I am confused by people that walk while talking on the cell phone
Well you can certainly pay attention enough to what is in front of you to not trip or run into anyone. I would not do it crossing the street. If it is an area you are unlikely to be mugged, then it seems OK to me. I mean I'm not a big cell phone user, and don't do it. If you are just walking on the sidewalk, and are walking fast enough to keep up with traffic, then surely it is the responsiblity of those behind you not to run into you, to control their enough so their dogs don't run into you, and to tap you on the shoulder and say "excuse me" if they need you to move so they can pass. I live in a small town, so am probably not visualizing crowded city sidewalks. Here a "crowded" sidewalk has a person or two every four feet. I'll admit that in NY or Boston or Downtown Portland or Downtown Seattle it is probably different. As I said, I don't walk and talk on a cellphone. But really it doesn't seem to me that it would take that much more concentration than walking and talking to the person next to you, or walking and worrying about your troubles, or walking and working up the courage to ask that attractive acquaintence you will see tomorrow out.
In general, I am confused by people that walk while talking on the cell phone. (pacing on the sidewalk doesn't quite count) You can't be paying attention to your surroundings. No way to know if a car, mugger, bike, or dog is coming up behind you. and often in front of you
I did this today, without falling down, getting run over or eaten by a pack of feral dogs. Peripheral vision is your friend. But I had to make a couple calls while on my lunch hour, and I needed to drop off my timecard.
If I can read a book and walk (never had any accidents) I can certainly talk on the phone and walk. It really depends on the surroundings.
I did this today, without falling down, getting run over or eaten by a pack of feral dogs.
The legendary feral dogs of San Francisco.
That might be a good band name... "Tonight, for one night only, The Legendary Feral Dogs of San Francisco!!!"
Their hook? They're really from Wichita.
I use a retractable leash. I do not use a cell while using it.
I use them with Pisces and Mooshu because they both walk well on leash and don't go charging after people. I also keep it locked in a fairly short position.
If I tried a retractable with Jas, she'd yank my arm straight out of the socket. It's a matter of knowing the dog and knowing what works best.
One of my gripes is people who talk and drive shopping carts. They driiiiift down the middle of the aisle, chatting away, and occasionally getting so involved in their conversation that they stop, usually right in front of what I'm trying to buy. "Excuse me" in a normal tone doesn't get through to them at all. They simply don't process the five carts stuck behind them.
Steph, I took a shower I feel slightly human.
Actually I came to the realization that I don't do well in alot of clutter when I get stressed or dealing with lots of choices. I need to make my place more..minimal.
Also I redownloaded an 11 minute yoga PM thing from exercisetv.tv --- it really helped when I did it. It cost me $1.99 and at first I thought I'd have to buy it agian, but they keep your downloads you buy and you can just download it again so I did. Starting to morrow I'm doing that.
The legendary feral dogs of San Francisco.
There used to be an area of San Francisco called Dogtown. It was near the slaughterhouses and lots of dogs would congregate there.
Health-ma to Calli's dad and Kathy's Uncle Ray. Job-ma to ChiKat!
I am home. My plans tonight consist of sitting on my ass, eating Indian food, and going to bed early. I will also be popping advil like candy to attempt to mitigate the damage I did to myself yesterday on my accidental six-mile mountain hike with bonus wind storm at the top.
Oh, and so much sleep-ma to askye! Not being able to sleep is hideous.
