I Do Not Want a Cell Phone

[Michael G.]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please

[retiredguy123]

So, how do you know when your car warranty expires?

[Altavia]

Have several friends who feel the same.

Worry what happens if they have a problem at home or when out and need help.

[Ecuadog]

Have several friends who feel the same.

Worry what happens if they have a problem at home or when out and need help.

Just having the ability to call for assistance when out and about was a good enough reason for me finally relent.

[Bogie Shooter]

And you want this information, for what?:shrug:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I don’t know how old you are , but I’ll be 83 next month and not an old goat , that being said you can use the phone as little as you want or be a slave to it , I choose neither option , I use it moderately. Try finding a pay phone if you have an emergency, see how many people who will stop to help you on a public road ( practically none ) you can also be free of waiting in house for a call.what if we all need to leave home in an emergency.The pleasure of just calling someone when you feel like it , wherever you are. The trick is and it’s easier then you think .YOU control the cell phone , not the CELL PHONE controlling YOU. I’ve had one since 1990 and I haven’t had a land line since 2000

[Kenswing]

Just for safety reasons alone I wouldn't ever be without my cell phone.

[Stu from NYC]

Just for safety reasons alone I wouldn't ever be without my cell phone.

Very true. What happens when out and about and my wife needs me and no phone.

[rustyp]

I don't wear a watch or have a cell phone. IMO cell phones are an excuse to behave poorly. We would always do a HH after golf. After all we stink at golf and the purpose for playing was for socializing. The minute we sit down half of the group sticks their nose into those rude addictive vehicles of destruction. Kind of similar to being at a store and the person waiting on you says please wait I have a phone call. Wait a minute here I'm the guy with the money in his pocket standing directly in front of you.

[Michael G.]

Try finding a pay phone if you have an emergency,

Very few pay phones today, but for emergences, try finding someone WITHOUT
a cell phone.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Good luck with that on a highway , go Ohio State my first big bet of weekend 49/0 I think I can relax

[kathyspear]

Very few pay phones today, but for emergences, try finding someone WITHOUT
a cell phone.

So you don't want to buy/carry a cell phone but you figure if YOU have an emergency someone else will let you use theirs? Why would I hand my $1400 cell phone to some stranger who doesn't know how to use it, might steal or drop/break it, or leave covid cooties all over it?

kathy

[DAVES]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please

My view, we can chose to do whatever we want till it intrudes on others.
Approval thoughts from others. Most others have chosen cell phones
if you chose not to so long as you do not intrude on others, it should be
fine with all,

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Exactly Kathy
and as far not having a cell phone because of rudeness of others using there phone during social gatherings , well I can’t understand that reasoning, but maybe find new people to socialize with would help part of your problem. I’m out to eat most nights , I or people I’m with would never use a cell phone during dinner unless it was very important and if I’m in a coffee shop or somewhere else in public , I step away from people if I must take the call . The same rules of etiquette should always be involved whether it’s with cell phone or without one, don’t be loud, impolite or rude wherever or whatever you are doing in public

[MrFlorida]

Just think of it as a Swiss Army Knife, there are so many things you can do with it....

[Velvet]

Very few pay phones today, but for emergences, try finding someone WITHOUT
a cell phone.

And…you are assuming they are going to let you use theirs? Their phone their air time. Isn’t that being a bit like those people looking for a handout?

[fdpaq0580]

Just think of it as a Swiss Army Knife, there are so many things you can do with it....

"I missed what you said. I was tweeting about my toes. What is a Swiss Army Knife?? Is it, like, an actual, like, knife?? OMG! What will they think of next?"

When I go out, I carry my cell. Only DW and I know the number. For emergencies ONLY.

[rustyp]

And…you are assuming they are going to let you use theirs? Their phone their air time. Isn’t that being a bit like those people looking for a handout?

Agreed! Perhaps some do not understand there are areas in the lower 48 that don't have cell phone signal. OMG the sky is falling!

[fdpaq0580]

And…you are assuming they are going to let you use theirs? Their phone their air time. Isn’t that being a bit like those people looking for a handout?

Don't worry, Mike G, if you have an emergency and I am there, I will make the call for you. No, you don't get to use it. Give me the number, I will make the call.

