Loss of Voice Helps my Enjoyment of my Pipes

[cosmicfolklore]

I was all set up for an art show this weekend, and made it through Saturday in frigid 60F temps, which might not sound cold to some, but considering that it was a swing from 90F to 60 overnight…. Anyways, by the end of the first day I was coughing uncontrollably and went home with a fever of 102F. So, I packed up my tent a day early and went home to rest. I hate losing sales that I’ve set up the day before. Sucks!!

Tested negative for covid, but the cough is under control, but I seem to have completely lost my voice. So, now all I have to do is nod or shake my head to communicate with Mrs Cos and kids. So, there’s no reason to take my pipe out of my clench when asked questions. But, I’ve limited myself to just three pipes today, and maybe just two or three till my voice comes back. So, I will definitely savor the ones I do allow for myself.

This has happened before, and it usually take me three or more weeks to recover.

Anyone else ever lose their voice? It’s so weird.

 

[cossackjack]

Yep, about 9 years ago.
Similar scenario, lasted about 3 weeks (they didn’t believe me at work), & I feared that I would never recover my deep-bass, “radio voice” (think Michael Clarke Duncan, James Earl Jones, and Dennis Haysbert - combined).

 

[captainsousie]

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(I lost my voice too.)

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Yep, about 9 years ago.
Similar scenario, lasted about 3 weeks (they didn’t believe me at work), & I feared that I would never recover my deep-bass, “radio voice” (think Michael Clarke Duncan, James Earl Jones, and Dennis Haysbert - combined).

Yeh, last time I lost my voice my ENT told me that deeper voices seem to loose the easiest. I hate when they reach in and grab my vocal chords with tongs to check them, but I guess I’ll have to go through that again.

 

[captainsousie]

Joking aside, my voice is my trade for both of my jobs so losing it is usually a big problem. I understand the comfort in not having to speak though. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and enjoy your quiet time.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Joking aside, my voice is my trade for both of my jobs so losing it is usually a big problem. I understand the comfort in not having to speak though. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and enjoy your quiet time.

Thank you.
Yeh, I usually spend a lot of time on the phone. So, it’s like losing a job till it comes back.

 

[yohanan]

Get Well Soon, Everybody Here Loves You!!!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Get Well Soon, Everybody Here Loves You!!!

Ha ha, I know that’s not right. But, thank you.

 

[mingc]

Ahh, some peace and quiet finally. Oh wait, you can still type. Never mind then. Carry on!

And get well soon!

 

[alaskanpiper]

Loss of voice greatly increases my enjoyment of pipes as well. Particularly when it’s everybody else’s.

 

[sablebrush52]

I've never lost my voice, but I can think of a number of people who wish I would. Feel better soon!

 

[kcghost]

I have never lost my voice but sometimes I wish I had before opening my big mouth. Silence is golden is very true proverb.

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

It's a real nuisance I know, but resting the voice is the best way.
Even going so far as to use a notepad and pencil to talk to your family for a few days.
And when it does come back, go easy on it, or you may be back to square one.
Best wishes.

 

[WVOldFart]

Get well soon. You will be yodeling before you know it. Is Mrs. Cosmic enjoying the peace and quiet?

 

[solideogloria86]

Godspeed on your recovery. The worst part about losing your voice, is forgetting you've lost it and trying to call to someone across the room. ?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Get well soon. You will be yodeling before you know it. Is Mrs. Cosmic enjoying the peace and quiet?

Actually, I was watching TV this morning, and she came in and told me to turn it down, that it would hurt my voice. I just looked at her till she said, “shit,” and walked out, ha ha.

 

[didimauw]

Knowledge is knowing that you lost your voice.

Wisdom is not letting the wife know you got your voice back weeks ago.

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[JOHN72]

Actually, I was watching TV this morning, and she came in and told me to turn it down, that it would hurt my voice. I just looked at her till she said, “shit,” and walked out, ha ha.

Sorry dear friend. I wish you a speedy recovery..................

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Get well soon.

 

[LotusEater]

Get well soon.