Thubbing - are you guilty?

Ditto Butty (except my technology speed is pretty slow) My DD insisted I got a phone 7 years ago because I was hacking out on my own - but nothing new in that. I have pay as you go and so far in more than 7 years have spent about 15 pounds. Is this a record?

I would have said I'd beat you to the record, tiggy, but I'm off on a bit of solo travelling in a few weeks, for a month, where I might need to rack-up a hefty bill if things don't go according to plan!

To add to my own thread and so I'm not branded as some sort of luddite :- I embrace new technology, I have used a personal computer for years and have had a mobile phone for at least 12 years. However, it has killed the art of conversation and spelling, it should be used wisely and not loudly when sitting say on a bus. It should be in your pocket/handbag unless you are needed in an emergency. Why people have phones and then have them turned off. Why? Might as well not bother and just used your normal landline.

I love my smartphone and find it very useful. It is my phone, diary, newspaper, dictionary, crossword, telephone, laptop, calculator, loyalty card, tv guide, radio, cd player, weatherman, camera, library, A-Z, notepad, torch, train & bus timetable, encyclopaedia and much more.
My life and my handbag are so much less cluttered
But I make sure that all but the essential notifications are turned off and have even set it up to tell people I'll call them back so that I do not turn into a "phubber"
I find it has freed me up like never before. No more waiting in for an important call. Never miss a TV programme because I can set remote recordings..my PVR is a godsend too! Never be the last to find out an important news story. Always able to locate a wandering husband.....the possibilities are endless.
Only yesterday DD1 and I were discussing the fact that my 2 year old GS would never know a world without this technology...