What technology couldn't you live without for a week?

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   H.Kephartposted 13 years ago

   Hey everyone. Just trying to get some brainstorming ideas. So what would you miss the most?

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      Disturbiaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I wouldn't miss any of it.  I take vacations where I retreat back into the dark ages going out into what little wilderness is left with nothing but  what will fit into a backpack, just to get away from technology.

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         H.Kephartposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         So do I. Good to here!

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      BlueGlobalposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I would say my phone, but by phone I really mean access to the Internet, music, email, etc. I think if I had to choose one thing I couldn't live without for a week - and it would be a week of nervous withdrawal - it would be the Internet in general.

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         H.Kephartposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I here ya, I'm on my iPhone as we speak. Hard to put it Down.

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   jponiatoposted 13 years ago

   Hot water.  Not particularly "high tech" I know.  But that is the only thing that I would really miss, hot showers or soaking my old and aching bones in a nice hot bath.

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      H.Kephartposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Well not to hard to accomplish without electricity, but tedious to fill a tub with small pots from a stove or fire, I'll give ya that! Thanks.

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   Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

   heat in the winter
   running water
   electricity
   my cell phone
   television
   
   Basically, I would miss watching television in my warm house right after taking a shower while chatting on my fully charged cell phone

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      H.Kephartposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Fair enough. I just got a sweet wood stove so at least I'm covered on the heat. Electricity... Hmm maybe with the tax credit going on I should spring for a partial solar system. Good input!

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   tlpoagueposted 13 years ago

   I would have to agree with the hot water part. I would miss that. But as for the electronics...none...I do alot of camping so it is nice to get away from them sometimes.

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      H.Kephartposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I agree nothing beats testing the outdoor skills every once and awhile.

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   Kadmielsposted 13 years ago

   hot mwater and my computer

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      H.Kephartposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      My computer is with the wife. I live without it all the time anyways. Thanks for the response.

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   4youreyesposted 13 years ago

   Heat, I could heat up my own water.
   My Amish neighbors would get a good laugh

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      H.Kephartposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Just saw some Amish at the local wal-mart. The father wanted to check out my IPhone. He liked "cut the rope"!!

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         Lisa HWposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         If it weren't for computers and the Internet we wouldn't know right now that the end of the world has not taken place at 6 in Australia.  (Somebody needs to let the Amish people know that nothings' happened in the Southern Hemisphere (or China either).  See?  This is why PC's and the Internet are SO crucial.    )

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            H.Kephartposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Very funny. You know I just came back from a friends wedding in southern Illinois; well I was there I was at the local wal-mart and I saw an old Amish man there shopping and talking on a cell phone. I think that guy probably got the rapture cancelation notice. Thanks for the comment!

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   Stephanie Henkelposted 13 years ago

   We boondock in our RV in Arizona and other warmer climates for many months each winter.  There are times when we have no electric, no hot water, no tv, and even (gulp) no internet or cell phone.  I miss the internet the most because I'm just plain addicted.  I miss the cell phone, not because we use it all the time, but because we've grown accustomed to knowing that we can be reached and we can reach out in case of emergency.  One thing I've noticed is that the longer you do without the modern technology, the less you miss it.

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      Just Ask Susanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      During the blackout a few summers ago we had to live without electricity for a few days and I found it hard to do as there was no tv, no phone, no stove, no air conditioning and no computer. So I would have to say electricity.

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   IzzyMposted 13 years ago

   When the electricity goes off in our house (as it does often) we are goosed because we are all electric.
   
   But I have to say the greatest modern invention is safe drinking water.
   
   Without it, wouldn't live as long as a week. There is river water, but yuk! It'd probably kill you anyway.

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      Cardisaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Easy! My computer. I can live without my phone, have done that. Live without radio and tv, have done that too. When my desktop crashed it was horrible for me. I spent 90% of my time trying to get it fixed. Now my laptop goes with me everywhere, even the bathroom.
      
      I need help, I am addicted to my computer!

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         IzzyMposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I think quite a few of us have that problem, but we try not to think about it!

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            Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I'm basic. I'm gonna hit all of you where it hurts. ELECTRICITY. Clean water isn't a problem. (Besides, here, we get alot of rain)

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               IzzyMposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Actually, talking of electricity, can anyone advise me on the best type of generator to buy to run household appliances - cooker, TV, lights etc, for when the power goes down. Anyone written a hub on them, even?

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         kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Your okay sister I am here, the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem
         
         we're so toast it isn't funny
         
            

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   Baker Haleyposted 13 years ago

   I've got to agree with electricity!  When my electricity went out for 20 hours, I went a little crazy!  The internet, my phone, and the oven or microwave would be the top 3 I couldn't live without.

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    BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years ago

    Toilet paper.

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       IzzyMposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Now come on Brian, you know you can always use old newspapers in an emergency!

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          BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Don't think I could bring myself to use the daily mail, it's a bit rough around the edges, so to speak.

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    Bard of Elyposted 13 years ago

    I would find it hard to live without the Internet for a week but have done so last year when my phone was off. I wrote a book instead!

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       Cardisaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       For me when the lights go off it's time to get romantic. Silly me!

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    Motown2Chitownposted 13 years ago

    Technology?  As in electronics?  My laptop.  As in technology that has improved our standard of living?  Indoor plumbing with hot water for showering.

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    Mckenposted 13 years ago

    Coffee machines!

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    back massager? :

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