ph num xxx-yyy in 2 towns my namesake.
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received overseas call. is that McDonald? yes. Stuart? my middle name, yes. what number were you calling? 89-6820. yes. what town? Dunedin South Island. OOOh! this is ISD +644. Wellington new Zealand. apparently stuart is isd +643 the same number. verified both names and numbers are listed in respective directories. This was about 15 yrs ago and soon after 6-digit numbers were upgraded to 7-digits.
wrong number likely consequence of directory assistance match stuart with don s. in different island. but few enquiries to 018. then call the number and someone actually answered and puzzled reason for call amazing figured out identity mixup. and common names.
would only have this ending in a million calls. normally it may go to answer service or slam down receiver without understanding.
Date submitted:Tue, 19 Aug 2014 04:40:02 +0000Coincidence ID:7718
