tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post861815954217202625..comments2023-09-24T11:26:16.606-04:00Comments on The Middle Ages: Always At Your Text And CallDeb and Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444390852070865517noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-21095071620938828702012-08-24T15:11:12.770-04:002012-08-24T15:11:12.770-04:00Just back from Montreal (where I was moving my bab...Just back from Montreal (where I was moving my baby into her new college apartment). Am happily catching up on all I missed! Thanks for all the call/text stories. It really seems like it's a fine line -- even if we know on which side of it we want to be, it's sometimes still tricky to get there. Loved all the inspiration from those who do succeed (will share stories with my daughter!) XOBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-55949567385901392082012-08-23T14:59:43.996-04:002012-08-23T14:59:43.996-04:00I want my phone to talk like Yoda!! My ring tone i...I want my phone to talk like Yoda!! My ring tone is Ozzy Osbourne screaming "ALLLL ABOOOOOOOARD!!" That's so I can hear it. :)Dawnhttp://boom-child.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-4368633745740307452012-08-23T14:56:54.419-04:002012-08-23T14:56:54.419-04:00Our biggest defense for our daughter not having to...Our biggest defense for our daughter not having to deal with this is, she doesn't have a cell phone. Okay, it's not OUR defense, it's her dad's. I do know, however, that I usually have to drag my daughter off the computer. It starts with, 'Okay, time to say good bye." Couple minutes go by. "Off now." ... "Goodbye only has 7 letters, then hit "enter"...<br /><br />Her answer is always, I'm waiting for "whoever" to answer. It's a horrible, frustrating, unnecessary struggle, because she doesn't HAVE to wait for an answer. But she thinks she does. (I think it's more of a "stall, baby, stall!!!" but it still pisses me off.<br /><br />My parents have caller id. My mother answers the phone when she does NOT recognize the number. Ma, it's a 1-800 number. You KNOW You don't know them and nothing good will come of this. "But I don't know who it is! It might be important!" Believe me, ma, a 1-800 # isn't that important. Let the machine get it. (And, inevitably, the message is "beeeeeeeeeep." We've gotten a LOT of important "beeeeeeeeeeeep" messages.)<br /><br />I, on the other hand, have NO problem letting things go to message when I'm otherwise occupied. <br />(I don't answer or talk on the phone while I'm in the bathroom. Is this just me, or do others avoid those calls, too?)<br />I don't answer when I'm driving. I don't even have the phone ON when I'm driving. <br />I'm "off-line" of chat on Facebook. If I want to talk, I'll message. If it's vital, I'll chat something at someone, like "Are you okay???" But, call me selfish, my cell phone is for my emergencies, not anyone else's. I'll answer anytime my daughter calls, and, MOST times, when my mother calls. (The woman's an addict. I refuse to feed the need if I can avoid it.) If I'm up to something else, I don't want to be someone's "I'm bored, I'll call Dawn" person. I don't do it to someone else. No one will do it to me. <br /><br />(Just for the record, "Ma, please get coffee before you get home" constitutes an emergency. Dunkin Donuts' coffee rules my world. Thank god for drive-thru.)<br /><br />Dawnhttp://boom-child.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-61851260410106430682012-08-23T03:32:19.431-04:002012-08-23T03:32:19.431-04:00Ah, I need to set my ringtones. I had scooters fi...Ah, I need to set my ringtones. I had scooters fire for my sister and que tengo que hacer as general. I liked it when I knew for sure that it is mine alone in this country.Kaskuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551403219738694648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-44964833712455151592012-08-23T03:08:04.770-04:002012-08-23T03:08:04.770-04:00LOVE MOFFAT! <3LOVE MOFFAT! <3Shalakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782094985343645473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-51637659118331399632012-08-23T02:50:43.237-04:002012-08-23T02:50:43.237-04:00Could be true... But if these people are my friend...Could be true... But if these people are my friends (like close friends) they could tell me someday why they hadn't time... I'm a patient girl, I really am, and I always try to understand people... A little note can't hurt, I think. Btw this is a longer story.Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-51745629436855799942012-08-22T21:26:07.631-04:002012-08-22T21:26:07.631-04:00I agree, Deb. You are a good voice of reason. I ...I agree, Deb. You are a good voice of reason. I will try to keep that in mind next time. :)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978291067668508362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-74506464054481728862012-08-22T21:25:26.478-04:002012-08-22T21:25:26.478-04:00MOFFAT!!!!!!!!!! >.