Earplugs!

andywild · Jul 7, 2023

Morning all, just a quicky.
A friend of mine suggested using earplugs in albergues.
I've bought some and have been trying them for the last few weeks and so far they seem to work fine. The problem is I can never get them out of my ears in the morning so I've been using the end of my walking pole to push them further in my head until eventually they disappear. Tonight will be pair #36.. my question is is there anywhere I can buy them in bulk as it's getting quite expensive?.
Also for the last couple of weeks every time I sneeze I lose all feeling from my ears to my buttocks for about an hour.. do you think this could be an age related thing?

Thanks and hugs
Andy

jungleboy · Jul 7, 2023

I use wax earplugs that work great. They’re not single use, I get about two weeks’ use out of a pair. So a small box of six pairs that I buy at the pharmacy is plenty for a camino.

Peterpilger · Jul 7, 2023

Use larger earplugs or earplugs which are not so soft.

C clearly · Jul 7, 2023

Sorry, I can't help with the choice of earplugs. But it might be wise to put some of these tips on your walking poles.

andywild · Jul 7, 2023

C clearly said:
Sorry, I can't help with the choice of earplugs. But it might be wise to put some of these tips on your walking poles.

Oh wow they're incredible! I think they would compliment my camino style perfectly

dick bird · Jul 7, 2023

¨Never put anything in your ear that is smaller than your elbow. Also, avoid pepper, do not eat anything bigger than your head and do not attempt to rub bottoms with a porcupine¨ Mr. A. Doctor.

If you are serious about earplugs, beeswax earplugs seem to work best but shrink after a while as a little bit of the wax is always left behind.

andywild · Jul 7, 2023

dick bird said:
If you are serious about earplugs, beeswax earplugs seem to work best but shrink after a while as a little bit of the wax is always left behind.

I've always felt a little guilty about beeswax. I'm assuming it doesn't hurt them when it's harvested but it must be slightly distressing for the bees when they're held down and it's collected from their ears?

David Tallan · Jul 7, 2023

andywild said:
Morning all, just a quicky.
A friend of mine suggested using earplugs in albergues.
I've bought some and have been trying them for the last few weeks and so far they seem to work fine. The problem is I can never get them out of my ears in the morning so I've been using the end of my walking pole to push them further in my head until eventually they disappear. Tonight will be pair #36.. my question is is there anywhere I can buy them in bulk as it's getting quite expensive?.
Also for the last couple of weeks every time I sneeze I lose all feeling from my ears to my buttocks for about an hour.. do you think this could be an age related thing?

Thanks and hugs
Andy

I think you need to sneeze harder to get some of those earplugs out your nose.

thejoker · Jul 7, 2023

If it's price that's important, I recommend blowing out your birthday cake candles as soon as possible and then collecting and saving what remains of them for your Camino.
Light one up before each evening and let it drip drip drip the wax into your ears until it has made a nice tight seal.
Next morning, you can recycle the used wax by heating it all up and creating a wax stamp for your own credencial or for the credencial of someone who will surely never forget you.

Rick of Rick and Peg · Jul 7, 2023

Why carry unnecessary weight when you can shove the next day's socks into your ears.

julia-t · Jul 7, 2023

If you’re serious about buying earplugs in bulk - or if someone else reading this might be, then Laser Lite by somebody called Leight can be bought in various size packs from amazon. Cheap, cheerful, and do the job!

MesaWalker · Jul 7, 2023

For removing embedded earplugs, I recommend inserting a bicycle pump into your mouth, close lips, and pump hard. Make sure there no people directly to your left and right who might be injured by projectiles.

MaxHelado · Jul 7, 2023

Made my day, all of you. Thank you!

Tom Cartwright · Jul 7, 2023

jungleboy said:
I use wax earplugs that work great. They’re not single use, I get about two weeks’ use out of a pair. So a small box of six pairs that I buy at the pharmacy is plenty for a camino.

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same here

C clearly · Jul 7, 2023

MesaWalker said:
For removing embedded earplugs, I recommend inserting a bicycle pump into your mouth, close lips, and pump hard. Make sure there no people directly to your left and right who might be injured by projectiles.

This image deserves more than a simple emoji!

Sometimes these funny threads can be too much or too many, and we need to limit them, but I am finding this to be a happy diversion today!

Camino Chrissy · Jul 7, 2023

C clearly said:
Sorry, I can't help with the choice of earplugs. But it might be wise to put some of these tips on your walking poles.

I use those "boots" and love them...not for my ears, but for my poles. They last me for 2-3 Caminos.

Camino Chrissy · Jul 7, 2023

All I can say is..."Andy's back"!

andywild · Jul 7, 2023

Camino Chrissy said:
All I can say is..."Andy's back"!

I'm trying to be good and not post too much!
I'm giddy because it's my first camino in 5 years!!

MaxHelado · Jul 7, 2023

Camino Chrissy said:
All I can say is..."Andy's back"!

Pardon?

Camino Chrissy · Jul 7, 2023

@MaxHelado, Andy has a rather unique, interesting personality, and has not been on the forum for over a year. I appreciate his clever humor and he often has made me laugh, so I am glad he has resurfaced and started posting again. He often stimulates some lively reactions and replies from others, too.

Shireen Brown · Jul 7, 2023

andywild said:
Morning all, just a quicky.
A friend of mine suggested using earplugs in albergues.
I've bought some and have been trying them for the last few weeks and so far they seem to work fine. The problem is I can never get them out of my ears in the morning so I've been using the end of my walking pole to push them further in my head until eventually they disappear. Tonight will be pair #36.. my question is is there anywhere I can buy them in bulk as it's getting quite expensive?.
Also for the last couple of weeks every time I sneeze I lose all feeling from my ears to my buttocks for about an hour.. do you think this could be an age related thing?

Thanks and hugs
Andy

Philtration · Jul 8, 2023

Shirly, you jest!

Philtration · Jul 8, 2023

Air travel tip: I was trying to get my treking poles in my carryon baggage and was being denied by the airport security. After I explained they were simply part of my sleep aid system they let me through with no problem!!

WGroleau · Jul 8, 2023

MesaWalker said:
For removing embedded earplugs, I recommend inserting a bicycle pump into your mouth, close lips, and pump hard. Make sure there no people directly to your left and right who might be injured by projectiles.

I laughed, too, but at the same time, I was wondering whether anyone here would do like a Facebook user—assume it is true and re-post it as good advice.

JillGat · Jul 9, 2023

jungleboy said:
I use wax earplugs that work great. They’re not single use, I get about two weeks’ use out of a pair. So a small box of six pairs that I buy at the pharmacy is plenty for a camino.

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Or if you can't find those, use these.

Philtration · Jul 9, 2023

JillGat said:
Or if you can't find those, use these.

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Peeple, please no mas!

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