Poor Beatrix and Elvis have a failure to communicate. It appears texting is a bit hitech for Elvis. My mom is that way too. I can try to text her but alas if I really need to talk nothing but an old fashioned phone call will do. Knowing and respecting different people’s preferred forms of communication are key to clear communication.
I use a flip-phone and I’m not afraid of “new tech”. I use it to TALK to people when I’m out of the house. I have a lap-top for internet, etc. and only “upgrade” my tech when there is a definite reason (not just so I can say, "LOOK WHAT I’VE GOT.).
Shadow Update: Andy and I are relieved to say that her vast array of tests all looked pretty good. Her Neurologist, Cardiologist and the Oncologist all agree that she will do just fine under anesthesia, and we’re relieved to hear it. In a week and a half, we’ll take her for the biopsy to determine if her tumors are angry or not. After we find out, then we’ll be able to consider our next steps for our girlie. ~Thank you so much for all of the lovely comments and support from a few days ago, everyone. You’re the BEST!
Well, Elvis, you can’t say Beatrix didn’t try to inform you. She deserves to be seen on air.
My great-granddaughter is coming over later so I can watch her while my daughter’s bathroom is being worked on. Teachers are still on rotating strikes.
Okay, so next VERY important question…does Elvis even know how to work said phone? Because Elvis strikes me as the sort of fuddy-duddy who actually wouldn’t, but pretends like he does.
I have been known to miss a text or two. I don’t really text a lot so I don’t go into the text app very often. A friend just texted me Sunday with a picture of her new grandson and I didn’t see it until Tuesday when I was going in to text her and wish her a happy birthday. I have my FitBit connected so I usually get notifications on there, but at the time the text came in I was probably too far away from my phone, and either I missed the notification on the screen the next time I looked at my phone of for some reason there wasn’t one.
Today is Radio Day … does anyone remember or know what a radio is, let alone listen to one?
Considering what appears to be the average age of this bunch, probably more than the population at large. “Radio,” for most of the youngin’s out there is something they stream on a computer or electronic device.
The following is a public service announcement.
CAUTION: Listening to radio will expose you to both high and low frequency radio waves, which are known in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and general angst—just like everything else in California. This only applies to the State of California. Elsewhere, you may very well not have a problem. For those in the State of California, however … well, no doubt you are familiar with Robin’s prognostication.
I consider myself lucky to be of an age that I got the tail end of the radio era. I used to listen to radio soap operas when I was home sick. I still like radio, and listen to NPR a lot.
In the older cats’ defense, they were so busy freaking out about their humans’ behavior and the dangerous weather unknown that they weren’t at their best reporter behavior.
Beatrix is being held down by the glass ceiling for female on air reporters!!! Speak up, Bea! You’ll have to work twice as hard for half the kibble, but you can definitely outshine them all!
Beatrix needs a regular on air segment as fact checker and Voice of Reason. I’ve missed her. I’m sure Burt could set up a remote feed from the book store.
As I asked yesterday, why didn’t you break into the broadcast Bea? Don’t waste time texting. Burt would have been happy to change the feed to you for the explination. And Burt would have been more likely to pay attention to a text.
DeerOrchid Premium Member over 4 years ago
Love that Bea tried so hard. Hmm, what is the device? Old flip phone?
Sue Ellen over 4 years ago
Perhaps a text isn’t the best way to get Elvis’s attention.
infranscia over 4 years ago
Flip phone! Whoo! =D
If only those weren’t shorthand for “old tech.” =’(
Jayfbird1969 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Poor Beatrix and Elvis have a failure to communicate. It appears texting is a bit hitech for Elvis. My mom is that way too. I can try to text her but alas if I really need to talk nothing but an old fashioned phone call will do. Knowing and respecting different people’s preferred forms of communication are key to clear communication.
DennisinSeattle over 4 years ago
Guys. You need to respect Beatrix. She has a lot to offer. Open your minds!
