tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post3032646170225459551..comments2024-03-29T13:05:43.719+00:00Comments on Yorkshire Pudding: PhonelessYorkshire Puddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-6007001474676027062021-01-21T10:59:05.018+00:002021-01-21T10:59:05.018+00:00When I (used to) travel on the bus, I always felt ...When I (used to) travel on the bus, I always felt sorry for the wee tots in pushchairs who were on the bus with their mums glued to their phones and never speaking a word to the child. I often thought what a shame when you could be pointing things out through the window or having a chat with the child, one of the joys of taking your grandkids out! Mind you, I was thoroughly chastised the last time my grandson (5) was here and we were watching a film and he caught me sneaking looks at my phone and said 'Mum always says she'll watch a film with us and then she's always on her phone'. Guilty - yes!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095534555655495410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-62357081820778761852021-01-21T08:37:32.158+00:002021-01-21T08:37:32.158+00:00Ah, didn't realise there was another Mary! Ma...Ah, didn't realise there was another Mary! Mary Moon I meant.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-89835659584970846032021-01-21T00:01:23.977+00:002021-01-21T00:01:23.977+00:00He is my grandson. My husband is Tim
He builds wi...He is my grandson. My husband is Tim<br /> He builds with boards.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-13774362006910931262021-01-20T16:36:09.942+00:002021-01-20T16:36:09.942+00:00Imps supporter. What can you expect? Seriously, I ...Imps supporter. What can you expect? Seriously, I think it demonstrates a) how the technology has impacted and progressed more fully even in the time gap between my lads, and b) Son four is the only one that went through any kind of schooling, choosing sixth form college for his exams, so perhaps the mentality of the herd has been stronger with him - though, that said, because of the pandemic he's spent more actual hours studying from home than he would've if I 'd taught him like the others, and the exams won't happen anyway! It's frustrating that the others all got good results, sailed through their uni years and are settled in good professions, and the one who gave 'proper education' a go is suffering in such a way. The acquisition of bad mobile habits adds insult to injury, but it's the least of my concerns as he drives himself into the ground with countless online lectures, making sure his portfolios are up to scratch for assessment and, particularly for art, fretting that digital images don't convey his artwork in the same way that the work looks in reality. My heart goes out to all our young people today, trying to negotiate these strange times. http://stanforthsharpe.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04458837887136600727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-81654294713984435242021-01-20T15:39:51.963+00:002021-01-20T15:39:51.963+00:00I already had camera YP, but was advised to have a...I already had camera YP, but was advised to have a phone by my friends, concerned that I live alone, and sometimes walk the dog off the beaten track !Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-53431026241874330762021-01-20T13:18:19.975+00:002021-01-20T13:18:19.975+00:00How wonderful to learn that I am not alone in resi...How wonderful to learn that I am not alone in resisting recruitment to The Cult of The Smartphone Elizabeth! When red phone boxes started to become redundant I guessed that that would drive me to getting a mobile phone but I still manage nicely without one. Arguably, Son Four (sounds like a Tottenham footballer) might benefit from a clip round the earhole.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-34097065250268252872021-01-20T11:23:50.702+00:002021-01-20T11:23:50.702+00:00Like you, I don't have a phone, and have encou...Like you, I don't have a phone, and have encountered the niggling little discriminations that that involves, as well as the rudeness of those who who use their devices to circumnavigate life's courtesies, so I understand your frustrations completely. It's interesting watching my sons; three have smartphones, one has a cheap basic phone which he uses for emergencies (for instance, he came across a gentleman who had fallen and hit his head, so was able to get him help), two like to have their phones close for photos and directions, but use it moderately, but son four has his phone on constantly, yet hardly ever speaks into it; he texts, listens to music, uses the internet, uses his fitness apps, but rarely uses it for speaking! I won't allow phones at the dining table, but I can see him silently itching to say, "Please may I be excused?", so that he can be reunited with the contraption! All my sons worry that I should have one, just so that it's there if/when I need it; for the moment, I have the landline and can hold out, but it is a growing pressure ... and will become more so, as society embraces the mobile technology to access more and more things. http://stanforthsharpe.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04458837887136600727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-60668898864669792232021-01-20T11:07:51.724+00:002021-01-20T11:07:51.724+00:00Which Mary? Mary in Western Australia or Mary in L...Which Mary? Mary in Western Australia or Mary in Lloyd, Florida? There are so many Marys around. They are taking over like smartphones!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-53648038251584091632021-01-20T11:06:22.264+00:002021-01-20T11:06:22.264+00:00I am not saying I will never have one. Mind you I ...I am not saying I will never have one. Mind you I do despise the consumerism and vast profit making associated with smartphones.