The Vent and Rant Thread

[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

Those texts are neither pointless nor superfluous. They serve a useful purpose. They are seeking confirmation that you're still coming as planned. Especially helpful if some time has elapsed since the appointment was made. Taking 10 seconds to open and reply can be a big help to the practice that sent it.

Where did I use the words 'superfluous' or 'pointless' or any synonym thereof.

If you have any influence on the matter I suggest you use it to get Alfred Cardiology to get the system that sends their reminders altered to put the "Please confirm…" text is at the top of the message rather than below date and time of appointment - like the reminder the Sydney Theatre Company sent me yesterday and RPA pacemaker clinic sent a month ago.

[ownedbycats]

My foot's developed a rather nice bruise and I lost my ice pack...

[CRussel]

Frozen peas.

[issybird]

It’s snowing.

[binaryhermit]

I would say "Really?" but there was a freak snowstorm I believe April 29, 2019 around 4 PM?

[poohbear_nc]

Originally Posted by issybird

It’s snowing.

The cold front that brought you snow dropped our temps into the upper 30's F last night.

[WT Sharpe]

I'm sitting in my living room writing this in my hoodie. My wife, who just woke up, said, "I thought it was supposed to be warm today."

[poohbear_nc]

I've worn a hoodie and sweat pants all day .... brrrrr ...

[binaryhermit]

At one point I had like 7000 DOGE. I think I sold them around 1c/DOGE. It's now over 30c/DOGE.

Got a free share of GME about a year ago when I joined Robinhood, sold it around $15.

I have the worst luck, don't I?

[4691mls]

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Where did I use the words 'superfluous' or 'pointless' or any synonym thereof.

If you have any influence on the matter I suggest you use it to get Alfred Cardiology to get the system that sends their reminders altered to put the "Please confirm…" text is at the top of the message rather than below date and time of appointment - like the reminder the Sydney Theatre Company sent me yesterday and RPA pacemaker clinic sent a month ago.

Makes sense to me. I'll admit to not always opening a text or email if it appears to be something I already know, no matter who it's from.

My doctor's office communication issue is that even if I list my cell phone as the primary phone number on their registration forms, they'll still call my backup home landline number during the day when I'm at work, so I have to call them back another day.

[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by 4691mls

Makes sense to me. I'll admit to not always opening a text or email if it appears to be something I already know, no matter who it's from.

My doctor's office communication issue is that even if I list my cell phone as the primary phone number on their registration forms, they'll still call my backup home landline number during the day when I'm at work, so I have to call them back another day.

I wish I still had a landline, I have difficulties with cell phones because of a disability.

When 'they' rolled out the so-called high-speed broadband network 'they' used the existing cable TV infrastructure that is strung up on the power poles, see ==>> Hybrid fibre-coax.

Because I didn't have (nor want) cable TV, and because my twisted pair line wasn't the 'primary' line, 'they' wanted $400 to lay 20 metres of coax to replace it. And 'they' wanted to replace my diminutive multi-function ADSL network appliance with two ugly boxes, one of which had an RJ12 phone socket.

So, I switched to mobile broadband, at least I can take it with me if I relocate.

BR

[John F]

Originally Posted by BetterRed

I wish I still had a landline, I have difficulties with cell phones because of a disability.

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Maybe a bluetooth handset would help? Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/VS112-2-Bluet...8920464&sr=8-3

I tried one, but the audio quality was rather poor; I would hope the audio quality would be better now.

[ApK]

Originally Posted by BetterRed

I wish I still had a landline, I have difficulties with cell phones because of a disability.
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So, I switched to mobile broadband, at least I can take it with me if I relocate.

BR

Your mobile broadband service may or may not complicate things, but you might consider a VOIP line and an analog phone adapter.
We maintain our landline by having ported the number to Google Voice and using an OBi adapter for use with our regular phones.

[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by John F

Maybe a bluetooth handset would help? Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/VS112-2-Bluet...8920464&sr=8-3

I tried one, but the audio quality was rather poor; I would hope the audio quality would be better now.

Originally Posted by ApK

Your mobile broadband service may or may not complicate things, but you might consider a VOIP line and an analog phone adapter.
We maintain our landline by having ported the number to Google Voice and using an OBi adapter for use with our regular phones.

Thanks guys, but I don't use the cell phone to make voice calls often enough, or for much else, to warrant more clutter.

If 'they' had stuck to the plan - FTTH - I probably wouldn't have objected to the cost, but handing over $400 for 20 metres of coax to connect to Murdoch's lousy poles and wires cable tv network was a step too far.

When I want to call someone I put my hearing aids in and a BT transceiver-microphone around my neck which is paired to the phone, which overcomes one problem.

But I have another problem with 'smart' cell phones - touch screens, especially 'soft' keyboard/pads, Hand injuries exacerbated by worsening peripheral neuropathy and arthritis means I have limited sense of touch and impaired motor control.

Maybe a BT keyboard that can connect to a cell phone, when I'm at home, would be better for me. Providing it could co-exist with the hearing aid gadget. It would also mean I could more easily respond to SMS messages.

I only carry my cell phone if I'm going some place where I need to QR code check in, or I'm meeting someone - so they can call me if they're delayed and vice-versa.

BR

[cc_in_oh]

Some cordless phones can route land line calls to a cell phone - I wonder if any can be connected to take cell calls on the cordless? I always figured if I ever ditch my land line it would be nice to have set of connected cordless handsets scattered around...