Furthering the concept that I am, in fact, a moron I never remember how to dial numbers outside of this grand old country of ours. I just had to call a hotel in bonnie old England, and it took me three tries to get through, and that was AFTER I googled instructions on how to make an overseas call.
I pine for the days in which you would pick up a phone, and without dialing you said, ‘Hello, Operator get me London.’ Now, I don’t know if that was ever possible, but they often do it in old black and white movies, so I assume that was how it worked ‘back in the day,’ as the kids say.
I would also enjoy calling women ‘dolls,’ and hiring some wacky house painters while I was having a high society tea and watch the sparks, and cakes, fly.
I was born in the wrong era, because I’ve got moxy I tells ya.
The point of this entry? It should be easier to call London, and I am sure that you agree with me.
4 responses to “International Dialing Vexes Me”
Agreed!
During my last visit to Europe (in France) I never once picked up the phone, least of all to make an international call home. I just didn’t feel like learning the system, it was just more irritation than I needed.
Note that I design and develop software in the Telecomm industry. I even have a device that can emulate a US or European telephone company central office in my cube. (Google “Gordon Kapes System 930”) It’s still totally over complicated.
I’ve always liked international dialing. Putting a plus in front of a number makes it looks special, I think.
Last year, I got completely wasted at Oktoberfest, and when I got home many of my friends complained that I called them many times spouting bizarre phrases. I found it quite hilarious until my wireless bill arrived. So, in conclusion, international calling is complicated to sober people, but makes complete sense to alcoholics. (And it should be cheaper.)
I agree with Dave. I spent a semester in London and managed to drunk dial many of my friends back at JMU. It was easy.
Obviously I don’t drink enough. I should keep some Rum at work for when I need to dial overseas.
‘No, I’m not drinking on the job, I’m preparing to dial.’