So now I have a new cell phone, an LG Rebel LTE.

I guess this means I have another time suck in my life. Or at least I have had one all day and half the night as I set things up the way I wanted.

Not being a fool I had the kid that sold me my phone and network get everything up and running before I left the store.

Next stop was to take G and I out to lunch at a local diner. Best Gyros ever!

Then we went to my car dealer where they linked my phone to the car’s Bluetooth connection. Like I said, I’m no fool.

Once home, I spent a few hours getting to know my phone and the few apps it has on it for now. I’ll get around to adding more later.

I even loaded my music on it.

Yep, I am treating it the same way I have all my computers from the old Commodore on. I am exploring everything and learning all about my new companion.

I hate having a cell phone. I do not want to be connected to the world 24/7. Which means, unless I need it, it won’t be turned on.

It’s paid for a year ahead. Even caught the phone at half price on sale.

Maybe that’s why I had all that trouble buying one before. I wasn’t meant to have it until I could get it cheap. LOL!

It does take nice pictures…

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I can’t help it.

When the show is on, I drop everything to watch it.

Had someone taken the time to nurture my interests in science and computers when I was a teen instead of not allowing me to take the classes I wanted to take, things may have been a lot different for me.

As it is, I taught myself to use computers, and my interest in animatronics and robotics might surprise people one day.

Battlebots Gavin style. A young Gavin vs RC car

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Gavin grin

Sleeping Lucy

I still don’t have a cell phone.

There are several reasons why I don’t have one and maybe two reasons why I need one.

I really don’t want to be connected 24/7.

I have always hated being on the phone after working in offices where you had to deal with them constantly.

I think people are rude when they are always on their phones and not actually with the people they are with.

When in the company of others, turn off your phone.

People need to get used to not spending every minute of every day on the phone. They need to pick their heads up and see the world around them.

Be aware of their surroundings.

You could miss something beyond amazing and never know it.

I need a phone because of The Curmudgeon’s health.

I need a phone because there are no more public phones and I have no way to get help if I break down somewhere.

I have made several attempts to get a phone. I failed each time for various reasons.

Here’s your chance…sell me a phone and a cell phone company.

Eyes slamming shut.

Head falling toward the keyboard.

Signs I am in need of sleep.

However, once I manage to curl up on the couch, I am then wide awake.

Will I ever have a normal sleep pattern again?

Wish I could sleep like she does.

I’ve cut back to twice a day and I find it refreshing. I find that I don’t miss spending time on Face book.

Although, it still hasn’t helped me get more things done around here, it has knocked down my stress levels a bit.

It’s amazing how easily one can get hooked on a social media.

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The Curmudgeon had to get his truck over for inspection.

I couldn’t go along because our Five star Home Foods guy was coming to take our order at the same time.

Thank goodness for G. She followed him over and brought him home.

Thank goodness for his ice vest too, it kept him cool in this brutal heat.

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Finally took all the stuff over to get framed.

Had to bring some of it back home to wait for a later date.

Yep, it isn’t cheap to get a bunch of things framed right.

I’m down to having 5 prints and two cloth items still needing frames. I hope to do that soon.

I will have four prints and a Heather Galler original all framed and home by mid-week next week. Can’t wait!

Heather Galler original painting of Patty

Three Heather Galler prints

Tea poster