[asianthree]

I don't wear a watch or have a cell phone. IMO cell phones are an excuse to behave poorly. We would always do a HH after golf. After all we stink at golf and the purpose for playing was for socializing. The minute we sit down half of the group sticks their nose into those rude addictive vehicles of destruction. Kind of similar to being at a store and the person waiting on you says please wait I have a phone call. Wait a minute here I'm the guy with the money in his pocket standing directly in front of you.


And you would be the dead guy if no one could call 911 from a cell. Do you realize at the average age in TV, the chance of someone actively doing chest compressions correctly for 20 minutes would be a miracle.

Might want to wear a DNR tag, so no one bothers to waste cell call to save you. I respect those who have DNR wishes.

So sorry you stink at golf, and every waiter stops taking your order because they have a cell phone. You must have really bad luck.

[Number 10 GI]

I don't wear a watch or have a cell phone. IMO cell phones are an excuse to behave poorly. We would always do a HH after golf. After all we stink at golf and the purpose for playing was for socializing. The minute we sit down half of the group sticks their nose into those rude addictive vehicles of destruction. Kind of similar to being at a store and the person waiting on you says please wait I have a phone call. Wait a minute here I'm the guy with the money in his pocket standing directly in front of you.

A cell phone isn't an evil Talisman that turns people into rude self absorbed slobs, they already were before owning one. In our group of friends no one grabs their phone and ignores the rest of us. Maybe you need a better circle of people to associate with.

[MrFlorida]

If you don't know what a Swiss Army Knife is, then you definitely don't need a cell phone.

[fdpaq0580]

If you don't know what a Swiss Army Knife is, then you definitely don't need a cell phone.

Am I to assume you missed the, admittedly small, bit of humor in my reference to the, supposed juvenile, texting not knowing what a Swiss Army Knife is?
Again, I carry a cell for emergencies, not because I want it for entertainment, but because I consider it an almost essential tool now days.

[rustyp]

And you would be the dead guy if no one could call 911 from a cell. Do you realize at the average age in TV, the chance of someone actively doing chest compressions correctly for 20 minutes would be a miracle.

Might want to wear a DNR tag, so no one bothers to waste cell call to save you. I respect those who have DNR wishes.

So sorry you stink at golf, and every waiter stops taking your order because they have a cell phone. You must have really bad luck.


I do have a dnr. But that is an interesting point. If I go down dancing in the town square how do I protect my self from someone trying to bring me back when that is not my wish ? Back on the cell phone necessity - I also (well actually my lovely bride and I) had two children before cell phones and somehow I got the message to get her to the hospital and be the coach. And I still live in an area 6 months per year without cell service. I actually like it.

[Michael G.]

I know a family that when they get together for a meal over the Holidays, there's a box
at the front door.
Yep you guessed it, all cell phones are put in the box.
No answering calls, no texting

[Rainger99]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please
You don't say why you refuse to own/carry a cell phone. What is the reason?

[Topspinmo]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please

I’ve got one only because I got tired of hearing land line ring 50 times day. Only carry it when I have to and it not glued to my face 23.50 hours of the day. Now I can block all calls I don’t know who’s calling. Might as well get one cause land lines will going the way of the phone booth in couple years.

[Michael G.]

You don't say why you refuse to own/carry a cell phone. What is the reason?


I'm glad you ask.......

Expense is one.
$1200 -$1400 for the latest and greatest cell phone, plus the price of a monthly calling plan is a joke.

I also see them as a adult pacifier that they stare into while your talking to them and go berserk when they lose them or leave the house without their stupid phone.

Don't get me wrong, if used correctly they are great, like keeping in touch with family
up north, checking in at the airport or hotel, checking prices etc.

Sorry, just my opinion

[JMintzer]

I'm glad you ask.......

Expense is one.
$1200 -$1400 for the latest and greatest cell phone, plus the price of a monthly calling plan is a joke.

I also see them as a adult pacifier that they stare into while your talking to them and go berserk when they lose them or leave the house without their stupid phone.

Don't get me wrong, if used correctly they are great, like keeping in touch with family
up north, checking in at the airport or hotel, checking prices etc.

Sorry, just my opinion

What can one do to avoid having to use one of these evil expensive devices?

There must be something... Oh, I know... Don't buy one... Problem solved...

[Michael G.]

What can one do to avoid having to use one of these evil expensive devices?

There must be something... Oh, I know... Don't buy one... Problem solved...

