Posted by Jennie C.
MyFriendRichard is known as the BlackBerry expert at the company where we both work. I also have the privilege of carpooling with MyFriendRichard. Which is convenient when I have BlackBerry questions. Not sure if MyFriendRichard finds it convenient (we still haven’t determined if discussing work is polite in carpool or not – personally, I think it’s fine when I am the one asking for help/favours).
MyFriendRichard and I have recently been discussing the new law restricting cell phone use while driving. The new law has created several stressors for the driving population (not including the two people in North America who don’t have a mobile phone. “These people don’t exist,” you say; however, these two individuals are personal friends of mine, so I know for a fact that they exist and I also know that they don’t appreciate being accused of non-existence).
The first stressor caused by the new law is the financial burden of purchasing a wireless hands-free Bluetooth enabled ear piece. People are having to skip lunch for at least a day or two in order to afford this piece of critical equipment.
Another stressor is the fashion burden that wearing such a device brings. Not everyone fits into the demographic that finds bionic borg-like devices attractive (one of my sisters calls her a “Dork-Tooth”).
MyFriendRichard provides a hands-free suggestion that many may find helpful; he demonstrates below:
MyFriendRichard's Hands-Free Tech Tip
It’s important that the cap you use has tie straps that will secure the cap firmly under the chin or it’s unlikely your phone will stay in place. In the event that an appropriate cap is not available, a large rubber band may also be used.
Stay tuned for more of “MyFriendRichard’s Tech Tips”.
Please note: the author of this blog nor MyFriendRichard will assume any liability should this hands-free system prove inadequate.
Dorkberry?
I’m the fore mentioned “MyFriendRichard’s” wife. May I say that I hate that hat. Yes, honey it makes you look like a dork.
A girlfriend at work saw the picture and explained, “I love those Heidi hats – I got one for Christmas!”
MyFriendRichard pulls it off with style! I like how no purchase was necessary here. Some folks like Bluetooth in order to move the EMR generating radio antenna away from their brain. I’ve also notice that I can “carry” my cell phone in the neck of my wool sweater with media files playing on speakerphone. The music follows me hands free and wire free.
Cheers, Greg.
Fashion Don’t : Leaving Dork-tooth on whilst walking in public. No no no no no. Stop doing it.
If i may recommend… this would also be inconsiderably convenient for participating in snowboarding or downhill skiing. Simply place the blackberry or other telecommunicational device in your helmet like in the provided picture. It works like a truly useful dream.
Thank you Con. Perhaps you would like your own advice column at The Informal Matriarchs?
My, my, what sophisticated problems you young folks have to deal with now. Hats/caps used to be for keeping your ears in the “cool” temperature range instead of uncomfortably freezing. Now “cool” has an entirely different meaning. Maybe you should ask your law enforcement officials if they would make the old steering wheel “neckers knob” legal again and it would aid in one-handed driving. Holding a phone would be very easy. Ask your Gram, she remembers how they were used. In fact, as I remember, using a neckers knob didn’t make things cool, instead things could get a bit warmer. It’s all coming back to me now. My right hand wasn’t holding a cell phone way back then.
Gramps!
Awesome. And all the comments have me snickering in my pike place. Awesome.
Con – can’t wait for you to be my skiing instructor. . .
Wow! The Heidi Hat, which Jennie could knit/package/market/sell, is way more convenient and safe than waiting at a red light,and huddling down below the steering wheel pretending to find something on the floor whilst not making eye contact with any other drivers, cell phone pressed inconspicuously between shoulder and ear.
Are you speaking from personal experience, Jill?
BTW…my “dork-tooth” was only $60 and it works great. And I ALWAYS take it off in public!
Jill – you’ve given me ideas…
Jules – mine was only $30. But it’s really quite ugly and it hurts my ear. I need to crochet it a cozy or something.