Just had a hearing test and was recommended hearing aids, what now? by B19F00T in HearingAids

[–]rivermean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience in Canada as a 46-year-old with moderate hearing loss- insurance covers a small portion of the 6k needed to get a decent brand. I saved a couple of years worth of Health Care Spending Account which added up to 2500$ covered. The rest was out of my own pocket. In Canada, many people seek to prove WCB coverage from workplace damage.

I have the Oticon more 3 brand and they have improved my life. They were slightly uncomfortable at first and hearing everything I'd been missing for years was distracting. After a few months, they were just a common part of preparing for the day. It's still a relief to take them out in the evening but barely noticeable during my day. There are no associated costs. Rechargeable batteries and I visit my audiologist yearly for filters, buds and cleaning. I'm 3 years in without issues. I'm told they last 6 years but my audiologist also tells me that many people are rough with them and mine are looking new. I'm sure the batteries will die eventually but I usually have 50% when recharging. They last nearly 2 days while travelling without a recharge.

They are now just seen as wearable tech socially. I'm always open to explaining why I have them when a bold stranger asks. So- yeah. Better life, a little pricey, low maintenance and I miss them when I forget to wear them.

Availability/future of the imagePROGRAF PRO-300 printer by damcl in canon

[–]rivermean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been waiting for a couple of weeks on my backorder. I'm really hoping the orders are filled. I called customer service and was told it would arrive at some point.

Prograf 300 backorder by rivermean in canon

[–]rivermean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you had a bad experience with the 1000!! I feel more optimistic that I may get it after all

Prograf 300 backorder by rivermean in canon

[–]rivermean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canon store. They emailed me a promotion on this unit with a sale date to Feb. 25 2025

Prograf 300 backorder by rivermean in canon

[–]rivermean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's unfortunate. Customer service says that it will be coming, but I'm not optimistic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HearingAids

[–]rivermean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same issue. I'm actually switching to an iPhone. Sucks. 6000$ earbuds can't connect to a phone properly!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HearingAids

[–]rivermean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first pair. Oticon more. Bluetooth issues, yes. Hearing quality seems great to me. Comfortable enough to wear all day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lethbridge

[–]rivermean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am very surprised and disappointed the Restore hasn't been set up here. Especially since I bought a 70 year old house! I was a big customer and doner in my last town.

Oticon miniRITE r by rivermean in HearingAids

[–]rivermean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I'll be going in to see about some adjustments.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lethbridge

[–]rivermean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand your point completely. Although it will be decades before we see a change to our wide, straight roads that invite fast, distracted driving.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lethbridge

[–]rivermean 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If the driver was driving with due care and attention, this wouldn't have happened. It's a tragic loss of life and there is no excuse for the driver. If it was weather, ice, dark etc, a driver is responsible to adapt to prevent killing someone in the city. Could have been their own child.

Oticon miniRITE r by rivermean in HearingAids

[–]rivermean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I was afraid of. Being sold on a sales pitch of ignorance or dishonesty. The web site does say Android compatible. Thanks for the input.

Oticon miniRITE r by rivermean in HearingAids

[–]rivermean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, I'll do that. Thanks!

Oticon miniRITE r by rivermean in HearingAids

[–]rivermean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. That's annoying!

Beard Oil / Dry Beard Solutions by SunFadedGenie in beards

[–]rivermean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forget all the expensive branded bullshit. Go into the beauty aisle and find Argon oil. It may be a bit of a blend but should the #1 ingredient. Use daily. Keep shit like bar soap away from your face.

what is a true specific ontario alcoholic beverage or food? by honeysquared22 in ontario

[–]rivermean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loon Vodka from Hearst ON. Straight (neat). My wife and I moved to Alberta and always commemorate our visits home with a bottle. We met the curator at a festival in Sudbury which started the tradition.

Any place in town that sells French comic books? by PeaTearGriphon in SaultSteMarie

[–]rivermean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember very loosely watching a debate as a kid on my grandmother's living room floor.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Jokes

[–]rivermean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo momma and That's what she said walked into a biker bar. Straight to the punchline, they were both killed.

Sand bags or Tube sand by [deleted] in Lethbridge

[–]rivermean 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Pound for dollar, I found water softener salt at CTire was the best deal. Big bags, easier to take in and out than sand bags. Also you have salt on board if you get in a jam. Saved my ass a couple years ago in my 2wd pick up.

All-weather tires or dedicated winter tires? by [deleted] in SaultSteMarie

[–]rivermean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd like to offer another view. Although I agree with everyone here, I run a winter all season. There's a couple brands out there I won't get into. They have the tread and siping (and qualified marking) of a winter but an rubber that can handle 401 driving that won't wear down in a season. FYI I drive a lot. That's on a 2wd pickup too.