RAGs over 4 years ago
I use a flip-phone and I’m not afraid of “new tech”. I use it to TALK to people when I’m out of the house. I have a lap-top for internet, etc. and only “upgrade” my tech when there is a definite reason (not just so I can say, "LOOK WHAT I’VE GOT.).
Gent over 4 years ago
So, cats haven’t upgraded to em smartyphones yet, eh?
Jungle Empress over 4 years ago
Well, on the plus side, we get a nice Angry Kitten Glare. (fawns more)
Robin Harwood over 4 years ago
Text?
st.hatcher Premium Member over 4 years ago
Beatrix’s furry baseball mitts get me every time! swoooons
ChristineFoxdale over 4 years ago
Should have sent those to Puck, then they might have been seen.
lisav1124 over 4 years ago
Shadow Update: Andy and I are relieved to say that her vast array of tests all looked pretty good. Her Neurologist, Cardiologist and the Oncologist all agree that she will do just fine under anesthesia, and we’re relieved to hear it. In a week and a half, we’ll take her for the biopsy to determine if her tumors are angry or not. After we find out, then we’ll be able to consider our next steps for our girlie. ~Thank you so much for all of the lovely comments and support from a few days ago, everyone. You’re the BEST!
WelshRat Premium Member over 4 years ago
Elvis is FAR too important to read his messages!
WelshRat Premium Member over 4 years ago
That last message uses language unbecoming of a young lady…
OliveO'Sudden over 4 years ago
Love the last line of snowflake emojis.♥
dmah Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well, now that we’ve gotten THAT straightened out … I wonder if Elvis will do a story tomorrow about rampaging cherubs armed with crossbows?
cat19632001 over 4 years ago
Beatrix toe beans!
I AM CARTOON LADY! over 4 years ago
You should have texted Burt, Beatrix!
Cassia over 4 years ago
Gee whiskers! Are all 94 texts from Bea? Or are some “Texts from Mittens”? lol
https://www.gocomics.com/texts-from-mittens/2020/02/09
#MoreSaltThan7Seas #SpammierThanRoboCallers #ElvisReturntoSender
cat19632001 over 4 years ago
A thousand times? Hmmm, maybe a bit of “kitten overstatement” Beatrix but I admire your enthusiasm.
rs0204 Premium Member over 4 years ago
My old phone died. I now have a ‘smart’ phone. I use it to talk to people but I hear it can do a few other things.
rs0204 Premium Member over 4 years ago
I love the line: OMC, ITS Snow!
Miss Mina over 4 years ago
Of course Elvis has a flip phone. He’s such a Dad Cat.
FrannieL Premium Member over 4 years ago
“Elvis, I texted you like a thousand times.” So, okay maybe it was only 94 times. LOL.
morningglory73 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Been there done that as they say. Sometimes I wonder why bother. It’s like you have to shout in their faces and they still don’t hear or listen. Oy.
davanden over 4 years ago
The team and its new member are having trouble integrating. They’re like cats or something.
ladykat over 4 years ago
Well, Elvis, you can’t say Beatrix didn’t try to inform you. She deserves to be seen on air.
My great-granddaughter is coming over later so I can watch her while my daughter’s bathroom is being worked on. Teachers are still on rotating strikes.
Beloved over 4 years ago
Elvis is making an appearance today over at Ask a Portly Syndicate Person.
David Jones Premium Member over 4 years ago
Love the flip phone. As in Star Trek, “One to beam on air!”
Granny Roberta over 4 years ago
What is this “text” thing of which you speak?
Michael G. over 4 years ago
Cognitive dissonance often appears in People too. In Elvis’s case, there is also confirmation bias. Oh, and sexism!
1MadHat Premium Member over 4 years ago
Beatrix even used the right characters to show snow.
Weather reports talk about periods of rain, so shouldn’t there be asterisks of snow?
