Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

Take good ear plugs/ear protection. Get as much quiet as you can between activities. Spending a few minutes with your eyes closed and ears plugged can go a long way to help you endure. Use ear plugs when you are out in the city. Remember that you need to prevent or limit over-stimulation pro-actively. Reacting to over-stimulation by putting in the ear plugs is too late.

Be disciplined with good preventative practices and you will be fine.

Have fun. And, say Hi to Howard Street if you see it. LOL

My best to you.