Doing about twenty things at once, first thing in the morning, can be hazardous. Especially when folks are pinging you for information in IM.
Fred: Hi Dave –
Me: Morning.
Fred: Available for a 2 minute call?
Fred: PS2000 issue
Me: Um … I think so.
Fred: me ring? you ring?
Me: Why don’t you ring.
The point being, at the moment, I was busy and distracted and didn’t want to have to look up his number. Besides, he should have my phone number, right?
Fred: OK – number?
Me: +1 303-123-4567
Fred: ok
Fred: youre not at home then Dave
Me: Oh, hell.
Fred: LOL
Me: Rrg.
Me: +1 303-987-6543
Fred: your wife laughed
Mercifully, Margie was already up.