Impossible NH-DMV driver's license renewal

[ApS]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Hannafords-Plymouth and Marshall's-Plymouth both have no flip-fone ..... the Plymouth Public Library and www.ebay.com says it has $19.99 Trac-fone flip-fone, made by Alcatel so that is what I will purchase through eBay. The Alcatel flip-fone is much less user friendly than the older Trac-fone flip-fone, made by LG, which was easy to use and to text. My whole problem with my driver's license is basically born from the difficult to use Alcatel flip-fone ....... I never had any phone problems with the old LG which unfortunately I dropped into the lake and it was ruined. It was something like a 3G product that apparently is no longer available. Alcatel is French for "telephone trash." Therefore this entire episode is due to the lake water which made my old phone wet ....!!!!! The water, which is naturally wet ....... aka 'Lake Winnipesaukee' is the guilty party, here ..... !! ..... is totally the fault of this here lake!

To keep your flip-phone above water, tuck it into a swim noodle!

[tis]

It does kind of make me sorry though that this world has become so dependent on cell phones and computers. I know people that don't even use computers and without help couldn't survive in today's world. I think an option should always be given for important things.

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by tis

It does kind of make me sorry though that this world has become so dependent on cell phones and computers. I know people that don't even use computers and without help couldn't survive in today's world. I think an option should always be given for important things.

I agree...and I believe this is the reason older folks have been reluctant to give up their land lines. I'm 70 and have given up mine but exclusively, for lack of use. It's a new world, passing by the stubborn, older generation...

[Lakegeezer]

Governments are adopting technology to increase efficiency while lowering costs, and meeting the needs of the majority. The push for lower taxes demand they do this. On-line systems means lower staff costs and time savings to people that don't need to visit town halls or DMV offices.

But, the problem is keeping the manual option to meet the needs of those that haven't adopted technology or don't have needed access. It is expensive for governments to keep the old, manual labor ways in place, but it is required until middle aged people become the new elderly. There is no looking back.

[mswlogo]

Originally Posted by tis

It does kind of make me sorry though that this world has become so dependent on cell phones and computers. I know people that don't even use computers and without help couldn't survive in today's world. I think an option should always be given for important things.

It's not that they can't survive. They just don't want to. They get spoiled by the convenience, efficiency and security of having them. More time to relax or get more things done.

My wife is handicapped. I constantly worry about her falling. If she is not back when she is supposed to be I can check where she is any time. And I can go straight to where she is. If I stay late for work, and forget to call, she can check on me.

I search for something on my desktop to buy somewhere I've never been and it's 30 minutes before closing. And it's Friday and they don't open until Monday. Get in the car and the GPS is already loaded with it. Oh and it routed me around the accident. Saved my weekend project by getting that part.

My wife used to do all the shopping. Since COVID, I do it. We use FaceTime a ton so that she gets exactly what she wants and I'm not wandering all over to find stuff. And we only have to make one trip Less time I'm in the store the safer I am.

It's great being "connected". You wouldn't understand it, unless you did it.

I could use a similar argument that life was better before telephones and cars too. Just ask the Amish.

When shopping for homes I can check exactly where the sun will be in the sky any time of day and any day of the year. I ruled out many homes based on that. I don't even bother looking inside the house if I can't confirm the exact exposure I suspect it could have. I wish it could simulate trees removed or no leaves on the trees in Winter.

Smoke alarm goes off in my vacation home, I know it immediately. And I can pop up a camera or two to confirm if it's a false alarm or not.

Need to let the service guy in, don't have to give a key away or hide one. I just unlock the door from my phone, or generate a temporary code to get in.

I could give a 100 more examples. Smartphones saves time, money and gives peace of mind.

It's true though that they can be abused, like anything, like kids immersed in games and constantly texting with friends while ignoring the physical people around them.

Ordered iPhone 12 Pro yesterday And trying to convince my wife she needs ones too.

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by mswlogo

My wife is handicapped. I constantly worry about her falling. If she is not back when she is supposed to be I can check where she is any time. And I can go straight to where she is. If I stay late for work, and forget to call, she can check on me.


Ordered iPhone 12 Pro yesterday And trying to convince my wife she needs ones too.

You might consider an Apple Watch for your wife. It can be paired with an iPhone for voice, text, location, etc. It also has a heart monitor. I do not have one yet, but I am thinking about getting one for my mother. I got her an iPhone a few years ago for safety/connectedness, but this looks better for the purpose.

[mswlogo]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

You might consider an Apple Watch for your wife. It can be paired with an iPhone for voice, text, location, etc. It also has a heart monitor. I do not have one yet, but I am thinking about getting one for my mother. I got her an iPhone a few years ago for safety/connectedness, but this looks better for the purpose.

We both have one. Has LTE and doesn't depend on the phone. She actually uses hers more than I do.

[Kamper]

Originally Posted by ApS

To keep your flip-phone above water, tuck it into a swim noodle!

But where should he stick the noodle?