What took you so long to come to your senses???:1rotfl:

[Davonu]

Personal organization, endless entertainment, immediate communication with family, friends and emergency services, and all the knowledge of the world, all anytime and anywhere.

Other than that, cell phones are pretty useless. :D

[Michael G.]

Other than that, cell phones are pretty useless.

Their not useless if used correctly with proper etiquette in public.

[Ecuadog]

...
$1200 -$1400 for the latest and greatest cell phone, plus the price of a monthly calling plan is a joke.
...

You're putting us on, right?

Right now, you can buy a Moto G Play phone for $49 and sign up for Google Fi which will cost about $25 a month, if it is, as you say, "used correctly." The service works in over 200 countries.

[fdpaq0580]

Very few pay phones today, but for emergences, try finding someone WITHOUT
a cell phone.

Not just pay phones, but phone booths, too!
Today I heard a cry for help and couldn't find a booth to change into my flying suit. Changed in a meeting room at the hotel. That meeting of the Church Ladies Auxiliary will be remembered for a long time to come.

☺️. Lighten up folks. Just a little joke.

[EdFNJ]

I'm glad you ask.......

Expense is one.
$1200 -$1400 for the latest and greatest cell phone, plus the price of a monthly calling plan is a joke.

I also see them as a adult pacifier that they stare into while your talking to them and go berserk when they lose them or leave the house without their stupid phone.

Don't get me wrong, if used correctly they are great, like keeping in touch with family
up north, checking in at the airport or hotel, checking prices etc.

Sorry, just my opinion Time for you to do a WHOLE LOT of research because you can get cell used phones for $50 or new phones for the same that JUST MAKES CALLS and service plans for $5-10 month for voice only or less for metered call plans. You don't need a "smart"phone but a cell phone today is ALMOST a must have. Sounds like just a trollish post.

[asianthree]

I do have a dnr. But that is an interesting point. If I go down dancing in the town square how do I protect my self from someone trying to bring me back when that is not my wish ? Back on the cell phone necessity - I also (well actually my lovely bride and I) had two children before cell phones and somehow I got the message to get her to the hospital and be the coach. And I still live in an area 6 months per year without cell service. I actually like it.

We just had that conversation at 2am, last month. Is a tattoo of DNR with a signature, on a chest binding? Do you listen to the screaming spouse to save them, or reread the tattoo? Either way the DNR won’t give a crap, the spouse lives with the decision, forever.

However a baby, not a big deal, without a cell phone. Expecting your spouse to do CPR without a cell is just cruel. Watching your spouse die while you have no way to get help is easy for some, (like dancing on their grave).
But Not so much for others.

[thevillages2013]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please

With all due respect I nominate you ,Michael G ,for the caveman of the week award. :coolsmiley:

[mcwood4d]

Had a cell since 1999, gave up our land line 4 years ago. With the introduction of the "smartphone" the trick (IMHO) is learning how to train the phone rather than the opposite. To each thier own 👍

[rustyp]

We just had that conversation at 2am, last month. Is a tattoo of DNR with a signature, on a chest binding? Do you listen to the screaming spouse to save them, or reread the tattoo? Either way the DNR won’t give a crap, the spouse lives with the decision, forever.

However a baby, not a big deal, without a cell phone. Expecting your spouse to do CPR without a cell is just cruel. Watching your spouse die while you have no way to get help is easy for some, (like dancing on their grave).
But Not so much for others.

She already took the course. Trying to learn on line after the person is down is probably not a good idea. You are suppose to use two hands for compression. Oh wait you will tell me to use the voice activation mode. :1rotfl:

[GOLFER54]

In todays world you need a cell phone for a variety of reasons, which people on this post have mentioned.

[NotGolfer]

You could get a cheap one (think flip phone...do they still make them?) just to have for emergencies. When cells became a thing, I was given one "for emergencies" as I had a business where I drove country roads (in the upper midwest), many times at night. I never got in the habit of relying on it for anything else. I don't give the number out as we also have a land-line here. People get the house number, if they warrant it. THEN all calls are screened via "caller I.D." People can start speaking (ie. leaving a message) if it's important---maybe then we'll pick up. Cell phones don't have to make you their slave!!!! Their invention has been a blessing and a curse....the latter meaning the rudeness folks display because of them has ramped up. You do NOT have to answer every-single-call as it comes in!!! You can wait to check your acc't, Facebook, Insta or whatever else you deem a necessity!

