After I was dropped off at the airport I knew within 1 minute that I didn’t have my cell phone. I could have called the friend that dropped me off to circle back and give me the phone that had fallen to the floor of her car. But, I didn’t have my cell phone. And I didn’t have her phone number…it’s in my cell phone of course.
A moment of panic.
Ok, everything happens for a reason. I’ll be OK.
Actually, I was better than OK. It was somewhat freeing to not have the phone attached to me. I had my laptop, so I could email people what had happened. I could roam and not be found. The four days went quickly. I emailed back to phoenix to set up my pick at the airport. But if there was a problem on either end, we wouldn’t be able to call each other to tell the other person what had happened. Just like in the “old” days. But I sent an email in advance and got the cell phone number of the friend picking me up. Just in case. If I was waiting too long I could borrow a cell phone and call. (Do they still have pay phones?)
Anyway, I survived. When I was reunited with my lost friend it had lots to tell me. After recharging the battery I got caught me up on all the people who tried to call, and all the voice messages, all the texts.
It feels good to have it back in my pocket.
I actually don’t miss callers being able to reach me at all times. If they leave a message on your home phone, you at least have time to think about “whatever they called about.” But, there are times when a cell phone is absolutely necessary and I agree that travel would be one of them. Good to see you, Greg. You are a breath of fresh air:-)