Thursday, May 5, 2011

Friday Flash 55.....



The Daughter...
'Stop wallowing in the past, it's a new century,
things change. It makes life easier!
The Mother...
"Easier for who? I've gotten along just fine for
75 years without it. Whats the big deal anyway about
talking in 'Real Time'?
I don't need no new fangled Tell-EE-Phone!!

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To all you Mothers out there..Happy Mother's Day!
I guess all change comes with some skepticism no matter
what century we are referring to.
If you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55
Please come tell The G-Man...
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment....Then BOOK!!!
So from the Lowest-Tech host from coast to coast...
Have a Kick Ass Week-End!!!
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51 comments:

  1. Brian MillerMay 5, 2011 at 8:01:00 PM EDT

    ha. my how the times have changed...if your phone does not have the net and apps now you are out dated...guess i am...

    happy mothers day to all moms!

    my 55

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  2. Jannie FunsterMay 5, 2011 at 8:08:00 PM EDT

    Yes, and Ancient Romans shook their head at all those new-fangled contraptions coming out too, like The Wheel and such. Kids, these days...

    And thanks for the Mother's Day mention!

    My 55's here.

    xoxo

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  3. ChristineMay 5, 2011 at 8:20:00 PM EDT

    Refuse to give my kids a phone, they can get a job if they want one, however, tried to get a hold of one of them at school today and the secretary wouldn't get the son. If they don't want these kids to walk around talking on phones, then at least help a parent out when we need to connect with them.

    Here's my 55

    http://aninklingofsorts.blogspot.com/2011/05/mahogany-love.html

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  4. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 5, 2011 at 8:24:00 PM EDT

    Happy May 5,

    May 5=55, I realize it and happen to have some free time doing it.

    love your 55, super realistic and brilliant.

    here is My 55

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  5. Brian MillerMay 5, 2011 at 8:35:00 PM EDT

    where is everyone?

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  6. gautami tripathyMay 5, 2011 at 8:43:00 PM EDT

    I suppose I am still primitive..!

    Here is mine:

    musically yours

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  7. hedgewitchMay 5, 2011 at 8:56:00 PM EDT

    My cell phone looks like a flint knife from some prehistoric cave compared to what most people have--I keep waiting for Ma Bell to tell me it will no longer work,come spend a few benjamins on a new one--so far so good though.

    I'm playin and am on a moon thing, now, apparently:
    Moonlight

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  8. moondustwriterMay 5, 2011 at 9:45:00 PM EDT

    Low tech is good. Goat carts may replace Silvarados soon!!!



    Happy Mother's Day Ladies!!

    Paralyzed for a day

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  9. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 9:56:00 PM EDT

    Wait... telephones ALL being new. or the newest version? No, but that's a computer, isn't it? I've lost track.

    - Alice

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  10. MeMay 5, 2011 at 10:10:00 PM EDT

    Changes are coming faster and faster...the things my kids take for granted blows me away sometimes. Ah, the generation gap!

    Happy 5/5 day, G-man! This must be like a national holiday on your blog, no?

    By the way, I'm in! Mine is Here.

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  11. Monkey ManMay 5, 2011 at 10:13:00 PM EDT

    Oh technology. I still like real time conversations, but we must be flexible.

    My 55 is HERE.

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  12. JannaMay 5, 2011 at 10:21:00 PM EDT

    I know people like that. :)
    Thankfully my mom tends to be ok with technology stuff. But I do know older folks who tend to view technological innovation with ridiculous skepticism.
    Sigh.

    Thanks for another Friday 55!
    Mine's here. :)

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  13. Pheromone GirlMay 5, 2011 at 10:59:00 PM EDT

    Love it! My mom was a telephone operator in the age of switchboards and cords connecting us all, phone numbers like "Cypress" 23716 - this was a great reminder!

    I played this week. Well?

    PS: Thanks for the mother's day wishes - and happy mother's day to all the ones who mother those around them, blood or not.

