Chit Chat and All That...

[Damocles]

Yea the X4A practically glow in the dark. I only have the X4A and X5A. There was a review on Amazon from someone who had the whole series and recommended those two as the only ones anyone should need out of the 4.

I understand this way of thinking - inside my home I rely solely on my Peltor Optime 3 defenders; because why use anything lower? It's not like your ears care about the difference between a fire alarm or a door slamming, and if you're "over-protecting" when it's the latter- but then it ignores the need for subtlety when out in public.

If I simply didn't care how I looked when I was out, sure I'd just wear the Optime 3s everywhere, but fun fact: I do care. I'm sure you can relate, residing in California, but I live in a part of London that is residence to (arguably) some of the most attractive women in the city, and I don't feel like being out in front of them looking like some sort of lunatic space-cadet.

Hence when I'm not wearing earplugs I want my ear defenders to look as much like (wireless) headphones as possible; so I go with the X1As in most cases. If your reactivity is more severe, then I can understand this not being enough for you, but I've been wearing Optime 1s and X1As in an area populated with super-cars and Harley Davidsons for years, and they have so far been adequate.

 

[kingsfan]

I understand this way of thinking - inside my home I rely solely on my Peltor Optime 3 defenders; because why use anything lower? It's not like your ears care about the difference between a fire alarm or a door slamming, and if you're "over-protecting" when it's the latter- but then it ignores the need for subtlety when out in public.

If I simply didn't care how I looked when I was out, sure I'd just wear the Optime 3s everywhere, but fun fact: I do care. I'm sure you can relate, residing in California, but I live in a part of London that is residence to (arguably) some of the most attractive women in the city, and I don't feel like being out in front of them looking like some sort of lunatic space-cadet.

Hence when I'm not wearing earplugs I want my ear defenders to look as much like (wireless) headphones as possible; so I go with the X1As in most cases. If your reactivity is more severe, then I can understand this not being enough for you, but I've been wearing Optime 1s and X1As in an area populated with super-cars and Harley Davidsons for years, and they have so far been adequate.

I'm still trying to figure out what works for me as I haven't had any extended time without my tinnitus worsening.

Right now I just wear my ACS customs with 26 dB SNR filter in the kitchen, usually with the X4A's over them. When out I just use the ACS customs without anything else. Sure would like to plop the X4A's over my ears when near those noisy shopping carts though, but like you, I worry about what I look like.

I'm getting more and more wary of loud sounds now, probably to an unhealthy level. Before I went around everywhere in lesser rated earplugs and didn't bat an eye at motorcycles or clanging shopping carts.

 

[Damocles]

Speaking of workers.

If you wanna see what Romanian workers are all about, check out these funny commercials.

You will get the idea, even if you don't understand the language. The second one has English subtitles.

The struggle is real for the main character, Dorel.

But "Unde-s mulţi, puterea crește!" (There is strength in numbers).

So drink UNIREA and enjoy Dorel în acţiune (Dorel in action)

So sweets weren't enough for @aura, and now she's expanding her business empire into alcohol (too).

That's right guys, drink UNIREA and something about Dorel...

Straight out of TRANSYLVANIA! (just in case you needed any more evidence that @aura was a creature of the night...)

and make @aura - like an unshowered Norwegian salami @Exit- filthy rich!

Then maybe when she's accrued Bezos level wealth, she'll take me on a suborbital flight around the fringes of Earth's atmosphere, for our very first IRL date!

 

[Guywithapug]

I was just as confused as ajc when I read Meghan Trainor instead of Maghan Markle.

I think @Damocles might be "all about that bass" too.

 

[Steph1710]

Poor @Wrfortiscue still sleeping, waking up to rebellious ears, dominant wife, T-Rex kid and even more mockery on Tinnitus Talk!

This was pretty funny. I laughed out loud when I read it - especially imagining you saying it in your funny Nordic accent.

 

[Damocles]

I think @Damocles might be "all about that bass" too.

 

[Aussie Lea]

@Damocles seems to be up all night long. Do you sleep during daytime? Is it tinnitus that keeps you awake?

 

[Wrfortiscue]

@Damocles seems to be up all night long. Do you sleep during daytime? Is it tinnitus that keeps you awake?

Not sure he's even human at this point lol, just don't get on his bad side.

Edit: it's to say he's extremely smart, witty and doesn't sleep lol.

 

[aura]

(just in case you needed any more evidence that @aura was a creature of the night...)

I am a creature of the night and I have the eye bags to prove it.

