OT: Tip I just learned...

SherylR
on 3/22/09 10:26 am - Richlands, NC
Hey, I'm reading a "Family Circle" magazine and there is a cool tip I wanted to pass on...  I hate it when I'm out of town and need a phone # or address...  I saw this and had to try it...  Instead of calling 4-1-1 and racking up those charges, text 466-453 (G-O-O-G-L-E) as the phone number, then text the name of the person or business you're looking for, along with the city and state, then press Send.  Google will reply with the answer, either for free if you have a text plan or your basic text charges, (which are far less than the 4-1-1 charge).  I just tried it and it worked wonderfully!  You can also check weather reports, movie times or I'm sure there are a lot of things I'm not thinking of. 

Just a tip...  I love it!  I don't think I'll ever call 4-1-1 again and pay $2.50 each time.  I hope you're all doing well!  

Hugs,

Sheryl
Sheryl
08/22/2002 (WLS date)
425/177/238/160 (high/low/current/goal)


"Don't count the moments but make the moments count!!"
jnbsmall
on 3/22/09 10:47 am - wagram, NC
That is awesome! I will definitely try that next time. Thanks for the tip!
Shazanne
on 3/22/09 1:03 pm - Currie, NC
Yup!  Use it all the time!
SherylR
on 3/22/09 5:15 pm - Richlands, NC
I wish I would have known earlier, but at least I know now...  Do you have any other cool tips Suzzz?
Sheryl
08/22/2002 (WLS date)
425/177/238/160 (high/low/current/goal)


"Don't count the moments but make the moments count!!"
HopeGrover
on 3/22/09 6:51 pm
Hi, You can also call 1-800-free-411
SherylR
on 3/23/09 2:06 pm - Richlands, NC
Thanks for the tip, I didn't know that one either... 

Have a great day!!!

Sheryl
Sheryl
08/22/2002 (WLS date)
425/177/238/160 (high/low/current/goal)


"Don't count the moments but make the moments count!!"
craclemom
on 3/23/09 11:23 pm
I use this one a lot but don't mix it up!!!
 
251/145/145
Highest/Current/Goal     
            
Barbara C.
on 3/22/09 9:34 pm - Raleigh, NC

My short term memory is a mess, so I'll see if I can find a way to program it into my phones.

Thanks for the moneysaving tip.

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

SherylR
on 3/23/09 2:07 pm - Richlands, NC
I hear ya!  I used to think the doctor did RNY on my brain also... thank God it was just temporary!  lol!  Have a great one!

Sheryl
Sheryl
08/22/2002 (WLS date)
425/177/238/160 (high/low/current/goal)


"Don't count the moments but make the moments count!!"
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