Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 55 "Deaf Geoff"A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
11 total reviews
Comment from Teri7
This is a really cute poem and sign you posted at your work. You used very cute wording and very good imagery with the art work. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
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This is a really cute poem and sign you posted at your work. You used very cute wording and very good imagery with the art work. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 16-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
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Hi Sis the sign in here is not the same as the one I used on my work station it is Fan Art I think. Thanks for coming by sorry no rewards.
Comment from Caressa_08
Hi, Geoffrey, alias Sankey,
My hubby is pretty much deaf in both of his ears without his hearing aids...Do you wear at least one on the left? Just wish he would wear them more often, though he tells me they hurt his ears, and my vocal chords getting his attention don't like that much either.
Like the picture that you did choose. It goes great with your poem, and it does seem to make a good sign for your Workstation...C.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2017
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Hi, Geoffrey, alias Sankey,
My hubby is pretty much deaf in both of his ears without his hearing aids...Do you wear at least one on the left? Just wish he would wear them more often, though he tells me they hurt his ears, and my vocal chords getting his attention don't like that much either.
Like the picture that you did choose. It goes great with your poem, and it does seem to make a good sign for your Workstation...C.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2017
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Hi Sis Thanks for the lovely review sorry no rewards left. I did not have that picture for the work station just the sign with the poem on it. I should have had a hearing aid from a lot younger. Seeing my hearing was pretty good on my right side they let it go. When I had a hearing test in my twenties the ENT insisted I had a percentage of hearing in my left ear. If you want the chapter where I talked about this more in my biography let me know. Actually my Left ear has NO MIDDLE EAR. The aid I am wearing in my left actually "grabs" the vibrations off the ear drum and works in conjunction with the right Hearing aid. Officially now I am profoundly Deaf on my left side and Severely Deaf on my Right. It is possible hubby needs a new mould for his hearing aid. Also the tube from the mould to the aid gets hard after a time and that can affect the successful operation of the aid. I forget where you are? I guess you have to pay for everything? We pay $AUD30 a year each for servicing batteries and replacement of mould or tubing.
Comment from seaglass
This is a fun use of words for rhyme and meaning. We lose so much as we age, just as we are gaining so much more wisdom. Hubby has lost hearing from bother ears. He can hear just enough to confuse what I say to mean something else entirely.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2017
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This is a fun use of words for rhyme and meaning. We lose so much as we age, just as we are gaining so much more wisdom. Hubby has lost hearing from bother ears. He can hear just enough to confuse what I say to mean something else entirely.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2017
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Yeah and I bet he accuses you of mumbling? My father in law does that with Louise's Mum. He will not get hearing aids! I am now (I think I might have said already sorry if repeat) Severely Deaf on the Right and Profoundly Deaf on the Left but I praise God for the hearing aids that have given me much better hearing. Thanks for the great review. I hope there was some reward still on this.
Comment from AnnieDawn
You come up with the goofyest poems and cute pictures to go with them. I do so get a kick out of them. Glad to be able to read them and keep up with your work. Keep them coming.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017
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You come up with the goofyest poems and cute pictures to go with them. I do so get a kick out of them. Glad to be able to read them and keep up with your work. Keep them coming.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017
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Thanks Sis much appreciated. Working on a short play about a Dream I had a while ago, hope to get it up soon! You particularly will relate, I know.
Comment from GWinterwin
I like the way you get the message across with such few words and a picture that makes it complete. Also good rhyming for this writing. God bless you brother for all your writing, it is done in a kind and wonderful way.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2017
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I like the way you get the message across with such few words and a picture that makes it complete. Also good rhyming for this writing. God bless you brother for all your writing, it is done in a kind and wonderful way.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2017
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Thanks Brother I responded to your review before but my puter crashed. I forget your first name? Thanks for coming by.
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Sorry to hear about your computer. I'm George, God bless.
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That's right Bro George I remember now. My Dad was John Cirus George Moore.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Well crafted poem depicting the fact you can not hear on the left side and advising people to talk to you on the right side.
I have a real good friend with the same problem, only his from a series of health issues he has had, so could understand this one.
