6 months of slydom - page 1 -

• 6 months of slydom by Beardman on 01 Dec, 2012 20:30
• Today marks my 6 month anniversary since going sly, it's interesting to think that around this time last year I was introduced to the idea by a good family friend who is also sly. At the time I laughed it off and subconsciously thought "I could never do that" and "I wouldn't look good bald". So in about a year I've gone from never thinking I could shave my hair, to never wanting hair again!
  
  I even had one of those weird dreams (you guys know the ones) last night, where I was doing something... can't remember what exactly, but all I can remember is that I noticed my hair had grown back... I was so confused in my dream and went looking for a razor to shave it off again.
  
  Looking forward to having my 6 month shave later tonight (If I realised when I woke up I could have started the day off sly!)
  
  
  
  
• #1 by Razor X on 01 Dec, 2012 21:57
• Congratulations on your milestone.  It's interesting that a friend introduced you to the idea.  While that kind of unsolicited advice would be inappropriate from a stranger or even a casual acquaintance, it's nice that someone close to you cared enough to make the suggestion.  When I was fence-sitting, I often wished I'd had someone to nudge me.
  
• #2 by Sir Harry on 01 Dec, 2012 22:16
• Congrats, Beardman!....Wow, does time fly....I remember your first picture with the beer glass...
• #3 by Beardman on 01 Dec, 2012 23:52
• Thank you both 
  
  

  Quote from: Razor X on 01 Dec, 2012 21:57

  Congratulations on your milestone.  It's interesting that a friend introduced you to the idea.  While that kind of unsolicited advice would be inappropriate from a stranger or even a casual acquaintance, it's nice that someone close to you cared enough to make the suggestion.  When I was fence-sitting, I often wished I'd had someone to nudge me.
  
  

  
  I'd never even thought of shaving my head until he mentioned it, I used to just buzz short and it never really bothered me too much, although I now realise that subconsciously I was hiding under my caps. The deal breaker for me is when mum told me that I'd developed a bald patch on the left side of my head, which I put down to alopecia. This forum is great for the fence sitters though, I'm glad that I'm able to help people overcome their baldness, I may have found this website after the deed was done, but I can still appreciate how valuable of a recourse it is for the fence sitters 
  
  

  Quote from: SlySirHarry12 on 01 Dec, 2012 22:16

  Congrats, Beardman!....Wow, does time fly....I remember your first picture with the beer glass...
  

  
  Ah yes, I was looking through the photos on my pc the other day and stumbled across that one... I used to cringe at photos back then and that was a complete rarity to snap a photo, especially one showing my balding in all it's glory!
• #4 by Mr Jules on 02 Dec, 2012 04:02
• Quote from: Beardman on 01 Dec, 2012 20:30

  I even had one of those weird dreams (you guys know the ones) last night .... all I can remember is that I noticed my hair had grown back...

  
  Yes, I've had those ones, too. They've stopped now.
  
  And congratulations on passing your six month mark. Surprising how you can adjust to your new improved appearance quickly.
• #5 by Frontier Guy on 02 Dec, 2012 05:00
• Congratulations Beardman.
  
  I also passed six months recently - doesn't seem possible that time has passed that quickly.
• #6 by BaldLuke on 02 Dec, 2012 07:09
• Awesome feeling to have a good chunk of time under our belts as being slick! I loved the look even before I had it, now I've gotten to witness what everyone here has said, you really do love it more and more every day!
• #7 by Bensen on 02 Dec, 2012 09:39
• Yup, congrats on that milestone  
  Really works for you , as i already told ya before. Good you feel real comfy and even better your family and friend are supporting you. That's a real plus.
  
  The family friend who is also sly, is that also because of bading or is it BBC? Not that it really matters, just for curiosity.
• #8 by Switchy on 02 Dec, 2012 10:21
• Congradualations beard also looks great.
• #9 by Andrei on 02 Dec, 2012 14:18
• Congratulation!
  So, you no longer own a comb, don't you?
  Enjoy the anniversary shave.
• #10 by Slyfive on 02 Dec, 2012 18:36
• Congrats Beardman! It appears as though we almost exactly 6 months apart as It will be a year for me on the 5th. I have really enjoyed your posts and input and think that the forum wouldn't be the same without you. So, stick around and let us know when that year rolls around, not that you need to count anymore, I'm sure you're sly for life!
• #11 by Beardman on 03 Dec, 2012 01:17
• Thanks for all the kind words guys, it is quite humbling  
  
  @Mr. Jules, that was my first, and hopefully my last haha.
  
  @FG, I know what you mean, I had to actually count back twice... even though I knew I was right, I just couldn't believe it.
  
  @Luke, I know exactly what you mean mate!
  
  @Ben, He is BBN too
  
  @Switchblade, cheers bro, I think I'm due for a new pic of the beard, it's well past the one month mark on the sides.
  
  @Andrei, I don't actually remember the last time I owned a comb, I had  buzz for years, excluding the last 6 months or so where I tried growing it out (big mistake haha)
  
  @Slyfive, I've been sly for life since day one bro  , That is crazy how you are only 6months and a few days ahead of me.
  
• #12 by OzSly on 03 Dec, 2012 01:46
• Congrats Beardman mate, well done on the 6 months 
  
  I have been Sly for 17 years and loved it every second.
• #13 by Beardman on 03 Dec, 2012 01:51
• Quote from: OzSly on 03 Dec, 2012 01:46

  Congrats Beardman mate, well done on the 6 months 
  
  I have been Sly for 17 years and loved it every second.
  

  
  I'm looking forward to catching up to you eventually, in the mean time I'll just kick back and enjoy the ride 
• #14 by Slyfive on 03 Dec, 2012 12:42
• I was sly for life from day 1 too, freedom feels good. Did you do anything to celebrate?