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I spotted 2 sets of pay phones this weekend. I didn't realize they still existed

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Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

pay phone signpay phoneLast weekend I went to DC for the weekend for my cousin's wedding.  It was a lot of fun and nice to get away.  I have several blog posts I want to write/picts to share, but need to find some time.

In the meantime, I couldn't help but laugh when I saw some pay phones.  I didn't realize they still existed.  I saw one at the hotel and one in a rest stop in Delaware.

Also, I couldn't believe the price - 50 cents.  Last I paid for a call was a quarter and I remember when iit used to be a dime.   Of course, now w/ my cell phone, it's free LOL.

 

Comments (29)

Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Too funny! My daughters would probably ask what it was.... Just like they did when we referenced an "album".....!

Oct 07, 2011 01:29 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Debbie, At one of our 55 and over communities here on Long Island...Leisure Village, we always point out to our clients the telephone booth with pay phone. Yes, it always gets the conversations in full swing, as someone always has a story to tell about them. Have to remember to take a photo of it one of these days!

Oct 07, 2011 01:34 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Debbie. I haven't seen these in years either. Well actually once in awhile I see them on television on Pawn Stars or the The Pickers. Does make me smile.

Oct 07, 2011 01:59 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Wow. Two pay phones in one day? I don't think I've seen two all year!

Oct 07, 2011 02:36 AM
Melissa Ostrom & Melville Capps Newton MA - The Mel and Mel Team
(617) 388-3151 | Century 21 Commonwealth - Newton, MA

Debbie, not having had to look for one to make a call in years, I now can't remember the last time I saw one. I have seen some phone booths without phones in them recently. I'm sure I'll spot one now that you've reminded me about them.


Melville Capps

Oct 07, 2011 02:39 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Faith - LOL, you are probably so right.

Sally & David - LOL, yes, they will be antiques in the future.

Kristine - Thx.  I'll try to call you while I'm driving.  I've been trying to catch up and can't.

Anita - Me neither.

Virginia - Cool.  Actually, you found a good weekend to escape.  The weather was nice on Fri but awful on Sat.

Brenda - LOL, yes, I'm sure they would.

Larry & Sheila - I bet it does.  A good way to bond.  Smart.

Sheila - That is funny.  I remember the movie Pay Phone and them saying it was the last one in the City.

Craig - I know, it was bizarre.  Within 24 hrs and 2 different "cities."

Melville - Yes, you're right, I have seen plenty of empty ones.

Oct 07, 2011 05:49 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Deb, haven't seen a pay phone in years and of course, by the cleanliness of my own phone, I don't think I'd use one anymore.

Oct 07, 2011 07:16 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Joanna - I know, up until this time, I hadn't seen one in years.

Oct 07, 2011 09:09 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Debbie - WOW!!!  I can't remember the last time I saw one.  SERIOUSLY!!!  Looking forward to your wedding blogs/pics.  :)

Oct 07, 2011 05:16 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Donne - I know, it was so funny.  Hoping to find some time soon for the picts.

Oct 07, 2011 10:43 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I think the only place I have seen one in the last few years has been in an airport.

Oct 08, 2011 12:01 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Debra - Interesting.  I'll need to look out for them next time I'm in one.

Oct 08, 2011 12:17 AM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Are you at the museum Debbie?  :)

Oct 08, 2011 02:06 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Tom - LOL...that's what it felt like.

Valerie - Yes, very true.

Oct 08, 2011 06:35 AM
Stacey Smith
Keller Williams Realty - Aliso Viejo, CA
Your Orange County Beach Cities Realtor

That is an awesome list of flooring people in other states.. Though Debbie once I am uber rich and in need of new flooring I am just going to fly my friend Debbie out to CA.. :)

Oct 08, 2011 08:00 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Stacey - Oh, you are so sweet.  Now,that would be really cool for both of us.

Oct 08, 2011 11:42 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I came here because I saw this in your "best of" October blog (good idea!).  Yes, believe it or not, pay phones ARE still in existence and not only in jails!  But there aren't that many of them; some people still do not have cell phones and do need to be able to make calls.  Keep an eye open when you go out next time - you'll probably spot a few, even in Westchester.

Nov 01, 2011 11:07 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Kat - Yes, I will definitely be on the look out for them now.  Your logic makes complete sense.

Nov 01, 2011 01:21 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Like Kat, I saw this on your Susan Emo "Best of October" post! ;) That is really a great idea. Susan is a trendsetter, for sure!

Nov 02, 2011 02:02 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Joni - Yes, she sure is.  I did one for Sept, too.

Nov 02, 2011 07:07 AM