When a one-to-one meeting isn't going to work . . .

Several months ago, I made a card to give to people with whom I've scheduled a one-to-one. My regular business card has my work number and e-mail address, but the new card has my home and cell phone numbers on it. BUT, I almost always forget to give it to the person. Duh!

I had a one-to-one scheduled this morning with Joy McLeod of Artistic Memorials. She is ill this morning and lo and behold, I had not given her my 'extra' contact info. She had called the store to leave a message, but I didn't have the answering machine on (note to self: turn on the machine and update the message).

BUT fortunately, I always check my e-mail before I leave the house in the morning. Both Joy and her boss Jeff Pettit had left me an e-mail message explaining what was going on. Another meeting will be rescheduled soon.

Now I have two extra hours to do stuff that I should have done last night! I knew there was a reason why all I did last night was watch "24" and play on the computer.

Do you usually give 'extra' contact information to someone you're going to meet with?