I was talking with a young woman today and i told her the new shiny restaurant was open. She hadn't seen it and said to take a pic. I said i didn't have my camera and she said to use my phone. I told her i don't have a phone and looked like i was speaking another language. She said, "You don't have a phone?" - I respond, "Nope." She said, "And you're driving?!"

She was really incredulous that i could/would drive without a cell phone! She said she really could not imagine driving without a cell phone!

Lol! I guess she never would have lived through the dark ages 20 years ago when we actually had to.. :::gasp! :: use a pay phone!

You don't even have a "dumb" phone?

Yeah, I remember the good ole days when we drove using a map!

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I do - at home, connected to a base. But it's often smarter thanthe smart ones. hehe

We saved a LOT of money replacing our landline with a cheapo cell phone (I have a $15 phone, and AT&T go phone service - I love it : )

In the old days, phone booths existed - and people would stop & help if you had car trouble. Neither of those things are true any more. If *I* pass someone who is stranded, I think, "I'm sure they're calling for help on their cell phone, and don't need me" - I think most other folks do that, too.

I agree with your young friend - a phone while driving nowadays (ESPECIALLY if your car isnt' new) is a smart thing to have. But, I DO favor a "dumb" phone - no need for pictures or texting while you drive. THAT does NOT help. And, *you* know how to read a map

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People are afraid to stop, too. Around here, they put out decoys... A young cute girl, and older lady, And then jump you when you stop. Just yesterday a man was lying in the road! Some one stopped to check on him, thinking he'd been hit by a car. Well, the man stood up with a weapon and robbed the good Samaritan.

I had a phone for awhile (awaiting the birth of grandkids). Then we got a landline when dd went in the Navy because cell phone coverage is spotty around here and there are many dropped calls. AT&T doesn't work here at all. How much is the phone service part? I really like having a landline and everybody can use it.

Phone booths only existed in towns, tho'. "Call boxes" are/were on some highways. If i am "traveling" i will use dh's phone. If i could have one that i only paid for when i use it and not have to pay monthly, i might consider that.

That's awful and it's happened forever. When i was younger, and way before cell phones, fake police were pulling women over in out-of-the-way places and r@ping them.

It's a good idea to THINK as you're stopping to help someone. We usually roll the window down and just ask "you ok?" and they generally are. Or they have called someone. In all my years i've never had to help anybody!!! But there's little i could do anyway besides give them a ride somewhere.

As for the guy laying in the road - hmmmm. I don't know what i'd do. I wouldn't think i'd just drive off.

Drive off but report it. That way the next person to stop and check out the person will be a cop.

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Sorry you don't have AT&T there!

GoPhone is 10cents a minute - no monthly fee (at least, that's one of the plans) so, we bought the phone for 14.99, and then pay 10/minute -and that's it. You DO have to refill to keep your number, you can't just buy a hour and keep it forever. But, that's not a problem for me. If you buy more, they last longer.

There are several other companies now that have similar service - I think tracphone is one of them. Check whichever providers offer good coverage in your area, and ask them if they have a pay-as-you-go plan : )

I'm glad you use your DH's phone when you travel : )

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