Big Dan's Corner

In my house we’ve only had caller ID for the last two or so years and only because it’s part of our phone service package. The last time we bought a new cordless phone system, I of course selected a phone with Caller ID built in on the handset, I thought this was a good move BUT Mom has a hard time seeing so every time the phone rings she stares at the screen trying to make out the numbers, if I’m home she announces the numbers to me so I can tell her who it is. LOL It’s kind of cute but 9 times out 10 she minces up the numbers, says 6 instead of 8 and it’s annoying. If you don’t want to answer the phone just let the machine get it, then you can see who it is.

For those of you have older parents with bad eyesight you might want to look for a phone with a bigger caller ID screen.