Cardloss Hotline Numbers and IMEIs

            The other week I wrote about keeping a record of some important numbers. Chances are many of you have not yet got around to doing this yet. Some of you will have overlooked my post since it was apparently about Handbag theft and you don’t carry one.

            While you are sat at the computer I want you to look up the hotline numbers for cardloss for your bank(s). Enter these numbers into the contacts of your phone and do not forget the international hotlines. If your partner uses a different bank, note the numbers for them too.  If you are using your own computer save these numbers in a document file.

            While you still have those numbers handy, write them down on a piece of paper. Write down your account number(s) and sort code as well. Also copy that information into your computer file.

            Now I want you to take your phone and enter *#06# into the keypad. The number that comes up will be you IMEI. Copy that down on your piece of paper and also into your computer file. If no number comes up then check on-line on how to get the IMEI number for your particular model of phone.

            Take your piece of paper and fold it up so the writing is protected. This gives me the excuse to post a way to fold an envelope from your piece of paper. Tuck the note into your wallet or another safe place on your person. Make a duplicate(s) and place in your bag or car as you wish.

            If your phone is lost or stolen you have the information you need with you. If your cards get lost but you still have your wallet, bag or phone you have the numbers you need ready to use as soon as possible.

           This is a simple but very useful precaution.

Travel Journals and NuScript.

            Today I will try something a little different. The past few days I have been working on some ideas about handwriting in the modern world. Since this blog is about survival and martial arts that is not really that relevant. Travelling is a relevant topic on this blog and one of the major times that I use handwriting is when I am travelling so I thought it might be entertaining to post some of my thoughts on this handwritten.

 

            If you are interested in the article on handwriting, it can be found here.

NuScript : ClearerHandwriting for the 21st Century.

 

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Friday 13th December

Friday 13th December : Last Chopping day before Christmas!

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Never Buy Envelopes Again?

            Some time back I found myself in need of an envelope. Looked all over the house and there were none in the whole place. I’d have to wait until I went into work and find one there. Then it occurred to me I had a printer filled with paper! I made an envelope out of printer paper and posted the items I needed to deliver. There is probably some moral there about thinking in terms of labels rather than seeing actual form and function. An envelope is just folded and fastened paper.

            This incident got me interested in if there were better ways to construct envelopes. Given that Christmas is coming this seems a good topic to place on the blog today.

            Below is a trio of videos on making envelopes. There are many alternate ways of doing this, as you will discover on youtube. The first is a very simple method and requires glue or tape. The second two are origami methods that are useful if you need something more decorative.

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