Meet Harry
A tribute to my maternal Grandpa5 total reviews
Comment from Kelly Louisa Balliu
This story reminds me of all those lovely souls I have met over time who have avoided the purchase of a hearing aid in an attempt to avoid the 'rumour' that using a hearing aid is a reminder that seniority is either nigh or ever present (of course youth is preferable to most people).
Your character enters the scene grateful and happy to have finally 'given in' just like their grandfather, but on account of the benefits, admitting the need seems to have been worth it. The new hearing aid was revealed to open up a new world for Harry, the grandfather. The mention of his profession made me wonder what he did - possibly the forces? I'm thinking this as the D Day services are on my mind.
This was a nice, heart warming read with a sensible message to all those who have been considering plodding on in a world of muted sound. Don't do it! There is a way forward :-)
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2024
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This story reminds me of all those lovely souls I have met over time who have avoided the purchase of a hearing aid in an attempt to avoid the 'rumour' that using a hearing aid is a reminder that seniority is either nigh or ever present (of course youth is preferable to most people).
Your character enters the scene grateful and happy to have finally 'given in' just like their grandfather, but on account of the benefits, admitting the need seems to have been worth it. The new hearing aid was revealed to open up a new world for Harry, the grandfather. The mention of his profession made me wonder what he did - possibly the forces? I'm thinking this as the D Day services are on my mind.
This was a nice, heart warming read with a sensible message to all those who have been considering plodding on in a world of muted sound. Don't do it! There is a way forward :-)
Comment Written 06-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Kelly. Grandpa was a joiner as opposed to a carpenter Building site noises in the 1950's and 1960's were a nightmare
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I can imagine..
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
This is a nice, sweet and nostalgic remembrance. I enjoyed it, I was hoping he was not hearing a roach or a fly. My mind kinda goes there. Have a good week .Karen
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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This is a nice, sweet and nostalgic remembrance. I enjoyed it, I was hoping he was not hearing a roach or a fly. My mind kinda goes there. Have a good week .Karen
Comment Written 05-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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It was one of Mum's favourite stories. That Grandpa was the favourite opf the two. Glad you enjoyed the memory
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:-)
Comment from Bill Schott
This one-hundred-word story, Meet Harry, has the proper word count and leaves me kind of lost with the uses of Harry, the earpiece, and the moving pencil sound. I guess I'm thick.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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This one-hundred-word story, Meet Harry, has the proper word count and leaves me kind of lost with the uses of Harry, the earpiece, and the moving pencil sound. I guess I'm thick.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Either that or I am a failure this time Harry the hearing aid is mine and a reflection of my grandfather's experience
Comment from pome lover
Cute story!
Seems all my friends are having to get hearing aids these days, and I may have to, also, as I've been sick and the only lasting symptom is I can't hear worth a hoot, except for constant ringing in my ears.
I love that you named your hearing aid after your grandfather. That's funny. However, I have a question. I've been looking at the picture, which seems to be a water skier in the foreground, and I don't get the connection. What am I missing here?
Katharine
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Cute story!
Seems all my friends are having to get hearing aids these days, and I may have to, also, as I've been sick and the only lasting symptom is I can't hear worth a hoot, except for constant ringing in my ears.
I love that you named your hearing aid after your grandfather. That's funny. However, I have a question. I've been looking at the picture, which seems to be a water skier in the foreground, and I don't get the connection. What am I missing here?
Katharine
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Wrong picture It seems Yesterday was one of those days. Thank you for your encouragement.
Comment from Nicole Schmidt
My Grandpa was called Harry. He had to give in, too. His profession caused his deafness. The day he received it, he was bothered by a scratching sound and mentioned it to his specialist,
My grandpa was in the Air Force he had to give in to hearing aids to.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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My Grandpa was called Harry. He had to give in, too. His profession caused his deafness. The day he received it, he was bothered by a scratching sound and mentioned it to his specialist,
My grandpa was in the Air Force he had to give in to hearing aids to.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you for your review.