Reminds me of my mother’s second oldest grandnephew who, albeit has a cell phone, never bothers to bring his phone. So when people we both know are trying to get ahold of him, they contact me and I contact his parents to relay the message.
That happen to my cousin last week. He left it in this relative’s car. When they found it and gave it to him, it had to be charged (we seldom turn off our phones).
Keep mine turned off and check it every 4 or 5 hours when I remember. Still get to many unknown calls, thus if important, a message will be left on the voicemail…. this also saves the battery ;-)
My dad used to do this – and it’s why we couldn’t locate him until it was too late… so this is a really BAD thing when you are at a certain age (he was 74, may he rest in peace)… :-|
Trying to buy an new phone as the batteries (3) are all dying and I can’t get a new one. Unfortunately, even though AT&T sells the phone I want, none of the stores carry it.
We have to leave our phones on, we don’t have a landline anymore. Plus I’m way too dependent on it now I’ve gotten very used to having a computer in my pocket with all my files and contacts and music etc…
My mother in law decided she needed a cell phone for “emergencies.” We bought her one. She put it in the glove box of her car and never looked at it again. The one time she tried to make a call, it was dead. I never renewed the plan, and she has no idea.
I resisted getting an iPhone for years (used a flip phone). Once I got one, it is rarely ever out of reach – part of that is because my husbands health is bad and we have health aides that come in during the morning and some evening hours. This way I work and continue to pay for insurance. They need to be able to reach me at anytime. We have a landline, but it is hardly ever used (except for fielding cold calls).
I have an acquaintance that I resisted giving my cell phone number to for a long time because I knew she just wouldn’t leave me alone if I did. Then she visited my city and was coming to visit me. So I reluctantly gave her my number and I was right! She calls and texts me constantly. When I see it is her, most of the time I don’t answer. If I do, she wants to keep the conversation going forever. The only excuse she’s accepted so far for ending a text conversation is that I’m going to bed. Then she stops.
You left off A. “Chronically forgets to charge it” (hand raised); B. “has NO idea where she left it” (hand raised); and C. "has no idea where she left it AND can’t call it because (see “A”) (hand raised.) Yes, life was simpler when the bloody phone was tethered to the wall.
Really don’t need camera, video recorder, credit card, TV, calculator, deck of cards, stopwatch, timer, pedometer, browser, locator, pager, or landline with an iPhone. This plugger (shy of 80) fell on the trail once (no broken bones) and my phone asked if there was an emergency! It is set up so my family can find me if they want. And yes, I have to charge it at least every two days. Just like my car.
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
Reminds me of my mother’s second oldest grandnephew who, albeit has a cell phone, never bothers to bring his phone. So when people we both know are trying to get ahold of him, they contact me and I contact his parents to relay the message.
allen@home over 4 years ago
That reminds me i need to turn mine on and see if it needs charging.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 4 years ago
That happen to my cousin last week. He left it in this relative’s car. When they found it and gave it to him, it had to be charged (we seldom turn off our phones).
Seasider48. over 4 years ago
That’s me – the phone is for my convenience. E-mail me if you want to get my attention.
Gent over 4 years ago
He bearly needs a cellphone.
UmmeMoosa over 4 years ago
A plugger doesn’t need a cell phone when he has telepathic communication.
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Keep mine turned off and check it every 4 or 5 hours when I remember. Still get to many unknown calls, thus if important, a message will be left on the voicemail…. this also saves the battery ;-)
InvertedCow over 4 years ago
my phone is used for an alarm clock, a camera and a flashlight In that order. At no point is it ever used as a phone.
sheilag over 4 years ago
My dad used to do this – and it’s why we couldn’t locate him until it was too late… so this is a really BAD thing when you are at a certain age (he was 74, may he rest in peace)… :-|
david_42 over 4 years ago
Trying to buy an new phone as the batteries (3) are all dying and I can’t get a new one. Unfortunately, even though AT&T sells the phone I want, none of the stores carry it.
William Robbins Premium Member over 4 years ago
Is this a flashback to 20 years ago?
I'll fly away over 4 years ago
Yep, that’s us. I tell people to call our regular number.
Spiny Norman Premium Member over 4 years ago
We have to leave our phones on, we don’t have a landline anymore. Plus I’m way too dependent on it now I’ve gotten very used to having a computer in my pocket with all my files and contacts and music etc…
tcayer over 4 years ago
My mother in law decided she needed a cell phone for “emergencies.” We bought her one. She put it in the glove box of her car and never looked at it again. The one time she tried to make a call, it was dead. I never renewed the plan, and she has no idea.
wgwonka over 4 years ago
I usually check my phone before I go to bed. I’ll return my calls then.
kathleenhicks62 over 4 years ago
I don’t even have one. And proud of it. Land line only.
contralto2b over 4 years ago
I resisted getting an iPhone for years (used a flip phone). Once I got one, it is rarely ever out of reach – part of that is because my husbands health is bad and we have health aides that come in during the morning and some evening hours. This way I work and continue to pay for insurance. They need to be able to reach me at anytime. We have a landline, but it is hardly ever used (except for fielding cold calls).
Jan C over 4 years ago
I have an acquaintance that I resisted giving my cell phone number to for a long time because I knew she just wouldn’t leave me alone if I did. Then she visited my city and was coming to visit me. So I reluctantly gave her my number and I was right! She calls and texts me constantly. When I see it is her, most of the time I don’t answer. If I do, she wants to keep the conversation going forever. The only excuse she’s accepted so far for ending a text conversation is that I’m going to bed. Then she stops.
debra4life over 4 years ago
This plugger’s cell phone is a flip-phone. I’m too scared to get a smart phone. I’m afraid it’ll be smarter than me.
Caldonia over 4 years ago
“The men’s room? I’ve been calling and all this time you were in there? I’d just assumed you’d left!”
bobpickett1 over 4 years ago
Amen
dogday Premium Member over 4 years ago
You left off A. “Chronically forgets to charge it” (hand raised); B. “has NO idea where she left it” (hand raised); and C. "has no idea where she left it AND can’t call it because (see “A”) (hand raised.) Yes, life was simpler when the bloody phone was tethered to the wall.
Zykoic over 4 years ago
Don’t want to run that battery down.
Zykoic over 4 years ago
Really don’t need camera, video recorder, credit card, TV, calculator, deck of cards, stopwatch, timer, pedometer, browser, locator, pager, or landline with an iPhone. This plugger (shy of 80) fell on the trail once (no broken bones) and my phone asked if there was an emergency! It is set up so my family can find me if they want. And yes, I have to charge it at least every two days. Just like my car.
choo choo willy over 4 years ago
That’s my mother, and she refuses to call our cell phones either, we have to keep a land line just for her.
TheDadSnorlax Premium Member almost 4 years ago
that’s my dad alright 87 and still lovin it