A couple of thoughts.

Another family squabble. Another reason this board feels so much like home.

I had no idea this many people have tinnitus and how many different ways you can get it. My dad got it (he believes) when he was hit really hard on the head when he was a kid . The dealer I bought my MAs from got it from circumstances relating to getting his scuba certification. I always thought of tinnitus coming from extremely loud noises over extended periods of time. Sounds like you can get it in a variety of ways as well as how it is manifested. For me it is definitely perceived as directly coming from my left ear.

And Bigwill....I was just razzing you.