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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: HandsomeJohn on August 05, 2012, 04:36:52 AM

Title: So it all started innocently enough……
Post by: HandsomeJohn on August 05, 2012, 04:36:52 AM
….when I asked my wife to cut my hair. She’d been clippering it for years (#3 on top and #2 on the sides), but this time  the clipper guard fell off and I got a 4” “reverse Mohawk” right on the top of my head. LOL Poor girl, she felt terrible but I took it in stride and suggested she cut the rest off because I looked rather funny the way I was. She took me down to a #1 all over and….WOW….what a feeling. A few hours later, she suggested that she kinda liked the “bald look” on me.

I had joked about shaving my head for years, but never gave it much serious thought, but now that it was so short any way and since the wife didn’t find me unattractive, maybe I’d think about it again. The next day, during a slow moment at work, I Googled “I want to shave my head” and lo and behold there is a whole website devoted to the idea…….Sly Bald Guys!

Well, few days of lurking and several hours of lost productivity later, I created an account and buzzed myself down to a 0 while I gave the whole idea of going Sly serious consideration. During this time I endured the questions from co-workers and relatives while I learned about HeadBlade products, St. Ives Apricot Scrub and the restorative powers of Witch Hazel after a shave. I was amazed at how supportive everyone was on the forum without the usual trolling and flame wars that I’ve seen on other sites.

I had tried to give myself a few weeks with a #0 clip to try and get some sun on my scalp, but yesterday I just ran out of patience. This morning, I’m starting my first full day among your ranks. All I can say is “What an AMAZING feeling!!” The first shave went well….a little razor burn, but no major blood loss.  :)

Now that the deed is done so to speak, I wanted to introduce myself and say I look forward to participating in the forum. I guess I also need to take another profile picture….the one I have now was when I was buzzed to a 0.
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Post by: StumpyDave on August 05, 2012, 05:20:30 AM
Congratulations on taking that leap.
It really is liberating!
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Post by: IllinoisBaldy on August 05, 2012, 06:02:21 AM
Welcome John.
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Post by: waine on August 05, 2012, 06:40:17 AM
Hi John, what a nice read? Thanks for that...

Welcome to SBG, it really is a super site with an awesome bunch of proud bald guys, each with their own story...

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Post by: Mikekoz13 on August 05, 2012, 07:46:40 AM
Welcome John! Feel free to join right on in! Props to yur wife too.
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Post by: RoWilJr on August 05, 2012, 08:35:29 AM
Welcome to SBG John!
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Post by: mahaw90 on August 05, 2012, 08:41:34 AM
Welcome mate, look forward to seeing you around the forum.
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Post by: tomgallagher on August 05, 2012, 09:00:16 AM
Welcome to SBG.
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Post by: Extol on August 05, 2012, 10:14:43 AM
Welcome dude. Great story on entering the sly world. :)
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Post by: wonderer on August 05, 2012, 10:24:13 AM
Hey welcome from hot hot Croatia God it is hot  ;D  !
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Post by: Glen on August 05, 2012, 01:02:43 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: TheSlyBear on August 05, 2012, 01:57:56 PM
Looks great John! Welcome to SBG.
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Post by: -Doug- on August 05, 2012, 01:58:29 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: warhawk on August 05, 2012, 02:37:53 PM
Hi John:  Welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  U look like a natural.  I cannot imagine you with hair.  Glad that your wifey is on board for the sly life.

WARHAWK O0
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Post by: mrzed on August 05, 2012, 04:31:57 PM
Looking forward to the updated profile picture.  Looks good. Welcome. In six months ...well, in 30 days, you'll wonder why you did not shave your head sooner.  Welcome to sly.

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Post by: Frontier Guy on August 05, 2012, 05:01:08 PM
Welcome John ... congratulations on barreling through all the usual obstacles and getting right to the prize.

Stick around and participate. This is an incredible community.
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Post by: justtom on August 05, 2012, 05:39:18 PM
One newbe to another Welcome.8)
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Post by: Snakehandler on August 05, 2012, 06:06:28 PM
Welcome to SBG 😄
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Post by: mrzed on August 05, 2012, 06:36:24 PM
John, I love your story.

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Post by: Sir Harry on August 05, 2012, 07:07:56 PM
Welcome, John! Nice story and introduction...and the support of the lady in your life is always a plus!
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Post by: Paul the Headblader on August 05, 2012, 09:06:10 PM
welcome
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Post by: Bucksfan on August 05, 2012, 09:57:10 PM
Great story and welcome. Having family back up your decision is definitely a plus. Congrats!
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Post by: Itall on August 05, 2012, 11:06:08 PM
Welcomr
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Post by: kalbo on August 06, 2012, 12:45:43 AM
Welcome to the bald brotherhood John. Looking handsome bald.
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Post by: HandsomeJohn on August 06, 2012, 10:18:31 AM
Thanks for the welcome everyone!
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Post by: Natedawg on August 06, 2012, 03:31:29 PM
Glad to have you with us, John. Thanks for sharing your story. Who knew what a fortunate accident it would turn out to be?  ;)
It suits you really well. Looking forward to seeing you around the place! Ask any questions you may have.
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Post by: bigstosh on August 06, 2012, 05:28:40 PM
Congratulations and welcome to the brotherhood!
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Post by: Frontier Guy on August 06, 2012, 06:46:22 PM
Oh Natedawg ...

Who knew what a fortunate accident it would turn out to be?  ;)


There are no accidents!  Sly is destiny.
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Post by: KG on August 07, 2012, 11:20:43 PM
Welcome.  Congrats on the happy accident.