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I fell off the wagon - have to fess up to my sly brothers by pdxtodd on 22 Dec, 2009 21:19
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I fell off the wagon for a week - and I'm surprising ashamed of myself. I think it was a matter of trying the "doughnut" look just to verify that I'm completely comfortable with shaving. I had been sly for about 2 weeks after removing the dead animal from my head -- when I had this nagging feeling that I needed to at least try the doughnut. I hid my head in a stocking cap for that week -- and after looking in the mirror at all that gray hair -- it finally clicked that sly is the only way I'll be from now on. I think it was a good reality check for me -- a) I'm never going back to a rug, and b) now that I see what I look like with a doughnut of gray hair -- I never want to go back there again. I also shaved off my goatee as it was mostly gray.
The interesting thing is that while I was growing my hair out a bit I did notice a definite shift in women paying attention. I went from the look of confidence and taking control to one of an old guy who's losing his hair. As soon as I buzzed it off and pulled out the headblade -- the response from women has switched back on. I went into the hospital this morning for yet another CAT scan and the nurses were chatty -- something I didn't see last week when I was in for an MRI.
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#1 by TheSlyBear on 22 Dec, 2009 23:19
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I also shaved off my goatee as it was mostly gray.
I don't see the problem.
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#2 by schro on 23 Dec, 2009 06:41
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I had never heard it called a "doughnut" before.
It's good to experiment, Todd. I think it was wise to try growing it back, especially coming from someone that was going the "rug" route previously.
Sounds like you came to the right conclusion.
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#3 by R o b 6 on 23 Dec, 2009 07:56
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No biggie...you just realized you don't really like doughnuts! Sometimes you have to experiment to solidify your SLY decision was the right move.
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#4 by D.A.L.U.I. on 23 Dec, 2009 08:03
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After having hid the "donut" for so many years with a dead animal, it's totally understandable that you wanted to see "balding" vs. Bald as in Sly. It is true, being a balding man puts you in a sort of underclass--guys people kind of look at without any admiration. Bald on the other hand commands respect because it is such a statement of self-respect.
Someday you may decide to go for Face Fuzz, that's just a fun thing to do, whether you decide to do it permanently or occassionally--it's an option open to you. -
#5 by Mikekoz13 on 23 Dec, 2009 08:21
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Welcome back Tod!!
I have a lot of grey in my goat..... but what the heck... I've earned every one of those grey strands...... -
#6 by Paul on 23 Dec, 2009 12:32
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Nothing wrong with an occassional reality check. Especially if it helps keep ya focused and sly
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#7 by dodger on 23 Dec, 2009 16:15
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No shame in trying something but you came back to reality
What's up with the MRI?CAT? Are you OK?
On a personal note, I am at day 6 being sly
An incredible week of "showcasing" and getting a mixture of different looks
and comments. Mostly positive. One woman thought I looked taller (not enough for the NBA)
Of course, I expected the feedback and as each day went by, my anxiety lessened.
Christmas Eve will be the Family Unveiling..Can't wait for the mother-in-law comments..somewhat prepared but the local ordinance doesn't allow firearms in the house
So as I conclude week #1, I feel good about the decision but I'll tell
you this cold weather is wreaking havoc on my dome
Anyway, enjoy the holidays and keep in touch
steve
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#8 by Sgt. Pate on 23 Dec, 2009 17:12
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If you had liked the look with hair, there's no reason you shouldn't have kept it! I grow my hair back on occasion because my wife likes it, she's worth it! Nobody can tell you what's right for you but you! That's what "sly" is all about.