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I would like to do this - but I am very deaf, its courses many problems for me and those whom I speak to;

because for me to understand what is being said, I need concise and short sentences, listening can be very tiring; as a result to this, I tend to use such both in speech and text; which some people mis-interpret as offensive/ rude.

also shouting or louder is not really helpful, speech needs to be shorter and slower, very difficult getting this across, even within ones own family !

the saddest things are no more whispers so no more secrets, cant hear birds or small under school age children, nor running water;
grateful for kettles, switch themselves off, central heating too, but flashing lights when doorbell rings -also tells others outside that one is deaf--which is scary if one thinks burglars !

and I now get scared of joining clubs due to this.

And, jcdoh come and chat on some of the other threads! You will get a warm welcome, and lots of friendship, I promise you. X

We moved to our current address about 2 years ago. Im a Widower and live with my D/g, G/d and Grandson,my Daughter and the kids are all working,I am retired and look after the 2 dogs.
This is an oldish area, the houses were built in the fifties and come to think about it there seems to be a lot of oldish people around including myself and really Gransnet could possibly become a good focal point.
I would like to give it a try.
I have got a number of threads going, had to try it out.
I have also tried the local forum however there does not seem to be a lot going on, its Birmingham and solihull, I think.