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Nessie
Nessie
Apr 2019
11:58am, 29 Apr 2019
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Nessie
larkim obviously types quicker than I do.

My "old" laminated paper barcode didn't have ICE info (I registered before it was an option) and it's still useable, although I now have a wristband.
Wine Legs
Wine Legs
Apr 2019
12:01pm, 29 Apr 2019
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Wine Legs
My thoughtful, but idiotic husband (Binks) very kindly got me a wristband printed with my barcode...and an ICE mobile number that used to be his, apparently, before we met, but hasn't been his mobile number for at least ten years now. Like I say, idiot.

He also forgot his barcode for our recent excursion to Cleethorpes, so doesn't have a result from that event. Doh.
Chramies
Chramies
Apr 2019
12:05pm, 29 Apr 2019
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Chramies
My old-style wristband is beginning to be a bit flaky - sometimes has trouble scanning. I carry a printed backup (not always on me, sometimes in my bag but easy to retrieve if needed.)
edison
edison
Apr 2019
12:05pm, 29 Apr 2019
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edison
some folk have their number written on their arm, or hand - sorry, can't scan biro on skin
edison
edison
Apr 2019
12:06pm, 29 Apr 2019
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edison
I dont have ICE on my barcode either - as I printed it out 6 years ago
JJJ
JJJ
Apr 2019
12:45pm, 29 Apr 2019
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JJJ
Scanning from phones -

The barcode scanners don't work scanning phones. It's possible to get scanners that do but they cost a lot more than the ones we currently have.

The phone app will scan them, but for simplicity the rule has been kept.
Homer
Homer
Apr 2019
12:49pm, 29 Apr 2019
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Homer
Makes sense, especially when combined with the earlier chat about the fun of finish funnels
jabberknit
jabberknit
Apr 2019
1:00pm, 29 Apr 2019
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jabberknit
My OH bought me plastic versions of my barcode for a birthday, and had 'No medical issues. I like cake' printed on them in the additional information bit.
DocMoye
DocMoye
Apr 2019
2:20pm, 29 Apr 2019
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No ICE on our bar codes in our house. Didnt even know it was a thing until told my son off for not having the info. ( Seemed rather unreasonable)
DeeGee
DeeGee
Apr 2019
2:21pm, 29 Apr 2019
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DeeGee
Who told your son off?

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