[Eg_cruz]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please
I use my phone as a phone. I would not leave the house without it. In today’s world it’s the only way I would feel safe. With no Phone booths or emergency Hwy phones it something happened you’re a sitting duck. My other reason is my kids and grandkids , they like me having a line open to them.

I do enjoy the texts I get from my grandson

FYI just because you have a phone it doesn’t have to sit on your ear all day and you don’t have to looking down at all day.

My dad is 92 and he doesn’t leave home without and I am very grateful for that

[mkjelenbaas]

Yes there are.

[PugMom]

So you don't want to buy/carry a cell phone but you figure if YOU have an emergency someone else will let you use theirs? Why would I hand my $1400 cell phone to some stranger who doesn't know how to use it, might steal or drop/break it, or leave covid cooties all over it?

kathy


:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[PugMom]

You could get a cheap one (think flip phone...do they still make them?) just to have for emergencies. When cells became a thing, I was given one "for emergencies" as I had a business where I drove country roads (in the upper midwest), many times at night. I never got in the habit of relying on it for anything else. I don't give the number out as we also have a land-line here. People get the house number, if they warrant it. THEN all calls are screened via "caller I.D." People can start speaking (ie. leaving a message) if it's important---maybe then we'll pick up. Cell phones don't have to make you their slave!!!! Their invention has been a blessing and a curse....the latter meaning the rudeness folks display because of them has ramped up. You do NOT have to answer every-single-call as it comes in!!! You can wait to check your acc't, Facebook, Insta or whatever else you deem a necessity!

i still use one of those flip-fone dinosaurs. i like the idea of having the phone nearby, but only use it for calls & texts.

[nick demis]

I don’t know how old you are , but I’ll be 83 next month and not an old goat , that being said you can use the phone as little as you want or be a slave to it , I choose neither option , I use it moderately. Try finding a pay phone if you have an emergency, see how many people who will stop to help you on a public road ( practically none ) you can also be free of waiting in house for a call.what if we all need to leave home in an emergency.The pleasure of just calling someone when you feel like it , wherever you are. The trick is and it’s easier then you think .YOU control the cell phone , not the CELL PHONE controlling YOU. I’ve had one since 1990 and I haven’t had a land line since 2000

Absolutely

[toeser]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please


My wife and I had just cheap flip phones a few years ago, as we relied on our computers for pretty much everything. We were headed from Florida back up to our summer home when really severe weather broke out with thunderstorms and tornadoes everywhere. The sky was just ugly. We listened to our radio and heard one tornado passed by a town we were directly headed for. We felt blind with no way to access radar. We decided we would never allow ourselves to fly blind again.

Today we have one of the best 5G phones made with 7" screens. We each have 3-4 weather apps (in case one has issues) and can monitor weather easily. With such great phones with such great screens, about half of what we used to do on computers we now do on our phones. I would not be without them.

[CaptainMeso]

Now that right there is funny!

[CaptainMeso]

You know old goat, we have ours mostly to use for directions while we travel in our RV but life is never simpler more peaceful and just plain relaxing when the damn things are off and stored in the glove compartment.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please

I have an acquaintance who refuses to own a cell phone, yet depends on his spouse to keep him in the loop when golf friends call.:1rotfl:

[Brad-tv]

Just a thought
My brothers mother in law collapsed in a parking lot and her husband didn’t want to learn to use a cell phone ( or stubborn?)
He had to leave her all alone in the parking lot and go inside a building to call 911 . So I’m sure he regrets that decision. Thank God she’s ok but I think it’s a necessity in life and for safety reasons to at least have a basic cell phone in case of emergencies.

[vagent711]

🤪🤪🤪🤪

[Betty Wagner]

I do have a cell phone (78) but only use for phone calls and messages when away from home. Also for a few on line games. No personal information sites, no social media.
It's a useful tool; oh and my google maps.

[Driller703]

I don't wear a watch or have a cell phone. IMO cell phones are an excuse to behave poorly. We would always do a HH after golf. After all we stink at golf and the purpose for playing was for socializing. The minute we sit down half of the group sticks their nose into those rude addictive vehicles of destruction. Kind of similar to being at a store and the person waiting on you says please wait I have a phone call. Wait a minute here I'm the guy with the money in his pocket standing directly in front of you.
OK, do this. When HH starts, everyone puts their cell phones in a pile on the table. The first one to use theirs pays the tab. Works like a charm.

