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Title: Another Success Story
Post by: GotThereandThenSome on August 08, 2012, 06:02:42 AM
So I have been contemplating being bald for a very very long time. I have been a member of this forum for a while, albeit a quite one, but I have read a hell of a lot of posts during that time...

This past Sunday afternoon it all clicked and now I am a proud member of the sly brotherhood... And I LOVE IT!  I'm 41, in pretty good shape and I work in the public...  For those of you who are on the fence like I was, it is an amazing feeling of freedom once you do it... And with the exception of one of two people I have had nothing but positive reactions...

I'd like to thank you all for the great posts and conversations and look forward to a) posting a pic and b) becoming more active in this great community...

Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Frontier Guy on August 08, 2012, 06:06:51 AM
Welcome out of the shadows GettinThere.

It is really a liberating experience isn't it?

Thanks for posting, and please continue to share your experiences - particularly those "in public" as that seems to be the biggest obstacle for guys who want to go Sly. You found, as have so many of us, that it's really not an issue.

Well done. Looking forward to the photo.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: GotThereandThenSome on August 08, 2012, 06:21:03 AM
Thank you very much!

It really does feel great!  I have a tremendous partner who is very supportive and that was the difference for me...
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Beardman on August 08, 2012, 06:35:08 AM
Welcome mate! It is always great to meet a new sly brother. I look forward to seeing that pic and reading about your new experiences in the big bad world :D
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Hingatao on August 08, 2012, 11:21:17 AM
Welcome to the club.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Tyler on August 08, 2012, 11:41:17 AM
Welcome to your freedom from hair!  I think it's time to change your name from GettingThere to GotThere.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Andrei on August 08, 2012, 11:55:36 AM
Welcome!
Glad you decided to do it. Don't you wish you have done it sooner?
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: xnewyawka on August 08, 2012, 12:44:57 PM
It is an amazing feeling of freedom once you do it.

Welcome to the forum. This is so very true, and I try to stress this to the lurkers and newbies as well.
Glad to hear you made the decision and went with it.
I also agree with Tyler, it's time for a name change.    ;)
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Extol on August 08, 2012, 01:14:08 PM
Welcome to the club dude. :)
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Paul the Headblader on August 08, 2012, 01:28:12 PM
welcome
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: tomgallagher on August 08, 2012, 01:35:22 PM
Welcome to SBG.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Mr Jules on August 08, 2012, 01:45:25 PM
This past Sunday afternoon it all clicked and now I am a proud member of the sly brotherhood... And I LOVE IT! 


Now there's a sly testimony.

Welcome to SBG forum.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: GotThereandThenSome on August 08, 2012, 03:11:35 PM
Wow - thanks guys for the great words... 
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: GotThereandThenSome on August 08, 2012, 03:15:55 PM
Also note the name change! 
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: tomgallagher on August 08, 2012, 03:30:44 PM
Also note the name change! 

Amen brother.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: balddoc on August 08, 2012, 05:12:25 PM
Welcome to SBG. You rock the sly look.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: F77Scot on August 08, 2012, 05:26:56 PM
Glad there are some other newbeeies like me....Btw you look great!
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: KG on August 08, 2012, 06:38:52 PM
Welcome.  Looking good.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: kalbo on August 08, 2012, 08:14:36 PM
Welcome to the bald brotherhood. Congratulations on crossing over to our side of the fence. You look like a natural.

Tyler - great new avatar. Beautiful family.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: mrzed on August 08, 2012, 08:57:07 PM
Looks good. I like the tie.  Come September, my tie will go back on.  Just a little hot here in North Carolina to do the tie thing in summer, unless it is a funeral or a wedding.

And I've not had either this summer.

Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Sir Harry on August 08, 2012, 09:53:55 PM
Welcome, and congratulations!
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Beardman on August 09, 2012, 01:09:30 AM
Looking very nice man, nothing says sophisticated like a sly guy in a suit and tie!  8)  O0
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: GotThereandThenSome on August 09, 2012, 03:20:40 AM
Thanks everyone.

Again to anyone who is reading these posts and wondering if they should take the plunge...  Do it.

It is rewarding. It is liberating. And for me, at least, it's a physical representation of who I want to be and how I want the world to see me. It's very powerful stuff.

We will delve into all the things that got me here in posts to follow I am sure, trust me TLC reality shows pale in comparison, but for being a sly guy for only 5 days I can tell you this it's simply amazing.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Frontier Guy on August 09, 2012, 05:09:48 AM
it's a physical representation of who I want to be and how I want the world to see me.

In other words ... it's the real you. And isn't that a refreshing life to be living?

Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Mikekoz13 on August 09, 2012, 05:28:22 AM
Way to go Dave! Welcome to the "rest of your life" and welcome to the Forum! You're rocking it in that suit and tie with that bald head!
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: balddaniel on August 09, 2012, 08:33:02 AM
Welcome you look great!  Your partner is a very lucky man
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: GotThereandThenSome on August 09, 2012, 08:53:35 AM
Wow - I get to say a lot of thank yous... 

Yes my partner is amazing, handsome, smart, makes me smile all the time... I could gush more but NO need to...

He is super supportive of this - and I can never thank him enough for all the encouragement to be myself...

Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: balddaniel on August 09, 2012, 09:02:31 AM
Amen to that!
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: bigstosh on August 09, 2012, 01:42:28 PM
Welcome! Lookin good O0
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Post by: stasiu on August 09, 2012, 01:46:48 PM
WOW !  ::)
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Natedawg on August 09, 2012, 02:17:00 PM
Welcome to the head shavers club, GotThere! It looks fantastic on you, buddy! Lookin' extra sharp in the suit.  Keep up the great work. O0
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: GotThereandThenSome on August 09, 2012, 02:58:47 PM
With all this positive reinforcement I might go for the beard next.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: F77Scot on August 09, 2012, 03:44:25 PM
If you do decide to go for the beard you will get the same level of support!
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: marty22 on August 09, 2012, 03:44:49 PM
Congrats GOtThere!
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Alabama2012 on August 09, 2012, 03:47:29 PM
Congrats on the shave.  It looks really good on you. I think you have a good, lean face that really complements the no beard look, but I'm sure that you'll be happy either way you go. O0
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Beardman on August 09, 2012, 05:39:10 PM
I reckon you could pull off a nice well trimmed beard, nothing as crazy as mine though  :*))
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: GotThereandThenSome on August 09, 2012, 07:08:49 PM
Actually let me get to the 30 day sly mark lol and then we will revisit.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: waine on August 10, 2012, 02:40:26 AM
Hello and welcome GotThere.

Congratulations on the transition.  The look really suits you.  I agree, do the 30 day challenge to cement your decision before you make any other hair decisions.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: GotThereandThenSome on August 10, 2012, 02:55:03 AM
Well at this point I think I'm gonna stay sly for a long time. It's just day 6 for me and I am addicted to how my head feels.

I thought this was gonna be good but not as amazing as it has turned out.

Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Free at Last on August 10, 2012, 06:29:35 AM
Welcome Got There
 Your picture shows a Very Impressive Look!
Nice job
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: Natedawg on August 10, 2012, 07:48:23 AM
Well at this point I think I'm gonna stay sly for a long time. It's just day 6 for me and I am addicted to how my head feels.

I thought this was gonna be good but not as amazing as it has turned out.



We are always VERY happy to hear this from people!  O0
Keep us updated on the beard, should you decide to go for it.
Title: Re: Another Success Story
Post by: waine on August 10, 2012, 10:00:19 AM
@Gotthere, I can relate ;D  That's exactly what I felt... O0