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12. I'm 81 and I remember party lines and human operators that spoke to customers.

Tue Feb 3, 2026, 12:32 PM

Yesterday

Now, I'm thinking about consulting some 8 year old to help me navigate a cell phone.

To hell with Smart. give me Simple.

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I am so old... [View all] DURHAM D Monday OP

I hear you, my dear DURHAM D! CaliforniaPeggy Monday #2

What, you don't like Siri? thought crime Monday #3

No, but DURHAM D Monday #4

Here is a true story. thought crime Yesterday #10

LOL DURHAM D Yesterday #11

I know the feeling. murielm99 Yesterday #5

Thanks for sharing. DURHAM D Yesterday #6

And we had to count the number of rings Figarosmom Yesterday #8

I've told my Wife more than once I'd like to move to Mayberry. BurnDoubt Yesterday #9

Very cool Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #13