keep getting interrupted while reading

[mjhudston]

OK as previously suggested I have this afternoon tried the earphones in whilst surfing the web on my iPad in starbucks (sad I know, but I love the coffee). So was I successful I here you ask? Erm no actually, as I feared I was touched by someone who wanted to know about my Ipad. Im drinking a cup of coffee, listening to music and busy reading through the mobile read forums. What more of an indication do you need that I do not want to be disturbed.

The head phone and music however did lessen the sound of the screaming child who won't stop screaming because the parents are ignoring it.

I've just figured it out. I'm an intolerant miserable old git who wants to be on his own. Not bad for 40.

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Originally Posted by mjhudston

OK as previously suggested I have this afternoon tried the earphones in whilst surfing the web on my iPad in starbucks (sad I know, but I love the coffee). So was I successful I here you ask? Erm no actually, as I feared I was touched by someone who wanted to know about my Ipad. Im drinking a cup of coffee, listening to music and busy reading through the mobile read forums. What more of an indication do you need that I do not want to be disturbed.

The head phone and music however did lessen the sound of the screaming child who won't stop screaming because the parents are ignoring it.

I've just figured it out. I'm an intolerant miserable old git who wants to be on his own. Not bad for 40.

Wait until you're in your sixties, you young whippersnapper!

[mjhudston]

Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

Wait until you're in your sixties, you young whippersnapper!

I've only been 40 for a month, let's not wish the years away just yet.

[Freeshadow]

Originally Posted by mjhudston

I'm an intolerant miserable old git who wants to be on his own. Not bad for 40.

Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

Wait until you're in your sixties, you young whippersnapper!

I remember once (about 10y ago) having been told

Originally Posted by Prof R.

Mr. S. You are far too young for being so cynical and sarcastic

why the f#$% does it seem to be a privilege of the older folks to be a pessimistic, cynical and sarcastic hermit !?!

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Originally Posted by mjhudston

I've only been 40 for a month, let's not wish the years away just yet.

That's why I said wait.

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Originally Posted by Freeshadow

I remember once (about 10y ago) having been told

why the f#$% does it seem to be a privilege of the older folks to be a pessimistic, cynical and sarcastic hermit !?!

Because we flatuent geriatrics earned it by living so long!

[crich70]

I'm gaining on you mjhudston. I turn 40 on Dec. 12th. Course I wish I could take a decade or so off that, but sadly it doesn't work that way. lol.

Originally Posted by mjhudston

I've only been 40 for a month, let's not wish the years away just yet.

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by Freeshadow

I remember once (about 10y ago) having been told

why the f#$% does it seem to be a privilege of the older folks to be a pessimistic, cynical and sarcastic hermit !?!

Because we've seen and experienced way way more than you and have earned the right to. If we choose.

[rebarnmom]

Originally Posted by Freeshadow

I remember once (about 10y ago) having been told

why the f#$% does it seem to be a privilege of the older folks to be a pessimistic, cynical and sarcastic hermit !?!

You really shouldn't be talking about recluse like that. He's really not that old!

[brecklundin]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Because we've seen and experienced way way more than you and have earned the right to. If we choose.

yup....and we also get to answer the door in our underwear or even accidently nekkid because, well, at a certain point you learn it just doesn't matter and dang it, it's MY HOUSE...hehehehe...

I actually did answer the door and chat with the UPS guy a while back while wearing just the boxer briefs and a t-shirt...I seriously thought I had shorts on but here we were chatting and I started laughing...I realized I had offically "arrived" where it is fun to not care...plus, hey we are dudes and it truly doesn't matter to us...

[brecklundin]

Originally Posted by Maggie Leung

Ask 'em whether they've found the Lord or whether they'd like to hear about a multi-level marketing program. They'll flee.

Or a blister pack of Gas-X sitting beside a travel sized tube of Preparation-H next to your coffee might work if all else fails?

Or maybe a tinfoil hat? I wonder if that one might be fun to wear just to see what the reactions would be...

[Pomtroll]

Originally Posted by phenomshel

Weelll...being a native Texan (even though I live in Illinois now) it's probably a REALLY good thing I don't live in the UK...I can strike up a conversation with the person in the grocery line with me and leave with a friend (it's a Southern U.S. thing....). .

I think it may be a USA thing period. I live in the north central part of the USA & I do the same thing. Although I was down to Dalllas in April & had a good time meeting new people. So yes people in Texas are friendly.....But so are the people in New England. I was there last November & met & talked to a lot of people.


Hmmmmm Maybe it's just me...Maybe I talk a lot...I'd drive Mjhudston crazy

[Maggie Leung]

When I've been interrupted despite wearing earbuds while reading, I just keep my answer short but polite, smile and then put my earbuds back in and resume reading. Works fine, and I don't get into a huff, which wouldn't be worthwhile.

I like my gadgets, but I'm not interested in giving demos and such. If people just wanna know whether I like a device, that's short and sweet.

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by mjhudston

OK as previously suggested I have this afternoon tried the earphones in whilst surfing the web on my iPad in starbucks (sad I know, but I love the coffee). So was I successful I here you ask? Erm no actually, as I feared I was touched by someone who wanted to know about my Ipad. Im drinking a cup of coffee, listening to music and busy reading through the mobile read forums. What more of an indication do you need that I do not want to be disturbed.

The head phone and music however did lessen the sound of the screaming child who won't stop screaming because the parents are ignoring it.

I've just figured it out. I'm an intolerant miserable old git who wants to be on his own. Not bad for 40.

coffee houses are becoming the "go to" places in the northwest for "playdates" during rainy season. kinda takes away from my office away from my office sort of mentality

[brainycat]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

coffee houses are becoming the "go to" places in the northwest for "playdates" during rainy season. kinda takes away from my office away from my office sort of mentality

Yeah, I've noticed that in Ballard and Lynnwood. WTF?!?! I'd pay double what I pay now to enjoy my tea and relax in a coffeeshop that expressly forbade kids during the hours I'm likely to frequent there.