12 days to Sly, and freedom - page 1 -

• 12 days to Sly, and freedom by Coach7 on 09 Jun, 2011 17:51
• It's been a long time comin.  But 12 days from now I will be sly.  Thank you to Saintc, Jack21, TheBreeze, and everyone else for their sage advice.  Pictures to come later, big anticipation here now.  Thanks again, guys.
• #1 by D.A.L.U.I. on 09 Jun, 2011 19:22
• You are really going to like this, we promise.  Question, you're still wearing the "piece"  or are you facing the world with the fringe?  Somehow we ought to have a "wall" on the site to nail the dead animals on when they're put away!
• #2 by Coach7 on 09 Jun, 2011 20:09
• Still with the piece.  And every day that I get closer to shaving, it gets more and more annoying.  What a change it will be.....I am sure not all reactions will be smooth or positive.  But I care a lot less than I originally thought I would.  This is for me.  It's my life, and I would rather be much more real than the person I have been for years.  It will be great......kind of guessing the butterflies will come and attack me when the day comes, but I'll be good to go.
• #3 by Mikekoz13 on 10 Jun, 2011 04:59
• Good luck Coach! We can't wait to hear and see your reactions. Please PM me if you's like to ask questions or just chat.
• #4 by philp on 10 Jun, 2011 05:40
• "This is for me.  It's my life, and I would rather be much more real than the person I have been for years."
  
  Well said
• #5 by intex on 10 Jun, 2011 06:31
• Quote from: Coach7 on 09 Jun, 2011 20:09

  Still with the piece.  And every day that I get closer to shaving, it gets more and more annoying.  What a change it will be.....I am sure not all reactions will be smooth or positive.  But I care a lot less than I originally thought I would.  This is for me.  It's my life, and I would rather be much more real than the person I have been for years.  It will be great......kind of guessing the butterflies will come and attack me when the day comes, but I'll be good to go.
  

  
  You will be pleased.  It is you and have pride in that you have the courage to be you.
• #6 by Coach7 on 11 Jun, 2011 15:16
• Thanks guys.  Hard to believe I got so lucky as to find this forum.  The support is what gets people to do what is right for them.  Tick, tick, tick......almost there.
• #7 by Chromeo on 14 Jun, 2011 15:23
• Good luck Coach, you're going to love it, trust me!   
• #8 by ohioguy on 16 Jun, 2011 08:22
• Just do it Coach...
   
   I'm about to hit my 30 day mark this weekend. I was in the same situation as you a month ago. I was so fed up with the piece, I decided to shave a week earlier than I had planned. What a difference! I had this whole scenario of what everyone would say, how they would react. There are still surprised looks from some. Others I've run into have not seen me in awhile, so I just act like this has been my look for awhile now...you just noticed? I found out that I have much more confidence being ME finally after all these years.
  
  Go for it...You won't regret it. Do it this weekend and don't look back!
• #9 by mangosink12572 on 16 Jun, 2011 11:39
• Go for it  - - -Remember you can always GLUE the dead  RAT back on  - -
  
  There is nothing like the freedom of the sly bald noggin  - -trust us  - -we all know  - -keep the rat  - -it may be fun for hallowen
• #10 by BaldHDbiker on 16 Jun, 2011 12:20
• You'll be one happy camper soon... Enjoy it!
• #11 by baldjoeg on 16 Jun, 2011 15:04
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  Go for it Coach! I know that you will like it. Trust me!
  
  Bald Guys rock!
• #12 by Coach7 on 23 Jun, 2011 23:37
• Have been sly for 6 days.  FREAKIN AWESOME.  I walked out of the bathroom and my 14 yr old son said "Holy crap, you actually did it".  Mostly positive responses, and my wife is on board.
  
  Going in the ocean and working out have become much more pleasurable.  My dome is white.......covered up for 20 years, so I am desperately trying to even it out without cooking myself.
  
  Return to work next week........seeing colleagues and clients will be nerve racking for a while.  But I can manage it.  Any suggestions for this transition?  Any funny or insightful reponses to questions like "why did you do that?", etc?
• #13 by Rob-Raz on 24 Jun, 2011 01:05
• Dude...just judging by the smile on your face in the pic.....you don't need to say anything. Anyone close to you will be able to see how happy you are and that should be all it takes.
  
  Congrats!!
• #14 by D.A.L.U.I. on 24 Jun, 2011 07:03
• Gotta to say it, "WE TOLD YOU SO!"  Don't worry about returning to the office, almost everyone only gets compliments.  Now, get out there and enjoy the freedom.