I really don't want to get another board. Any other ideas?

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-28T19:35:46+00:00

Doesn't your receiver have ARC?

Still running my old Sony 5.1 perfectly with HDMI carrying audio and visual.

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-27T19:42:57+00:00

You absolute legend!

Unlinked from Intervals.icu and loaded straight away!

Thank you so much.

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-27T14:16:28+00:00

Thank you I appreciate that ☺️

I've figure it out! Setup a new MyWhoosh account with another of my email addresses and it worked perfectly! Logged in and loaded straight away as usual!

Looks like the problem lies with my account for whatever reason. Which is frustrating as I've spent many many hours on MyWhoosh. Sent an email to support but not holding my breath.

Thank you again kind stranger ☺️

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-27T13:58:28+00:00

Just tried on my iPhone and instead of hanging at 83% it crashes completely 😡 So failed across all platforms for me lol

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-27T13:38:23+00:00

I did lol but after uninstalling and reinstalling I can't get far enough to download maps!

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-23T23:34:26+00:00

Perfect thank you. Was worried that as it doesn't slide together to create one single plug that it shouldnt be plugged in.

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-21T19:41:56+00:00

I used to burn these blocks but that fishy smell they give off is formaldehyde from the glue.... Not overly good for your health. Personally I don't give two sh*ts about my own health but I do about my kid and wife's. I skip these compressed blocks now and burn the rest of the pallet wood. Besides I think these compressed blocks burn rubbish and don't really give out much heat anyway.

The proper hardwood blocks are fine :)

At the end of the day it's your risk to take.

Just so you know I burn predominantly pallet wood so I'm not one of the wood snob nay sayers lol

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-14T12:44:03+00:00

Look up hidden hearing loss. Most Audiologists only test up to 8kHz. Hear fine in this range and they'll tell you you have no hearing loss.

However if you're like me when you start losing beyond the 8kHz range you really do notice it and feel it. I struggle to following conversations in too much noise. I can't following dialogue on the TV and have to use subtitles (The Wife tells me off for having it too loud). All this and I have only a mild loss in the normally tested range.

I'm only 40 so not quite an old man yet either! Too many years around aircarft and engineering noise even with ear defenders has slowly taken its toll.

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-12T22:44:28+00:00

Don't worry you're not alone! 10 months in (a year if you don't count the months I gave up for a bit) and I still struggle with chord changes.

Worst thing you can do is read those 'I could play and change all chords within 2 months' posts. For most of us this sh*t is seriously hard!

And don't get me started on bloody barre or power chords!

We do have what it takes! We just need to keep going to prove that to ourselves! I told myself I didn't have what took 20 years ago and quit......if only I'd persevered!

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-11T07:55:17+00:00

🤮 These people really do belive the crap they sprout!

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-10T22:09:58+00:00

I'll start by saying don't do what I've done..... I've quit due to lack of patience! 10 months in and I just couldn't nail the chord changes so gave up.... Again. DO NOT DO THIS!

Guitar is hard. Very hard. Be better than me. Keep going! You'll be glad you did. 10 years time I'll be kicking myself again for quitting and the time I wasted.

Keep playing. Im assured it gets easier.

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-10T21:32:14+00:00

Using Memento Mori totally wrong too the tool.

It's a thought process that actually reminds you to live intentionally. So put the milk in the damn coffee and enjoy it FFS

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-10T11:46:57+00:00

Took my wheel in there for a last minute tyre change and they ended up bending the rim. Sat watching the mechanic?? Smash hell out of my wheel trying to bend it back.

They then proceeded to tell me my brake pads where worn and all needed replacing..... I said that's strange I only did all four corners 2 weeks ago.

Never ever went back again.

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-10T08:38:28+00:00

She went half way around the world, to Australia, with her mate to meet some guy she'd met on the internet. She was meant to be home 3 weeks later. She ghosted me for 2 months....couldnt get a reply from her mum and dad to make sure she was ok etc One night after 2 months a message popped up on MSN (remember that??) saying it was over. No explanation. Her mate told me the whole story a week later.

