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Hi all,
I was away last week (by the way, belated [American holiday] Happy Thanksgiving) but I found upon return Sunday that I didn't have any yard work to do so I thought I'd use some of the time for getting a quick update snap, something I am trying to do every year about this time. I am in the middle of some family matters so I am going to apologize in advance if I do not answer right away, should anyone reply to this post. Please do not think me impolite.
Before I forget, I wanted to mention something cool that happened to me when I was down south in Mississippi with my family eating at a Cracker Barrel restaurant. After eating I was standing around in the area where they sell all their junk merchandise and this rather mature couple, probably retired faculty from the nearby university, stopped and the wife pointed at my hair and told me it looked real good, then she pointed at her husband and said, "He has gray hair too" to which I replied, "Yes but he has more on top than I do!" which was true, lucky guy. Anyway that was I think, the first time some stranger did that to me and it was great.
Hey dude i live in Mississippi!which part did you vist i live in yazoo city by jackson not many long hair dudes here lol but awesome hair man good update!
I'm from Mississippi as well, so I know how it is to have longer hair here. Although I live in southern Miss., I attend school in Starkville. Surprisingly enough, I am one of four longhairs on my floor in the dorm. Then again, Starkville is not the typical small Southern town. I can say that I have not received any negative comments wherever I have traveled throughout the state and country, at least, none that I have noticed (my hearing tends to be rather selective [g]). I'm glad to see someone else from Miss. is on the board!
Tracy
awesome man!its good to see a fellow longhair from MS! we a dying breed in this state dude lol :D
hi mark, thanks -- it was the cracker barrel in Batesville. I was in far northwest mississippi.
Hey Rob, Its always a great feeling anytime someone makes a nice comment! I know the feeling. I was taking a trip on the Oregon Coast and was in a grocery store and a woman, much older then me for sure actually grabbed the back of my hair and gave it a light tug. I turned and she said "don't you ever let anybody cut your hair, it looks great!" I Said well thanks! and to be honest was really suprized. I don't ever recal having someone ever make a bad comment out in public but it was sure nice to have a good one. Your hair is looking great! Take care!
thanks l.h.o., i wouldn't have cared for the tug myself but otherwise that's terrific.
Hi, Rob,
No problem about the delay in replies; we all have stressful periods. Your hair is looking great; it is a bit wavy rather than curly than I expected from your avatar, but I guess shortish hair can fool almost anyone. Tonight I noticed a few grey hairs. I'm only 21, so don't feel you're alone in the battle of the grey.
Congratulations on your first compliment from a stranger. The only I've had so far is that "[my] curls are pretty." Keep it growing, so you can receive more compliments in the future!
Tracy
Hi Rob
Hope your Thanksgiving was pleasant. Your hair looks great and i liked your sotry of your experience in Mississippi I think when people our age see us with longhair and realize it can look good
gray and all. It's different than when they see young kids with wild hair the attitude is different towards us old dudes. Hard to explain you just either know what I mean or you don't.
Kevin
it was pretty good kevin thanks
Your hair looks great and i liked your sotry of your experience in Mississippi I think when people our age see us with longhair and realize it can look good
yes surprisingly, the objections have come entirely from middle-aged guys--older/younger people no problem--go figure.
Jann, You are so right. Women over 40(More like 60 +) will compliment me on my hair. Usually a line like "You have the most beautiful hair" or "Most women would die for hair like yours".
peace, jonalbear
thanks jann; maybe older women have matured some and become less judgemental.
Rob, Your hair looks great. Not so grey me thinks! Nice smile! Kinda miss the goat and stache though!
peace, jonalbear
thanks j.b.;
Not so grey me thinks!
interestingly there's a layer of black in back that is under the gray so it sort of stays hidden which is kind of amusing.
Nice smile! Kinda miss the goat and stache though!
ha ha well the face hair is gone--it was never intended to be permanent--early on, the top hair poofed out and I grew the chin hair to provide some balance. That lasted 15 months. I'm one of those messy eaters who can't consume a salad without getting dressing all over my mouth, and I try to eat a big salad every day. I was glad to shave and no longer have to rinse out and comb my face hair after every lunch! : )
Hey Rob, looking great, your hair is really coming along well. Keep it growing and flowing ~ Dave
Wow Rob now you're a man who definitely needs an avatar upgrade! All this time I thought I was chatting with the dude in the avatar when it was really a guy with fine long cool hair :) Quite an awesome change for you but well worth it. You look good either with or without the facial hair. I sometimes think about shaving it off for a change but haven't yet.
I think that is great that you had such a nice compliment on your hair from a stranger. That is a great encouragement to keep going I am sure!
I hope all is well with your family Rob and I look forward to chatting with you again on MLHH when you are free again.
thanks chris and wow back atcha!--i sent the photo to oren
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The good thing about experimenting with facial hair (unless you let it grow real long) is that it usually only takes a few weeks to grow it to a noticable length so if you shave and decide you made a mistake, you can get it back in a month or two.
Thanks; it was a pleasant surprise for a guy my age.
Okay Chris, things are okay for now--remind me in case I forget and I'll fill you in a bit in chat next time. best regareds
Hi Rob,
Congratulations on a great update, I had NO idea that your hair was this long, and what a contrast from your avatar! Also, I would like to congratulate you on the compliment you received, which makes to journey to long hair that much more rewarding. Keep up the great growth!
Take care,
David
thanks david
surprise : )
thanks again; this is the 21 month point for me.
Great update. Sounds like a nice time in the super-deep South. Nice to receive a compliment even if it's not direct. Maybe that guy'll grow his hair too.
wow! what a transformation Mark! you hair has gotten very long since your last update. I can see why that lady commented about your hair, It looks great man. Keep it growing and happy holidays.
thanks a lot chris, it's going to be interesting to see what the limit of growth is.
Looks like you need an avatar update. Congrats on the hair compliment.
Carol
thanx carol; it sometimes takes awhile for the avatar to change.
rob