I have a cell phone which I know how to turn on and off, send a text on and listen to voice mail. The only people who have my number are my family and a few very close friends. The phone is primarily for me to use when I am out riding and have an emergency, or to call someone in the family briefly for the exchange of needed information. For me the telephone be it cell or otherwise, has been for my convenience. I have an answering machine and caller ID and so don't always answer. People who know me know that if they leave a brief and concise message including their name and telephone number I will call them back. Many of my friends know that I am rarely home, won't answer my cell phone so they will email me knowing that I don't access email until evening.

Yes occasionally some one gets a bit miffed at not being able to instantly get in touch with me, but again, I am mostly a happy hermit and what seems death or life urgent to others, rarely is, or if it is there is nothing I can do about it anyway since I really treasure my privacy.

just me being a grumpy old lady.

marni