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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: G on June 03, 2012, 01:04:29 AM

Title: Freedom
Post by: G on June 03, 2012, 01:04:29 AM
Hi everyone,

First off my name is George....last Friday I decided to end my experience with hair replacement systems and let me tell you life is good. It was such an emotional release not having that burden and expense anymore, about 22 years of various systems.

I'm a divorced dad with two daughters, both in collage. I own a delicatessen with two locations in Cleveland Ohio. I am a sausage maker primarily. I've been doing this around 31 years now. Before that I was a Merchant Marine, a cook on a LNG tanker. I am of German heritage and I make primarily German styled products. I also have a concession business in the remake right now. I had started concessions fifteen years ago but stopped due to circumstances. My nice clean dome will be an asset as a food preparer wouldn't you say?

I'm looking forward to doing the things that I was apprehensive about before. Right now I'm learning the shaving deal. My girlfriend loves the look, tonight she applied argon oil to my dome which has remarkable healing properties. I've got a couple nicks and the skin needs to adapt to the open air after being under glue constantly for about a decade.

This is a nice forum. I've been looking through some of the topics and many of my questions were answered.  
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Post by: seahawk guy on June 03, 2012, 01:18:16 AM
Welcome George - glad you've found and joined us. Enjoy your great new look, it suits you so well. O0
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Post by: nuts on June 03, 2012, 03:40:33 AM
Great look. Enjoy the freedom.  Spend all that extra money on yourself and girlfreind.
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Post by: Sir Harry on June 03, 2012, 03:45:04 AM
Welcome, and congratulations on your new found freedom.
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Post by: Frontier Guy on June 03, 2012, 03:52:58 AM
Another welcome. Looks like you've adopted the Sly look without issues - and it looks great. I hope you will stick around and be a regular contributor to the forums. Great folks here - and always room for more.
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Post by: Mikekoz13 on June 03, 2012, 06:11:56 AM
Welcome George!! Looks great!

And good on you for pulling your money back from those vultures!!!! Enjoy the extra cash!
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Post by: Papa Don on June 03, 2012, 06:28:10 AM
Welcome George!  Hope to hear from you often.
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Post by: Paul on June 03, 2012, 07:19:43 AM
Welcome George.  Great introduction.   Make yourself at home and if you any other questions come up, just ask away.
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Post by: RoWilJr on June 03, 2012, 07:30:25 AM
Welcome to SBG George! Kick back, relax, and enjoy my friend 8)
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Post by: mrzed on June 03, 2012, 07:41:42 AM
George, I like your story. Welcome.  You look like you have been sly for life (or at least since a young man).  The bald head so suits you! 

I spent some time in Akron in the 70's.  And have friends who are from Cleveland.  They brag on the kielbasi. I know that's not German, but it is a sausage.

 
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Post by: stasiu on June 03, 2012, 08:08:34 AM

Great Post George !  I love fresh Polska Kielbasa on a bun !   Keep sharing your sly experiences here !
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Post by: Natedawg on June 03, 2012, 11:04:10 AM
It looks great on you, George. I'm glad to hear it has brought you happiness. It's just the beginning, my friend!
Welcome aboard!
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Post by: mangosink12572 on June 03, 2012, 11:45:39 AM
Welcome George - -

It is a wonderful "LOOK"  and it sure is FREEDOM

Enjoy the smooth dome.
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Post by: lknight on June 03, 2012, 06:10:28 PM
Hair is really so overrated. Most guys look so much better without it!
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Post by: IllinoisBaldy on June 03, 2012, 08:25:03 PM
Welcome George.
Title: Re: Freedom
Post by: G on June 04, 2012, 12:09:53 AM
Enjoying the day with my sweetie. It's a great feeling....I've had nothing but positive reactions from everyone who knows me.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/522962_4069050522736_1979868842_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/534447_4069055962872_86149792_n.jpg)

(https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/554664_4069062403033_922682230_n.jpg)

She's my Fiance, we haven't set a date yet. We've been together now for about 8 years.
Title: Re: Freedom
Post by: Sir Harry on June 04, 2012, 03:42:45 AM
Congratulations to you both! The shaved head looks good, I can't even see any scars...You could have fooled me if I would have met you on the street and you would have told me you were a former HT customer!
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Post by: Frontier Guy on June 04, 2012, 03:58:02 AM
Looking mighty fine.
Title: Re: Freedom
Post by: G on June 04, 2012, 07:44:17 AM
Thanks!