[Joe C.]

I have a cell phone, and it's usually on my dresser or nightstand. I leave it home 99% of the time. I take it with me if I'm on vacation and anytime that I think my wife may need me. I don't like all the apps......am hard of hearing and the cell phone doesn't make it any easier. Besides, I'm a retired Telco employee and have had enough of phones.

[Driller703]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please

Check and see if there is a Luddite Club at TV for like minded individuals.

[Mlogan22@tampabay.rr.com]

I love my cell phone. You sound like my father when he retired he refused to change his clocks back in the winter time. Whenever I would go to his house I’d have to ask what is the real time?🤣

[Windguy]

I don't wear a watch or have a cell phone. IMO cell phones are an excuse to behave poorly. We would always do a HH after golf. After all we stink at golf and the purpose for playing was for socializing. The minute we sit down half of the group sticks their nose into those rude addictive vehicles of destruction. Kind of similar to being at a store and the person waiting on you says please wait I have a phone call. Wait a minute here I'm the guy with the money in his pocket standing directly in front of you.

Well, there’s a difference between a cell phone and a smart phone. You can get a simple cell phone that only does calls and texts. You don’t have to get one that is a computer in your pocket.

[JMintzer]

Check and see if there is a Luddite Club at TV for like minded individuals.

He could check for the meeting times on his cellphone... If he had one...:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[asianthree]

She already took the course. Trying to learn on line after the person is down is probably not a good idea. You are suppose to use two hands for compression. Oh wait you will tell me to use the voice activation mode. :1rotfl:

The first thing you are taught in an class is call for help First. While checking for pulse, speaker phone, hit 911, alerting there is a code in progress, they can track your location.

Many of us here don’t just take a course, We have been performing CPR, on real people for decades. Someone who took a class, on Annie, and using it on a real person, keeping compressions, timing, and counting is another story.

That 911 call can get keep the person on track, maybe save a life. With all my experience, even I called 911, while checking pulse, on the person on a beach, with probable MI.

First reason, I know from years of experience I can correctly perform CPR for about 10-15 minutes. After that my life saving technique starts to go down hill. Do you stop, no, you continue until help arrives.

You never forget the first person, you saved, or the one you lost, for me a minute old newborn, that we lost.
Same with the last person you saved, and the last one you lost. But that is an ever changing memory

[OhioBuckeye]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please

Michael, times have changed, I suggest get a landline then you can stay home all the time. If it’s just some kind of phone you want learn how to dial a cell phone & answer a phone call but make sure you only give phone # to people you want to talk to. So my suggestion is get a landline. I’m 72 & my wife & I both have cell phones, not real crazy about them but are glad we had them at times. Hope you figure it out “Old Goat”, LOL.

[Travelingal702]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please I hate cell phones and what they have caused people to become. People will stop in the middle of conversations to take a cell phone call; interrupt you to take a cell phone call. I was in a store recently where the sales lady, waiting on me, stopped to take a cell phone call. She motioned to me to put my things on the counter so she could ring them up. I just stood there. When she finally LOOKED at me, I said, "I'll wait". She promptly hung up, without so much as an apology. Yes, I carry a cell phone, but rarely use it. Mainly for emergency purposes and GPS facilities. If I fall, it will come in handy to call for help. And people just don't realize how rude and inconsiderate they've become since cell phone technology came along. In my opinion, someone who answers a cell phone while you're carrying on a conversation (or in a meeting) are saying, "This call is more important than you!"

[Petersweeney]

Scotty beam me up there’s no intelligent life down here…..

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

[QUOTE=kathyspear;2031835]So you don't want to buy/carry a cell phone but you figure if YOU have an emergency someone else will let you use theirs? Why would I hand my $1400 cell phone to some stranger who doesn't know how to use it, might steal or drop/break it, or leave covid cooties all over it?

kathy[/QUOTE I was thinking Kathy I agree but there might be some exceptions to that rule about letting others use my phone , maybe George Clooney and Daniel Craig for you and Angelica Huston , Cher and Ava Gardner and Audrey Totter if they were alive for me , if you don’t know who Audrey is you must start watching the film noir movie and talk on Saturday nights at midnight or repeat at 10 am sundays on turner classic movies

[rustyp]

The first thing you are taught in an class is call for help First. While checking for pulse, speaker phone, hit 911, alerting there is a code in progress, they can track your location.

