Photo Album of Tinnitus Talk Members

[Damocles]

The British love a good pedo haha! My mates and I are always calling each other pedo. Such a great insult.

Steph and her mates:

 

[Steph1710]

Steph and her mates:

Peep Show is the fucking best! Haha!

 

[Christiaan]

Another catchy phrase of wisdom learned today: ''I have a bucket list, but my f'ck-it list is longer''

 

[Christiaan]

Has anybody tried Indonesian food before? Just went to a Dutch-Indonesian restaurant with a friend and ordered a dish that is typically quite popular around here: Nasi Ramen. It's basically fried rice, steamed vegetables and some meat or tofu. Needless to say, I was quite amazed by the rich and colourful flavours of this superb cuisine

 

[Christiaan]

To dress up in this way here in Portugal, carnival is celebrated. Halloween here is more clubbing and little else, it's not as themed as in the United States.

That sounds way more fun than how we celebrate carnival over here. It's very popular in the south of the country, where it's a huge thing in Catholic circles. There are a lot of parades with historical, imaginary or famous figures on carts made from papier-mâché . Our dress code is basically: wear the most silly clothes that you can find in your closet

 

[Juan]

Another catchy phrase of wisdom learned today: ''I have a bucket list, but my f'ck-it list is longer''

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It's a very green place. Looks nice!

 

[Juan]

Has anybody tried Indonesian food before? Just went to a Dutch-Indonesian restaurant with a friend and ordered a dish that is typically quite popular around here: Nasi Ramen. It's basically fried rice, steamed vegetables and some meat or tofu. Needless to say, I was quite amazed by the rich and colourful flavours of this superb cuisine

Looks delicious!

I went to an Indonesian - Dutch restaurant in Amsterdam, a long time ago. Someone there said that Indonesian food was in same way traditional or very popular in the Netherlands... I am not sure I understood well.

Anyway, which would be examples of typical dishes in the Netherlands?

 

[Damocles]

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Now that's a Rice Cake!

...or is it a Rice Burger?

 

[Damocles]

That sounds way more fun than how we celebrate carnival over here. It's very popular in the south of the country, where it's a huge thing in Catholic circles. There are a lot of parades with historical, imaginary or famous figures on carts made from papier-mâché . Our dress code is basically: wear the most silly clothes that you can find in your closet

Hell, even the old MSN chat logo dressed up for the occasion...

...that's right @MSN chat logo, you don't fool us with your "ELLEFDEMAN" disguise!

 

[Christiaan]

Looks delicious!

I went to an Indonesian - Dutch restaurant in Amsterdam, a long time ago. Someone there said that Indonesian food was in same way traditional or very popular in the Netherlands... I am not sure I understood well.

Anyway, which would be examples of typical dishes in the Netherlands?

It's a really complicated question, Juan. From what I've heard (from other Dutch-Indonesian people), is that the Indonesian cuisine in the Netherlands is a tiny bit different than in country of origin. Dutch-Indonesian restaurants seem to offer less spicier kinds of food and they often use relatively mild pepper paste (Sambal) in different kinds of sauces like saté sauce ( a mix of peanut butter, soy, sambal, etc.). Green beans are also an important part of the Dutch-Indonesian cuisine, but it's originally from South-America and wasn't used in the original Indonesian cuisine until the Dutch colonised Dutch East Indies/Indonesia.

Edit: oh, about Dutch dishes? Well, we're not really good in the kitchen Most of our dishes are potato based, like Stamppot (mashed potatoes with endive, onions, beacon & smoked sausage) ) & Hutspot (mashed potatoes with carrots & unions). We also are addicted to fish, like eating herring with onions & mussel stew with fries. Like the British, we practically have fish & chips shops in every corner of a Dutch city. So, it's not really a paradise for a culinary tourist

 

[aura]

Unlike my sister, they are way too slutty I will try to dig out a picture from somewhere - just for you

Well let me break the ice

@Zugzug was right. I do have great teeth.

 

[Christiaan]

Hell, even the old MSN chat logo dressed up for the occasion...

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...that's right @MSN chat logo, you don't fool us with your "ELLEFDEMAN" disguise!

