New mlnhd on board - page 1 -

• New mlnhd on board by MLNHD on 28 Aug, 2007 22:41
• Greetings, SLY brothers, and thanks for the indispensable advice and encouragement I’ve received while lurking on this site for the past few months.  I have MPB and have been grooming my cranium with a Wahl-buzz for 20 years, with ever-shorter cuts as the years and hair have gone.  I’m 50 now, and I’ve been at a no-guard buzz for a couple years, and recently decided to give SLY a try.
  
  I don’t recall any angst over the years about hair loss and have always admired bare or closely cropped heads.  I suppose this is partly because of my affection for my grandfather who sported a nicely shaped bald head all the years I knew him.  Over 20 years ago I married into a family with rampant balding, and it is a fact of life among my in-laws.  No one tries to hide it – short clipper cuts are the rule.
  
  A couple summers ago, a cousin who has shaved his head for years suggested  I “just take it down to the skin and be done with it.”  His words stuck with me and I’ve had it in the back of my mind ever since.  I dragged my feet because it seemed like a lot of extra work, but the notion intrigued me.  Then I found SLY Bald Guys, and the notion germinated, thanks to your insight and encouragement. 
  
  All this came together 5 weeks ago when I took razor to skull and emerged smooth and SLY.  The early weeks saw bumps, zits, razor burn and second thoughts, but as time passed, things improved and I have to say that I am addicted to the feel of a smooth head.
  
  Reactions have been a non-event, I suppose because everyone I see is accustomed to my very short buzz.  None of my friends or relatives (including my mother) said a thing.  At the office, none of my employees said a word.  I work in health care, and see a significant number of folks each week.  Only one of them said anything, and it was a compliment.  One balding colleague also complimented me and said he wished he could shave it all off.  (His wife dissents.)   
  
  I consider myself an ordinary-looking fellow, with an ordinary cranium, complete with some interesting lumps in the back, a few light, flat moles, scars, freckles, and a light birthmark smack-dab in the middle of the back of the melon.  I’ve not found anyone giving me a second look, except for the occasional SLY guy at a stoplight – I suppose checking out my shine.  My experience has led me to believe that no one gives hoot.  So much for trepidation regarding the new look.
  
  And for the fence-sitters:  In addition to this wonderful website, one of the things I found encouraging when I was mulling over the SLY, is the collection of pictures of SLY guys in this gallery.  Just about every head shape, coloration, and age is represented there and I found it encouraging when I obsessed about the insecurities I have about my melon. 
  
  http://www.pbase.com/ira_morenberg/bald_men
  
  To sum it up:  I appreciate all the info, advice, and encouragement from this site and I am enjoying my new SLY look.  Thanks for everything!                 mlnhd     
  
• #1 by Tyler on 29 Aug, 2007 00:06
• mlnhd, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  That was an awesome introduction and I'm glad that you were able to get some encouragement from this site.  I look forward to getting to know you some more.
• #2 by jusbnme on 29 Aug, 2007 01:23
• Welcome mlnhd and, as Tyler said, great intro.
• #3 by JDog on 29 Aug, 2007 02:22
• Minhd, yes what a wonderful story for you to share. Welcome.
  
  Very awe inspiring that you got encouragement to do the deed in part from SBG's, This site has changed my life and no doubt dozens of others. Glad you are part of the fraternity.
  
  Post up often.
  
  
  JDog
• #4 by Cy on 29 Aug, 2007 03:16
• Hey, welcome to SBG!!!
  
  I think the whole "shave it and be done with it" attitude is by far the best reason to go sly.
  
  Cy
• #5 by Paul on 29 Aug, 2007 03:53
• Welcome to the forum minhd, definitely one of the best introductions on record.  Glad to have you with us.
• #6 by herronm on 29 Aug, 2007 03:57
• Welcome minhd!!!!  Thanks for letting us get to know you.
  
  Max
• #7 by SLYinKC on 29 Aug, 2007 06:10
• Welcome, mlnhd,  That was a great post and into.  I checked out that website and it does have some great examples of SLY noggins.
• #8 by MLNHD on 29 Aug, 2007 06:25
• Thanks for the cordial welcome, gents.  This morning, when I saw the length of my first post in the bright light of day, I felt a bit sheepish for sending such a long one, but I guess it covered all the points I wanted to make. 
  
  I'll try to rustle up a picture soon, and then see if I can figure out how to post it. 
  
  Cheers,
  
  mlnhd 
• #9 by PigPen on 29 Aug, 2007 06:56
• Welcome mlnhd, glad to have you with us.
• #10 by wpruitt on 29 Aug, 2007 07:56
• Welcome, mlnhd,  Great post
• #11 by xnewyawka on 29 Aug, 2007 10:34
• Welcome to the SBG's, mlnhd!
  Your post was very well said and to the point.
  I think you will find plenty of input and encouragement here and I'm sure we can look forward to your views on the new found slydom. It's a wonderful feeling of freedom; which I am sure you have now found out.
  Enjoy the site and the freedom!       
  
  
• #12 by KALBO on 29 Aug, 2007 10:53
• Welcome 2 SBGs!
• #13 by Sooner Steve on 29 Aug, 2007 11:13
• Welcome mindh.  You are now officially one of us.   
• #14 by Timmay on 29 Aug, 2007 11:43
• Welcome mlnhd  to the forum ..great place to be here.  Loads of info and just great friendship.  The one guy you have to watch out for though is....Brown SnowCone.  LOL...
  I can feel the rip now...lol  or should I say the beating??
  Enjoy the site...hope to see you around in the post.
  
  Did I mention these fries Im eating...SUCK!