Of course I would like to take you on a suborbital flight around the fringes of Earth's atmosphere, but you don't actually have to fly to be on cloud nine when you're with me.

But yeah, when I'll be rich I will take all my Tinnitus Talk friends on a flight.

We'll have lots of Ukrainian sweets and UNIREA for everybody.

 

[Exit]

This was pretty funny. I laughed out loud when I read it - especially imagining you saying it in your funny Nordic accent.

Funny is the new sexy as hell, right...?

Also not every Norwegian speaks English so amazing as the NATO chief

 

[Elmer B Fuddled]

@Damocles seems to be up all night long. Do you sleep during daytime? Is it tinnitus that keeps you awake?

He's addicted to Tinnitus Talk and is scared to go off of it, he might miss something, eats amphetamines and drinks diet coke, lurking waiting for the pretty ladies. Doesn't shower or shave, keeps portable potty by his desk always facing the computer.

 

[Wrfortiscue]

He's addicted to Tinnitus Talk and is scared to go off of it, he might miss something, eats amphetamines and drinks diet coke, lurking waiting for the pretty ladies. Doesn't shower or shave, keeps portable potty by his desk always facing the computer.

Sounds like my kinda lad lol.

 

[aura]

He's addicted to Tinnitus Talk and is scared to go off of it, he might miss something, eats amphetamines and drinks diet coke, lurking waiting for the pretty ladies. Doesn't shower or shave, keeps portable potty by his desk always facing the computer.

Brace yourselves.

Damocles is gonna say something.

 

[Wrfortiscue]

but you don't actually have to fly to be on cloud nine when you're with me.

 

[aura]

I am now the proud owner of a picture of @aura's gorgeous fingerprints, which I can add to my bedroom's "wall of @aura".

I like to keep it simple in my bedroom.

I have a red smiley face poster on my wall.

 

[aura]

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Thank you, @Wrfortiscue, I knew something was missing.

Btw you look so cool in this gif

This is my favourite though.

 

[Exit]

I am a creature of the night and I have the eye bags to prove it.

Of course I would like to take you on a suborbital flight around the fringes of Earth's atmosphere, but you don't actually have to fly to be on cloud nine when you're with me.

But yeah, when I'll be rich I will take all my Tinnitus Talk friends on a flight.

We'll have lots of Ukrainian sweets and UNIREA for everybody.

Poor bunny has played the lottery...?

Or perhaps a sugar daddy in sighting?

 

[Steph1710]

Funny is the new sexy as hell, right...?

I actually love a Nordic accent. It is sexy. I mean any accent is compared to the British accent.

 

[aura]

I mean any accent is compared to the British accent.

I'm not so sure about that... just check out the Romanian accent...

Ză dacs cam from ză tracs

 

[aura]

Poor bunny has played the lottery...?

Yeah, tinnitus lottery. I won 6 tones.

Or perhaps a sugar daddy in sighting?

I eat sugar every day. Still waiting for the daddy.

 

[Steph1710]

I'm not so sure about that... just check out the Romanian accent...

Ză dacs cam from ză tracs

Dunno @aura, I still quite like it.

 

[Exit]

I eat sugar every day. Still waiting for the daddy.

Well then here's a tip for you

No more hiding under that hoodie!

Wear your green earmuffs with pride and a matching outfit!

 

[aura]

Dunno @aura, I still quite like it.

Is the tinnitus messing with your hearing

 

[UKBloke]

All this talk of Romanian builders and big asses immediately reminded me of an inspired billboard out there on the A406 North Circular Rd London. Grabbed from Google Street Maps:

 

[aura]

Poor bunny has played the lottery...?

Or perhaps a sugar daddy in sighting?

But then again... 63 kilos... maybe a sugar free daddy would be more appropriate.

 

[aura]

He's addicted to Tinnitus Talk and is scared to go off of it, he might miss something, eats amphetamines and drinks diet coke, lurking waiting for the pretty ladies. Doesn't shower or shave, keeps portable potty by his desk always facing the computer.

 

[Steph1710]

@aura, that last one hahaha.

 

[aura]

All this talk of Romanian builders and big asses immediately reminded me of an inspired billboard out there on the A406 North Circular Rd London. Grabbed from Google Street Maps:

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Oh, yes, the famous crack

If you don't show your crack are you even a worker?

 

[aura]

Well then here's a tip for you

No more hiding under that hoodie!

Wear your green earmuffs with pride and a matching outfit!

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We have a deal!

This will be my Easter outfit.

 

[Wrfortiscue]

How it feels when you get that one motivational day with tinnitus and try to do something...

Edit: that cat's one chunker lol.