Here's a fun question

[Marthe48]

Just got a call. My friend left her cell phone at the library. The librarian didn't know who it belonged to, but my number is in contacts. My friend lives 2 1/2 hours away. She has no landline. Her laptop died a few months ago, and she's not sure she will replace it. So basically she is unreachable. She might figure out where her phone is, hoping for that

I texted her sister, who lives about 15 minutes away. She is working, but might go out later. Or might not. I located one of her neighbors who I also grew up with and pm'd her on fb. We aren't friends on fb. so she might not see my pm.

I think I've done all I can think of. I might send my friend a card, and let her know in case the people I contacted don't let her know, or she might track the phone down on her own.

But is does bring up an interesting point. Even in this day and age, there are times you will not be in touch, either because you misplaced your cell phone, and cancelled your other means of communication, or because you don't have a connection. What do we do?

[tblue37]

1. Snail mail.

[Irish_Dem]

2. Like in the old days send a letter by pony express.

Er, I mean the US post office.

[in2herbs]

3. I have 2 cell phones, the second one is a spare and only turned on at night and only 2 people

have the number. But in case of emergency I can be contacted or can contact others.

[tazkcmo]

4. Nothing.

I've existed without any type of phone for years. If it was important, people always found a way to contact me. Yes, a phone is convenient and absolutely necessary if you have people dependent on you but for me a phone is a luxury item.

[dweller]

5. Does your friend live near the library?

Text her phone with the owner contact info, address etc.
maybe someone there will make the effort to return it?
Or call the library with the owner info and explain the situation



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[intrepidity]

8. This. (But, tomorrow) nt

[Marthe48]

11. The librarian called me

and I told her my friend's name. I thought I'd try to get in touch with my friend through her sister or neighbor friend. If her sister is inclined, or if her neighbor gets my message.

Thank you

[intrepidity]

6. Good question, actually. Back in the day, everyone had landlines,

which were difficult to misplace or leave at the library. And there were payphones everywhere.

There are downsides to relying on tech before failsafes are in place. We are living through that transition.

[wcmagumba]

7. Order a food delivery or something for her, ask the company to include a message...

They might do it...don't know...

[intrepidity]

9. Creative! I approve!

[dweller]

10. Some delivery services

Will deliver anything, why not a phone ?

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[Marthe48]

12. What a great idea!

I sent her Door Dash recently But I don't want her to be vulnerable, so I won't do this for her, but I would totally do it for someone else.

[rurallib]

13. Local police in her area?

[Marthe48]

14. I think she got the phone back

She's been in touch