Many of us here don’t just take a course, We have been performing CPR, on real people for decades. Someone who took a class, on Annie, and using it on a real person, keeping compressions, timing, and counting is another story.

That 911 call can get keep the person on track, maybe save a life. With all my experience, even I called 911, while checking pulse, on the person on a beach, with probable MI.

First reason, I know from years of experience I can correctly perform CPR for about 10-15 minutes. After that my life saving technique starts to go down hill. Do you stop, no, you continue until help arrives.

You never forget the first person, you saved, or the one you lost, for me a minute old newborn, that we lost.
Same with the last person you saved, and the last one you lost. But that is an ever changing memory

Darn it. I forgot to recharge my battery. Received a message - DNR - do not recharge. Possibility of spontaneous combustion in your pants.

[airstreamingypsy]

In this day and age, you have to be a luddite if you don't have a cellphone. I'm surprised you have a computer. Not sure what the point of your post is, but I have spoken.

[fdpaq0580]

You could get a cheap one (think flip phone...do they still make them?) just to have for emergencies.

Yes, they still make flip phones. Up graded from a basic flip to a smart phone that is also a flip phone.
Why a flip phone? Have family members who regularly "butt dial" others. No chance of that with the flip. Looking cool doesn't matter to me anymore. I just want good communication.

[Lindaws]

Agreed!!

[rustyp]

Cell phone rudeness - you wouldn't do this would you ?

At the cash register (or any other place where face-to-face human interaction is happening)
In a public place where reasonable quiet is expected (restaurant, movie theater, library)
On an airplane (yes, we can all hear you)
In the car (as a driver). Not only is this rude but it’s extremely dangerous (to yourself and others)
In the car (as a passenger). If you check your smartphone because you’re bored, then so is the driver
At the drive-thru (see #1)
When people are talking to you in person
At the dinner table
Playing music, videos, games or anything else that makes noise without using headphones (and even then, at a headphone volume that other people can still hear)
Talking on speakerphone (see #9)
Taking pictures of other people with you and sharing them on the Internet without their permission
Constantly checking your phone to see if you have any new messages
Talking way too loud (you don’t need to talk as loud as you think you do)
Not silencing your phone when interacting with other people. Even if you don’t respond we all have to listen to the alerts.
Wearing a Bluetooth earpiece or headset when you’re interacting with other people (Bluetooth is fine for the car or at your office desk, but please take it off anywhere else. It looks ridiculous.)

[willis100]

You can't stop progress

[oneclickplus]

Is there anyone out there in Village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your Thoughts Please

Think in terms of it being a safety device. You can leave it off. But, having one with you in an emergency is a good idea (IMHO).

[fdpaq0580]

You can't stop progress

You can't stop. Progress!

[2BNTV]

First of all, you can be married to your cell phone or not, (it's your choice). IMHO -Being married to a cell phone means you must watch everything that pops up on your cell phone.Some people might walk into an open manhole by constantly watching their screen. I am not one of those people. :smiley:

1. I find it useful as i have been stranded twice on the road and it was a convenient way to get help. I find it comforting to be go out and have a level of protection in being able to call someone for help.I find it discomforting in that if I leave my phone at home, I have no way to get help.

2. I got rid of my land line as it saved me from having to answer the phone for telemarketing calls. My home is now quiet, I just recently got 20 or more calls that my cell phone marked as spam.I blocked all those calls.

3. A cell phone would free you from having to stay home if your expecting a doctors call or anyone else who needs to make an appointment with you.

4. I find the cost to be reasonable to own a cell phone. My plan is $59 per month. I believe the cost to pay for the phone itself was included in the plan I selected.I believe it is worth it to access info like hours of operation for a business, looking for phone numbers, etc.

I understand your reluctance but the benefits outweigh the cost and need. IMHO

[Rodneysblue]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:So, how do you know when your car warranty expires?

[lindaelane]

It is possible to get a smart phone, with limited call time, texting and data, for $100 per year.

I have this.