<MOFFAT!!!!!!!!!! >.<Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785247788175367281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-5315288992944259222012-08-22T21:25:23.735-04:002012-08-22T21:25:23.735-04:00It is. It really is. :)It is. It really is. :)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978291067668508362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-3540133120844188002012-08-22T20:47:03.871-04:002012-08-22T20:47:03.871-04:00I don't think MY kids would mind if I share a ...I don't think MY kids would mind if I share a few tactics they've come up with to deal with technological on-call sydrome (shhhhh, don't tell their friends ;) ONE of my kids simply disabled his answering machine and does not use facebook anymore. Another leaves his cell in his room and, gasp! doesn't carry it around with him. And yet the third regularly "loses" her phone or "forgets" it. None of my kids like the way it feels to be attached by the cord to the phone, but all of them feel a certain loneliness because their friends all are so accustomed to being able to reach out and touch everyone whenever they want, and get a bit miffed when they find themselves dangling on the other end of my kid's line. I have always tried to tell my kids that they are entitled to their own thoughts, without having them constantly interrupted by electronics. I only hope that my kids continue to de-emphasize cell phone and computer interruptions, and set boundaries....great thoughtful post as always......xoxoLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930415413376102535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-44269420196316092902012-08-22T18:13:39.230-04:002012-08-22T18:13:39.230-04:00Oh Kelly I LOVE your ringtones. Or should I say &q...Oh Kelly I LOVE your ringtones. Or should I say "like them I do, have them I must!"Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041122116481448321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-48111279069243769922012-08-22T18:12:35.455-04:002012-08-22T18:12:35.455-04:00Erin that is fantastic! I have some great ones act...Erin that is fantastic! I have some great ones actually. For Colin it is "The Summer Wind" for Barb it is Joe Cocker's "With a little help from my friends" With my Dad it is Al Jolson singing "April Showers" For my friend Cheryl it is "Friends" sung by bette Midler, for my Brother it is Lighthouse singing One Fine Morning. A small example there!!!!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041122116481448321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-29298749614259479672012-08-22T18:09:56.702-04:002012-08-22T18:09:56.702-04:00I agree Erin, it is really tough to be tough about...I agree Erin, it is really tough to be tough about it. But I think you are doing the best you can. They'll get it. Some of it anyway. Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041122116481448321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-45898241786466780902012-08-22T18:08:03.151-04:002012-08-22T18:08:03.151-04:00Good that you turn it off Lyndsie when you are pus...Good that you turn it off Lyndsie when you are pushed against a wall. I do that as well. It's tough for you guys who are younger because you feel responsible as their is an expectation. Generally me and my friends use it for actual necessity like "I'm here, looking for parking" or "sorry ten minutes late" That kind of thing, I appreciate. Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041122116481448321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-82475288296185979142012-08-22T18:05:41.940-04:002012-08-22T18:05:41.940-04:00How lovely, thanks James!How lovely, thanks James!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041122116481448321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-86398246491189986602012-08-22T18:05:23.724-04:002012-08-22T18:05:23.724-04:00True enough! But I also think Becki that you shoul...True enough! But I also think Becki that you should not take it personally. None of us knows what goes on in each others lives. Instead of thinking it is a reflection on you, you might want to consider the possibility that someone has had something urgent or have been overwhelmed. It might not at all be a case of ignore. <br />Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041122116481448321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-79731950525392556152012-08-22T18:03:35.102-04:002012-08-22T18:03:35.102-04:00Was able to lay off the pain meds today so I'm...Was able to lay off the pain meds today so I'm not floating as