You guys are a bad, bad influence :) -- I did it, I'm bald!

[TheSlyBear]

Freedom from the tyranny of hair!

[PigPen]

Congratulations and thank you. I pride myself on being a bad influence.

[BaldBen]

Well... I did it. Ditched the wig and shaved everything bald today. Wow. Will post a pic probably tomorrow. Thanks for all of your support NWTRNR

Way to go NWTRNR. From your screen tag, you must be a weight trainer.
I don't know how someone involved in health and fitness could have worn a hair system for that length of time.

It must seem like a huge weight has been lifted off of your shoulders.
 
Best regards
and congratulations on your bald and bold decision,

Ben

[warhawk]

nwtrnr:  congrats on ditching the rug & embracing your baldness.  keep us posted on all the reactions.  oh...and welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  hope U become an active member of the best forum on the internet.

WARHAWK

[MagmaBabe]

Well... I did it. Ditched the wig and shaved everything bald today. Wow. Will post a pic probably tomorrow. Thanks for all of your support NWTRNR

Way to go NWTRNR. From your screen tag, you must be a weight trainer.
I don't know how someone involved in health and fitness could have worn a hair system for that length of time.

It must seem like a huge weight has been lifted off of your shoulders.
 
Best regards
and congratulations on your bald and bold decision,

Ben

am I the only one that found that funny?!! 

[PigPen]

Well... I did it. Ditched the wig and shaved everything bald today. Wow. Will post a pic probably tomorrow. Thanks for all of your support NWTRNR

Way to go NWTRNR. From your screen tag, you must be a weight trainer.
I don't know how someone involved in health and fitness could have worn a hair system for that length of time.

It must seem like a huge weight has been lifted off of your shoulders.
 
Best regards
and congratulations on your bald and bold decision,

Ben

am I the only one that found that funny?!! 

Mmmmmmmmmmm......I think so

[NWTRNR]

Hey everyone -- as you can see now, I've added a photo of my new slyness to my profile! Will try to dig up a before here soon as well.

Well... so far, reactions have been either positive or neutral for the most part. The first adults I ran into were at my kids preschool. One of the directors there was like "boy -- I'm not going to your barber!" but actually is someone who goes sly from time to time. He mentioned then that it was time for him to do it too. Then asked me how often I do it. At first I thought he was talking about how often I shave it now  -- e.g. once a day, etc. then I got that he was actually wondering how often I go sly -- like I go back and forth or some such. Funny.

Next, at work, a couple of "oh wows" but by and large not too much. Someone said that I now remind them of some actor in a crime series but couldn't quite place it. I half-jokingly ventured "Kojak." Oh... one woman who works in the same building came down to see me about something -- walked into my office and went "OH -- excuse me I was looking for... OMG it is you! Why did you do that?" That was the closest thing to non-positive I've had so far.

Day 3 now, I'm feeling a bit more adept at the whole shaving thing. Had a few nicks and scrapes yesterday and day before, but today it feels very smooth.

I'm getting more and more used to it. Actually had a dream about it the other night. In my dream I had totally missed a whole patch of hairs while shaving and had apparently gone all day with it like that.

Oh, kids are totally fine too. My son said he wants to do it when he is older -- he's just 4.

Thanks again for all the continuing support and good advice guys (and one gal). Oh, and no, BaldBen, I'm definitely no trainer -- my screen tag is actually short for "Northwesterner" -- the region where I live

[Stu]

NWTRNR, Dude you look awesome.  You're another guy who I just can't imagine with hair.  It looks so natural.  Congrats!

[blondeguy]

Hey, you do look awesome.  That's a good look for you.  The reactions you got are similar to what I got last year.  Some people are briefly surprised, while most people actually seem indifferent.  The funny part of shaving your head is realizing how non-drastic it is to others besides yourself.  Anyone reading this who's still on the fence will see that we all go through the same hesitation, the same worry about reactions, and the same surprise at the world's acceptance.  It's liberating!

[BALDANDRE]

Thanks again for all the continuing support and good advice guys (and one gal). Oh, and no, BaldBen, I'm definitely no trainer -- my screen tag is actually short for "Northwesterner" -- where I live

Nice bro...it really works for you and looks GREAT!

BTW where abouts do you live in the Northwest..

I'm in the Vancouver, Wa area.

[GASlick]

Good job man!  Looks good on you.  My kids, 6 & 5, thought I looked a little silly too for a few days.

[FR8TRAIN]

Again Scott, MARVELOUS!

[champ007]

Congrats man, and thanks for pronouncing your name finally.
I must have sat here 20 minutes trying to figure it out..... my kid asked me if I was having a stroke!!  

Anyway, Sly suits you man. Your head will blend in time with the sun, just be careful because its like a babys butt right now, and you don't want it burnt. If your outside for a lenght of time use the sunscreen!  

[andrew]

Looks great NWTRNR.   You made the right decision.   I'm glad to hear things went smoothly at work. 

[NWTRNR]

Thanks for all of the very nice feedback. That definitely has helped in this transition. You sly guys rock, and I'm definitely getting more used to my new slyness. And too funny about trying to figure out what my screen name stood for...

Oh, and BaldAndre...we're virtually neighbors... I'm in Portland.

Well -- this weekend we will be bumping into extended family members so that should be fun. Hope you all have a great 4th of July -- at least the Yanks in this group.