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Weird call- any ideas

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 09:28

Just noticed I had a missed call on my mobile 00.49 this morning. Could see it was a local number so did the old 141 and it was my car garage. I have recently only had work done, guy seems really nice but just in a friendly way. Still this is a work number so surely he would not be there at that time, could it be an automated call. Any ideas?

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YDdraigGoch · 03/10/2013 09:29

Maybe he just hit the wrong number by mistake.

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 09:37

What at twenty to one in the morning from a business number. I would have automatically assumed that had been the case had it been during the day

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Walkacrossthesand · 03/10/2013 09:41

No action required here I think - if it was him, and he wants to call you, he'll call again when he's not in his cups at a more normal hour. If it wasn't, then it doesn't matter! I would put it firmly out of my mind and not give it head space.

RaRaZ · 03/10/2013 09:43

I think that's a very strange time to call anyone unless they're close to you and it's an emergency! Hmm I wouldn't be too happy at all! I'd probably leave it, but I'd be tempted to complain/ask them wtf is going on if it happened again...

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 09:49

Thinking about it when I was there the other day we were chatting about holiday's and he asked if my partner came with us this year. The business is his, an odd time to be at work though.

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 03/10/2013 10:01

Assume the garage cat hit the redial button by mistake...

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 10:02

cog Grin

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YDdraigGoch · 03/10/2013 10:03

Is it a small garage? The "business number" might just be a mobile phone that he takes home with him, so as not to miss any calls. He might have just knocked the phone in his pocket - easily done.

Whatever, it's nothing remarkable.

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 10:10

yd yes it is a small garage, that sounds possible, though I would be surprised if he had my number saved in his phone.

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YDdraigGoch · 03/10/2013 10:22

But if you've had work done recently, I expect your number would be in his "recently called" numbers...

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 10:29

You might be right. If it happens again well different story. Though it was several days ago so unlikely "recently called"

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Lweji · 03/10/2013 10:37

Don't over think it.

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 11:09

lweji You may be right. I just don't think someone can call by accident at that time of the morning. I am not worried though, just curious. I suppose couple with some of the things he said.

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cestlavielife · 03/10/2013 11:13

if you fancy him, call him back ;)

Lweji · 03/10/2013 12:05

I actually meant it the other way.

And would you want to date a virtual stranger who calls you at 1pm?

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 12:14

Sorry *lweji" maybe being thick as not sure what you are saying. I just think it very strange someone would phone at that time and I was very surprised it came from that number. Not sure it was an accident

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ShatnersBassoon · 03/10/2013 12:18

It was just an error. He was trying to call someone else and tapped you on his call list by accident. It seems the most likely explanation.

Lweji · 03/10/2013 12:19

If he meant to do it, I'd be worried about entering a relationship with anyone who calls at that time, unless there was an emergency.

My default impression is that it would have been dialed in error, which is easy to do in the dark, in a rush, if very sleepy, drunk, etc.

You can always ring back and ask if there was an emergency, as he called at that time and see what he says.

HerdyHerdwick · 03/10/2013 12:40

I think it's a simple mis-dial too.
I work for a small, local business and it's just good business practice to keep customer records, especially a phone number. Even businesses like ours that don't make harrassing marketing calls to customers keep contact details.
And anyway, if he did dial intentionally for a chat or even to ask you out, calling at that time of night would be a massive red flag for me! Grin

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 12:44

Hang this is going a bit far, I just wanted to know what people thought about getting a call at 1 in the morning. Not planning any relationship any time soon Smile Yes he was chatty maybe flirty, seems like a really nice person, not scared of him, just a bit Confused. I don't make a habit of ringing my clients in the middle of the night even after a few drinks.

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LessMissAbs · 03/10/2013 12:52

My guess would be he was trying it on, booty call style. Seems to be happening to a lot of my friends when they've had plumbers etc round, and I've experienced myself some random guy on FB (added him as a friend of a friend) taking it upon himself to call my work mobile at silly o clock.

There are a lot of idiots and chancers out there.

FrancescaBell · 03/10/2013 12:53

It's probably just a misdial, but it feels like you'd rather it wasn't, is that right?

So let's put the phone call to one side for now and find out whether you'd be interested in him.

Are you single and interested in a new friendship or relationship?

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 13:13

frances I would rather someone did not call me at 1.00 in the morning, not really thought about him in that way. Has been so long since I have had to think about those sort of things I guess I would not have a clue if someone was chatting me up or not. All academic as sound like it was a mistake. I have to take the car back next week for something so will see if he acts weirdly. I would be far to shy to say anything

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 03/10/2013 13:17

Too shy to say.... 'Weirdest thing. Do you know your phone rang my mobile at 1am? '...

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Orchidlady · 03/10/2013 13:22

Well I might when I see him next week, cog good way to put it.

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