Hey folks, as most of you know I am new here and really looking forward to the pie runs. Can't make all of them but for sure going on at least five of them I hope. Anyway, I figured this was the easiest place to say this and this will probably be the crowd I meet.
I am deaf, lost my hearing while in the military. I have an implant that I wear when not riding (yes I ride deaf). It allows me to hear, but my accident made me not understand what I hear. So, I taught myself how to read lips (tried to stay in the military but didn't work). When we meet, I am kind of pain to talk to since I have "learn" how everyone talks. I can usually do it within a couple of minutes, but some are harder and therefor have to repeat some things.
I just wanted everyone to know up front, not only because you will see my implant (its okay to stare or ask about it, I don't mind at all), but I have found that some people are very uncomfortable talking with me. I didn't want to put anyone on the spot, so whoever goes when I am there will already know what to expect.