eastowners

Current Mood: Cool

I hate to toot my own horn, but I just feel good about what I just said to a nasty telemarketer.  We put ourselves on the Do Not Call list several years ago, so for the most part the 800 or 866 or 8whatever numbers have stopped calling us.  It has been a huge relief to not get many calls, as I was really hating all of the phone ringing that was going on around here - it stressed me out for some reason.  So, when an 8whatever number happens to call it usually means I’ve misplaced a bill and forgot to pay it or something of the sort.  I fixed the misplaced bill problem last month by buying a 3 tiered sorter that sits at the end of my dining room table, so in stead of a pile of stuff to sort through every few weeks I am forced to sort it now.  One slot is for bills, another slot is for things I need to find a home for, and the last slot has been for Clare’s school papers that I need to remember, or do something with.  It’s been a huge help, and then on payday Friday I just pull out the bill slot and pay what needs to be paid.  So, I KNOW for a fact I’m not behind on anything. 

Back to tooting my horn, so there was an 866 call this morning - I reluctantly answer.  I hate having to say Hello 3 times before they answer!  So, I know something is up.  Finally a lady says “Can I please speak to Mr Eastowner”. 

I said in a nice voice “Mr. Eastowner is not at home right now, can I take a message.“ 

She of course replies with “Well then can I please speak with Mrs. Eastowner?“ 

Me:  “This is she”  Ugh, I hate it when I have to talk to them.  Why can’t they just give up!

Lady:  “I am calling on behalf your mortgage company, and because you are a valued costomer we would like to offer you blah blah blah”

Me waiting paitently to get a word in while she reads her little script:  “Yes that is my address, but I am not interested at this time in recieving anything so please take me off your call list.”

Lady:  “But mam, this is just something for you to look over, and if you want to cancel all you have to do is call back within the 30 days.”

Me:  “Yes, I know.  However I do not have the time to sift through the paperwork and bills that I currently have to look over, so why would I want to add your papers to that pile.   I really don’t have time to look over this; let alone then have to call you back before the 30 days so you can cancel it before charging me for something that I already told you I am not interested in.”  I so wish this call was over by now!

Lady in a rather disapointed voice, because I think I am the first person to tick her off today by actually answering my phone:  Thank you for your time blah blah blah by the way here’s my number (Like I actually had paper handy for her speady read of her number - HAH).