Wow, that's a blast from the past! Glad to see the MSN guy has found a new purpose in life

 

[Damocles]

Wow, that's a blast from the past! Glad to see the MSN guy has found a new purpose in life

EXACTLY. That's the important thing @Christiaan. That, and the fact that everyone had fun!

 

[Kriszti]

Edit: oh, about Dutch dishes? Well, we're not really good in the kitchen Most of our dishes are potato based, like Stamppot (mashed potatoes with endive, onions, beacon & smoked sausage) ) & Hutspot (mashed potatoes with carrots & unions). We also are addicted to fish, like eating herring with onions & mussel stew with fries. Like the British, we practically have fish & chips shops in every corner of a Dutch city. So, it's not really a paradise for a culinary tourist

I would live on Kibbeling and that special kind of Dutch mayo for the rest of my life tho. I may be exaggerating a little bit, but I loved them.

 

[Juan]

I would live on Kibbeling and that special kind of Dutch mayo for the rest of my life tho. I may be exaggerating a little bit, but I loved them.

I like Hungarian food, by the way. There are some nice restaurants in Budapest!

 

[Zugzug]

Well let me break the ice

@Zugzug was right. I do have great teeth.

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@aura you are a different kind of cat. Definitely amusing, and of course, perfect teeth.

 

[Zugzug]

Has anybody tried Indonesian food before? Just went to a Dutch-Indonesian restaurant with a friend and ordered a dish that is typically quite popular around here: Nasi Ramen. It's basically fried rice, steamed vegetables and some meat or tofu. Needless to say, I was quite amazed by the rich and colourful flavours of this superb cuisine

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Those meals look quite tasty, @Christiaan. Hope all is well.

 

[Juan]

Edit: oh, about Dutch dishes? Well, we're not really good in the kitchen Most of our dishes are potato based, like Stamppot (mashed potatoes with endive, onions, beacon & smoked sausage) ) & Hutspot (mashed potatoes with carrots & unions). We also are addicted to fish, like eating herring with onions & mussel stew with fries. Like the British, we practically have fish & chips shops in every corner of a Dutch city. So, it's not really a paradise for a culinary tourist

We don't have many dishes with mashed potatoes in Spain, so for me it's a nice change.

Also, I like those Belgian mussels with fries and mayonnaise.

Are there any foods that used to be common and no longer are?

In Spain, for instance, when I was a kid there would be octopus pretty much every day. Marinated in salad, Galician style, etc Now it's not so common to see it even in the supermarket, and it got pricey. I guess people used to fish too much and now it's harder to find...

 

[Zugzug]

Same. Excuse the probably childish simile but living with this condition seems like living among dementors, but without the chance of a patronus appearing. Sucked the joy and hope out of existing.

At first, I thought you said "smile" instead of "simile." I thought we were going to see the great @Kriszti, who never hesitates to support people (particularly in the suicidal thread).

But seriously, half of us are totally nuts -- far beyond Harry Potter references. I talk to my cat like an actual daughter sometimes. I frequently have dreams of being a child again. It's a fucked existence that we live in.

 

[Guywithapug]

Edit: oh, about Dutch dishes? Well, we're not really good in the kitchen Most of our dishes are potato based, like Stamppot (mashed potatoes with endive, onions, beacon & smoked sausage) ) & Hutspot (mashed potatoes with carrots & unions). We also are addicted to fish, like eating herring with onions & mussel stew with fries. Like the British, we practically have fish & chips shops in every corner of a Dutch city. So, it's not really a paradise for a culinary tourist

I lived in Holland for a few years in the late 90's. I miss going to the bar, having a few beers and then walking to FEBO for a broodje kroket... or 2.

I also miss drop, patat met and the variety of artisinal cheeses available in the farmer's markets.

 

[aot]

My copy of The War of The Worlds cameoed on TV.

I'm famous.

 

[Forever hopeful]

Right - this is a members photo album, so here is me. On some stairs. Ready to go out and eat my mates special sausage.

I've finally shifted a stone and half of weight which I put on last year because of health issues. Now I can fit back into all my clothes. Not that anybody asked, but I am only 5 foot tall. So if I put on weight, I look like a ball.

