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Title: Four months sly
Post by: baldbill54 on November 03, 2008, 05:01:42 PM
Today marks my fourth month of slyness.  I tried the full head shave in 2003 while vacationing at the Grand Canyon (shaved 3 times) and again while on vacation in 2006 (shaved 10 times).  Each time I let it grow back worried about what people would think.  After years of cutting my slightly receding hair short then shorter (buzzes and high and tights), I was down to a 1/16" buzz, so I finally went for the full slyness.  I have allowed it to grow out twice this summer for family functions, but after a few days, I looked in the mirror or at photos and realized I like the sly look best.  I'm not looking forward to a long cold winter, but that's what hats are for.  I like being sly and hope for a long term commitment to head shaving.

Bald Bill 54
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: wpruitt on November 03, 2008, 05:15:38 PM
From one Bill to another .... DON'T GIVE IN TO PRESSURE.  KEEP IT SLY
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: Brkeatr on November 03, 2008, 05:17:55 PM
Welcome to SBG Bill, great to have you aboard !!   O0

Just remember it's what you like that counts and don't worry anymore what other people think....it's not their noggin it's yours !!    Keep it sly bro.... O0
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: baldbill54 on November 03, 2008, 06:49:19 PM
I guess I was a typical first timer.  I wore a hat and avoided situations where I couldn't wear one.  The first day back at work after the Fourth of July was rough.  I had been hinting with my colleagues that I would some day shave my head, so that helped.  Having another Sly Guy in my office also helped.  He offered words of encouragement, plus finding sites like Sly Bald Guys was supportive.  Most women liked it but some guy friends were indifferent.  I now rarely wear a hat and show off my shiny dome.  I no longer have a receding hairline of graying hair.  I'm sly.  I like the look and feel confident with it.  Wish I had done it years ago!

Bald Bill 54
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: OzPete on November 03, 2008, 06:56:25 PM
Welcome Bill!
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: baldbill54 on November 03, 2008, 07:02:42 PM
OzPete,
How ya goin mate?

I didn't mention that my 2006 sly attempt was in Australia.  Loved the country and its people, hope to go back some day as a long term bald guy.  Toured Queensland and New South Wales.

Bald Bill 54
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: OzPete on November 03, 2008, 07:20:56 PM
OzPete,
How ya goin mate?

I didn't mention that my 2006 sly attempt was in Australia.  Loved the country and its people, hope to go back some day as a long term bald guy.  Toured Queensland and New South Wales.

Bald Bill 54

I'm goin' great, living in Queensland (the sunshine state) recently moved from Brisbane up to Bundaberg - the rum city!! O0
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: baldbill54 on November 03, 2008, 07:48:17 PM
We got as far north as Hervey Bay and spent some time on Fraser Island.  Had a wild ride on the sand dunes.

Bald Bill 54
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: Razor X on November 03, 2008, 08:02:56 PM
Congratulations.  I did the same thing you did for a while -- shaved and regrew and then shaved again.  For a long time I also grew back a few days' stubble for family get-togethers, etc.  I don't do that anymore, and the funny thing is, people don't seem to make a distinction between that little bit of stubble and a completely slick head.  Both are just "bald" to the rest of the world.  So, as everyone else has said, definitely don't give in to pressure.  You may have to force yourself to go to those events sly, but it's worth it and it does get easier as time goes by.
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: joergHH on November 04, 2008, 03:46:51 AM
Welcome Bill!

Glad you found your new style and this best forum of the web. Enjoy your sly life!

J
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: Will on November 04, 2008, 05:07:25 AM
Welcome Bill
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: Mikekoz13 on November 04, 2008, 08:38:01 AM
Welcome to the Forum Bill!
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: warhawk on November 04, 2008, 09:32:13 PM
hey baldbill:  welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya joined us.  we hope that U become an active member of the best forum on the internet.

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: c16188 on November 04, 2008, 10:53:59 PM
Welcome bald Bill

best regards
Volker
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: time2shine on November 05, 2008, 09:31:22 AM
Welcome Bill.  Good work dude!
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: GASlick on November 05, 2008, 08:12:54 PM
Welcome to the gang!
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: xnewyawka on November 06, 2008, 10:54:16 AM
Hey baldbill, welcome to SBG's bro. Good to have you join us.

It sounds like you'll be keeping it this time. You have to do what's right for you, don't worry about what anyone else says, or thinks. It's your head and your life.

Keep that noggin' smooth.      O0
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: baldbill54 on November 06, 2008, 05:30:49 PM
Thanks for the great support.  As soon as I figure the photo compression thing out, I'll upload a photo.

I love being Sly.  Long live baldness!

Bald Bill 54
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: buuckkweet on November 06, 2008, 07:23:39 PM
Welcome to SBG bb54!
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: baldbill54 on December 03, 2008, 06:27:24 PM
Five months sly and going strong.  Time sure flies when you're SLY.  I stopped shaving for three days over Thanksgiving while visiting relatives.  I couldn't wait to get home and shave again.  Each time I don't shave for a few days, I become more convinced that SLY is the only way for me.  The cold weather doesn't seem to bother me.  I do avoid wearing a hat to cover my shiny dome. Luckily spring is only 3 1/2 months away.  My question is when do I stop celebrating the day I became SLY?

Bald Bill
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: The Scottish Ambassador on December 04, 2008, 07:20:33 AM
Keep it sly m8. Its your napper, no one else's!!!!  :)
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: zetaeffe on December 04, 2008, 07:22:33 AM
My question is when do I stop celebrating the day I became SLY?
Bald Bill

Never! ;-) Soon you will be celebrating yearly anniversaries...
will celebrate my 13th year of baldness next May...

Keep it smooth!
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: Brkeatr on December 04, 2008, 07:24:18 AM
Way to go Bill, Congrats !!   O0
Title: Re: Four months sly
Post by: Wil87 on December 04, 2008, 07:45:17 AM
Welcome to the Forum Bill! From a Wil to a Bill congrats on the Slyness!!