......................With some electronics anyhow.
Went into town the other day and after a conversation which went like this.
HE:- Can I help you madam?
(Me thinking- Madam don't call me madam
......... talk to me like that you whippersnapper and there'll be no sale.)
ME:- Yes I would like to buy a tablet thingy.
HE:- Yes, sure now I need to get a few things clear.
(Me thinking:- UH- OH )
(Me thinking:- UH- OH )
HE:- Do you have a smartphone?
(Me:- thinking a smartphone what the...........
I've got a mobile phone
and I'm smart enough to answer it does that count)
and I'm smart enough to answer it does that count)
ME:- No, I don't.
HE:- A pause .......... then a
HE:- A pause .......... then a
Riiiiiight...?
Have you used a tablet before?
ME:- No not really, have a vague idea from looking at my daughters
(He:- probably thinking Geesh the day was going good til now).
HE:- ........................Riiiiight?
Well there are two sorts basically Android and Apple.
Well there are two sorts basically Android and Apple.
ME:- .........Riiiiiight.?
Another pause.
ME:- I have an Apple computer does that help.
(His little face lit up like a sunbeam)
HE:- Well, yes it helps a lot.
ME:- ........................... Riiiight.?
Seems you are an Apple man or an Android Man.
A bit like you were a Holden man or a Ford man back in the day.
And the line was never crossed.
So now
as not to cross that line
as not to cross that line
am now the proud owner of an Apple Ipad mini.
So right up to date with this new electronic tablet thingy
I've surprised even myself.
I've surprised even myself.
Sir and I a bit slow in getting onto the electronics caper,
our TV was bought for the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Exhibit A
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| One dodgy photo courtesy of my old dinosaur of a phone |
Of course now have to be brave enough to open it
and then manage to get myself connected
where are the kids when I need them.
xDee
LIFE IS A MIRROR - BE YOURSELF
P.S. Figure the extra dollars to access the helpline
will be money well spent.
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