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  14. Katherine KrigeMay 5, 2011 at 11:10:00 PM EDT

    Oh ho! I too was thinking technology today with my 55.

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  15. TALONMay 5, 2011 at 11:54:00 PM EDT

    lol! I love it, Galen!

    Who knew how far-reaching technology would really become!

    Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!

    My 55: Rest(less)

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  16. OliviaMay 6, 2011 at 12:08:00 AM EDT

    Changing over with changing times is being smart.. I am.. :)

    Happy Mother's Day to all mommies over the world.

    Suspended

    Many Hugs xox

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  17. amfMay 6, 2011 at 12:49:00 AM EDT

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  18. OliviaMay 6, 2011 at 12:57:00 AM EDT

    It's the tech that has connected us.. however low it may be! Having fun already..

    xxx

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  19. amfMay 6, 2011 at 1:07:00 AM EDT

    Ha! G...ma-bell and I have a "don't phone me, I'll phone you relationship"! Nice way to remember (and remind). Hope you don't mind, but I stole an idea from ya with my crazy 55.
    (first time was total link fail)

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  20. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 2:13:00 AM EDT

    hahaha My 89 year old grandmother got a cellphone before I did. I use mine as more of a watch and alarm clock more than anything else, but Grandma still doesn't understand what I used to do for a living before kids...Try explaining web design to an 89 year old.

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  21. anthonynorthMay 6, 2011 at 2:42:00 AM EDT

    A good call.

    You'll find mine here.

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  22. PratibhaMay 6, 2011 at 2:48:00 AM EDT

    Haha !! Love this . I have to start teaching my mom to use internet next month .. Its gonan be fun ! she loves learning new things ..


    My 55er

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  23. MorningAJMay 6, 2011 at 3:35:00 AM EDT

    I never thought I'd think like that - but technology is going faster than it needs to these days. Am I getting old?

    Great 55 as ever!

    My 55 are up here.

    PS - UK Mothers' Day was weeks ago.

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  24. Belinda MunozMay 6, 2011 at 3:58:00 AM EDT

    Awww, I love it! Times, they are a-changin' as we speak.

    Thanks for the Mother's Day wishes. I hope not to get terribly behind he times like this sweet grandma in he picture.

    Mine is here:
    http://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/05/yesterday/

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  25. Vysh @The Colourful EyesMay 6, 2011 at 4:12:00 AM EDT

    Hahahh.. yea My grani says the same.. Shes actualy feels V.comfrtable to use landline...

    So heres mine 55 The Rainbow Sunshine

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  26. A Daft Scots LassMay 6, 2011 at 4:29:00 AM EDT

    Happy Mother's Day to all the mums....

    great 55 as always, G-Man!

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  27. joannaMay 6, 2011 at 5:18:00 AM EDT

    Oh so sweet! with all these changes happening so rapidly, will we be left behind, too, I wonder.

    thanks for the Mother's Day wishes.

    played this week,

    joanny

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  28. budh.aaahMay 6, 2011 at 6:07:00 AM EDT

    Thats a conversation/ exchange I've heard many a time in my life since the cellphone came about....

    Oh I am forgetful now sorry G I am late again for 55..too late in fact. Posted for friday and then remembered :(

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  29. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 6:16:00 AM EDT

    Perfect example of contempt prior to investigation!

    Mine is HERE

    Wish I could visit everyone but am on my way to work where there is no blog access. Have a great weekend!

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  30. Maude LynnMay 6, 2011 at 6:42:00 AM EDT

    Now, you can't escape from your phone!

    Nice one, G-Man!

    Mine's up.

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  31. AustinMay 6, 2011 at 8:05:00 AM EDT

    Happy Mama's day (what my 3 year old says) she is stuck in the new age!

    Blood, Sweat and Tears is mine this week.

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  32. Steve IsaakMay 6, 2011 at 8:39:00 AM EDT

    Every time new technology comes 'round. . . LOL.

    Thanks for the chuckle, and the hostin'. . .

    Here's mine.

