Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: kojakJR on September 30, 2007, 08:58:01 PM
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Hey guys and gals,
My name is Mike and I just wanted to explain how I joined this forum. I have been reading all of the great stories on this site and I just wanted to say all of you guys rock. Honestly all of you have been able to bring me back to life literally. Being 23 years old and having a receding hairline is truly no fun and it was just down right depressing. I used to say why me and why now at this time of life when everyone looks at your so called image. I used to be so angry and then I found all of you guys. Honestly I just wanted to thank all of you for helping me get through such a rough time in my life. Just wanted to say I am not ashamed anymore and I walk with pride with my slick scalp!
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mike....welcome 2 the sly brotherhood. gr8 story & glad that ya found us. post up often & become an active member of the best site on the internet. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Great to hear all us bald knuckleheads cab help you out! O0 It's not easy, especially when it wasn't YOUR choice!
Seriously though, just know there are really dudes out there that dig and WANT a completely bald head!
You're in good company bro!
Post your balded mug when you get a chance...
Keep it smooth brutha! O0
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Welcome Bro ... You saw the light ... the bright shining light reflected off a slick dome
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That's great to hear, kojack. It is really a liberating feeling. Suddenly all of the angst you were experiencing is gone, and you feel free. It's also a good excuse to get yourself in shape if you're not already. Now go take on the world, but please feel free to be a contributing member here, and let us know if we can answer any questions.
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Mike, welcome to Sly Bald Guys! I want to personally thank you for posting up and sharing your story of how this site helped you. Every story I hear like this adds to my belief that this site, with all of it's amazing members, is destined to help man after man build their confidence. Stories like these also help inspire other guys that are looking for answers. Again, thank you!
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Hey Kojak,
Good to have you here. Now that you are bald, take a look at all the sly domes that are out there. That in itself should help confirm your decision to shave it off. Today is the day of the bald man. It is common and it is cool now. So continue the path you are now on and stand up with pride!
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Glad to have you with us Mike. Thanks for sharing that great story. It is sure to be an inspiration to guys who are struggling with whether to shave or not. It's great to know you are enjoying the freedom of being sly. O0
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Welcome, Mike, your story sounds all too familiar. Glad you've found us and decided to join in! O0
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Welcome Mike!!! That is a great story. We are here for you if you have any questions. Give us some pics of your new slick dome.
Max
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Welcome Mike,
Great intro! Jump right in & post up often.
I think you'll find it only gets better - as Andre said, if it's not your choice it's natural to feel depressed & anxious a bit at first (I know I did) but it certainly needn't be devastating. The secret, if there is one, is to make it a part of your "image" - don't fight it ... embrace it .... sounds like that's exactly what you've done! Good on you & welcome to the family O0
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Awesome story Mike!!!
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Welcome, glad you're here. Great story for who are on the fence.
J.
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Welcome to the World of the SLY, Mike! 8) Wish I would have taken the steps you have when I was 23...way to go! O0
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Welcome from another new Sly Guy!!!
Jim
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Thank you all for the warm welcomes I definitely will be an active member on this site!
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Welcome Mike! You look GREAT with the slick dome and beard. Enjoy your new look, and your new life as a Sly Bald Guy.
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Mike, Welcome to the SBG site, and a great way to jump in to it. Good to see you took a path that is positive for you, and glad you could find some encouragement here. That's what we do.
And the beard looks great, nice attachment to goatee. Keep us posted on how it goes.
O0
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Mike, that beard rocks with the sly look, way to go!
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Mike, welcome bro!!! You're rockin' the sly and the beard is awesome - glad you found us - feel free to jump in anywhere!
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Hey thanks guys for the comments! I have been so busy with work I got back about an hour ago and the first thing I did was eat and then I got on here! Thanks again for the comments on the slick look and my beard. I am wondering how I would look if I kept the sides of my beard short and grew out my goatee what do you guys think???
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Hey thanks guys for the comments! I have been so busy with work I got back about an hour ago and the first thing I did was eat and then I got on here! Thanks again for the comments on the slick look and my beard. I am wondering how I would look if I kept the sides of my beard short and grew out my goatee what do you guys think???
I say this is always a good way to look at a goat...
with a stache, a bit older look
without and only a bottom goat, a bit younger look..
totally without really younger look..
that's why I'm "Mr. Cleanin' these days
;)
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Welcome to the forum Mike. Didn't realise you posted an intro. Welcome and enjoy.
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Hey guys and gals,
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Just wanted to say I am not ashamed anymore and I walk with pride with my slick scalp!
I like this attitude!! That's the way to think about it!! O0
By the way you look great sly and also the beard style rocks,
as somebody already told you in another thread!
Keep it smooth!!
P.S.: forgot to add "Cool nickname!!" and "Welcome!!" ;)
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I guess I had missed this post...Welcome Kojak...looks good man....its just amazing how many guys really rock the look after they shave. I find myself wonder...when i see a guy and his hair is thining...what he would look shaved. Maybe Im weird but there are some guys who just need to leave it alone. Welcome again Kojak....cant wait to get to know ya more.
Tim
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wellcome bro!!!
you look really good bald head and beard!!!
nice look!!!
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Hey thanks guys for the comments! I have been so busy with work I got back about an hour ago and the first thing I did was eat and then I got on here! Thanks again for the comments on the slick look and my beard. I am wondering how I would look if I kept the sides of my beard short and grew out my goatee what do you guys think???
Hey man, and welcome. It can be fun to experiment with the beard / goatee. To me the 'burning question' is 'what to do about the transition area around the ears. Abrupt cut off? gradual fade? The othr day; I went too far down; trying to angle it so that it got narrower toward the top of the ear. ended up with a glorified goatee that moved halfway up the side of my face. So I didn't shave at all for a week (head and beard; well; actually; five days), then went at it again more carefully. now have a gradual fade from middle to top of ear. ...
John
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Hey thanks guys like I said if it wasn't for all of you I would not have had the courage to shave it off!
BY THE WAY I never even actually introduced myself. I recently just graduated from college and am currently working as an IT Auditor. As for my interests, I love hunting, paintballing, off roading, working on my car, and just about any type of outdoor activity.
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Welcome to the forum Mike.
Regarding the goatee, I'd say give it a try, see how you like it.
Looks cool with the trimmed beard.
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Hey Mike, sorry I am late getting to your intro, but Welcome to the Sly Bald Guy family. That was a great intro, being Sly is all about being confident in yourself and I'm glad this site helped to bring that out, but I suspect that you were always confident in yourself, you just needed to push it to the surface. SO again WELCOME!!
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Welcome Mike and sorry for the delayed part also, long story.
Anyway, I see that your an IT Auditor, alot of IT guys roaming around here, including me. O0
I think you look very sophisticated in your pic, like a person of authority with confidence.
Being IT get your hands on photoshop and paint your face up to get an idea how you would look with the different abstracts of a goatee, etc.
Remember it will always grow back, so have some fun with your new you. 8)
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rockin' the chin strap beard.... nice!