Pre-sly photos

[Razor X]

I came across some photos from my pre-sly days, taken in 2000 and 2001.  This was around the time that I was in the "should I or shouldn't I"  phase. All I can say now is I SHOULD have done it right then and there.  The thinning and recession was much worse than I thought it was at the time.  Back then I was still waiting to lose more hair before I ditched it all for good. 

[SLYinKC]

I really know what you mean....

[Razor X]

I would never recognize that as you.  Just doesn't look like you at all.  Sly is a huge improvement.  You look much younger now.

If I had a scanner, I'd post some of these photos that I found.  They really make me cringe.

[SLYinKC]

Kinda funny that I was talking to someone today and mentioned the year I graduated college and they guessed me 10 years younger.  Amazing what lack of gray hair will do.

[SLYinKC]

That photo was taken about 10 months ago.  And while it was not a "good" photo of me anyway, it was a sort-of wake-up call.  Within less than 2 months of that photo I had found SBG's and had taken the plunge... and well, the rest is history.

So maybe we should start a worst before pic contest.  Kinda like a take-off of the clear headblade contest, to see the most-improved by going SLY.. and that person would be like our own "poster-boy" for going SLY.  I know I've seen alot of good ones.  Champ007 comes to mind.  So what do ya think???  And now for the prize....hmmmm... maybe an all-expenses paid trip to SBG's Convention 2008?   Or something of that caliber.

[warhawk]

slyinkc.....i wouldn't have recognized ya if u passed by in person.  that is an awesome transformation.  the sly dome definitely suits ya.

WARHAWK

[Stu]

Hey SlyinKC, I know I've seen that picture before, but I am still amazed at the transformation... Woweee!!!!

[Razor X]

I finally found a photo from that time period that was on a CD.  This was taken in May 2001.  Not a real close-up shot, but you can get an idea regarding the thinning and recession.

[kojakJR]

Wow honestly both of you look soooo much better sly. Seriously I see such an amazing transformation right before my eyes really really cool! 

[Tyler]

Wow Razor, that is a great transformation.  In that pic you look like a stereotypical CPA.   

[JDog]

Wow.

Rick and Razor, You both look 1000 percent cooler and younger as Sly Guys. Not even a comparision.

Truly amazing!

[Timmay]

wow Razor...you look like Alton Brown or what ever that guys name is on the food network.  You look good bro.....much better.....

[Razor X]

I think it's good to periodically revisit these old photos and remind ourselves how we got to this point.  When I think about having hair, I remember it when it looked good and forget how bad it looked towards the end.  It's hard to believe that I waited another 2 1/2 years after that photo was taken to go permanently sly.  (I did shave it for the first time in January '02 but did not keep it very long).

[Stu]

Razor, I wouldn't have recognized you.  The old pic wasn't too bad; at least you weren't trying to do something 'creative' with your hair.  Sly is much better, though.

[Sooner Steve]

Hey Rick, I've seen that picture of you pre-sly before and I promise I would not recognize you.  I'll have to dig an old one out and let you guys see it.