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  33. hopeMay 6, 2011 at 8:50:00 AM EDT

    Ah yes...now Mom nags me by e-mail. ;)

    Mine's up...have a great weekend!

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  34. LisaMay 6, 2011 at 8:58:00 AM EDT

    Mine is up.

    Lisa
    InspiredbyLisa – Friday Flash 55

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  35. PBJdreamerMay 6, 2011 at 9:19:00 AM EDT

    Phones are a hot topic over here with my kid.


    I wrote another Flash 55, this might become a habit!

    http://pbjdreamer.blogspot.com/

    that is all

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  36. LindaMay 6, 2011 at 9:25:00 AM EDT

    Times do change. Sounds a bit like something my Mom would have said. I miss her.

    Here's today's contribution at Roses to Rainbows

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  37. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 6, 2011 at 9:56:00 AM EDT

    Happy Friday...

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  38. BubbaMay 6, 2011 at 10:35:00 AM EDT

    Danged kids and their fancy gadgets! LOL!

    Sorry I'm late, but it's not easy writing a World-Changing 55.

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  39. Lulda CasadagaMay 6, 2011 at 11:06:00 AM EDT

    I feel so left behind with so many gadgets..oh well..Happy Mothers Day and I will be with you soon G! :)

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  40. MargaretMay 6, 2011 at 11:30:00 AM EDT

    I remember my mom FINALLY got a microwave... years after I moved out. Never an answering machine and JUST recently got a "modern" phone - no dial anymore! I TRIED to show her the internet so she could see my blog... it isn't going to happen... the MOUSE confused her too much.

    Oh well, Here is my 55 -

    My 55

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  41. HelenMay 6, 2011 at 12:37:00 PM EDT

    My children and grandchildren are ALWAYS saying ... 'you need a new cell phone.'

    No I don't. No texting, no apps, no nothing except hello and goodbye.

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  42. MonaMay 6, 2011 at 1:42:00 PM EDT

    My mom is stuck to her phone all the times and whenever she sees me on mine, she tells me that using mobile causes brain cancer!

    Mother's day Bleh! Yuck!

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  43. ElaineMay 6, 2011 at 2:12:00 PM EDT

    Cute...my mom's learning to text at 80 years. This is both a lesson in patience and uncondtional love on my part!

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  44. RNSANEMay 6, 2011 at 2:27:00 PM EDT

    I tried,desperately, to get my mother to use a computer which she would have loved..but it was a no go! She barely mastered a cell phone, this brilliant RN.

    Mine 55 is at:

    http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/05/friday-flash-55-his-fate-was-sealed-may.html

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  45. RNSANEMay 6, 2011 at 2:29:00 PM EDT

    My Friday Flash 55 is at:

    http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/05/friday-flash-55-his-fate-was-sealed-may.html

    Remember all the terrific mothers in your life every day of the year!!

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  46. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 3:11:00 PM EDT

    Yay for FF55!

    http://chuckamonkey.blogspot.com/2011/05/tree-said.html

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  47. TammyMay 6, 2011 at 3:31:00 PM EDT

    I haven't played in a couple of weeks but I am baaaaaaack, and mine is up!

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  48. Shanae BranhamMay 6, 2011 at 3:32:00 PM EDT

    Hey G-man,
    Thanks for the Mother's Day well wishes! Cute post...very clever. It made me laugh.

    Yeah... I agree with Brian. Happy Mother's Day to all the other Moms!

    Click here to check my 55 out

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  49. Cazzie!!!May 7, 2011 at 6:47:00 AM EDT

    Hey there G Man, you are the bomb :) xoxo

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  50. limeMay 7, 2011 at 4:23:00 PM EDT

    is this the party to whom i am speaking?

    cute one,gman. i like it :)

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  51. secret agent womanMay 7, 2011 at 5:41:00 PM EDT

    I admit, I'm one of those who jumped on the smart phone bandwagon. And now that I have email, internet, music, GPS texting, camera, and oh, yeah, telephone, rolled into one little device, I don't think I'll ever look back.

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