No mobile phones

I've never had a cell. I don't know how to text. When I borrow someone's phone, I always need them to show me how to use the complicated gizmo and then as I put it to my ear I try not to think about my brain getting fried.

Last year--this is total irony here--I took a job working for a raw vegan chef that was going to require facebook and a cell. My partner had been speaking up about needing a cell for his job, so we gave it a try. The job didn't work out after about 2 months (turns out the other requirement was a car and I didn't have one of those either lol), so to my complete relief I ditched the facebook and Cris got to keep the cell, which I never really used anyway!

I have 2 babes. People tell me you have to have one if you have little ones. But my parents didn't have any cells in the 70's-90's while raising us. Also, society is kind, and people on trains and buses and just anywhere have always rushed to my side if they see me struggling with something and juggling the girls as well. One thing that helps is: not having to struggle with a phone conversation in one ear and juggling the girls as well.

Of course, vanishing pay phones is a drag, but I stop at gas stations and offer the attendant $ for the phone call. So far, ever attendant has said yes I can make a call and no I don't need to pay.

As far as facebook goes, I found 30bad instead.

= )

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ednshell November 15, 2019 at 6:02am

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Atreju December 10, 2014 at 11:43am

Completely mobile free for, like 3 years or so.

Still alive. :)

Being 'unreachable' - always and everywhere - feels pretty good.

Glad to see there are some more likeminded fellows.
Bananamanic December 9, 2014 at 4:04pm

I just got a land line yesterday. I haven't had one in 9 years! And this month is my last with my mobile phone. Getting ready to go back into the dark ages! :D
Rayla Sun Gazer April 3, 2012 at 12:52am

WOW ! SO glad to find y'all ! Funny how we always think we're the only one LOL
HolisticHealthDetective February 28, 2012 at 6:11pm

I've never had a cell. I don't know how to text. When I borrow someone's phone, I always need them to show me how to use the complicated gizmo and then as I put it to my ear I try not to think about my brain getting fried.

Last year--this is total irony here--I took a job working for a raw vegan chef that was going to require facebook and a cell. My partner had been speaking up about needing a cell for his job, so we gave it a try. The job didn't work out after about 2 months (turns out the other requirement was a car and I didn't have one of those either lol), so to my complete relief I ditched the facebook and Cris got to keep the cell, which I never really used anyway!

I have 2 babes. People tell me you have to have one if you have little ones. But my parents didn't have any cells in the 70's-90's while raising us. Also, society is kind, and people on trains and buses and just anywhere have always rushed to my side if they see me struggling with something and juggling the girls as well. One thing that helps is: not having to struggle with a phone conversation in one ear and juggling the girls as well.

Of course, vanishing pay phones is a drag, but I stop at gas stations and offer the attendant $ for the phone call. So far, ever attendant has said yes I can make a call and no I don't need to pay.

As far as facebook goes, I found 30bad instead.

= )
vegan witch Ⓥ February 28, 2012 at 3:45pm

wow - i thought i was the only one in the world who didnt have a mobile phone

love seeing all of you here !
Paul Cohen January 18, 2012 at 5:04pm

When I decided to get rid of my cell phone, a friend told me "you absolutely need a cell phone." Translation: "I want the convenience of being able to get in touch with you instantly because I have no patience and can't wait until you get home so I can call your land line." I also got rid of my wireless phone and found an old-fashioned phone instead.
Jane E Lythgoe January 2, 2012 at 8:12am

I feel so free without mine!
FarmerChlo January 1, 2012 at 6:30pm

3 months phone free!! Only part that's been hard is trying to convince other people why they too can most definitely "survive" without one...
ednshell September 11, 2011 at 7:32am