)

• India

7 Mar

@JudyEv I would think your husband would have the numbers in his cell of all such tradespersons. That way, there is always a back up.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Mar

It can save a lot of time trying to find a tradesperson.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (225377)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Mar

Is the church still active? We had a church in Hilger Montana that met every other Sunday. The two bars in that town of about 30 were open every day.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

I think there is a service held there once a month. That's quite common at these smaller country churches. Some have been decommissioned, sold and converted to private dwellings.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (187716)

• United States

6 Mar

That sounds like a very helpful list. People always need services like that.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (187716)

• United States

7 Mar

@JudyEv Yes

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

And if the guy is recommended you feel a bit happier that they'll do a reasonable job.

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@vandana7 (101675)

• India

6 Mar

Do you use smartphone Judy? If you do, it is easier to organize in contact list. I mean, you can write plumber Jack, plumber David, and so on. Then hairdresser Jane, hair dresser alice. You don't have to look into files, or fb posts. Everything would be in your contact list.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

I should do that but I haven't really worked out how yet.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (143672)

• India

6 Mar

I have a few numbers too stored.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (143672)

• India

7 Mar

@JudyEv I have a carpenter, elecrtrician, computer guy, coconut plucker, coconut buyer, stores, vegetable sellers, doctors, ..............

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

@allknowing I need most of those but not the coconut people!

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

I find it useful.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (113718)

• El Paso, Texas

6 Mar

I like the old church. Good tip, I should do what you've done, already I can see I'll need someone to fix all aspects of this mobile home .... gee, I wish I had the money to simply buy a new one, mobile homes are so much like cars that some times it makes no sense to keep them for as long as I've had this one, it's 21 years old already.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (113718)

• El Paso, Texas

7 Mar

That is so true.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

It's amazing how the years go by and before you know it you have an old vehicle.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (93603)

• United States

7 Mar

And I have nothing no numbers saved only doctors.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Mar

These are all people who have been recommended so, for us, that means something. But doctors are most important.

Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (114471)

• Marion, Ohio

6 Mar

That's a good way to keep the numbers

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

If someone has recommended them, you feel a bit reassured that they'll be good.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (20314)

• London, England

7 Mar

I keep all my numbers on my phone. That is really lazy and I'd be stuck if the phone is lost or breaks!

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

In some of our areas, we'd be battling to get reception so then a 'hard' copy is very handy. I haven't quite worked out how to put the numbers on my phone - 'cause I'm lazy too.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (20314)

• London, England

7 Mar

@JudyEv It is fiddly, but handy once it is done

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Greenery8

@grenery8 (15765)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

7 Mar

that's great you don't have to spend your energy on this.

photo is beautiful.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Mar

It can save a lot of time trying to find a tradesperson and if they've been recommended it's a bonus.

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Greenery8

@grenery8 (15765)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

9 Mar

@JudyEv i also like when they are recommended, i feel more at peace.

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MomfromOz06

@MNRFOLEY (475)

• Brisbane, Australia

9 Mar

Yes, it is quite handy to jot down your contacts on paper and keep copies of them on your bags or wallet so in case you lose your mobile or in case of emergency you'll still be able to contact your family. I always keep a copy with me all the time as I do tend to forget things.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (83878)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Mar

Great to always have numbers you need at hand.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

I think so. I find it useful and it gives me peace of mind.

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Fleur

@Fleura (31448)

• United Kingdom

6 Mar

I have done that kind of thing too. Always useful to have people to call!

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Mar

Now that there are no yellow and white pages phone books, it's handy to have the numbers somewhere. I have a few business cards under magnets on the fridge too.

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Xavier Bage

@franxav (14061)

• India

6 Mar

It's so useful to have such a list. Especially as you you live in a retirement village anybody may need help anytime.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Mar

That's true. I know some workmen's vans seem to be here quite regularly.

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M Cheung

@Beestring (15186)

• Hong Kong

6 Mar

I keep the list on my smartphone and a notebook.

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@JudyEv (350746)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Mar

I know I should have all this on my phone but I'm not very savvy in that area.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3733)

• India

9 Mar

Sounds like you have set up a really practical system. Having a file with all the recommended tradespeople must save a lot of time when someone needs help. It is a good thing that the retirement village has a mix of ages. This will keep the community active and engaged. Even if not everyone is on the website, it can be built up over a period of time. Searching through old Facebook posts for contact details can be a hassle, so having everything in one place is smart. Perhaps a telegram or WhatsApp group would be better. It might be useful one day. It is nice to be prepared than scrambling at last minute for things. Enjoy the weekend!

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