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Archive through December 26, 2005

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Dec. ~ 2006 Feb.: Free Expression: Daily Poll (ARCHIVES): Archive through December 26, 2005 users admin

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Glenn
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07-05-2003

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 5:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Glenn a private message Print Post    
Good morning TVCHers and welcome to the new week. I hope you had a great weekend.

Here are the results of: spend or save the big cash gift you received for Christmas


set aside money20
pony up the cash4
straddle the fence7





The question for today is: You are at home and a friend comes over to visit for a while. The two of you are talking and your home phone rings. Do you let the phone ring and not answer it or do you reach over and answer it?


My answer is let it ring.

HeyitsPollGirl will be returning about 10 AM board time today and will resume her poll position but I couldn't resist slipping one more question in while I could.


Skootz
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07-23-2003

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 5:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
I answer it (we have a barn that is run on by an alarm system..we have to answer it just in case...also if its a social call, I answer it but make it brief as I am busy)

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 5:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
I answer, but make it short and/or offer to call back later.

Ddr
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08-19-2001

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 6:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ddr a private message Print Post    
Let it ring.

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 7:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Let it ring.

Froggiegirl621
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02-14-2003

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 7:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Froggiegirl621 a private message Print Post    
(First off, I'd check the Caller ID!) If I had clue who was calling, I'd answer it, and ask them if I can call them back, that I have company.

Dlmmo
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11-20-2003

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 7:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dlmmo a private message Print Post    
I would let the answering machine get it.

Coco
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07-13-2000

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 7:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Coco a private message Print Post    
Let answering machine pick up.

Kady
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07-30-2000

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kady a private message Print Post    
my home phone rarely rings so when it does its usually important so....i would answer it.

Max
Moderator

08-12-2000

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Check caller ID and answer if it's business (I work at home).

Kearie
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07-21-2005

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 8:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kearie a private message Print Post    
I'd answer and ask to call them back.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Too many variables. Depends on: caller ID (who is calling), if I am expecting a call, who the friend is, what conversation we are having (ie are we talking about what stores have the best after Christmas sale or are we talking about her mother who is dying of cancer...)

Biloxibelle
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12-21-2001

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 8:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biloxibelle a private message Print Post    
I will check caller ID. If it needs answering I will if not I let it go. Alot of the time it is either the hubby or child of the person visiting.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 9:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Check Caller ID. Answer if it's someone I need to talk to, but make it brief.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Check caller ID and answer if it's important.

Jbean
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01-05-2002

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 9:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jbean a private message Print Post    
answer, but tell whoever is calling that i will call them back.

Mameblanche
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04-13-2005

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 10:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
This is going to sound awful, but it would depend who was visiting, AND of course, who was calling, (we have call display). Heck, at least I'm honest. LOL.

Irishtxgrl
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12-07-2005

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 10:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Irishtxgrl a private message Print Post    
I agree with Julie....so therefore I would check the caller i.d. I mean it could be the kids' school calling or something like that so again there are too many variables

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
If I'm entertaining a gentleman then let it ring. If female then I'll answer it and call back later.

Wink
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10-06-2000

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 10:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wink a private message Print Post    
Answering machine

Newman
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09-25-2004

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Newman a private message Print Post    
No one ever calls me. I'd let the machine take it, and listen to the incoming, then pick up if it's an emergency. Let it ring...unless the in person conversation is boring and it seems that I need a break from it, lol. Maybe the call is coming at the right time and is a welcome relief and could be an escape from "trapped" situation! On the fence...too many variables as Julieboo said.

Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 11:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
I'm a person who says it depends. If the caller ID tells me who is calling and I know them, I'd pick it up and ask to call them back later. Especially when I was at my parents' house. My dad is a doc so he gets lots of important calls.

Clutterfree
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10-24-2003

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Clutterfree a private message Print Post    
Let the answering machine take it, and then on hearing the incoming message, I would make the decision as to answer or not. (Usually would defer til later unless really important.)

Heyltslori
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09-15-2001

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 11:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Heyltslori a private message Print Post    
I'd let it ring.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I'd just let the answering system get it.