World Premiere Cell Phonto

My cell phone had ceased reception at the house, so I was forced to purchase a new one nearly a year before the usage agreement lapsed, when I would have qualified for a freebie.

Here's the first phontograph (my word) from the virginal device, taken outside the store.

That's a man thrilled to be spending $237 for an unanticipated replacement and accessories.

Awhile back, I drove my car over the old phone, possibly twice.

Apparently, there is a known issue with doing that and the service providers frown on such.

I received no memo.

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