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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: jsbaldy on November 06, 2011, 08:51:33 PM

Title: new guy did the deed
Post by: jsbaldy on November 06, 2011, 08:51:33 PM
HEY EVERYONE.  I AM A NEW BIE.  AFTER 25 YEARS OF WEARING A RUG I FINALLY REMOVED IT TODAY.  I AM J S.
I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT I WENT THROUGH WITH IT TODAY.  I THINK THAT I AM GOING TO LIKE IT.  IT IS A LITTLE
SCARY  AT FIRST.  MY WIFE OF 20 YEARS AND 14 YR OLD SON ARE ALRIGHT WITH MY DECISION.  THEY THINK IT WILL LOOK BETTER ONCE I GET SOME SUN ON THE DOME. BEEN READING ALOT ABOUT OTHERS OF YOU REMOVING YOUR HAIRPIECE.  MY FOLKS WANTED TO KNOW IF I HAD CANCER BECAUSE MY HAIR WAS GONE.  I DON'T...
THEY EVEN WANT TO BUY ANOTHER HAIR PIECE FOR ME.  I POLITELY REFUSED.... I BELIEVE THEY WERE BEING
INSENSITIVE AND SHALLOW.  WE'LL SEE.  TOMORROW AT WORK WILL BE INTERESTING.  WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW THAT GOES...
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: nuts on November 06, 2011, 10:41:14 PM
Congratulations on your decision.  Now for 30 daysand time to get a bit of a tan on the noggin which will no doubt be white after all that time covered up. I am sure there is no way you will ever go back to a rug.
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: Laser Man on November 07, 2011, 04:49:31 AM
It's a big change, so it's normal to be nervous and apprehensive. Stick with it - you'll get the hang of shaving and come to love the look and feel of a smooth dome. Don't worry about the reaction at work. In a couple days, everything will be back to normal. People adjust very quickly to seeing a bald guy. Your parents will adjust, too. Congrats on taking the step!
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: Paul the Headblader on November 07, 2011, 05:22:40 AM
welcome to SBGs and congratz!
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: bennett11 on November 07, 2011, 05:32:01 AM
it doesn't take long before being shaved becomes you in the eyes of your friends and family.  You lose your self conscious of being sly.
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 07, 2011, 06:27:53 AM
Congrats--welcome to the freedom.  Thirty days and you'll wonder why you ever paid so much for dead rats ;D.

MY FOLKS WANTED TO KNOW IF I HAD CANCER BECAUSE MY HAIR WAS GONE.  I DON'T...
THEY EVEN WANT TO BUY ANOTHER HAIR PIECE FOR ME.  I POLITELY REFUSED.... I BELIEVE THEY WERE BEING
INSENSITIVE AND SHALLOW.  WE'LL SEE.  TOMORROW AT WORK WILL BE INTERESTING.  WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW THAT GOES...

Don't be too hard on your folks, they are attached not only to the "you of today" but also the "you of yesterday."  Give them some time and space to accept the fact that you're making your own decisions.  And, if your Dad is bald and rugged, a patient and easy approach might free him. 
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: DCdome on November 07, 2011, 07:04:51 AM
Hey JS,

Congratulations on your decision to go completely bald.  It is always the right decision for a balding guy.  Welcome to the board and let us know how things go at work.
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: racer x on November 07, 2011, 07:26:44 AM
welome from one new guy to another
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: Papa Don on November 07, 2011, 08:10:02 AM
Welcome JS.  I know you will learn to love the feeling of being free.  How about that breeze on the noggin?
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: Snakehandler on November 07, 2011, 08:16:49 AM
Congrats ! 😄 Some tinted sunscreen on your head & face will help even out your color until the sun does.
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: Slynito on November 07, 2011, 09:59:36 AM
Welcome and congratz on your very gutsy decision.

 O0
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Post by: Arnie on November 07, 2011, 11:10:35 AM
WELCOME TO SBGS!!! 8)
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Post by: wpruitt on November 07, 2011, 07:44:20 PM
Welcome JSBaldy
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: jimbo48 on November 07, 2011, 08:43:04 PM
Welcome.  Give yourself and others 30 days to get used to the new look.  You won't regret your decision.
Title: Re: new guy did the deed
Post by: kalbo on November 08, 2011, 01:25:11 AM
Welcome to the brotherhood JS