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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: bbmountain on December 24, 2011, 08:11:15 AM

Title: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: bbmountain on December 24, 2011, 08:11:15 AM
It has taken me about 1.5 months to get to the bald stage...but I got there!   :)  About a month-and-a-half ago my order of Wahl's balding clippers arrived.  I also purchased various guards.  The first guard I used left about 1/2" of hair.  Slowly I kept using shorter guards until I was using the clippers without any guard.  Early this week I started using an electric razor.  This morning I used a non-electric razor.  So...my hair is "hairstory"  ;D
Most of my adult life my hair has been on the long side...rarely short and certainly not bald!  I'm surprised every time I go by a mirror!  I'm loving not taking care of my hair.  I'm in VT (where it's cold right now) and it's great to put on a hat without creating a hair disaster.  Plus the feel is great!
There have been a few surprises though...I never knew that I have a rather conspicuous bump on the top of my head near my crown...that was a bit of a disappointment.  Reminds me of some of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park!
I also wonder whether I'm too old for this look?  I'm 61 and obviously younger guys can pull it off.  This is my first post but I uploaded a profile picture so am assuming that it will be visible.  It was taken last Sunday (before "going all the way").  I'm aware that as I've gotten older I most of the time don't care as much as I used to what other people think.  Just wondering if there other guys around my age on these forums.
I'm looking forward to exploring all of the topics posted here...looks like there's a LOT of information!!
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: Paul the Headblader on December 24, 2011, 08:16:43 AM
hey, welcome to SBGs, you look young for 61, and yes, there are alot of elder bald guys.
This is not a crime, we'll all get to that age sooner or later.
ow, and, congratz for having the guts to do it, you don't seem like you were balding, so it's like BBC :)
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: 4fit on December 24, 2011, 10:11:32 AM
Nice to have you with us. This is a great site. You will find some here most welcoming.  O:O
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: Arnie on December 24, 2011, 10:21:30 AM
Welcome to SBGs!!! 8)
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: Itall on December 24, 2011, 10:25:20 AM
Age is not an issue. U look great. Welcome.
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: TheSlyBear on December 24, 2011, 11:13:26 AM
Welcome. And you're never too old to look sly!
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: Papa Don on December 24, 2011, 12:20:56 PM
Since I am older than you, you have my permission to look that good!
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: bennett11 on December 24, 2011, 12:43:36 PM
Plenty of older sly guys.  Myself included.  Been shaven for some years and thursday I turn 80.
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: mrzed on December 24, 2011, 01:00:42 PM
Welcome. You've got a couple years on me, but not on my wife!  No, she's not bald, but I'm almost, and anticipating shortly.
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: seahawk guy on December 24, 2011, 02:22:01 PM
Yes, never too old - I'll be 77 in 6 days time.
Welcome to the gang O0
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: DCdome on December 24, 2011, 07:21:46 PM
We old bald guys gotta stick together and you look great bald...no "ifs, ands, or buts."
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: nuts on December 24, 2011, 08:15:59 PM
Looking good - from another older guy.
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: Slynito on December 25, 2011, 07:37:00 AM
Welcome "BB"...you'll get lots of info here and advice, but remember when you lie down with dogs, you are going to get fleas.

 O0
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: warhawk on December 29, 2011, 03:05:25 PM
hey bbm:  welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya joined us.

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: warhawk on December 29, 2011, 03:11:33 PM
Yes, never too old - I'll be 77 in 6 days time.
Welcome to the gang O0

hey bg:  u definitely don't look like you're  in  your 70s.  hope i look good when i get your age.  u look 20 years younger. O0

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: bbmountain on December 30, 2011, 03:10:47 PM
Thanks Warhawk!  I've got to say though that I'm glad that I don't look like I'm in my 70's (I'm 61!). I really did LOL on that one!
Title: Re: New member...Christmas Eve :-)
Post by: Mikekoz13 on December 30, 2011, 06:57:49 PM
Welcome to the Forum! SLY isn't about age my Friend... it's about taking charge of something that you had no say in and fixing it to your liking.

Well that's true for a lot of us..... the guys with a lot of hair that shave their heads were just feeling left out.  :)