high as I was yesterday :)<br /><br />Anyway I have a phone that costs $15 and it only texts and calls. no internet connection. It isnt a smart phone. So I am unconnected from the internet and facebook and such unless I am home on my computer. I am with you Barbara on this one. So I dont have a problem with the 'I will get to you when I get to you' thing. I usually answer calls more regularly and stop what I am doing to check them just because that is my moms rule. If she needs us kids she calls and it is a rule we have to answer or get back to her ASAP. but I can let a text go for a few hours if I am busy. It doesn't bother me at all. And people who I talk to know that I am like this so they just call if they need me that bad or just leave a text for later. : )<br />Makes life less stressed without worrying who or what I mught be missing at every second : )<br />Just as an extra tidbit my texts play the Batman theme tune. and calls are YODA saying 'Incomming call you have, answer quickly you should' : )Kelly from NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11695507266814571692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-39631205221349855712012-08-22T17:54:37.830-04:002012-08-22T17:54:37.830-04:00Ah, I love interesting ringtones. :)
I have Take ...Ah, I love interesting ringtones. :)<br /><br />I have Take That - Never Forget (yup, my favourite band :D)Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-74882207598750848392012-08-22T17:52:53.686-04:002012-08-22T17:52:53.686-04:00Oi, Shalaka...you go and hurry up. Sherlock is awe...Oi, Shalaka...you go and hurry up. Sherlock is awesome! :PBeckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-50400058863363781212012-08-22T17:39:44.613-04:002012-08-22T17:39:44.613-04:00One more thing, love hearing what everyone has for...One more thing, love hearing what everyone has for a ringtone! Canadians will get mine; the hinterland who's who song. It always makes people smile when they hear it. Erinhttp://awrittenexperiment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-27044487708395258212012-08-22T17:35:13.473-04:002012-08-22T17:35:13.473-04:00There have been so many instances in recent years ...There have been so many instances in recent years that someone has needed to get in touch with me quickly that I'm now uncomfortable without my phone. It's kind of become my security blanket. At the same time while I'm attached to having my phone I don't think I'm attached to answering instantly either. I'll check who it is but if I'm busy and it's not likely to be something important I never feel bad responding later. We do have a no gadget time for our family but even then I'll still have to glance and see who it is just in case. It's paid off though so it kind of reinforces the security blanket aspect. I guess being first contact for someone who has already out-lived their life expectancy by well over a decade can make you a little paranoid. <br /><br />At the same time I'm trying to teach my girls not to be so dependent on gadgets but it's definetly getting harder the older and more plugged in they get. Also my husband is tech mad as well as a self-proclaimed and obvious geek not to mention gainfully employed because of it so that's a whole other aspect to the gadgetry life.Erinhttp://awrittenexperiment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-24927291981552064662012-08-22T17:17:34.902-04:002012-08-22T17:17:34.902-04:00Oh yes, this is part of my "relax and unwind&...Oh yes, this is part of my "relax and unwind" activities! <br />And I think since I am such a word-person, I just hate to see people butcher them into things that don't make any sense! But I deal with it when friends use it. Although sometimes I have to ask what they are trying to say! Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-53065955736920156742012-08-22T17:15:14.195-04:002012-08-22T17:15:14.195-04:00Hope your first day of class was better than mine!...Hope your first day of class was better than mine!! Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-83315493920642170882012-08-22T16:41:07.347-04:002012-08-22T16:41:07.347-04:00I usually also turn my cell phone off when I feel ...I usually also turn my cell phone off when I feel myself getting good and mad or good and stressed. which at times happens very much. Sometimes we just need to brake away from our phonesLyndsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474928538640746195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-64909229879423627822012-08-22T16:36:57.487-04:002012-08-22T16:36:57.487-04:00I figure if it's an emergency there's alwa...I figure if it's an emergency there's always voicemail. But I don't have a landline...Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978291067668508362noreply@blogger.com