Phone off the hook

[Raven]

because of the lousey service mainly: but now i feel free.
i could see my neighbor and he could see me but we couldnt communicate via cell phones
i've had a 1/2 dozen of them over the years.

I'll never forget the day i was out on a very peaceful lake....
and that was the reason i went there....to get away from phones
and people and just kick back in my boat and enjoy the scenery
the tranquility and the peacefulness of it all.

so i'm catching fish as usual, having fun....and along comes this guy in a 25,000 dollar bass boat.... and i think....well at least he's a fisherman and he's here for the same reasons....

after about 20 minutes i hear his cell phone ring and it's his wife and
because i have outstanding hearing, i could hear everything he said almost....and i watched him pace on his nice flat deck back and forth, bitch and moan ,fight ,and argue real nasty , just so friggan miserable talking to one Bitch of a wife he had.....forever ,until they trashed my day too.

[gone fishin]

Cell phones are like a security blanket to children for many people. The feel of them in the pocket gives a sense of security and being connected with the family. Many that have home issues - such as illness or a elderly person that depend on them for help have a damn good reason for carrying one. I feel for them when the phone rings with bad news and they have to pull out and take care of the issue, whatever it may be.

For those who just have to call someone to feel connected, I say get a life. Leave the phone on silent and answer the messages that are important when you are in private. I am with Larry, carry it with you when you are away but use it intelligently. Nothing pisses me off more than hearing a voice in the silence hollering to carry on a conversation in the middle of nowhere!

As far as having to have a phone for work purposes, it may be necessary for a self employed person to have one at all times. for someone on a payroll, I ask if they are going to pay you extra salary or hours to be on a leash for their satisfaction. If not, shut it off and worry about the problems when you go back to work. Guaranteed they will be there waiting! Been There Done That!!