Phone Saga Part 2 on Wednesday

Wireless Phone Device "Black Box"

This is the wireless phone device that plugs into the wall outlet and my home phone charging base connects to this box and gets plugged into the outlet, as well.  You can see that the phone service indicator light is red.  Yesterday, the battery charge light was also red and blinking.  None of the phone signal strength lights are lit.  This is how the phone device looked this morning.  I tried to reset it, again, this morning, but, the phone service indicator light remained red.

Salvador from the Mexico City phone service center called me this morning and apologized for not calling me back on Tuesday evening.  He asked if I had a chance to discuss things with my daughter and if I had decided what I wanted to do.  I asked him a couple of questions about the basic services offered as part of the new landline and then, told him and I wanted to go to the phone store in the afternoon to see if they had a newer device.  He told me that, even if I get a newer device, the phone company no longer services these devices.  But, he said, maybe I could buy a new SIM card and insert that and see if that helps.  I thanked him and he said he will call me back later.

Today being Wednesday, it was gardener M's day to tend to the garden in the morning, so my plan was to be here when M arrived, then, drop a few things off at friend R's place, and then, go to the phone store.  M arrived in the late morning as usual, and we spent some time chatting, as usual, and he cut the grass in the back garden (he actually had to use his lawn mower, as opposed to the weed whacker!)  He also brought me a variegated succulent cutting which he potted up before he left.

After he left, I had some leftover milkrice with friend S's chicken curry for brunch.  Then, I gathered all the clothes I was taking to friend R (some of the clothes that my cousin had given us, which my daughter and I decided we didn't want; R will pick what she wants and then, probably send the rest to Sri Lanka for her daughters and granddaughter to select what they want and give away the rest).  I also took her some pastries I had kept aside to give her and a pair of compression socks I had bought for her to try.  

Then, I gathered the file folder with all the phone related literature I wanted to take to the phone store (the user manual for the phone device, etc.) and unplugged the device to take it with me (so they could insert the SIM card for me).  Of course, all the various indicator lights went off when I unplugged the device, but, then, the backup battery kicked in, I heard a familiar beep that the phone makes after power goes off and comes back on, and the lights lit up, again, including the service indicator light and signal strength lights!  I quickly plugged the device back into the outlet and the lights stayed on!

All Green Lights All the Way!

Oh, my goodness!  I picked up the phone and there was a dial tone!  I called my aunt to see if I could make a call and yes!  I could make a call!  I could access my voicemail!  I had my phone service back on!  The first call I received was a telemarketer, and I let it go to voicemail, but, I was receiving calls!  I hadn't even gone to the phone store to see about a new SIM card!  I was so happy!  

I decided that I didn't need to go to the phone store, after all!  I am not sure how long the service connection will work, but, I will not worry about replacing the phone service until it goes off again!  And if it goes off again, then, I'll know to go through the different steps I took to reset the phone and if it still doesn't work, then, I'll go to the store to see about a new SIM card!  And that's what I told Salvador when he called me back in the evening to see if I bought a new SIM card!  I told him that the phone was working now and I didn't need to buy a new SIM card.  He then said that maybe there had been a service outage in my area, even though there was no indication of it on the website.  Yes, my daughter had already checked to see if there was a service outage in my area and the website hadn't said anything.  But, it could just be that they hadn't updated their website.  

I thanked Salvador for his assistance and told him that I will give him a good review if I receive a survey from the phone company about my recent experience with their customer service.  He seemed very pleased about that!  I was very happy that I decided to wait and not cancel my current home phone service and get a new landline or cell phone line at a higher rate than what I am currently paying.  If I continue to have problems with the services, I'll consider making a change, later.  But, right now, I have a working home phone!  

In the afternoon, I took the clothes and other items to friend R and dropped them off (it was a curbside visit and I had my mask on).  Then, I came home and relaxed.  

I had a call from Dancer's pharmacy regarding the change in his medication and I was told that the medication should be ready tomorrow (Thursday) and they will call me when it was ready for pick up.  As I told my friend, I might treat myself to a doughnut when I go to pick up the medication; I feel like I could do with a treat after all the stress about the phone!  All evening, I've been checking the phone device to make sure that the lights were still on!  LOL.  

On Wednesday, I also gave Dancer his flea prevention medication (I usually give it to him on the 1st of the month, but, I had other things on my mind with the phone being out of order).  

Dinner was some leftover chicken croquettes from the Cuban bakery; daughter was going to take them back with her, but, she changed her mind and took only the chicken empanadas.  

On Wednesday, I was grateful for:

- Having my home phone service back on again!
- I didn't have to change any of the phone services!
- M tending to the garden and bringing me another cutting of a plant for my garden
- A safe drive to friend R's and back
- Working appliances!  Did I mention my phone is working again?

Wednesday's joyful activities included chatting on the home phone with family and friends!  I was even happy to get a couple of "suspected spam" calls (which I didn't answer)!  But, it was joyful to hear the phone ring!  LOL!

Plans for Thursday include picking up Dancer's medication when ready, doing some house cleaning and tidying, and some laundry.  I also need to catch up on some blog reading and commenting, as I am a bit behind on that!

How was your Wednesday?  What are your plans for Thursday?