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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Some of you know that I served with the
Merchant Marine during WWII, in a triple expansion steam engine room, and
T-2 tankers with steam turbines. I've heard many 3"50's & 5".38's, and
my hearing survived. As a volunteer, I still serve in the engine room of an
active Liberty Ship as an oiler. My hearing is fine for an 80 year
old active tech, but be warned... I received a tetanus shot about 20 years
ago after a cat bit me and within 15 minutes developed a high pitch ringing
which has never stopped. I understand these shots contain Quinine, which can be
harmfull to hearing. Anyone really know if this is correct? I have trouble
hearing high faint buzzes sometimes. I guess thats better than Lockjaw!
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Carlos Ralon, PTG</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=tcole@cruzio.com href="mailto:tcole@cruzio.com">Thomas Cole</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech List</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, May 13, 2007 5:36 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Are there many piano techs
who are veterans?</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><FONT size=+1>I was in the US Navy aboard ship in the early
60's and remember the loud blasts from the big guns as well as small arms fire
and noisy engine rooms. <BR><BR>I don't recall when the tinnitus started but
it's a constant whistle at C#89 (conveniently enough).<BR><BR>Tom
Cole<BR></FONT><BR>Diane Hofstetter wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE cite=midBAY111-F22D87A905FF15522A34CE4A33F0@phx.gbl
type="cite">Are any of you veterans? Do any of you have tinnitus?
<BR><BR>Thursday evening I will be attending a talk; "Treatment for Hearing
Loss and Tinnitus: State of the Art" by Dr. David Lilly, at one of the
largest, most up-to-date hearing research centers in the counry, the new
National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research. <BR><BR>I was
fortunate to meet Dr. Lilly at a recent hearing convention and am looking
forward hearing him speak again and to finally seeing the research center.
<BR><BR>Since this facility is part of the Veteran's Administration,
their focus is on helping veterans with their hearing problems and I am
wondering how many piano technicians are veterans. It would be a good
talking point if I ask them for help with research for piano tech's hearing
problems. <BR><BR>Thanks! <BR>Diane <BR><BR>Diane Hofstetter
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