ABC Book for New Neighbors...Stumped!

[pineapplaclaire]

I am making a basket of goodies for the people who just moved onto our street from another city. I am including menus, coupons and gift cards from local restaurants, football, baseball and basketball schedules for the local university, and magnets with the phone numbers for local pizza places, etc.

I am also including a small album with one letter of the alphabet on each page, along with corresponding info for the services or stores that begin with that letter. For instance, on the first page, beside the large letter A, there will be the name of a "favorite" or reliable local auto repair shop, automobile dealer, auto detail crew, airport shuttle, etc. I have found at least 2, usually three for each letter. But I am stuck on Q, X and Z. I have considered using Quizno's and other sandwich shops for Q and doing the same for Z with Zaxby's and other fast food restaurants. But who really needs the phone number or address of a restaurant? I thought about x as in skull and crossbones for poison control, etc. emergency numbers, but I honestly think most people just dial 911 no matter what the emergency. I also thought about using X-Ray as in hospital, clinics, etc. for X, but since he is an emergency room physician, I don't think that is necessary. Wo do not have a zoo or quarry nearby, but we do have a small farmer's market, which probably occasionally sells zucchini!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I would take a peek at your local phone book for inspiration. You should be able to get some great stuff there.

They can use the numbers of the restaurants for take out orders or directions. Or scan and shrink a menu from online. It will give them an idea of what they have to eat. And just because he's a DR doesn't mean he can't use the number, think about it, how often do you call your self at work? I have trouble remembering or home number cause I never use it. LOL

This is a great idea, you are a wonderful neighbor!!

 

[dianemb]

I am an X-ray tech and even though He's an ER doc that does not mean his family wouldn't need somewhere to go other than the hospital if they need an xray. Also you could write XTREME for something that is really good. Q could be someplace quick or even a quit place like a library or park. Z could be zippy or zesty. Look in the dictionary and you may find something cleaver you never thought of.

This is a great idea!!!