Monday, May 01, 2006

Grandpa's Blackbird

I was sitting at my grandpa's kitchen table yesterday, texting a friend. My grandpa saw what I was doing and asked, "Is that your blackbird?"

Me: Huh? Do you mean Blackberry?
Grandpa: Oh, yes, Blackberry.
Me: No, this is a Sidekick. Kind of the same thing.
Grandpa: Have you seen my Blackberry?
Me: No.
Grandpa: Let me go get it.

I should have known:


5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I bet your grandpa is more technologically advanced than my dad. My dad bought a new computer a couple months back and my husband went over to set it up for him. My husband had to teach my dad how to double-click.

Nothing said...

"Where are these internets you speak of?"

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to tell you that I love your blog. You are hilarious and I really enjoy the read! Your grandpa sounds exactly like my grandpa. Thanks for brightening my day.

Gigi said...

I love you, Anonymous.

Anonymous said...

I keep a PDA just like that! It's easier to replace the stylous when you lose it.