How many remote controls do you own?
Just one for the TV. Plus Apple TV.
~ Ann McBride-Alayon, Cold Spring
Four: TV, DVD player, fan, air conditioner.
~ George Stevenson, Cold Spring
Probably seven: turntable, projector, fan, space heater, TV, DVD player and one I’m forgetting.
~ Sean O’Mara, Beacon
Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.
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Good question. My first remote was a car starter, a gift from a friend back in 1998. It got me into a bit of trouble though. The starter was only effective within a set distance. So, I parked within range in an unauthorized area. No surprise, Fern would you step into my office please? At my next employee Toastmasters meeting I wrote a speech entitled: My struggle to maintain minimalization. Well, the struggle failed. I now have four remotes. Thanks for the memories :-)