The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Dead2009]

Does anyone else when they get a phone call have an internal discussion about whether or not they actually want to answer it?

I have my phone on vibrate 90% of the time so even if I want to answer a call, I don't

 

[DryerLintFan]

For sure, and I think 9 years is not the norm... but I see so many people in serious relationships within a year or so of a separation, sometimes less than that. That’s always a bit shocking to me. I wonder if they’ve taken the time to know themselves properly again, or if it’s codependency.

Not accusing your ex of that, just something that I think about maybe because I was so different during the period after my marriage was over. Being a single mom is the largest reason for not dating now, but after a break up I also need time for me. I’m a little weird though.lol

When I was young I remember learning a rule that you're supposed to remain single for one month after a breakup for every year you were together. Every breakup is different though, so it's a silly rule. But we were only together for seven years.

 

[21stamps]

When I was young I remember learning a rule that you're supposed to remain single for one month after a breakup for every year you were together. Every breakup is different though, so it's a silly rule. But we were only together for seven years.

Yeah, I don’t agree with that rule. Everyone is at a different mental place during and after a relationship. It’s really an individual thing.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I have my phone on vibrate 90% of the time so even if I want to answer a call, I don't

The fact that this is also me drives my mother insane.

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

The fact that this is also me drives my mother insane.

So many times people in my life say they can't find their phone. They say "I don't know where I put it" I offer to call their phone so they can retrace their steps and listen for the ring tone. More often than not these people tell me not to bother .... the reason they give is that their phone is set on "silence"

 

[DryerLintFan]

So many times people in my life say they can't find their phone. They say "I don't know where I put it" I offer to call their phone so they can retrace their steps and listen for the ring tone. More often than not these people tell me not to bother .... the reason they give is that their phone is set on "silence"

I found out completely by accident that Alexa can call your phone. I was looking for it and looking for it with no luck, and then sarcastically I said "ugh... Alexa, find my phone" and she called the darned thing and I found it!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I found out completely by accident that Alexa can call your phone. I was looking for it and looking for it with no luck, and then sarcastically I said "ugh... Alexa, find my phone" and she called the darned thing and I found it!

Funny and creepy at the same time.

 

[DryerLintFan]

Funny and creepy at the same time.

I'm sure my phone number is linked to my account, but there's no way I expected that she would have my number. It was definitely interesting!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

So many times people in my life say they can't find their phone. They say "I don't know where I put it" I offer to call their phone so they can retrace their steps and listen for the ring tone. More often than not these people tell me not to bother .... the reason they give is that their phone is set on "silence"

I have my phone set up with Google so all I have to do is get online and Google "Find my phone" and Google will ring it at full volume.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I found out completely by accident that Alexa can call your phone. I was looking for it and looking for it with no luck, and then sarcastically I said "ugh... Alexa, find my phone" and she called the darned thing and I found it!

I tried that but was thwarted by my own spam blocker.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Speaking of phones, I'm getting a new one this week. Mine has been not great. The GPS likes to stop working in the middle of me driving. And then Saturday at Hershey, my mom was really aggravated that I didn't answer her texts...that my phone didn't notify me I had. Whoops. So new phone time. Samsung Galaxy S8.

 

[MinnieM123]

If i put the wheel on the other side then Donna would be driving ...

The black circular thing is the boost guage.

I think Donna would be a very nice driver, obeying the speed limits, and being courteous to other drivers. I think you should put the steering wheel back on the other side!

So I had to look up what the heck a boost gauge was. Do you have some sort of super turbo charged car? I read that the speed limit on Guernsey is 35 mph, so why do you need a boost gauge?

 

[MinnieM123]

Sounds like a perfect day, to me.

By the way, MouseDreaming, welcome back here!

 

[MinnieM123]

Hopefully he feels better!! I'm celebrating my birthday tomorrow too, because A will be off with her dad and his girlfriend and her kid on my actual birthday. When you're older though, birthdays are just like any other holiday: it doesn't really matter when you have them. I looked for Harry Potter events (we share a birthday) because I wouldn't have the kid but this year is the one year they don't have any in my area.

You actual birthday (date) is very important. Even if you're celebrating tomorrow instead (due to conflicting schedules, etc.) , I hope that maybe a family member will call you with best wishes on your actual birthday.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

I think Donna would be a very nice driver, obeying the speed limits, and being courteous to other drivers. I think you should put the steering wheel back on the other side!

So I had to look up what the heck a boost gauge was. Do you have some sort of super turbo charged car? I read that the speed limit on Guernsey is 35 mph, so why do you need a boost gauge?

So she would be the same type of driver as me

It is the sporty version of a fiat 500 so the turbo gives

 

[MinnieM123]

And now I want Mexican food.

I just want FOOD, period. (I'm always up for food.)

 

[MinnieM123]

So she would be the same type of driver as me

It is the sporty version of a fiat 500 so the turbo gives
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As long as you're happy!!

 

[21stamps]

I got dd’s competition schedule. Looks like 9 between December and the end of April. We will be traveling to one in Morgantown, WV for the first time so that will be exciting. The furthest one will be in Pittsburgh. Most are in Maryland outside Baltimore. They have choreography camp later this week where the routines get put together. This is the exciting time. Hoping for no cheer drama. Have I mentioned though how one mom isn’t speaking to me? I say hello everytime I see her and she just ignores me. Apparently she thinks my dd is in competition with hers. What happened to a team sport? I had considered telling the coach like one mom wants me to but I think I am better off by just killing her with kindness.

I just read this.

If it gets any worse, then I think you should speak to your coach. Does your daughter notice it? Is the teammate and mom nice to her?

 

[MinnieM123]

Yes.. because unless it's a number I know, or it says somewhere near orlando FL on the screen, I don't answer it.

Same here -- caller ID. If we don't know the number or the person calling, we never pick up. (Gone are the days when we'd just pick up the phone and assume it was someone we knew.)

Just the other day, one call left a message, and it was obviously a scam. I did a reverse look up of the phone #, and the search revealed that the phone number used, had made over 675,000 calls in 2 days . . .

 

[MinnieM123]

Funny and creepy at the same time.

Yah, that's why I don't want anything like Alexa. (Guess that means that I'll also lose more things without it?!)