New Gadget

It's common knowledge that guys like gadgets. Doesn't matter what they do, or whether they do anything at all - guys will go nuts over things that have moving parts, spinning wheels, flashing lights, or combine a lot of stuff in one very small thing. Believe me, it's inbred - every time we walk past Gadget World the kid has to go in, even if they have nothing new from the previous (two hundred) week/s.

But girls like gadgets too! Especially useful ones that make life a lot easier. And last night I got one...

I've mentioned before my cellphone is kaput. Completely outdated and no longer works, much to the frustration of in-laws and outlaws who try to reach me on it. I've kinda liked being unavailable when I'm not near a landline - but on the other hand, the main reason I got it in the first place was for emergencies. Of the road variety. In case something breaks down or blows up or collapses and I'm stranded. (Though the other day I was wondering who I'd call if that happened - most folk are too far away to do anything to help!)

I've been looking to replace the phone, but don't want to have to take the contract/activation issues that come with one. I've got a prepaid thing going on a paid-off phone, only use as much airtime as I need to, and then let it carry over indefinitely. So I've hesitated - not willing to spend hundreds of bucks on things I don't need.

Until last night. Someone GAVE me a brand-new phone! OK, it's not equipped with all the technology that comes with many of them these days. But it doesn't cut out when you press any buttons, you can actually CALL people on it, and it WORKS. It's also less than half the size of the old brick, so will fit into my bag without attempting to burst the little pocket made for such devices - in fact it's so small I may lose it..! But I'll be careful.

Gotta new gadget! Read the instructions, figured out the settings, and we're good to go! YAY!