And excuse my dirty nails. I've been painting

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You always look great Steph!

 

[Damocles]

Has anybody tried Indonesian food before? Just went to a Dutch-Indonesian restaurant with a friend and ordered a dish that is typically quite popular around here: Nasi Ramen. It's basically fried rice, steamed vegetables and some meat or tofu. Needless to say, I was quite amazed by the rich and colourful flavours of this superb cuisine

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Seriously though @Christiaan, the day I'm in de Nederland, you're gonna have to take me to this place; because this shiz looks fantastic!

 

[Steph1710]

You always look great Steph!

You lovely lady. I will be sure to visit you when I finally get to the states. The aim is 2023.

How did you get your tinnitus again? Was it through an AC/DC concert?

xx

 

[Forever hopeful]

You lovely lady. I will be sure to visit you when I finally get to the states. The aim is 2023.

How did you get your tinnitus again? Was it through an AC/DC concert?

xx

Looking forward to seeing you in the US.

My tinnitus:

2015: bilateral tinnitus after an AC/DC concert. Resolved about 2 years later.

March, 2020: unilateral tinnitus left ear sounded like a seashell. Got used to the noise. Mild hearing loss at one frequency. Short course steroids. No change in hearing of tinnitus.

February, 2021: sound changed to pure tone ring. More hearing loss. Long course of steroids. Hearing improved. Ringing subsided. For now anyway.

Since May of 2020, bilateral high frequency fluctuating tinnitus. Experience it mostly in my right ear more than the left. Resolved last fall/winter. Started up again in March.

 

[Christiaan]

I would live on Kibbeling and that special kind of Dutch mayo for the rest of my life tho. I may be exaggerating a little bit, but I loved them.

That's a nice combo! And I definitely can understand how deliciously addictive that can be

I don't eat fish anymore, but I do remember that most people often order Kibbeling with ''whiskey-cocktail saus''. Is that what you mean with our special kind of mayonnaise? It's kind of a weird mix of mayonnaise, whipped cream, ketchup, vinegar, tabasco, chilli powder, salt & pepper. It looks a bit like this:

 

[Christiaan]

Those meals look quite tasty, @Christiaan. Hope all is well.

Yeah, it's quite an adjustment, really. I would normally enjoy going to concerts and football matches. But that's obviously off the table. Now I basically just live for those small things & moments like going to restaurants and tasting new exotic food.

I understand that it's very tough to go out and visit some nice restaurants with hyperacusis. And I'm sorry that you're in that situation. But I hope you don't mind me asking this: what do you normally like to eat for dinner? And what's your favourite dish or cuisine?

 

[Christiaan]

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My copy of The War of The Worlds cameoed on TV.

I'm famous.

Is that the comic book version? It looks pretty neat

 

[Christiaan]

We don't have many dishes with mashed potatoes in Spain, so for me it's a nice change.

Also, I like those Belgian mussels with fries and mayonnaise.

Are there any foods that used to be common and no longer are?

In Spain, for instance, when I was a kid there would be octopus pretty much every day. Marinated in salad, Galician style, etc Now it's not so common to see it even in the supermarket, and it got pricey. I guess people used to fish too much and now it's harder to find...

If I were a pescatarian, I would definitely try that Galician dish you've just mentioned. That's sound delicious. A friend of mine is Peruvian-Galician and he told me all sorts of things about how good the Galician kitchen is when it comes to fish.

Uhmmm... that's another tough question, Juan. You're really good at that stuff, I have to say Well, the only thing I can think is the diminishing role of the pancake house (Pannenkoeken huis). It's literally a place where you can eat flat pancakes (typically Dutch) & the special kind of pancakes that are small and thick, called poffertjes (often with butter and apple syrup). You would often see this kind of special restaurant 20 years +/- ago but the arrival of American/Asian fast food has made it apparently less appetizing for most Dutchies. Anyway, have you tried it when you were in Amsterdam?

 

[Christiaan]

Seriously though @Christiaan, the day I'm in de Nederland, you're gonna have to take me to this place; because this shiz looks fantastic!

Sure @Damocles, feel free to drop by if you like