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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Carver on April 12, 2009, 06:47:53 PM

Title: Oh the shine...the shine...
Post by: Carver on April 12, 2009, 06:47:53 PM
I've been thinking about shaving my head for about 6 months.  It seems like things are thinning out a little in the front.  I got a bad haircut last week, and yesterday decided to go for it.  I went back to the barber and he trimmed it down to the length the sides were, and I came home and got rid of the rest with my own clippers.  I found myself laughing a little maniacally with every pass of the clippers.  I jumped in the shower, and was surprised how different the water felt on my head.  I broke out a new Gillette sensor blade and lathered up and went to town.  doing the back was hard, because I couldn't see what I was doing in there.  I felt around and once I was satisfied (and the hot water was gone) I jumped out of the shower.

Everything feels different, the pillows, my CPAP machine (I use it to sleep...Obstructive Sleep Apnea) I had to jump in the shower to shave my face, cause it looked a little odd being smooth up top, and stubble on my cheeks.    I went out, and felt the chill in the air on my head.  I wanted to stay outside, drink coffee and read (and get a little sun) but it was too cold here in New Hampshire.

I think it looks good, aside from the roll of fat at the base of my head on the back of my neck.    Im hoping as I lose weight, that will get smaller as I get in better shape.

That's the beginning of my story.  I've never really posted on message boards, because I never think i have anything to say.  But I wanted to introduce my self as I come out of my shell...aren't turtles bald too??

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Post by: SBG Math Guy on April 12, 2009, 07:01:24 PM
welcome Carver. 
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Post by: SLYinKC on April 12, 2009, 08:20:57 PM
Welcome, Carver.  Glad you are enjoying it.  It only gets better.

Please hang around and feel free to join in when you can.
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Post by: TheSlyBear on April 12, 2009, 08:24:59 PM
Welcome, guy!
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Post by: andrew on April 12, 2009, 08:36:50 PM
Hey Carver, and welcome to SBG.    Congratulations on your decision to go sly. I'm sure you won't regret it.
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Post by: Timmay on April 12, 2009, 09:30:07 PM
Hey Carver, thats awesome.  Reading your story was bout like watching a kid in a candy store.  Man I wish I could experience those days again, the "newness" of a first shaved noggin.  Well I guess I could grow my hair out for a year.......................nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh  LOL

Welcome to the sight bro and never worry about not ever having anything to say.  There is always a subject in here to fit everyones need or interest.

See ya around
Timmay
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Post by: BlackJamesRackham on April 12, 2009, 10:14:06 PM
welcome buddy
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Post by: The Scottish Ambassador on April 13, 2009, 12:32:22 AM
Welcome dude
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Post by: OzPete on April 13, 2009, 12:50:51 AM
Welcome Carver!
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Post by: Sly Red on April 13, 2009, 03:12:06 AM
Welcome Carver,

It'll take a while to master shaving the back of your noggin by touch.  There's a lot of good advice to be found here.

SimplyRed
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Post by: Mikekoz13 on April 13, 2009, 04:18:56 AM
Welcome aboard Carver!
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Post by: marshd1000 on April 13, 2009, 06:18:05 AM
Carver,

Welcome to the sly asylum!   I would get a HeadBladek.  I found that it has helped me to shave by touch.  Also as for being overweight, I have found that bigger guys can pull of the sly look well.  I should know, I am one myself.  While you are at it, post us a pic of your sly dome!
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Post by: DCdome on April 13, 2009, 08:29:59 AM
Hey Carver,

Welcome, bro.  I, too, am looking forward to a stretch of warm weather here in New England so I can give the dome a little exposure to the sun.  BUT be careful about staying outside too long without some sunscreen on.
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Post by: Papa Don on April 13, 2009, 09:27:09 AM
Welcome Carver!!!
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Post by: SlyHigh on April 13, 2009, 12:01:35 PM
Welcome.  Enjoy your time here with us sly guys.  If you stick around you'll find plenty to say.
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Post by: Coltsfan73 on April 13, 2009, 09:29:36 PM
welcome to the board, bud. Enjoy the site!
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Post by: DaithiSean on April 14, 2009, 12:41:47 AM
Welcome Carver
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Post by: wpruitt on April 14, 2009, 05:56:10 AM
eWelcome Carver
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Post by: Rob on April 14, 2009, 07:31:08 AM
Welcome to the forum bro.  O0  You just gotta let it shine: it's the best! 8)
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Post by: joergHH on April 14, 2009, 08:38:19 AM
Welcome, here Carver!

Nice Intro. Enjoy the new look and the new feeling.  O0

J
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Post by: warhawk on April 14, 2009, 09:14:12 AM
hey carver:  welcome 2 the sly fraternity.   glad that ya joined us & i'm glad that U R loving your new look.  do some research in the HEADSHAVING section of the forum:  "your shave routine",   "what razor you use", & "shaving cream or gel".  this section will give U some gr8 tips on keeping that dome in tip-top shape. O0

WARHAWK O0
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Post by: PeripheralxMvmnt on April 14, 2009, 09:31:46 AM
Welcome Carver! that first shave is something else, isnt it? it ranks up there with some other firsts! haha   O0
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Post by: xnewyawka on April 14, 2009, 05:38:30 PM
Welcome Carver, good to have you with us. Way to go on making the decision and following through with it.   O0

Hopefully you can inspire some of the "fencer's" with your positivity.

Enjoy the forum, and post a pic when you get a chance.


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Post by: skinhead002 on April 14, 2009, 06:10:06 PM
Carver

Welcome to the brotherhood of the permanently bald!  Nothing beats the feeling of the daily morning headshave.  Just a note on your back of head issue.  Just about of all us baldies have some degree of the infamous "pack of hotdogs neck" where the back of the shaved head folds up over the shirt collar. Its all part og being a baldie. lol
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Post by: Alexander215 on April 14, 2009, 06:24:20 PM
Welcome dude O0
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Post by: Chaplain Mike on April 14, 2009, 09:16:30 PM
Welcome to the world of sly.  Nothing beats the first time.  But really as you get better at shaving, each smooth new day is a delight! ^-^
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Post by: Tyler on April 15, 2009, 12:26:07 AM
Carver, welcome to SBG!
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Post by: flatdave on April 15, 2009, 02:23:06 PM
Welcome Carver!  Post a pic so we can see your shine on that SLY head.
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Post by: baldmancometh on April 17, 2009, 12:39:39 PM
Hey man welcome, Wow I know just how you feel i experienced it a couple of weeks ago. I have to say about the rolls on the back of the neck, don't worry about it it adds character and if it inspires you to exercise more all the better to be healthy. I have a knot on the back of my head (a bone that's odd shaped?) but I don't let it bother me, it's character.