tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post8623875937898203151..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: An Argument for LudditesAshe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-39118328410117093272010-05-22T02:53:29.138-04:002010-05-22T02:53:29.138-04:00Garce,
You're braver than I am, trusting eBay...Garce,<br /><br />You're braver than I am, trusting eBay with all the cheats and 'Bidiots' that lurk on its pages :-)<br /><br />That said, if I do need advice on any gadgets, I'll be beating a path to your door.<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-81723345174713584962010-05-22T02:31:02.988-04:002010-05-22T02:31:02.988-04:00Jude,
To be honest, I don't think I make enou...Jude,<br /><br />To be honest, I don't think I make enough calls to justify my own mobile phone. However, the potential convenience of it being a helpline, should I ever get stranded again, makes it a necessary accessory.<br /><br />As for the exercise - don't believe your doctor! You don't really need to exercise. I'll bet he's just trying to sell you his old, used iPod :-)<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-32582337051608739902010-05-21T16:31:26.077-04:002010-05-21T16:31:26.077-04:00Hi Ashley!
I like your dialogue.
I'm the opp...Hi Ashley!<br /><br />I like your dialogue.<br /><br />I'm the opposite of a luddite, I'm a natural born gadget freak, I love technology I just can't afford the fun stuff. So my gadgets are always what I can get on eBay on the rebound.<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-47982197034349150182010-05-21T14:24:55.314-04:002010-05-21T14:24:55.314-04:00Ash,
I didn't laugh once. I agree with everyt...Ash,<br /><br />I didn't laugh once. I agree with everything you said and to this day, don't own a cell phone or an iPod. <br /><br />Hubby bought me a cell phone, then took it away after nearly a year because I never used it. Not once, and the minutes were adding up. <br /><br />I do exercise, doctor's orders, but I don't need music to do so. I curse well enough to entertain everyone in the vicinity. <br /><br />Lovely post. <br /><br />Hugs<br />JudeJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-35909204127373637032010-05-21T12:50:21.234-04:002010-05-21T12:50:21.234-04:00Linda,
One of the advantages of having kids is th...Linda,<br /><br />One of the advantages of having kids is that they can always work the technology for you. My son gave me a strict talking to this morning for leaving the DVD player on overnight. He actually got me to blush and say I was sorry and promise not to do it again.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-79210595438957120282010-05-20T23:30:52.779-04:002010-05-20T23:30:52.779-04:00Thanks for the laugh. I wish I could join you in L...Thanks for the laugh. I wish I could join you in Luddite-ville but alas my children won't let me.Linda Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290703660068761055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-82141691237999547582010-05-20T18:09:05.255-04:002010-05-20T18:09:05.255-04:00Hi Kathleen,
It seems like the reasonable way of ...Hi Kathleen,<br /><br />It seems like the reasonable way of thinking. But it also seems like so many people are rushing out to buy the latest electronic trinket because it has a bell, or some other ridiculous excuse for advanced technology.<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-9145690200901228732010-05-20T16:08:58.723-04:002010-05-20T16:08:58.723-04:00Ash - I'm with you. Unless I have a clear need...Ash - I'm with you. Unless I have a clear need, I don't want it.Kathleen Bradeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347913255760493335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-40086782931290790482010-05-20T14:50:18.570-04:002010-05-20T14:50:18.570-04:00Lisabet,
From what Kathleen was saying, the Steve...Lisabet,<br /><br />From what Kathleen was saying, the Steve Job version is likely to work, although it won't respond to expletives :-)<br /><br />I hope you're soon feel sufficiently recovered to get on with the exercising.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-83179696559298616482010-05-20T14:49:10.831-04:002010-05-20T14:49:10.831-04:00Craig,
I also got the 'I told you so' lec...Craig,<br /><br />I also got the 'I told you so' lecture when I eventually got stranded and had to succumb to pressure.<br /><br />And, like you, I've been managing on the bare minimum of mobiles - feeling satisfied if the damned thing receives a call and holds a charge.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-84932739062052969422010-05-20T06:00:44.583-04:002010-05-20T06:00:44.583-04:00Hi, Ash,
Got to get Steve Jobs working on that do...Hi, Ash,<br /><br />Got to get Steve Jobs working on that dough-spewing monster cock...it's sure to be a best seller!<br /><br />I only use my music player for one purpose--to keep me from getting bored out of my gourd while I'm exercising. <br /><br />Very funny post! (as usual)<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-79344477898076888162010-05-20T04:47:13.457-04:002010-05-20T04:47:13.457-04:00I can relate, Ash. I especially love the exchange ...I can relate, Ash. I especially love the exchange with the cell phone salesman!<br /><br />I too went reluctantly into the cell phone thing, and only after a "stranding incident." Turns out, even in downtown Philadelphia, it's getting very difficult to find a payphone. My wife and kids badgered me to buy one for years then gave me a hearty "told ya so" when the stranding occurred. Still, what I have is one of those cheap pay by the drink phones which, by now, I have accumulated about a bazillion points because I never use the thing.<br /><br />Thanks for giving me a good laugh!Craig Sorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101869420537661374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-58608275140561217672010-05-20T04:45:22.727-04:002010-05-20T04:45:22.727-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Craig Sorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101869420537661374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-7095570200956802452010-05-20T02:50:25.552-04:002010-05-20T02:50:25.552-04:00Hi Em,
I'm delighted to hear I've made yo...Hi Em,<br /><br />I'm delighted to hear I've made you giggle :-)<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-50308348377043298362010-05-20T02:43:26.070-04:002010-05-20T02:43:26.070-04:00Oh, Ash, I laughed out loud numerous times as I re...Oh, Ash, I laughed out loud numerous times as I read this. In fact I still am right now as I type!<br /><br />Thanks. :)Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00819037087504004841noreply@blogger.com