No hair transplant sirharry12, hair replacement systems. Twenty two years ago when I started wearing rugs transplant surgery was basically cornrows to go. I couldn't afford it back then nor would I go through that pain and suffering. The first hair club that I contracted with was a clip joint. The piece of crap who owns it ripped me off big time and is still ripping guys off today. In fact I'm going to devote a thread to the story when I get a chance. I'll name him and his company and tell the story. It was a nightmare that cost me a grand for nothing at the end.
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Post by: zetaeffe on June 04, 2012, 07:51:26 AM
Enjoying the day with my sweetie. It's a great feeling....I've had nothing but positive reactions from everyone who knows me.

(https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/554664_4069062403033_922682230_n.jpg)

She's my Fiance, we haven't set a date yet. We've been together now for about 8 years.
O0
Title: Re: Freedom
Post by: Natedawg on June 04, 2012, 07:59:23 AM
She's my Fiance, we haven't set a date yet. We've been together now for about 8 years.

Early congrats are in order, George! Glad you found your look, and your special someone. I lived with my wife for 8 years also before we got married a few years ago. I wish nothing but the best for you both.
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Post by: RoWilJr on June 04, 2012, 08:15:57 AM
Congrats! You two look great O0
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Post by: wilky895 on June 04, 2012, 08:23:06 AM
      Welcome George. As you already found out, Great info and support here. Great Look and pics.  O:O
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Post by: King88 on June 04, 2012, 09:09:13 AM
Welcome and thanks for sharing your story.  I think stories like yours are a big help to guys that are on the fence about going sly.  Enjoy your new found freedom!
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Post by: kalbo on June 04, 2012, 08:42:18 PM
Welcome to the bald brotherhood George. Thanks for sharing your pics.
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Post by: Mozingo on June 04, 2012, 08:53:17 PM
Welcome and congrats!
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Post by: Sir Harry on June 04, 2012, 08:56:02 PM
My mistake, George, I must have misread your original thread...It's nice to see that your skin is healing from the hair replacement system......both that and HT's are ripoffs....At any rate, congrats and thanks again for sharing!
Title: Re: Freedom
Post by: G on June 04, 2012, 11:55:22 PM
Thanks everyone for the great words.

I actually feel younger now... Mr Mojo Risin!    ;)

Title: Re: Freedom
Post by: Mr Jules on June 05, 2012, 03:15:29 PM
Welcome to SBG

Great sly look and great beard to match.
Title: Re: Freedom
Post by: G on June 05, 2012, 04:13:48 PM
Thanks Mr Jules.

I think my pics exceeded the forum guidelines. My apologies to the administrator.

I'll link thumbnails in the future.
Title: Re: Freedom
Post by: G on June 05, 2012, 04:55:54 PM
Today's been a good day. This afternoon I met with the coordinator of Ohio's largest Octoberfest. Next year I'll have a space there to sell my Brats. Not quite ready yet equipment-wise this year. In the past I've sold over 3000 sandwiches, five bucks a sandwich. Now the event has double the crowd.

http://clevelandoktoberfest.com/index.php (http://clevelandoktoberfest.com/index.php)

Also I'm developing a new sausage for a client who owns the only brewery in the United States that produces English Hard Cider. I'm incorporating his product into the sausage. He is an Englishman so I'm making English Bangers per his request. We're partnering together to cross promote our businesses. So that means I'll be going out on demos with him cooking the brats handing out samples. Cannot wait to shine my light!
Title: Re: Freedom
Post by: G on June 06, 2012, 11:15:38 PM
Here's a pic at five days. Feeling better every day.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi417.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp252%2FG1960%2Fth_534278_4084819916961_22641801_n.jpg&hash=8cb28832a0da30d64cb7ca11470f595640f915f5) (http://s417.photobucket.com/albums/pp252/G1960/?action=view&current=534278_4084819916961_22641801_n.jpg)

If anyone wants to see me donning the various rugs friend me on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/george.neiden (https://www.facebook.com/george.neiden)
Title: Re: Freedom
Post by: SalWalker on June 08, 2012, 12:30:29 PM
Welcome!  You're a natural.  Looks great with the beard and glasses!