Denny Wheeler Premium Member over 4 years ago
(slightly) OT: Friday the 13th come on a Thursday this month! (this being a somewhat older crowd, many will know whence that cometh)
diskus Premium Member over 4 years ago
How she would text anything with those catchers mitts I have no idea. Speech to text I guess
A R V reader over 4 years ago
Elvis is too busy complaining, protecting the baby and toddler, and proving his theory that the mailman doesn’t exist to check messages.
scyphi26 over 4 years ago
Okay, so next VERY important question…does Elvis even know how to work said phone? Because Elvis strikes me as the sort of fuddy-duddy who actually wouldn’t, but pretends like he does.
jonesbeltone over 4 years ago
Snippy kitty!
Susanna Premium Member over 4 years ago
I have been known to miss a text or two. I don’t really text a lot so I don’t go into the text app very often. A friend just texted me Sunday with a picture of her new grandson and I didn’t see it until Tuesday when I was going in to text her and wish her a happy birthday. I have my FitBit connected so I usually get notifications on there, but at the time the text came in I was probably too far away from my phone, and either I missed the notification on the screen the next time I looked at my phone of for some reason there wasn’t one.
scaeva Premium Member over 4 years ago
Today is Radio Day … does anyone remember or know what a radio is, let alone listen to one?
Considering what appears to be the average age of this bunch, probably more than the population at large. “Radio,” for most of the youngin’s out there is something they stream on a computer or electronic device.
The following is a public service announcement.
CAUTION: Listening to radio will expose you to both high and low frequency radio waves, which are known in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and general angst—just like everything else in California. This only applies to the State of California. Elsewhere, you may very well not have a problem. For those in the State of California, however … well, no doubt you are familiar with Robin’s prognostication.
besuper over 4 years ago
I consider myself lucky to be of an age that I got the tail end of the radio era. I used to listen to radio soap operas when I was home sick. I still like radio, and listen to NPR a lot.
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
In the older cats’ defense, they were so busy freaking out about their humans’ behavior and the dangerous weather unknown that they weren’t at their best reporter behavior.
over 4 years ago
Someday your chance will come, Beatrix.
maggijoseph Premium Member over 4 years ago
Beatrix is being held down by the glass ceiling for female on air reporters!!! Speak up, Bea! You’ll have to work twice as hard for half the kibble, but you can definitely outshine them all!
coffeeturtle over 4 years ago
94 Messages! Well, that answers that. Beatrix tried!
ocarol7 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Hang in there, Beatrix… the boys can be so clueless sometimes-
Mx Crazy Cat Person over 4 years ago
Poor Beatrix, she needs to get Burt to give Elvis a lesson on text messaging.
willie_mctell over 4 years ago
Beatrix needs a regular on air segment as fact checker and Voice of Reason. I’ve missed her. I’m sure Burt could set up a remote feed from the book store.
knight1192a over 4 years ago
As I asked yesterday, why didn’t you break into the broadcast Bea? Don’t waste time texting. Burt would have been happy to change the feed to you for the explination. And Burt would have been more likely to pay attention to a text.
CatRanger over 4 years ago
Love Beatrix’s Mardi Gras colors ensemble!
Ricky Bennett over 4 years ago
Kitty beans! Oo! She got lots!
gayle454 over 4 years ago
I love Beatrix’s giant feets!
face.less_b over 4 years ago
Bea, on-air is so 20th century. Stick with social media that is where the advertising dollars are going.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 4 years ago
I had another one of those Vertigo/Nausea attacks today.
This time i went to the ER.
They did an EKG, blood tests, and a CT of my head and neck.
Nothing. No one can figure out what is wrong with me.
Cleementine over 4 years ago
Sorry, Beatrix, a blizzard is mostly wind, although it does need to be snowing too, at least a little bit.
Denny Wheeler Premium Member over 4 years ago
Beatrix could get a gig doing a regular segment on the latest from snopes.com.
oliver :) over 4 years ago
i love bea using the asterisk to represent snow
ARK9kid over 3 years ago
More like 100 times