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It's like driving a Rolls-Royce
« on: 04 October 2010, 10:55:56 »
They used to advertise Rolls-Royce cars by saying that at 60mph, the only sound you can hear is the ticking of the clock. :)

Well, my Omega is like that at the moment.  Mind you, so is the local bus.  And everything else. 

I've suddenly gone stone deaf.  And very unpleasant it is, too.  I've been hard of hearing, and dependent on two hearing aids for 15 or 20 years.  Occasionally, I get ear infections and lose the hearing in one or the other ear.  But now it's all gone - absolute silence.  I've just been to the doctor, who has referred me as an emergency to the ENT department at the local hospital - at least, I think that's what she shouted at me.  It being an emergency, they should be able to fit me in this week. :)

At least I can't hear the wife nagging me, and she can't blame me for not sorting out all the admin stuff I haven't sorted out for ages, 'cos using the phone is difficult. :)
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Re: It's like driving a Rolls-Royce
« Reply #1 on: 04 October 2010, 11:00:34 »
I sympathize.................
Went to a Rolling Stones concert in my youth..........

Couldn't hear anything for three days afterwards!!!
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« Reply #2 on: 04 October 2010, 11:02:25 »
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I sympathize.................
Went to a Rolling Stones concert in my youth..........

Couldn't hear anything for three days afterwards!!!


Now that was years ago  ::)
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Re: It's like driving a Rolls-Royce
« Reply #3 on: 04 October 2010, 11:04:30 »
Ratbag.

Some things only get BETTER with age............. ::)
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« Reply #4 on: 04 October 2010, 11:08:59 »
I'm no ratbag I am a good girl .....

What things are they then mike ::)
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Re: It's like driving a Rolls-Royce
« Reply #5 on: 04 October 2010, 11:09:52 »
You have my sincere sympathy Jereboam :(
When the 'axle grease' in my ears builds up & softens in the warm months, I frequently have very marked hearing loss & I find it extremely frustrating & temper shortening ;), so total deafness must be hard thing to bear! :(
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« Reply #6 on: 04 October 2010, 11:13:12 »
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I'm no ratbag I am a good girl .....

What things are they then mike ::)

You really don't want to know, Maria................... :P
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« Reply #7 on: 04 October 2010, 11:18:28 »
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What things are they then mike ::)

You really don't want to know, Maria................... :P

I do............ ;)
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« Reply #8 on: 04 October 2010, 11:23:32 »
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They used to advertise Rolls-Royce cars by saying that at 60mph, the only sound you can hear is the ticking of the clock. :)

Well, my Omega is like that at the moment.  Mind you, so is the local bus.  And everything else. 

I've suddenly gone stone deaf.  And very unpleasant it is, too.  I've been hard of hearing, and dependent on two hearing aids for 15 or 20 years.  Occasionally, I get ear infections and lose the hearing in one or the other ear.  But now it's all gone - absolute silence.  I've just been to the doctor, who has referred me as an emergency to the ENT department at the local hospital - at least, I think that's what she shouted at me.  It being an emergency, they should be able to fit me in this week. :)

At least I can't hear the wife nagging me, and she can't blame me for not sorting out all the admin stuff I haven't sorted out for ages, 'cos using the phone is difficult. :)

sorry to hear :(

but look in the bright side, the neigbours  can never disturb your sleep :)
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Re: It's like driving a Rolls-Royce
« Reply #9 on: 04 October 2010, 11:27:52 »
I am deaf in my right year and have hearing problems with my left so I know how you feel jereboam............
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Re: It's like driving a Rolls-Royce
« Reply #10 on: 04 October 2010, 12:05:44 »
I really sympathise. I must admit, I've not done my ears any favours over the years. In my younger days I spent most weekends at venues such as The Rainbow Theatre at Finsbury Park in North London seeing top rock bands and have been a DJ since I was 17. I now suffer with constant tinitus (constant ringing in the ears) and have suffered a small degree of hearing loss. I just can't imagine how scary it must be to have total hearing loss. :-/
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« Reply #11 on: 04 October 2010, 12:14:11 »
Sorry to hear about this JB......up to a point I can empathise/empathize?...with you.....My left ear become fully blocked a few years back.............. and needed to be syringed by the local nurse.......pure bliss when normal hearing was restored. :y :y
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« Reply #12 on: 04 October 2010, 12:21:28 »
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You have my sincere sympathy Jereboam :(
When the 'axle grease' in my ears builds up & softens in the warm months, I frequently have very marked hearing loss & I find it extremely frustrating & temper shortening ;), so total deafness must be hard thing to bear! :(



Well......you are quite elderly Phil.... ::) ;)
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Re: It's like driving a Rolls-Royce
« Reply #13 on: 04 October 2010, 12:25:54 »
I'm sorry to hear that J.  I haven't come to terms with wearing glasses yet and I value my hearing very much.

I hope the medics etc. manage to restore a good amount for you.

(I originally typed this in capitals but thought better of it!) ;)
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Re: It's like driving a Rolls-Royce
« Reply #14 on: 04 October 2010, 12:29:11 »
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You have my sincere sympathy Jereboam :(
When the 'axle grease' in my ears builds up & softens in the warm months, I frequently have very marked hearing loss & I find it extremely frustrating & temper shortening ;), so total deafness must be hard thing to bear! :(



Well......you are quite elderly Phil.... ::) ;)




You cheeky young Git Whippersnapper! >:( ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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