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NJCher

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43. you only have to spend about 11 or 12 bucks

Thu Nov 1, 2018, 04:33 PM

Nov 2018

I have been buying noise protection for years and I've spent a lot of money and I've spent a little money. Last night a friend who just spent $200 on noise reduction headphones was astonished at how quiet my $12 pair of noise protection headphones were. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get some peace and quiet.

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Help! Pray for me! [View all] procon Nov 2018 OP

Vibes to you, my dear procon! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #1

Thank you, yes, I'm looking at earphones... Too many choices! nt procon Nov 2018 #13

you only have to spend about 11 or 12 bucks NJCher Nov 2018 #43

Headphones are the best line of defense peacebuzzard Nov 2018 #46

For those not exposed to this madness, it is hard for them to appreciate it. olegramps Nov 2018 #37

Oh dear! 2naSalit Nov 2018 #2

Very much appreciated, don't know what I'd do without DU. Nt procon Nov 2018 #14

Yikes! vercetti2021 Nov 2018 #3

Headphones, a player and podcasts blogslut Nov 2018 #4

Sending prayers your way...... chillfactor Nov 2018 #5

sending prayers for energy, strength and patience (you probably don't look good in orange!) niyad Nov 2018 #6

OMG, what a complete trainwreck with exploding oil tankers! I am so sorry for this cluster... Hekate Nov 2018 #7

Thank you! Family dynamics can be so complicated, Fox makes our relationship strained. Nt procon Nov 2018 #17

I suggest investing in a VERY good pair of radio headphones........ n/t DFW Nov 2018 #8

Yikes! I am so sorry! Rhiannon12866 Nov 2018 #9

Much appreciated! Thanks. Nt procon Nov 2018 #18

I'm sorry about your home, I went through it too. You will be okay, time passes. halobeam Nov 2018 #10

Good advice, and keep those vibes acomin', I've got several weeks to go. Nt procon Nov 2018 #20

Poor thing. Boy, do I know how you feel. Hortensis Nov 2018 #11

Funny coincidence... We've both foodies so discussing cooking has been a nice alternative to Fox. Nt procon Nov 2018 #21

Oh, me too. What a great topic to meet on. Hortensis Nov 2018 #42

Oh you poor thing. magicarpet Nov 2018 #12

LOL !!! I'd love to do that! He generally goes to bed early so I can sometimes catch Rachel reruns.n procon Nov 2018 #22

i have a roll out bed. barbtries Nov 2018 #15

Along with the headphones, I recommend a nice bottle of WINE. nt End Of The Road Nov 2018 #16

We have the same ideas! Nt procon Nov 2018 #23

House insurance won't pay for a motel room? Lars39 Nov 2018 #19

Yes, I'm covered but procon Nov 2018 #30

I understand. Lars39 Nov 2018 #31

Hugs and good vibes, procon sarge43 Nov 2018 #24

OMG, so sorry for your home disaster (been there) and the rightwing nightmare you've landed in! MoonRiver Nov 2018 #25

Insurance will pay for a hotel cpamomfromtexas Nov 2018 #26

leave the house until bedtime? Demovictory9 Nov 2018 #27

If you don't get your house fixed soon you will be lost to the dark side. Solomon Nov 2018 #28

I feel as if I'm living through the real world version of a dystopian novel like 1984.nt procon Nov 2018 #33

Get cheap headphones 🎧 to plug into your tablet. CottonBear Nov 2018 #29

oh yikes- I am so sorry! Tumbulu Nov 2018 #32

Just keep venting here. Buy some sound proof ear plugs. Hugs. iluvtennis Nov 2018 #34

Can you not get him hooked on the Food Network??? TNNurse Nov 2018 #35

May I suggest The Wizard Nov 2018 #36

Is there such a thing as a full immersion VR helmet? LOL nt procon Nov 2018 #39

I have Trumpers in my family, & I live in TrumpLand. I FEEL FOR YOU!!!! Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #38

A $20 dollar box fan works wonders. I share my house & it blocks out all noise from housemate. stuffmatters Nov 2018 #40

interesting article:I Was a Liberal Who Worked at Fox News. Here's What That Taught Me About Arguing diva77 Nov 2018 #41

Wear headphones or ear plugs while you watch MSNBC on your laptop FakeNoose Nov 2018 #44

I just laughed out loud at 'em at my wife's uncle's house... czarjak Nov 2018 #45

Listen to podcasts on earbuds. And play "Brainwashing of My Dad" for him sharedvalues Nov 2018 #47

If you're able to view podcasts I recommend Heartstrings Nov 2018 #48

Sounds like an especially brutal form of torture! world wide wally Nov 2018 #49

I've gotta agree--noise canceling headphones would be a lifesaver. catbyte Nov 2018 #50

I'm so sorry you have to put up with this madness! denvine Nov 2018 #51

Remember gilligan Nov 2018 #52

I'm trying, I love my brother, we were best pals as kids, but he's changed procon Nov 2018 #54

Absolutely. Stay strong. Someday he probably won't want Hortensis Nov 2018 #57

Earplugs Would be an Inexpensive Investment in Your Sanity dlk Nov 2018 #53

Two words. ear plugs. nt Hotler Nov 2018 #55

Excellent opportunity to see what Fox is doing.. Permanut Nov 2018 #56