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Title: Greetings from Utah
Post by: SlyInSLC on November 30, 2007, 02:56:15 PM
Hello, all!

SlyInSLC here. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. (No - I’m not a Mormon, in case you’re wondering. That always seems to be the first question when I mention where I’m from.)

I’ve been Sly two weeks today, and I finally decided to join in. I had actually been thinking of shaving my head for the last several years due to my receding hairline. I was a lurker here for a week or two, and reading everyone’s posts definitely encouraged me to take the big plunge. Thanks for all the shaving tips; they’ve been really helpful.

I am finally getting used to the feeling of the back of my head. It felt so strange – like it was numb – especially for the first week or so. I’m liking the feeling of the cool breeze on my newly shaved noggin. I may have picked the wrong time to do this though, since we’re just going into winter.
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on November 30, 2007, 03:04:00 PM
Welcome--I'm only entering the eighth week, but when you mentioned "numbness" I had to tell you--it was like my first post here.  It goes away in about a week, and the breeze feeling too after about three or four.  I think it may have to do with the sensory nerves on the skin were "disconnected" while the sensation of touch was delivered through the hair shaft.  My guess is that the brain reconnects to the skin sensors once the hair is no longer receiving stimulation.  But that's just my  :/O crazy a__ed thoughts about it.  Have fun, and this place will answer a lot questions and give you a lot of great advice about you new Sly Life.
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: ugabulldog on November 30, 2007, 03:19:14 PM
welcome, nice scenery behind you... no mountains here or snow
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: Tyler on November 30, 2007, 04:59:03 PM
Welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  I'm glad we could all provide some encouragement and advice for you.  We're here if you have any questions.
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: R o b 6 on November 30, 2007, 08:55:28 PM
Welcome SLC...enjoy the new look and feel of sly. The numb feeling fades, but the cold air hitting the dome will get your attention every time.
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: SLYinKC on November 30, 2007, 08:58:50 PM
Great intro, SLYinSLC.  Glad to have you here. 
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: Paul on November 30, 2007, 08:59:22 PM
Great to have you on board, SLC and great that we were able to give you some help.   As to your timing of going sly, there is NEVER a bad time bro/
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: -Doug- on November 30, 2007, 10:15:16 PM
Welcome aboard. You wont regret it - even if it is cold. O0
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: joergHH on December 01, 2007, 05:10:45 AM
Welcome--I'm only entering the eighth week, but when you mentioned "numbness" I had to tell you--it was like my first post here.  It goes away in about a week, and the breeze feeling too after about three or four.  I think it may have to do with the sensory nerves on the skin were "disconnected" while the sensation of touch was delivered through the hair shaft.  My guess is that the brain reconnects to the skin sensors once the hair is no longer receiving stimulation.  But that's just my  :/O crazy a__ed thoughts about it.  Have fun, and this place will answer a lot questions and give you a lot of great advice about you new Sly Life.

Welcome here! The numbness is very common in the first days of headshaving. I think saintc hit the nail.
Enjoy being sly.

J
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: Rob on December 01, 2007, 07:25:59 AM
Welcome, bro.

Yeah they're right: there's never a bad time to go SLY 8)
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: KALBO on December 01, 2007, 09:00:49 AM
Welcome to SBGs, SLYinSLC!!! 8)
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: shyslyguy on December 01, 2007, 09:33:45 AM
welcome to the forum  O0
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: xnewyawka on December 01, 2007, 10:49:23 AM
Welcome to SBG's SLC!, good to hear you decided to join us and be pro-active on the hair loss.   O0

There is plenty of helpful info and tips here, and a great bunch o' guys to BS with too.
As far as the right time to shave, any time is good, as long as you do it.
And don't worry about the cold, that's why they make hats, lol.    ;)

Enjoy the forum!

Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: PBurke on December 01, 2007, 10:52:09 AM
welcome bro. utah is one of my favorite places. the southern part though. never been up near you. did some camping around mexican hat and arches canyon national park. love that area.
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: JohnMont on December 01, 2007, 12:41:25 PM
Welcome--I'm only entering the eighth week, but when you mentioned "numbness" I had to tell you--it was like my first post here.  It goes away in about a week, and the breeze feeling too after about three or four.  I think it may have to do with the sensory nerves on the skin were "disconnected" while the sensation of touch was delivered through the hair shaft.  My guess is that the brain reconnects to the skin sensors once the hair is no longer receiving stimulation.  But that's just my  :/O crazy a__ed thoughts about it.  Have fun, and this place will answer a lot questions and give you a lot of great advice about you new Sly Life.
Hey SLC .   I hear you about the "numbness" ...   I never really know how to describe it.  Anyway; it's a feeling I really like now.    So welcome; and enjoy the cool breeze moving across your head  (I do -- I live in Saskatchewan, Canada.  It's been 0 farenheit here for the past week! )   :o
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: marshd1000 on December 01, 2007, 01:46:07 PM
Sly in SLC,

Welcome!  I have to say that I am envious of where you live right now as I am a skiier!  I have been to Park City, Brighton and Alta and had a blast.  Nothing is better than Utah snow!  But when I was there, I was not sly.  Also, is that scene behind you I-80 as it leaves SLC going towards Park City?
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: warhawk on December 01, 2007, 06:50:33 PM
slyinslc....welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya found us.  jump in & join the fun by posting often and being an active member. 

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: froze on December 04, 2007, 08:09:34 AM
Welcome Sly Guy!
Have been to SLC nice city!
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: PigPen on December 04, 2007, 08:13:12 AM
Welcome, glad you decided to join the brotherhood.
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: Scott on December 14, 2007, 01:32:55 AM
SLYinSLC, welcome to SBG - the look suits you well bro!
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: PORKY on December 14, 2007, 03:35:20 AM
welcome home slyinslc, we welcome everybody here EVEN IF you ARE a MORMON, just as long as youre NOT a MORON (thats y i'm here , and being a smart ass)  it a REAL good balance out here , theres some REALLY fart smellers , i mean SMART fellers and then theres..... if ya just listen (read)  youre bound to learn SOMETHING ! O:O
Title: Re: Greetings from Utah
Post by: SlyInSLC on January 22, 2008, 03:35:31 PM
Sly in SLC,

Welcome!  I have to say that I am envious of where you live right now as I am a skiier!  I have been to Park City, Brighton and Alta and had a blast.  Nothing is better than Utah snow!  But when I was there, I was not sly.  Also, is that scene behind you I-80 as it leaves SLC going towards Park City?

Sorry I didn't reply sooner. I just happened upon your question. You're not far off. Actually, the freeway in the picture is I-215, which after just a few miles connects with I-80, which goes to Park City.