Don Klipstein wrote:

Most store clerks are so young and dronish that I expect few to
recognize any significance to 867-5309. Add either your area code or
one that you are aware exists in or near your area. Otherwise, next
time you dial a number that turns out being said to not exist or be
out of service, note that one as one to use.


(xxx) 867-5309. You can call, but no promises.

I prefer to give out (xxx) 911-yyyy

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We have an outgoing line at the office - it is never given out. Occasionaly
some fool will call. If in a frisky mood (almost always), I'll answer with:
"Suicide Prevention Hot-Line - Don't Do It!. Hello? HELLO? HELLO!!! Stay on
the line! I'm sending help. (pause, then to the side...) Hello, 911? This is
Morris at SPH. I have an attempted suicide at (read number off caller ID).
Yes. Four minutes? I'll try to keep him on the line. (louder voice) Sir? Can
you hear me? ... Hello?... Oh, drat! (hang up) "