How Did We Manage Without It. - Page 3

Ianto.W. · 31-12-2006, 02:36

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bullseyebarb Hope you are doing well, Ian

Thank's Barb only the ribs to heal now, do you have any problems texting GB, and what is the cost?

bullseyebarb · 02-01-2007, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

Thank's Barb only the ribs to heal now, do you have any problems texting GB, and what is the cost?

You need the cell number plus the carrier's address, (example, @vmobl.com). Otherwise, I just text directly to an e-mail address. Costs 5 cents per message.

katex · 02-01-2007, 18:58

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Originally Posted by bullseyebarb

You need the cell number plus the carrier's address, (example, @vmobl.com). Otherwise, I just text directly to an e-mail address. Costs 5 cents per message.

course took the Yanks ages to get the text message system, never heard of it when I was over there for a long stretch 6 years ago; glad to see they are catching up ...

bullseyebarb · 02-01-2007, 19:02

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Originally Posted by katex

course took the Yanks ages to get the text message system, never heard of it when I was over there for a long stretch 6 years ago; glad to see they are catching up ...

Folks here generally prefer to pick up the phone and talk.

katex · 02-01-2007, 19:23

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Originally Posted by bullseyebarb

Folks here generally prefer to pick up the phone and talk.

Gosh, and bet they can talk too ... LOL.

Is very handy though bullseyebarb when you are a long way from home and just wish to text that all is OK. I don't often dial on my mobile, just text to my kids (in between land phone calls) to ask everything OK, and they reply "Yes, fine" .. gives me peace of mind for the rest of the week.

WillowTheWhisp · 02-01-2007, 20:03

Hope your hubby will be home and well soon Granny. Not fun being in hosp this time of year.

bullseyebarb · 02-01-2007, 20:10

[quote=katex;359956]Gosh, and bet they can talk too ... LOL. quote]

And how! A headset or phone to ear at all times, it seems to me.

jambutty · 02-01-2007, 20:55

I still manage without a mobile phone. I suppose in certain circumstances a mobile phone would be extremely useful but surely those are few and far between. In any case a mobile phone is of little use if you are unconscious. How many real emergencies does a person have in a day – a week – a month or a year?

Apart from the emergency aspect all a mobile phone does is make the telecom companies rich.

I wonder how many people would still be alive to day or not been injured by careless drivers if mobile phones had not been invented.

I have never had a video recorder either. I’ve always taken the view if I have to miss a programme because I am watching something else or not being around a TV then too bad. That’s life! Is a TV programme THAT important? I don’t think so!

ANNE · 02-01-2007, 23:52

I love my mobile phone and wouldn't be without it.

katex · 03-01-2007, 00:02

Well, Jambutty, I have read many a story in the paper where a mobile has saved a life, whether someone stuck on a mountain or out on the sea and yes, sure has been one or two accidents in cars where people have been distracted, that's why, there is the new law on this. Distractions in a car happen all the time, however, from drivers changing CD's or radio programmes. drinking cans of coke, putting on lipstick to that fag droppin' out of your hand. So not all about the phone.

Dearest son, ru OK?
Affirmitive mum - all is fine. xx

My frend in Spain, can I cum agen?
Affirmitive Kate, just tell us wen.xx

Appy Birthday daughter, u workin ard ?
Affirmitive mum, thx 4 d card.xx

Hey, lover man, ru on yer way ?
Affirmitive hun, just gettin away xx

b on time 4 d party frend,
Affirmitive m8t, av dis text 2 send xx

My tyre is flat, please be ere as soon.
Affirmitive chuck, b there @ noon xx

Sara ad er baby yet? fink anytime now,
Affirmitive Kate, a big bouncy boy xx

Stuck on d M6, shud be there at 2,
Affirmitive Kate, look 4ward 2 meetin u xx

Did you enjoy that joke i sent ur way
Affirmitive Kate, you made my day xx

Goodnyt sweeheart, off to rest my head,
Affirmitive Kate, sweet dreams in yer bed xx

OK!! I'm no poet, but get rid of my mobile ....when hell freezes over.

cherokee · 03-01-2007, 00:37

Id be lost without moby ...i need him more than anything me and my best mate are always texting each other and when its not her its one of the kids wanting me to play taxi..

grannyclaret · 03-01-2007, 00:48

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Hope your hubby will be home and well soon Granny. Not fun being in hosp this time of year.

Thanks Willow,,,

WillowTheWhisp · 03-01-2007, 08:49

When someone isn't home at the time they are usually home a reassuring call to explain why saves a lot of worry.

I remember missing a bus and my mother being worried sick that something may have happened to me before I finally turned up an hour later. Mimi misses a bus and phones to let me know that she'll be late because she's catching the next one and I am saved the worry.

grego · 03-01-2007, 10:33

I dont use mine that much but wouldn't be without it, feel much safer, hate seeing people using them when driving though, so much for the ban, see more people now than ever before!

Ianto.W. · 03-01-2007, 13:41

There is no excuse for anyone using a mobile phone in a car, even hands free phones are a dangerous distraction. In my opinon any in car entertainment can be a contributing factor to accidents on these heavily congested roads,'sat navs' are another distraction, if one is embarking on a strange journey it only takes a little previous planning before hand. If its a must to use the mobile phone pull over when safe to do so.