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Willsfan

Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 09:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sia I haven't seen the Catch-a-Call anywhere except on the internet, but then I live in a small town. We don't have any big computer stores or even a Target store.

I am so tired of missing calls! I may decide to send them a money order next week so it can be here by Christmas. (maybe) If this gadget works it would be well worth the money. ($56.95 and that includes shipping)

Draheid

Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 10:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Willsfan: Another option, if available in your area, would be voice mail through your phone company. That way, even if you are online, callers can leave messages for you. Good luck.

Sia

Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 10:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's a link to the page for Catch-a-Call, for anyone who is interested or who wants to post an opinion. Thanks! Catch-a-Call and the page describing how the gadget works: How it Works

Ruditoo

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 10:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sia, Those are some good ideas,and I appreciate the spritual lift,your comment on the gifted and giving nature of the fine people who come in here. I'm always delighted with two legged humans with big hearts I have found here, it's a very healing experience for me. Okay I'm tearing up and can't see what I'm typeing so if my spelling goes south or my fingers get reset on the wrong keys that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. . Yes, I have lost 42 lbs since late April 2001 with creating balance in my life with one of the main tools being magnets and the ablity they gave me to walk. This probably isn't the proper place to discuss this and I never have talked about it anywhere in the Club. One, it may sound whacky and two, I don't come here to discuss anything that might not be a proper topic. If you would like to know 'my' whacky story feel free to e-mail me or post in my MF I don't want to post anything that the mods don't want. I'm pretty sensitive about having my hands slapped as I try to obey the rules as I appreciate other who do too.

Sia

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 11:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm going right to your folder to post further, Rudi!!

Willsfan

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 11:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Walgreens sells Catch-A-Call I saw it in the sale paper and bought it a few hours ago. I set it up and called my home number from the cell phone and it appeared to be working.

Now for my inital reactions:

The Caller ID doesn't work because I have "regular Caller ID" not Call-Waiting ID. Actually, I didn't know there were two different types. Southwestern Bell in my area sucks. (It said not to use a phone with an ID readout on it so I bought a cheap phone without it and a separate ID box which was following their directions exactly.)

AND...the device rings one l o n g ring and no one is on the other end. According to the directions when that happens it either line noise or telemarketing calls. If it's a legimate call it rings twice, ten seconds apart. This could be annoying since it has rung about ten times since I hooked it up. I must have a noisy line.

I'll give a "Thumbs Up or a Thumbs Down on this product after I have used a few days.

Northstar

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 01:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone own the hand held vac called "the shark"? If so, does it work well or just so-so? I want something easy for my stairs, rather than lugging my big vac around. thanks.

Sia

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 01:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks, Willsfan; I'll watch for your review later in the week! I feel pretty stupid after I buy a new item, usually. I will try to hook it up and think I have it connected correctly, but never understand all the features or if it cancels out something else, so it really helps to have your description of how you hooked your machine up and what you did to troubleshoot it!

I'm still not committed to buying one, since I don't get many telemarketing calls any more. After calling all the credit card companies, they seem to be leaving me alone. I did get a call, though, that concerned me on Wednesday night last week. It was a recording that made it sound like I was in credit-card trouble. It was a credit-counseling offer. I don't have any need of such a service and don't owe much, so I don't know what it was about. There was a toll-free number, which I wrote down (something like 888-990-9990; don't remember & don't know if I even kept it), but I can't recall the name of the organization--but it was not Consumer Credit Counseling Service.

Should I be concerned? After hearing on the news recently that over 30,000 Americans have had their identity stolen by a couple of hackers, I am worried.

MY QUESTION: If you dial an 800-number, does your number show up if they have caller-ID? Could such a call be a scam to get people's phone numbers? Thanks in advance.

Northstar, sorry, I don't have the Shark.

Lumbele

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 02:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Is anyone here into Greek Mythology? I am looking for a book on this subject for a teenager that is informative, yet entertaining.