Also liked the way each line rhymed.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2017
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Well crafted poem depicting the fact you can not hear on the left side and advising people to talk to you on the right side.
I have a real good friend with the same problem, only his from a series of health issues he has had, so could understand this one.
Also liked the way each line rhymed.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2017
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Thanks Brett appreciate the reciprocation mate. Did you see the second verse I added to Wall Scrawl? Ni rewards I don't think.
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I don't do a whole lot of reviewing any more, however, I do have a new reviewing policy. You review one of mine and I will review one of yours even before I respond to what you have written. To me, that is only fair.
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I agree with that policy. It is called reciprocating, mate.
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I see I repeated myself, sorry. Part of getting old I recj=kon.
Comment from Curly Girly
Hi, Sankey.
Being deaf must be such a nuisance. It's hard to make conversation with deaf people who don't use hearing aids. I hope you've got one.
These days, plenty of things can be done to help the deaf. My son has a young friend who is clever but deaf in one ear. He wears a hearing aid. Once he stood on it--a costly mistake!
Nicole
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2017
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Hi, Sankey.
Being deaf must be such a nuisance. It's hard to make conversation with deaf people who don't use hearing aids. I hope you've got one.
These days, plenty of things can be done to help the deaf. My son has a young friend who is clever but deaf in one ear. He wears a hearing aid. Once he stood on it--a costly mistake!
Nicole
Comment Written 17-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2017
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Yep costly. I stood on an "all in the ear" one years ago. Fortunately, the amplifier and microphone were intact so it only cost me $30 for the remake. Thanks for coming by.
Comment from Joan E.
I always enjoy Renate-Bertodi's artwork and this one is so parallel to your poem--literally with the hearing loss on the left. I liked your playful rhymes and self-deprecating humor. Smiles- Joan
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2017
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I always enjoy Renate-Bertodi's artwork and this one is so parallel to your poem--literally with the hearing loss on the left. I liked your playful rhymes and self-deprecating humor. Smiles- Joan
Comment Written 17-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2017
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Thanks Joan, I can't remember if you wanted another verse on my poem about Frustration I added a further verse not sure if you get any rewards though. Can't remember if I called it Wall Scrawl or?
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I was happy with the rhymes and descriptions in the original that I reviewed. Thanks for the heads-up about the addition, which I enjoyed as well--the piece reminds me of the many graffitied walls I saw in downtown Los Angeles today. Smiles- Joan
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Thanks for coming back I think you reviewed the original verse. I could not remember if you had done so had to give you a "heads up" in case you were one that suggested the updatew
Comment from pome lover
well, you've got another cute and clever one.
Love the sign. I bet it not only helped people know which ear to speak into, but also made them smile. or laugh.
I don't see that this is for a contest, so won't wish you luck, but I will say, well done!
pome lover
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2017
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well, you've got another cute and clever one.
Love the sign. I bet it not only helped people know which ear to speak into, but also made them smile. or laugh.
I don't see that this is for a contest, so won't wish you luck, but I will say, well done!
pome lover
Comment Written 17-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2017
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Nah not a contest..I just had to re-do this as I had caps lock on! Grrr. I wish I had a photo of the original signj I made. I liked Renate Bertodi's drawing of the person covering their left ear as it is my left ear that is profoundly Deaf. Thankfully not so bad with new Space age Hearing aids now. Hope you read the second verse I added to the Wall Scrawl sorry probably no reward as I think you read it before.
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ok - brain freeze. wall scrawl?
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A poem I wrote I thought you read it in its one verse format previously if you didn't then go for it and get rewarded.
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Geof, sometimes I can't remember my name (kidding). I may have. will check. thanks
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem and a genius idea to let e everyone know that it is best to be on the right side of you son that there cannot be any misunderstandings or ignorance. Lol.
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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2017
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A very well-written poem and a genius idea to let e everyone know that it is best to be on the right side of you son that there cannot be any misunderstandings or ignorance. Lol.
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Comment Written 17-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2017
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Yep thanks for coming by. I wanted to get over the line for Ratings purposes and remembered this old poem I wrote for work. I thought Renate's picture was so accurate as well. Did you see the second verse to Wall Scrawl? I guess you won't get rewarded as I think you read the shorter version.