My cell for emergencies, and for tough situations like airport pickups. Otherwise, I used my VOIP line (like a landline but cheaper - it uses my internet and I pick up a regular, old-style telephone in my home linked to it.)

The only slight frustration with the "emergency cell phone", since mine is so rarely used, is keeping it charged and remembering to take it with me when I go out. But since this is 3 seconds every couple of days (plug it in) and 2 seconds every time I go out and return (put it in my purse - take it out when I come home so I will see it and charge it) I do not consider it a big deal - I just have to remember to do it.

I find there are things in life that almost require a cell (example above - airport pickup - there are many others). Its more trouble not to have one than to follow the steps above and have an "emergency cell phone'.

I do not allow texting since people expect me to check - in fact, I give my cell to know one unless we have an arranged time they will call (again, example of the pick up service.)

Some people just "gotta text". I have a google number- these are free. I receive an email if someone sends a text to my google number. Example - I communicate with my lawn service this way. They prefer it and I know they lead a busy life - that is, answering the phone while doing yard work gets to be trouble if there are many calls.

[fdpaq0580]

[QUOTE=kathyspear;2031835]So you don't want to buy/carry a cell phone but you figure if YOU have an emergency someone else will let you use theirs? Why would I hand my $1400 cell phone to some stranger who doesn't know how to use it, might steal or drop/break it, or leave covid cooties all over it?

kathy[/QUOTE I was thinking Kathy I agree but there might be some exceptions to that rule about letting others use my phone , maybe George Clooney and Daniel Craig for you and Angelica Huston , Cher and Ava Gardner and Audrey Totter if they were alive for me , if you don’t know who Audrey is you must start watching the film noir movie and talk on Saturday nights at midnight or repeat at 10 am sundays on turner classic movies

Old movies, love them. Old mystery series, like The Thin Man, Torchy Blaine, etc. Mystery with comedy. I like Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blaine.

[Velvet]

We have no landlines and hubby and I have iPhones and I have cellular Apple Watch. So I don’t have to carry the phone with me at all - but I can do everything on my watch. I have notifications off and the phone takes voice mail. When I am ready I will check my texts and voicemail. If someone expects me to respond immediately, they are out of luck. Equipment doesn’t run me. It doesn’t have to be a nuisance for anyone.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

[QUOTE=charlieo1126@gmail.com;2032179]

Old movies, love them. Old mystery series, like The Thin Man, Torchy Blaine, etc. Mystery with comedy. I like Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blaine.OMG I thought I was the only won who liked Torchy Blaine

[fdpaq0580]

[QUOTE=fdpaq0580;2032271]OMG I thought I was the only won who liked Torchy Blaine

No way. Love all the old detective, reporter, mystery, horror, adventure, series and serials (cliff hangers). And don't forget the comedies. Marx brothers, Laurel and Hardy and more.
Watching those movies is like a visit with old friends and family. Sometimes you will see stars, before they were stars (John Wayne, Lucille Ball).
In between movies TCM shows newsreels and shorts. I love seeing those too.
But back to Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blaine. The way she worked over Lt McBride was great.

[jarodrig]

Have several friends who feel the same.

Worry what happens if they have a problem at home or when out and need help.

They use someone else’s cell phone !! ;)

[Aacosner]

I'm glad you ask.......

Expense is one.
$1200 -$1400 for the latest and greatest cell phone, plus the price of a monthly calling plan is a joke.

I also see them as a adult pacifier that they stare into while your talking to them and go berserk when they lose them or leave the house without their stupid phone.

Don't get me wrong, if used correctly they are great, like keeping in touch with family
up north, checking in at the airport or hotel, checking prices etc.

Sorry, just my opinion


Relative to expense, this week I got a new iPhone SE for $400. It's very capable. No need whatsoever to go with the latest and greatest.

Relative to the adult pacifier, you can use it as you wish. The fact that others use it in unfortunate ways has no bearing whatsoever on what you would do. I don't see how these observations on others affect your decision whether to get one.

I can't live without it for the following reasons:

-- Emergency calls as others have said. If your car breaks down on the road, just call a friend or AAA. If you have a health emergency, just call 911. If you see another with a health emergency, just call 911. Etc., etc.

-- GPS. It's 15 minutes before the tee time and you can't find the starter shack, just use the GPS (Or call the starter shack). I use the cell phone GPS in the car/cart all the time.

