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Lurking long enough
by
herronm
on 27 Mar, 2007 07:01
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First time poster.
Here is the deal. I've been buzzing for over a year, shorter and shorter. Currently 2x a week with no guard on the clippers. I want to shave it off and have a couple of times, but my wife HATES it. Says I look like an alien. I also have some imperfections (small red spots that never go away and something that looks like a red rash on a small part of my scalp).
I need a big group hug to push myself over the edge. What do you say SBGs?
Max
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#1
by
PigPen
on 27 Mar, 2007 07:06
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Glad you decided to post finally herronm. My advice to you would be the same as it is to a lot of new guys. Take it all off and give it at least 30 days for yourself and those around you to adjust. If you've been lurking for a while, you'll know that Schro, for one, has a wonderful wife but she is not very supportive of his SLYness. My wife is constantly asking me to grow mine back.......I'm BBC. I don't plan on letting the follicles present themselves again anytime soon. At least not any longer than stubble. The point is, if going SLY makes you happy then do it. No explanations, no excuses.........Git er done!!!!!!!!!
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#2
by
Paul
on 27 Mar, 2007 08:27
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Welcome Herronm, glad you decided to link up with us. Like PigPen I am BBC and the initial shave and sticking with it caused quite a bit of controversy, especially from the g/f and family. As time has passed and they realize that it is the same me as before, except more comfortable with myself, and that it makes me happy they are fine with it. As for the imperfections, we all have them and they actually add character to differentiate you from others. I too do not see being anything but sly in the foreseeable future. Go for it, it does grow back.
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#3
by
Tyler
on 27 Mar, 2007 10:31
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I agree with what PigPen said. Try shaving it for 30 days straight to help both you and her get used to the new look. By then you should have a litte more color on your dome and your wife will then think you look out of this world awesome!
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#4
by
jusbnme
on 27 Mar, 2007 12:17
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Pretty much like most they other guys have said Herronm...Go for it and give at least a month to fully adjust to the new look. At first it will seem strange. You may even find yourself saying right away, "No way, I'm growing it back." But that's all normal. I believe you will find after about the first 2 weeks you will slowly start settling into the new "sly" you. Hopefully everyone close to you will also but just remember if they don't you are doing this for you. Not them. It only matters if you like it and if it makes you feel more confident about yourself. Also, Welcome if I didn't say it before. Stick around because you will get plenty of support and encouragement from a lot of good guys here. Peace.
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#5
by
Robmeister
on 27 Mar, 2007 14:06
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herronm....WELCOME!!
Hey, man...I have one of them rashy lookin areas too...as well as several other imperfections...dents, scars, marks, etc...
In fact everything above my neck is one HUGE imperfection
Don't worry 'bout it...like my mates above said, give it 30-days...get some sun up there...and DAMN THE NAYSAYERS!!!...FULL SPEED AHEAD!!
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#6
by
ar3inc
on 28 Mar, 2007 02:27
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Yup what they all said! Keep it for a bit. Everything becomes an upward spiral. Welcome to the group, Max! Thanks for posting. Keep us informed on how she turns around to like you being sly.
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#7
by
Beer Barron
on 28 Mar, 2007 03:14
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Here here! I concur with the rest of the guys. My wife wasn't thrilled either when I first shaved. I can grow a mean horseshoe now if I wanted, but I prefer the sly look. She eventually warmed to it and she prefers that I stay sly now as well. Since I've joined SBG she has even taken to calling me "Sly Bald Guy" sometimes.
Hope she' s not making fun of me,
Welcome to SBG Max!
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#8
by
Sgt. Pate
on 02 Apr, 2007 08:44
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I'll add to the
Hey, we all had the same concerns too but like has been said, give it 30 days. You can always grow it back to buzz length in a week or two but after 30 day I'll bet you don't!
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#9
by
HotCajun
on 03 Apr, 2007 16:38
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WELCOME Here is that hug you need (((((((((((((((((((((((((((MAX)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Now get your A$$ in that bathroom and shave your head!!!
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#10
by
PigPen
on 03 Apr, 2007 17:04
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HC doesn't beat around the bush, does she?
I like that in a woman, short, sweet and to the point.
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#11
by
HotCajun
on 03 Apr, 2007 17:16
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#12
by
HotCajun
on 03 Apr, 2007 17:18
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Please
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#13
by
herronm
on 04 Apr, 2007 06:16
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Thanks for the hug HC. I feel a strange urge to get my a$$ into the bathroom and shave my head.
Friday is my big day. I'll post some pictures if my digital camera doesn't run out of film.
Max
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#14
by
jusbnme
on 04 Apr, 2007 06:21
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Thanks for the hug HC. I feel a strange urge to get my a$$ into the bathroom and shave my head.
Friday is my big day. I'll post some pictures if my digital camera doesn't run out of film.
Max
Good for you bro. Don't look back. You'll be happy you finally did it.