I did. The lines at AT&T (otherwise known as iQueues) in some areas lasted a week. Thanks to my husband who did most of the waiting while I was at work, I have a shiny white iPhone. It did take all morning, even in Homer.

I haven’t had a cell phone in years. Until now, I have carried an old school Palm with my personal information in it. It’s been interesting changing over all my data and habits.

One piece of information I have always carried with me includes a “In case of emergency” contact. Everyone should have this information, on a wallet card, on speed dial, etc. The problem with the iPhone is that it stores SO much information, any wise user will have the lock with passcode activated. Without access to the address book or speed dial, a rescuer will not be able to contact the next of kin using this method.

I called upon the expertise of Microsoft. We know they are very familiar with “fatal errors.” I figured if I am ever involved in a “fatal error” involving my earthly body, I should want the best of help. Besides, nothing screams “EMERGENCY!” like a good ol’ blue screen.

I took a screenshot of my PC server’s icon in Coverflow on my Mac, then doctored it with the necessary text. I then loaded it on my phone as wallpaper. If anyone picks up my phone, this image (without the number smudged out) will show on my locked iPhone screen. My husband can then be contacted.

This will also work on the chance that my phone is lost. If an honest individual finds it, that person can call my husband and make arrangements to return the phone.

I am attaching a link to the template on the group iDisk (instructions) to this post so that the Kachemacs can use it on their iPhones by entering their information accordingly. GraphicConverter is great for applying text to photos.