It looks like Michael and Gunther are having a good long conversation about life on the farm. As for John Patterson, all I can say is that perhaps Harry Chapin’s Cat’s in the Cradle might be a good song to listen to.
I still prefer that type of phone to today’s cell-phones. When I am out walking or doing something, I don’t want to “play” dodgem with people who locked-up in their conversation and not in what is going on beyond their phone.
Plus pleople seem to get upset with me if they can’t contact me at a drop of a hat when I leave my phone at home. When I’m out in the woods or fishing i don’t want some idiot trying to call me and break the peace and tranquillity I am trying to achieve.
Well, it’s true. What does he have in common with a middle aged man. I mean after about age 10, or getting your first bicycle, talking with parents becomes more like reporting to the boss.
….and this too shall pass, from what I remember of teens at that stage….
All my kids went through a stage like that: they were on the phone with their friends as soon as they came home. With three kids and one line, they had to make a table who would use the phone and when. I remember taking a lot of “emergency” messages from their friends too. But with us it was just “business” kind of conversation: how are you today, what’s for dinner, can I go shopping, I’m going out, etc. … Later on, about age 17 or 18, they went back, (as before when they were young children), to talking and discussing their university plans and career plans and career jobs. But no matter what, we always had at least one meal together every day, and the phone at that time was disconnected from the wall, just so the ring wouldn’t disturb that short family time for about an hour or so …
Knew a person once who didn’t want to get calls from work asking him to do work while he was on vacation, so he didn’t turn on his phone. He was high enough up in the company to get away with it.
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
riiiiiight
jmworacle over 4 years ago
At least to you.
Tantor over 4 years ago
Ouch… Kids can be cruel without realizing it
howtheduck over 4 years ago
It looks like Michael and Gunther are having a good long conversation about life on the farm. As for John Patterson, all I can say is that perhaps Harry Chapin’s Cat’s in the Cradle might be a good song to listen to.
littlejohn Premium Member over 4 years ago
I still prefer that type of phone to today’s cell-phones. When I am out walking or doing something, I don’t want to “play” dodgem with people who locked-up in their conversation and not in what is going on beyond their phone.
Plus pleople seem to get upset with me if they can’t contact me at a drop of a hat when I leave my phone at home. When I’m out in the woods or fishing i don’t want some idiot trying to call me and break the peace and tranquillity I am trying to achieve.
USN1977 over 4 years ago
Most parents would take what Michael did to John as antisocial behavior or that he has something to hide.
Grutzi over 4 years ago
John, find an excuse to be alone in the car with Michael for 30 minutes or so. You’ll probably be given his life story.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
LOL! That’s about right!
dv1093 over 4 years ago
That’s exactly my 17 year old – with one difference, he texts, not talks.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well, it’s true. What does he have in common with a middle aged man. I mean after about age 10, or getting your first bicycle, talking with parents becomes more like reporting to the boss.
1JennyJenkins over 4 years ago
….and this too shall pass, from what I remember of teens at that stage….
All my kids went through a stage like that: they were on the phone with their friends as soon as they came home. With three kids and one line, they had to make a table who would use the phone and when. I remember taking a lot of “emergency” messages from their friends too. But with us it was just “business” kind of conversation: how are you today, what’s for dinner, can I go shopping, I’m going out, etc. … Later on, about age 17 or 18, they went back, (as before when they were young children), to talking and discussing their university plans and career plans and career jobs. But no matter what, we always had at least one meal together every day, and the phone at that time was disconnected from the wall, just so the ring wouldn’t disturb that short family time for about an hour or so …
cmxx over 4 years ago
Knew a person once who didn’t want to get calls from work asking him to do work while he was on vacation, so he didn’t turn on his phone. He was high enough up in the company to get away with it.
Jogger2 over 4 years ago
People yakkity-yak a streak
And waste your time of day,
but Mister Ed will never speak
Unless he has something to say!