Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 My mother used to suffer from ear wax and, every two or three years, she'd be down at the surgery having them syringed out after a week or so of putting in Earex drops (which came in a ridged glass bottle (poison). In more recent years, she was advised to administer a little warm olive oil to each ear. Finally, the medics said they didn't like doing it as it could cause damage to the eardrum. Now, many GP s don't want to know. It does seem to depend on where you live. I'm lucky, I suppose, in that my hearing, at pushing 66, is pin sharp and any wax in my tab holes seems to come out independently. I can't bear water in my ears and always wear a shower cap in the shower. However, if I thought I was losing my hearing I'd be first in the queue for a hearing aid. As someone once said, if you're visually impaired people will fall over themselves to help you cross the road...even if you don't want to go! However, if you're hearing impaired, people will treat you like an idiot and just shout at you. Besides, I would hate to miss anything. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,468 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: .....my tab holes That's a phrase I've not seen used for a long time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 55 minutes ago, IAN FINN said: Get your tabs vacuumed out Beekay. I'll nip round to Plantfits and he can jet wash me tabs. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,421 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 I freely admit to being a bit, well maybe a lot. of a dinosaur, but really is it me ? Am I the only one that thinks 'fashion' is one of the biggest cons of modern times? Vivienne Westwood's own wardrobe raided to be used in Paris catwalk show - BBC News Let's raid the ragbag for any old tat and get a standing ovation as we prance down the catwalk looking like we're desperate for the loo... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,083 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Brew remember you have to make a living some how. Living yes but not a fortune , to QUOTE Sid and Tom 2 good friends of ours ""HOW MUCH"" of course both were from ? dare I say up-North Yorkshire 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,161 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 If i don't laugh i'll cry..............my morning in Bulwell was a total disaster....not been for over a week so was looking forward to it........ Anyway whilst driving there my 'Speaking Valve'' fell out...Turned out i'd put the wrong one in......so now i'm Voiceless...but eh-ho i'll get by with a few bits of sign language....... I was really hungry so ordered a big breakfast in Jeromes'' using sign language in a fashion......was really enjoying it when my ''Essential Tremor kicked in...causing me problems using the fork..splashed the food around somewhat but persevered and finally managed to eat most of it.... Oh and just to round my magic morning off...my teeth fell-out half way thru Breakfast.......LOL 4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 My commiserations Ben. It puts the problems I’ve been moaning about this morning into perspective! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 The day can only get better, Ben! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,161 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Good job i weren't on a date...............obviously told the wife when i got home.....she's still laughing.......bless her.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,468 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 At least you can still post here and tell everyone about it. That's a lot better than hiding away feeling sorry for yourself. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Most important of all, you can still laugh at life. Start taking it seriously and you're in big trouble. You ask young Trogg. He'll tell you. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, benjamin1945 said: Oh and just to round my magic morning off...my teeth fell-out half way thru Breakfast.......LOL Sorry Ben but had to laugh What an awful thing to happen. Will they let you in again? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,421 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 I sympathise Ben but to be honest there was an element of schadenfreude at your tale of woe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,161 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Can't beat a bit of SCHADENFREUDE...Brew........ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 You’ve had better days then Ben but as CT says, you can laugh at your problems, tell us all and cheer us up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,161 Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 Just read a Quote LizzieM....... As we get older our capacity for enjoyment shrinks...... But not our appetite for it........... Very true i believe.... Read the quote 5 minutes ago....and can't remember who by..... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,421 Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, benjamin1945 said: Read the quote 5 minutes ago....and can't remember who by Mignon McLaughlin... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,161 Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 Thats the chap..........thanks Brew.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 A bit quiet on yer again. Mornin' All. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,083 Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 Yesterday I was at a friends Goodbye RIP and my daughter in law told me of another person who had passed away. The person was a friend of mine's daughter, and she was only in her late 40s she has left 2 children a girl 14 and a boy 19 she parted from her husband quite a while ago. As we had moved away I had not seen my friend for quite a while, so I took the bull by the horns and gave her a ring, I think she really appreciated some one else to talk to. RIP Sarah 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,298 Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 15 hours ago, Beekay said: A bit quiet on yer again. Mornin' All. Yes Beekay, everyone is in shock over England's whupping by the Kiwi's in the world cup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annesley Red 80 Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Oztalgian said: Yes Beekay, everyone is in shock over England's whupping by the Kiwi's in the world cup. Yes I thought we'd got a reasonable score and took an early wicket. They looked good at the start then I got my Granddaughter from school got back home and bang its over. Hope the Reds can do the same tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 It would appear our very own Miss Sparrow has a secret sideline, or maybe moonlighting. I'll try and get a better picture. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 Someone gave me a pair of those a couple of years ago! Other than that, I know nothing about them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 Well if youv'e got some, that saves me buying them for yuz. We have them for sale in our little centre pop-up shop. Other patterns available. ( Shan't bother with a better picture now,,). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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