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If it's not one thing......

Right now, I have been attempting to bring the WIXY/at&t-phonecam back to life. I think it contracted some moisture last night, and that's not good, especially seeing I've only had it a little more than a month.

I will get in touch with the good folks at at&t and see about getting a new phone. If it's going to be too much then I will go to the Evil Big Box Store(tm) and get a Go Phone for $15.00, put my sim card in it and see if that works.

But for now, I will try to dry the phone out and see if it will come back to life.

Now for me, a cell phone is more a necessity than luxury. I drive 46 miles to work, and I'm sure everybody knows about the WIXYmobile. I also have an artificial left knee, so a five mile walk in case of breakdown would be out of the question.

I don't need a phone that serves as a GPS, iPod, web browser, television, or brews my coffee. I just need one that I can make and receive calls on.

Comments

Melanie said…
I pray it dries out and works! bummer! I do pray you have a good day!
August 19, 2008 8:40 AM
cathouse teri said…
Dang! I wish I had an extra phone lying around so I could give it to ya!

My son did that G-Phone thing and it worked. He has T-Mobile. But could work with AT&T.

Worth a try.
August 19, 2008 12:28 PM
Cliff said…
I appreciate the thought Teri. I got the phone going now, but I think the battery is damaged.

I should have my situation taken care of in the next couple of days.

Funny how much we rely on those things nowadays.
August 19, 2008 12:36 PM
Connie said…
Are you sure you don't want the kind that brews coffee? Might be nice to have a cup of coffee on those long drives to keep you awake. ;)

Just giving you a hard time. :)

Hope you get it fixed soon.
August 20, 2008 7:57 AM
Pat Jenkins said…
i hate phones, but you do need them!!!
August 20, 2008 12:01 PM
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