Well.... although I did have the cordless phones, I think I was the very last person I know to ever give over to cell phones. Actually, before I had a cell phone, I had a magicjack phone for several years. It was through the internet and where I was, it worked great !
My reluctance to get a cell centered mostly around the fact that I didn't really want to talk to anyone while I was out and about... I mean, not on the phone. I too had an answering machine and you could call me at home and even at work if it was urgent. Eventually I caved on the cell simply because I am getting older and decided it was not wise to travel without one, so I got a flip. I tried not to give that up either...LOL.... but had an offer from my phone provider for a free smart phone.... so now I am almost "with it".....