Have you ever seen something in a store and been tempted to buy it, then decided that it wasn't practical. That happened to me today.
I went up to the mall to pick up a few things. While there, I wandered over to the AT&T store just to see what was new. I saw a new phone and because they no longer carry my model, I can get it for the same price as a new customer. My phone still works even though it doesn't hold a charge as long as it used to. I really don't need a new phone, but I'd really, really like one.
The only reason I didn't buy it today is that I found it would add $20 to my phone bill. That doesn't seem like so much, but I really hardly use my cell phone. I got it solely as a security thing. I often go places alone and the cell gives me peace of mind. I've always thought of my cell phone as insurance.
So far today my practical side won, I don't know about tomorrow or the next day.
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday, September 28, 2007
Missing Woman Found
The news about Tanya Rider was all over the radio and tv today.
She's the Washington State woman who left work eight days ago and never arrived home. Her husband reported her missing when she didn't arrive. The police in Bellevue WA checked her office and learned that she had gotten into her car and headed home which was out of their jurisdiction.
Her husband then went to the King County sheriff's office and asked them to search for her. Because she's an adult and free to come and go as she pleased, they were slow to start a search. In an interview today, her husband said that he asked the police to check her cell phone signal, he even offered the phone records without a warrant. It took a week before they decided to check for her cell phone signal.
Fortunately, the phone battery was still good and they were able to find and rescue her. She is in critical condition because of dehydration and the doctors are cautiously optimistic. Obviously, she is a very strong woman, both physically and mentally, and must have a very strong will to live. It's possible to survive for weeks without food, but eight days is a very long time to be without water.
I guess there are some lessons to be learned here. Make sure your cell phone is always fully charged, keep some water and snacks in the car and if someone you love is missing, keep pushing for a search.
She's the Washington State woman who left work eight days ago and never arrived home. Her husband reported her missing when she didn't arrive. The police in Bellevue WA checked her office and learned that she had gotten into her car and headed home which was out of their jurisdiction.
Her husband then went to the King County sheriff's office and asked them to search for her. Because she's an adult and free to come and go as she pleased, they were slow to start a search. In an interview today, her husband said that he asked the police to check her cell phone signal, he even offered the phone records without a warrant. It took a week before they decided to check for her cell phone signal.
Fortunately, the phone battery was still good and they were able to find and rescue her. She is in critical condition because of dehydration and the doctors are cautiously optimistic. Obviously, she is a very strong woman, both physically and mentally, and must have a very strong will to live. It's possible to survive for weeks without food, but eight days is a very long time to be without water.
I guess there are some lessons to be learned here. Make sure your cell phone is always fully charged, keep some water and snacks in the car and if someone you love is missing, keep pushing for a search.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Vacation
Well, here I am in Cape Cod. We had a full bus and then "Barry" decided to join us. We had his rain the whole trip. It took about an hour longer than anticipated.
Our rooms are nice and I have internet connection. I'd be lost if I couldn't communicate. I've become very dependent on my laptop, can't leave home without it.
Only a few short years ago, I had no cell phone, no Palm and no computer, much less a laptop. These are exciting times, you can leave home and not really leave home.
Our rooms are nice and I have internet connection. I'd be lost if I couldn't communicate. I've become very dependent on my laptop, can't leave home without it.
Only a few short years ago, I had no cell phone, no Palm and no computer, much less a laptop. These are exciting times, you can leave home and not really leave home.
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