The last post is the WINNER!

[ChristineM]

 

[John53]

This post is authorised by the Department of Thinly Disguised Plans to Usher in a Theocratic Christian Regime.

 

[Subduction Zone]

The iphone and many other mobiles are mostly made in china. So you say they are going to work their way up in quality

They invaded that market a long time ago. Mechanics have a long memory when it comes to tools. Phones are based upon a throw away economy for many. Apple makes a lot of money on people that 'need' the latest cell phone that they can get.

 

[Wu Wei]

More "drilling", "tapping", & "turning" than "boring".

Yes, certainly...you're absolutely right...no doubt

 

[Wu Wei]

How many young'uns have no idea what you're talking about not having grown up in the era of physical clocks (and much else)?

sadly...many

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

sadly...many

and can't figure out a rotary phone...

 

[Wu Wei]

and can't figure out a rotary phone...

imagine having to get out of the chair.... or off the floor... to change the channel...or worse yet.... not having a phone with you absolutely everywhere you go...and...even worse...No texting

 

[John53]

Ut oh, the thread is turning into....

 

[John53]

 

[Stonetree]

Including zippers?

Once again.........John, I have immaculate standards.....why are you showing signs of jealousy,perhaps because our close relationship is kaput?

 

[Stonetree]

and can't figure out a rotary phone...

Even the manual is too difficult........fingers or toes, pull or push? Our elders must have been geniuses.

 

[Stonetree]

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Don't Aussies even know what rabbit ears are....?

 

[John53]

Don't Aussies even know what rabbit ears are....?

Discrimination against @Dan From Smithville

 

[ChristineM]

On that note I'll leave you.

Goodnight all.

 

[Stonetree]

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On that note I'll leave you.

Goodnight all.

Good night......hope you are less crouchy, tomorrow.....

 

[John53]

6 years ago I built this out of a pallet and it's still standing.

 

[sun rise]

And 1% of the time

Unpredictable.

And i think at 99% you perhaps exaggerate a little

Of course I don't know when she gets off the phone and comes to give me a blow-by-blow of the conversation. But when it comes to something she wants me to do, I'm really really good at picking up her aura let alone her body language.

 

[sun rise]

imagine having to get out of the chair.... or off the floor... to change the channel...or worse yet.... not having a phone with you absolutely everywhere you go...and...even worse...No texting

 

[John53]

Good night......hope you are less crouchy, tomorrow.....

We're not allowed to crouch?

 

[sun rise]

It's amost 20 years old but how little has changed