Joining the times

**Twisterdog** · 04-10-2009, 10:32 AM

Well, I'm forty, and I love texting. I thought at first it was just because we have four teenagers ... it's the only way to keep in touch with them, really. That's why I learned. But, surprisingly, all of my friends, co-workers, board members, etc. all text as well, and these folks are my age as well.

I won't answer a text that is so full of ridiculous acronyms and abbreviations that it I have to struggle to decipher it. Those usually come from one of my step-daughters. She thinks she is clever. I think she is ridiculous. I just reply and say, "No idea what you said. Speak English." She has stopped doing it with me. I will use some well-known acronyms ... LOL, LMAO ... but that's all. I use the option on the phone that allows you to use one keystroke per letter and then fills in the most likely word. On my phone it's called T9, but I think it's different on some other phones. Since one of my son's friends taught me how to use it, I can hardly text the old "hunt and peck" method. Find a teenager to teach you, folks, you will LOVE it.

I resisted getting a cell phone long after almost everyone else had one. But, when my kids got old enough, we got a family plan and I got one. I have to say now I feel completely naked if I ever don't have my phone with me. My eighty year old mother is also on our plan, with her own phone. And while she is never going to use it like the rest of us do, she does take it with her and knows how to make and answer a call.

**molucass** · 04-10-2009, 10:41 AM

I'm more likely to answer a text than a phone call.. I never have been fond of actually talking on the phone, even before I got a cell phone..
I don't abbreviate or type in weird text speak either though.. I actually type out what I'm trying to say..

**caseysmom** · 04-10-2009, 11:40 AM

Its cute because my daughters friends all texted me on my birthday to wish me a happy birthday, half of them call me mom...it touched my heart it was so sweet.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 04-10-2009, 01:04 PM

This thread is really showing my age.

I have a cell phone for use only when I'm in the car, if I need to call someone. I never turn it on.

I never have liked talking on the phone but it's still my way of communicating in the house.

I need to get with it!!

**pomtzu** · 04-10-2009, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Daisy and Delilah

This thread is really showing my age.

I have a cell phone for use only when I'm in the car, if I need to call someone. I never turn it on.

I never have liked talking on the phone but it's still my way of communicating in the house.

I need to get with it!!

Join my club - we seem to be in the minority! I only use mine in the car also - and only if absolutely necessary! And text - NEVER!

**sirrahbed** · 04-10-2009, 03:48 PM

I am super slow at it but love it for things like checking in with the kids on trips or when I want them to know I am thinking of them - I think it is non intrusive and getting texts now and then is so nice

I think it costs me 10cents each - have prepay but sure is nice to leave quick short thoughts. The other day I was at a luncheon and pretty bored so sent a text to hubby

I used to send him texts when he was still working too.

**Kirsten** · 04-10-2009, 05:00 PM

Well, I have to admit I'm mostly using my cell phone for text messages, and less for calls. I prefer phone calls from my good old phone at home, the sound is much better, and I'm more relaxed when I'm at home.

I think I'm usually a quick learner when it comes to new technologies, but I've been teased by a co-worker yesterday when I told her that I still have a vcr, and that I actually recorded a movie from tv... She said it's old-fashioned to have one, and that no one owns a vcr these days.

Kirsten