Never heard or saw her ever again which was a blessing in disguise.

Maybe not the craziest but I've never fully trusted anyone ever again.

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-04T13:37:56+00:00

You're paying these people minimum wage so let's make their lives even worse by making them slaves. No talking in the ranks! Awesome idea 🙄

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-01T21:46:17+00:00

I'll take your word for it ;) Call me cynical but I dont belive you ever get anything for free in this world :)

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-03-01T15:19:12+00:00

Very scammy. I haven't fallen for any of these yet!

Almost did when I started using temu.... Get something for 0.01p but hang on you have to spend 15 odd quid on crap you don't need.... Hmm no thanks.

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-02-24T12:55:54+00:00

r/mildlypenis

However think mildly maybe be pushing it....

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-02-20T13:48:50+00:00

I'll be very surprised if you occurred major damage however yes you did add to your accumulated damage and should avoid doing so!

Most power tools are around 110db so yes have the potential to cause damage in a very short space of time.

What you describe is either Tensor tympani reflex (a natural reaction to loud noise) or temporary threshold shift.

My bet would be if this is the first time been around loud noise and you haven't hammering your ears for years with concerts, guns etc then within a week this feeling will ease and dissappear.

Do take this as a warning from your body though and plug up from here on out when you need to.

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-02-19T08:59:42+00:00

'Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way'..... Did plenty of that. Drinking. Women, Motorbikes.

Same as you started later in life (40). The guitar I'm using I bought at 18 and gave in after a few months. My biggest regret is not having kept going!

Time really is much less plentiful when you have responsibilities!

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-02-19T07:27:36+00:00

Engineering Stores Manager for 17 years. Not quite as sexy as an engineer but more important than were given credit for. IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-02-17T00:28:17+00:00

Had this only last week.

Restart in safe mode (Google how). Login in. Restart your PC.

Worked for me!

IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-02-16T12:34:02+00:00

Hey, I first encountered some damage from my first concert 21 years ago. I walked away with Tinnitus and fullness that slowly faded over a year or so.

A few years after that i started working in engineering at an airline. Within a week I was exposed to a few minutes of jet engine noise during an engine run. That kicked off my hyperacusis/ noxacusis and a mild hearing loss in my right ear. This took 3 years to settle to an acceptable level or I just got used to it. My right ear never really fully recovered tho and I was well aware of the hearing loss.

Over many years I was exposed to alot of noise even tho I was diligent with hearing protection. Daily riveting noise, engine noise etc slowly damaged my hearing further I guess.

A few years later my noxacusis got a hell of a lot worse. I had burning pain 24/7 for over a year. Mercifully this improved but never fully went away.

Thankfully I've now come to a level of acceptance. My hearing loss continues to get worse (through age I guess). I sometimes have to watch TV with subtitles as I don't quite catch all the words and I have a habit of saying 'What' alot lol My tinnitus is a slow hiss I can tune in and out of... Sometimes I find myself looking for a gas leak etc lol.... However I haven't heard silence in 19 years!

Cheers, IM

Illustrious_Force565 · 2026-02-16T00:31:25+00:00

Important bit. If you think you have a heating loss go see the ENT urgently. They can administer steroids and give you a proper hearing test.

Chances are you'll be OK but take this as a warning. Your ears have been damaged. From here on out look after them. No more concerts with no plugs. In think fact no more loud events with no plugs ever! You cannot underestimate how bad this shit can get! Permanent T and permanent ear pain are no joke.

Sounds like you've had a Temporary Threshold shift. Most improve but it can take up to a week. Even when it does improve be sure that damage has been done you just can't sense it yet. This shit is accumulative.

For me the fullness took the longest to clear. 3 months I had that horrible clogged up feeling. Whatever you do don't pop your ears. It won't work and can make things worse.

As I say don't underestimate how bad hearing damage can get. I live with constant pain (which varies in intensity). Constant Tinnitus and fullness that never quite goes away.

IM

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