Oh the shine...the shine...

[Carver]

I've been thinking about shaving my head for about 6 months.  It seems like things are thinning out a little in the front.  I got a bad haircut last week, and yesterday decided to go for it.  I went back to the barber and he trimmed it down to the length the sides were, and I came home and got rid of the rest with my own clippers.  I found myself laughing a little maniacally with every pass of the clippers.  I jumped in the shower, and was surprised how different the water felt on my head.  I broke out a new Gillette sensor blade and lathered up and went to town.  doing the back was hard, because I couldn't see what I was doing in there.  I felt around and once I was satisfied (and the hot water was gone) I jumped out of the shower.

Everything feels different, the pillows, my CPAP machine (I use it to sleep...Obstructive Sleep Apnea) I had to jump in the shower to shave my face, cause it looked a little odd being smooth up top, and stubble on my cheeks.    I went out, and felt the chill in the air on my head.  I wanted to stay outside, drink coffee and read (and get a little sun) but it was too cold here in New Hampshire.

I think it looks good, aside from the roll of fat at the base of my head on the back of my neck.    Im hoping as I lose weight, that will get smaller as I get in better shape.

That's the beginning of my story.  I've never really posted on message boards, because I never think i have anything to say.  But I wanted to introduce my self as I come out of my shell...aren't turtles bald too??

[SBG Math Guy]

welcome Carver. 

[SLYinKC]

Welcome, Carver.  Glad you are enjoying it.  It only gets better.

Please hang around and feel free to join in when you can.

[TheSlyBear]

Welcome, guy!

[andrew]

Hey Carver, and welcome to SBG.    Congratulations on your decision to go sly. I'm sure you won't regret it.

[Timmay]

Hey Carver, thats awesome.  Reading your story was bout like watching a kid in a candy store.  Man I wish I could experience those days again, the "newness" of a first shaved noggin.  Well I guess I could grow my hair out for a year.......................nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh  LOL

Welcome to the sight bro and never worry about not ever having anything to say.  There is always a subject in here to fit everyones need or interest.

See ya around
Timmay

[BlackJamesRackham]

welcome buddy

[The Scottish Ambassador]

Welcome dude

[OzPete]

Welcome Carver!

[Sly Red]

Welcome Carver,

It'll take a while to master shaving the back of your noggin by touch.  There's a lot of good advice to be found here.

SimplyRed

[Mikekoz13]

Welcome aboard Carver!

[marshd1000]

Carver,

Welcome to the sly asylum!   I would get a HeadBladek.  I found that it has helped me to shave by touch.  Also as for being overweight, I have found that bigger guys can pull of the sly look well.  I should know, I am one myself.  While you are at it, post us a pic of your sly dome!

[DCdome]

Hey Carver,

Welcome, bro.  I, too, am looking forward to a stretch of warm weather here in New England so I can give the dome a little exposure to the sun.  BUT be careful about staying outside too long without some sunscreen on.

[Papa Don]

Welcome Carver!!!

[SlyHigh]

Welcome.  Enjoy your time here with us sly guys.  If you stick around you'll find plenty to say.