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-39242049560805292482021-01-20T11:04:46.816+00:002021-01-20T11:04:46.816+00:00In my last teaching job in Sheffield phones in cla...In my last teaching job in Sheffield phones in classrooms were becoming a big problem. There was even one case of kids winding up a teacher jut to get her riled and then secretly filming her outburst before sharing it on the internet. Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-48967384358005478872021-01-20T11:01:29.363+00:002021-01-20T11:01:29.363+00:00Is William your husband Debby? How come a grown up...Is William your husband Debby? How come a grown up guy still plays with Lego?Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-86963783075518333732021-01-20T10:58:21.728+00:002021-01-20T10:58:21.728+00:00Your last two points are very apt Tasker. There is...Your last two points are very apt Tasker. There is an ignorant assumption abroad that everybody has a smartphone and if you don't have one you are essentially forgettable.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-73397919151141426372021-01-20T10:56:33.157+00:002021-01-20T10:56:33.157+00:00It's likely that if one had a serious fall whe...It's likely that if one had a serious fall when out walking there would be no phone connectivity anyway!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-17346656719896556222021-01-20T10:55:22.519+00:002021-01-20T10:55:22.519+00:00We are lepers, outcasts - operating in the shadows...We are lepers, outcasts - operating in the shadows of someone else's world.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-25357168373414629932021-01-20T10:53:53.570+00:002021-01-20T10:53:53.570+00:00I am thinking of taking up semaphore messaging. Al...I am thinking of taking up semaphore messaging. All you need is a hill and a few flags.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-34792049237122113682021-01-20T10:52:40.005+00:002021-01-20T10:52:40.005+00:00I could use one for smoothing out the mortar betwe...I could use one for smoothing out the mortar between bricks.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-78985188688860228482021-01-20T10:51:55.631+00:002021-01-20T10:51:55.631+00:00The last sentence sounds mischievous to me. I thin...The last sentence sounds mischievous to me. I think the WA police should grill you under a bright light about your phone use when out driving.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-76158148539531613902021-01-20T10:50:05.249+00:002021-01-20T10:50:05.249+00:00Just a thought CG - please don't bite my head ...Just a thought CG - please don't bite my head off. You could have bought a camera instead of a smartphone!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-81605117523460425612021-01-20T09:25:48.237+00:002021-01-20T09:25:48.237+00:00I rarely use my smartphone. Occasionally, when I r...I rarely use my smartphone. Occasionally, when I remember where I've left it (usually in the armrest in the car!) I'll check for something that might be of importance, or check my bank statements. In the twelve months I've had the thing I've made one phone call, and fielded half a dozen emails. It is however great as a camera - it's main function as far as I'm concerned!<br />Something that irritates, and amazes me, is the fact that a group of people sit at a table together and promptly ignore one another whilst gazing, with rapt attention at their phone screen! By the next generation conversation will have died out completely and those without a phone will become social pariahs - if they haven't already!<br />Good to hear that Phoebe and Mum and Dad are doing well. Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-27760481335012047212021-01-20T09:15:18.417+00:002021-01-20T09:15:18.417+00:00I am with Mary on this one!I am with Mary on this one!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-8667827252102098712021-01-20T07:22:36.266+00:002021-01-20T07:22:36.266+00:00Well don't talk to me about mobile phones, the...Well don't talk to me about mobile phones, the trouble I am having with my new one. Think if a large virus corrupted the internet we would be lost, so I shouldn't worry about a few rewards from Lidl. Remember where 'Green Shield' stamps went!thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-7878559994009981002021-01-20T02:16:41.833+00:002021-01-20T02:16:41.833+00:00Smart phones are a great tool if used appropriatel...Smart phones are a great tool if used appropriately and I have no doubt you will eventually use one, Phoebe will make sure of it!kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-51999918557429209942021-01-20T00:48:05.823+00:002021-01-20T00:48:05.823+00:00I find my smart phone useful for maps and taking p...I find my smart phone useful for maps and taking photos. Here in Western Australia you can be fined $1000 for even touching your phone whilst the car is in motion, and this includes being stationary at traffic lights. Of course there needs to be a police officer handy!Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423695512711741779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-62900847546940783552021-01-19T22:05:45.186+00:002021-01-19T22:05:45.186+00:00Although I gave one of my brothers my older phone ...Although I gave one of my brothers my older phone he won't use it and it so frustrating and inconvenient at times, especially as he is my mother's carer. I forecast many years ago how people would be disadvantaged by not being connected to the WWW and so they now are and people without smart phones are becoming increasingly so too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-19294769628744179502021-01-19T21:09:10.815+00:002021-01-19T21:09:10.815+00:00Thank you! Yes. This is an incredibly important ti...Thank you! Yes. This is an incredibly important time for the new little family unit. I am sure that Frances and Stewart are exhausted and joyful and baffled and surprised at what comes naturally too. All of this. At least I was. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.com