-- Shopping. I go to the store to get the widget spouse wants, but there are 10 widgets of the description she wanted. Just send her a picture and ask what she wants. Or, just call and inquire what she wants.

-- Camera. I use it in so many ways:
-- Need a spare part. Just take a picture of the broken part and the unit it's in, and go to the store or internet with all the info you need to get a spare.
-- Time with friends. Nice to have a camera in my pocket for unforgettable moments.

-- And, then there's the phone always available.

PS, my wife and I have a rule that the cell phone never comes out when we're dining.

[rmd2]

i still use one of those flip-fone dinosaurs. i like the idea of having the phone nearby, but only use it for calls & texts.

Ditto: I still use a flip phone. It's small, lightweight and will fit it any pocket. I use the phone only when I want to make a call. I do not want to be glued to any phone. It cost me only $120 a year.

[Chi-Town]

Before cell phones became standard issue I carried a pager. Of course, pay phones were everywhere then. But I sure don't miss the times I had to use a tollway phone booth which usually doubled as a urinal.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

[QUOTE=charlieo1126@gmail.com;2032277]

No way. Love all the old detective, reporter, mystery, horror, adventure, series and serials (cliff hangers). And don't forget the comedies. Marx brothers, Laurel and Hardy and more.
Watching those movies is like a visit with old friends and family. Sometimes you will see stars, before they were stars (John Wayne, Lucille Ball).
In between movies TCM shows newsreels and shorts. I love seeing those too.
But back to Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blaine. The way she worked over Lt McBride was great.and don’t forget the falcon series , I love when they show them , I like George Sanders as the falcon a little better then Tom Conway

[fdpaq0580]

[QUOTE=fdpaq0580;2032283]and don’t forget the falcon series , I love when they show them , I like George Sanders as the falcon a little better then Tom Conway

More sophisticated demeanor.
Fun stuff.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Wow!!! I'm shocked. I can't imagine that anyone would not want one of these amazing devices on their person at all times.

I don't believe that I know one person that doesn't have a cell phone. Mine has saved a life.

[kathyspear]

Ditto: I still use a flip phone. It's small, lightweight and will fit it any pocket. I use the phone only when I want to make a call. I do not want to be glued to any phone. It cost me only $120 a year.

I hope everyone who has an older phone (i.e. most flip phones) will check what type of network it uses. If it is limited to 3G your phone will turn into a paperweight sometime in 2022, depending on the carrier you use.

k.

[Michael G.]

PS, my wife and I have a rule that the cell phone never comes out when we're dining.


Good rule to live by. :coolsmiley:

[thelegges]

Darn it. I forgot to recharge my battery. Received a message - DNR - do not recharge. Possibility of spontaneous combustion in your pants.

It’s a B**** when you can’t come up with a intelligent response. No wonder you don’t carry a cell:1rotfl:

[Worldseries27]

is there anyone out there in village land and beyond that refuses to own/carry a cell phone besides this old goat?

Your thoughts please
have always hated all school bells, alarms, whistles etc.
No call gets thru to me unless it's on my contact list.
That's what vm is for.

[EdFNJ]

have always hated all school bells, alarms, whistles etc.
No call gets thru to me unless it's on my contact list.
That's what vm is for. I used to do that (contacts only) until someone very close to me who lived alone wound up in the hospital and the call from the person who took them there went to voicemail at 1AM. As it turns out he sadly passed away and I just might have got there in time (4 hrs away) to say goodbye had I got the call. My father always had a phone with him but when he got sick his friend took him to the hospital he left it at home. While the "contacts only" feature works great I will never again use it. Couldn't go through that again. You never know who might need to contact you in an emergency from a non-contact list number.

[rustyp]

Wow!!! I'm shocked. I can't imagine that anyone would not want one of these amazing devices on their person at all times.

I don't believe that I know one person that doesn't have a cell phone. Mine has saved a life.


That is a smart phone LOL

[davem4616]

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[Koapaka]

I know a family that when they get together for a meal over the Holidays, there's a box
at the front door.
Yep you guessed it, all cell phones are put in the box.
No answering calls, no texting

When we take our grandkids out to eat anywhere, they all know, first one to pull out the cell phone will be treating everyone else at the table to dinner, otherwise Grandpa picks up the tab....has not happened ONCE. :pray::pray:

[yabbadu]

Old Goat says it All!!!!!!