parental panic. in missing the beach
- Sept. 10, 2013, 8:05 a.m.
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There's nothing quite like the panic that ensues when you discover that your 71 year old dad phoned during the day. He never phones during the day! I eventually managed to get hold of him (after getting the number wrong the first time - the number that my dad has had since 1971 and, by proxy, I had for my entire childhood) and he said "actually, I've got a problem." My heart is beating in my throat at this point. "what can I help you with dad?" I ask in as light a voice as I can manage. "well, it's facebook," he says... Facebook? Right - so I don't need to worry then?! "i want to make a comment on your brother's status and say 'well done' to him," (my brother has just cycled from London to Paris in three days, I assume he's travelling back in comfort now!) "well, I 've written the message but I can't see a button to click on to get it up there." "ah, just press enter now dad," "you mean 'enter' on the keyboard?" "yes," I hear a click in the background "Ah, that did it, thanks love," "no worries dad," "well, I'll let you get back, I love you," "i love you too dad," I really wish he wouldn't scare me like that! :-D
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