Mware

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 03:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sorry, Lumbele, I don't know where to find a good book on Greek Mythology, but I'd love to hire your informative and entertaining teenager for a corporate outing I'm planning!

Teatime

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 04:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Shoot, I only have the entertaining teenager. She's not very informative. Did I get ripped off?

Sorry, Lumbele!

Whit4you

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 04:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lumb have you seen the "Myth quest" series on PBS? Perhaps the PBS site has details on those myths?

Sia

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 09:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lumbele, I have a copy of "D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths" published by Doubleday, c. 1962, and it's pretty nice and does a fairly thorough job of presenting the major Greek Gods and Goddesses, also includes minor Gods, Nymphs, Satyrs, Centaurs, and mortal descendants of Zeus. The hardcover copy I have I bought about a year from the Book of the Month Club, and its ISBN is 0-385-01583-6. It was under $20, but I don't remember the exact price.

On the flyleaf, the words "A Doubleday Book for Young Readers" appear. The book is fully illustrated with color, black-and-white and sepia drawings. What the book doesn't seem to have is a complete list of the Roman counterparts to the Greek gods and goddesses. That's pretty easy to find on the 'net, however, and you could always print out such a list. I find it helpful.

Christina

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 04:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I have used the "shark" vaccuum. I thought they worked much better than a dirt devil! I used to houseclean and this was my duster as well! Just put the round hairy attachment on the hose and VOILA! perfect!

Calamity

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 08:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Lumbele: I have many books on world mythology & folklore. For the most comprehensive single volume of Greek myths, I'd recommend 'Mythology' by Edith Hamilton. It includes the most famous Greek epic tales (the Odyssey, the Iliad, the Trojan War, the Quest for the Golden Fleece) as well as many shorter, less well-known stories. And it explains not only all about the Greek & Roman gods & goddesses but also other mythic figures such as the Graces, the Muses, etc. (There's also a very brief section on Norse mythology, including some stories that inspired Wagner's Ring Cycle.) I first read it in 5th grade but the book has long been a staple in high school and college classes and so is certainly appropriate for a teenager. Hamilton's writing is very engaging and entertaining but you'll learn a lot, too (just keep in mind that myths and legends often tell conflicting stories). Thomas Bulfinch also wrote a series of widely admired books on mytholgy but I still prefer Hamilton for the Greek/Roman tales.

Ruditoo: Oh, I realize that different flowers are used for different occasions. But I had checked around online and found that there's quite a few sites that send floral arrangements from the US to India so I figured that would be a safe and appropriate choice. For weddings & new homes it seems like roses are the preferred variety. Hope this helps :) . Congratulations on your weight loss, too!

Northstar

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 01:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Christina, thank you. I didn't like the dirt devil at all, but I may just spring for the shark. Thanks again.

Calamity

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 01:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sia: Sorry, I didn't notice your post before. Yes, Caller ID can show the phone numbers of incoming calls to toll-free lines (unless you have yours blocked). Telephone bills also list them.

I don't know if this is the situation in your case but I've heard of scams that get people to dial "800" numbers where the call is secretly switched to a toll line to collect a fee or transfer billing. Call the telephone operator and ask to be connected to the department that handles unwanted/harrassing calls. They'll investigate the number you were left.

Sia

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 05:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks, Calamity. I wondered about that! See, I DO need the tele-zapper; I would never have heard the message and then would have nothing to worry about, LOL!

Lumbele

Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 09:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Mware, you can borrow that entertaining and informative teen any time - just as soon as he finishes teaching his mom a much needed grammar lesson.

Teatime, you haven't been cheated at all, informative is way overrated, nobody likes a know-it-all.

Whit, I must have missed the Myth Quest series. I'll keep my eye out for it though. Thanks.

Sia and Calamity, thank you for the titles. It gave me a place to start. I checked out Amazon and eventually chose Mythology by Hamilton from their selection.

Now, any recommendations for travel backpacks (for overseas travel), the do's and don't's, minimum/maximum capacities recommended, brands, materials, features, frames, Canadian distributors?