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Re: JimmyA
I guess, Sir Wiley. And when it comes to family, everyone seems to be preoccupied with so much going on that things slip through the cracks. But I really thought that the news of a new member to the family would have warranted at least a phone call! I'm looking forward to asking my sister-in-law my that never happened . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on February 27, 2015 at 6:18 AM
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That's okay, lustor. Phone call or text, at least you didn't wait three weeks before informing anyone else! Like I wrote, I really assumed my sister-in-law would have been so excited about the birth of her first grandchild that she would have been on the phone calling everybody! I guess I'll find out soon enough what happened . . . 
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JimmyA
on February 27, 2015 at 6:15 AM
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Re: Right on!
Good idea, strat! I have read that, right now, at least 25% of the people in this country have gotten rid of their landlines, and I don't know what percentage are now regretting it. I guess computers in general are like kids - they're wonderful and frustrating at the same time. But, they shouldn't be substitutes for simple courtesy . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 27, 2015 at 6:13 AM
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Well, C C T, weddings and funerals are one thing. And I'm sure you were informed of those up-coming events in advance. But when a new child is born into the family, and no one was quite sure exactly when they would arrive, a simple phone call should be in order - "Your new niece/nephew/great-niece/great-nephew is here!" It shouldn't be that difficult a task . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 27, 2015 at 6:10 AM
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JimmyA
It's the new age my friend.I have 5 children, 6 step-children and I never really know what's going on. Three weeks ago I sent a cheque to my oldest step-daughter. $150.00 to take the family of 6 out to supper on us. I never saw the cheque clear my account and today after 15 days or whatever, I called to find out she just deposited it yesterday, 15 days later.That's today's life.
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 26, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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as my daughter was popping out my first grandson I was texting my son and daughter to let them know what was going on.
posted by
Lanetay
on February 26, 2015 at 10:53 AM
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Right on!
Strangely enough, now I want my land line back and am ready to toss cell phones and computers over the nearest bridge.
No...I think I want to get rid of all of them and just hang around a coffee shop...
posted by
strat
on February 26, 2015 at 10:27 AM
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I expect so Jimmy, but my relations generally only meet at funerals, not Weddings.
We usually see the offspring at the former occasion, if we have been told of the funeral of course.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 26, 2015 at 9:56 AM
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It seems so simple, doesn't it, Inside? But even a text would have been a little impersonal, as far as my wife and I are concerned. Like I wrote, this was the first niece/nephew or great-niece/nephew whose birth was announced this way. I know some of my other nieces and nephews will be having children too someday. I hope this isn't the beginning of a terrible new trend . . . 
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JimmyA
on February 26, 2015 at 7:03 AM
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And what, FSI, did people do before computers? They picked up the phone and called people! Is that such an archaic phenomenon already? So many people are glued to their cell or smart phones these days anyway! A quick 'dial' and a quick announcement was all we asked for . . .
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JimmyA
on February 26, 2015 at 7:00 AM
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It is indeed, Kabu. Yes, my family is somewhat fragmented too, but the bulk of it still resides here in New Jersey with me. Regardless, even if some of us moved to Europe, Australia or South America, keeping in touch via the internet is one thing, but the announcement of a birth of a child should be made by phone calls! No one should have been that busy . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 26, 2015 at 6:58 AM
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The same thing drives me crazy too. My son sent invites to his first play only on facebook. I don't live on facebook. The when finally looking, I learned that all my children were using the invite or event feature to things, I want a phone call. Even a text.
Now have lender and real estate agent that thinks that we are looking at our emails all day long. Neither one of us do and they get excited that we have not responded. Please call, or even text us to look at the emails.
posted by
Inside_The_Purple_Purse
on February 26, 2015 at 4:16 AM
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I have not faced a situation similiar to that yet. However, I know that one day it is going to end up happening. So many people seem to rather announce things on social media and only on social media.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 25, 2015 at 6:37 PM
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If I didn't send emails, make the phone calls myself and snope arounf FB, I wouldn't ever hear anything from my family. And it wasn't much better when I lived in Australia. Families are just fragmenting it would seem So sad. And I cannot believe anyone wouldn't tell your Mother about being a Great Granny! Ah such a crazy, throw away, over stressed and busy World.
posted by
Kabu
on February 25, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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