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Greetings All, just got back from a trip back east to visit family and friends...I was gone for about 5 weeks. Hope everyone here is well, missed the group.
Here is a pic of me at 27 months. I got valuable inspiration from Hairball (Mark) whom I had the distinct pleasure of meeting in person in NYC. He's a super guy indeed as I am sure many of you are aware. We had a very nice visit walking around Central Park in the city on a very warm and humid day. I understand that he posted a pic of the two of us by the park reservoir.
I will look forward to seeing the posts I missed during the 5 plus weeks I have been away. Thanks again to everyone for all the encouragement during my longhair journey!
Cheers!
Max L.
Hey Max. Your hair is really getting long and looks great. Sorry that I didn't get to meet you when you were here in NYC. I was away for several weeks on a trip to Egypt, so I missed the posts that you were coming east. Keep the hair growing.
Del
Hi Del, thanks for your compliments. Sorry I did not get a chance to meet you in person, that would have been great. Wow...a trip to Egypt!!! Hope it was a good trip for you.
Cheers,
Max
Hey Del, thanks for the compliment. Yeah, would have enjoyed meeting you. A trip to Egypt!!! Wow! Hope it was a good trip for you.
Max
Hi Max,
I'm glad you had such a great trip and got to meet hairball (Mark) as well. Your hair keeps on growing steadily as well and it's inspirational to see. Nice biceps too dude!
Jason
Hey there Jason, thanks for your good words, they mean alot coming from you...one of my heros on here. Yes, my trip went quite well with meeting Mark and all and I had blast with my family and friends, etc. Hope you are having a good summer back there in your area.
Be well,
Max
Hi Max!
Well I'm so glad to see you made it home safely as that must have been a long day for you flying home.At least you picked up time heading west even though your body still is on east coast time.
First of all it was an absolute pleasure speaking with you over the phone and eventually meeting up with you in the city.I certainly enjoyed your company even though it would have been cool to hang out even longer.Its got to be great to be able to have a whole month off to really enjoy your vacation as a week just never seems to cut it.At least it seems you were able to do all the things you intended while out here.Well now I guess it back to the grind but at least your well rested.Oh yes and I hope by now you were able to see my thread I posted about our meet up.I thought the pic came out great!Your hair is really looking fabulous and I'm happy that I was able to provide you with some support.I hope the hair lotion worked for you that I recommended.Actually I'm trying something new hair wise.After hearing so many guys say they do it I'm trying water only hair washes for an extended period with no shampoo or conditioner.So far I've gone four days and its lookin' promising.I'll have to post a pic before I do an official wash with shampoo and conditioner.Not sure yet how long I'll go before shampooing.After all this is experimental for me.
Hey Max drop me a line when you get the chance:)No hurry but when things settle down.You can call or e mail whichever you prefer.I already programmed the numbers you gave me in my new iphone:)So Max hope you are transitioning back to the old routine and thanks again for taking time out of your vacation to meet me:)Talk to you soon my friend!Cheers.....
Mark
Hey Mark, such a pleasure seeing you over my vacation, was one of the high points of my trip. You have provided me with much inspiration and I duly appreciate it...so thanks a million!!! I did try the hair oil and used too much the first time, but it does help, and I will use it occasionally. Also, I changed to using the cheapo VO5 conditioner and really like the results the past few days...been using it since we went into that Duane Reade store looking for Infusiom conditioner.
That pic you posted of the two of us was great, it came out better than the ones that lady took using my camera.
Let me know how you do with the water washing only routine...can't imagine doing that myself though...my hair is always way tangly after washing...
I will certainly be in touch...hope you are getting back into the work routine this week.
Cheers for now buddy,
Max
Hey Max
I'm glad to hear you are getting your hair care program in order:)Yes you have to go sparingly on the hair lotion as you can easily overdo a good thing.I'm curious how my water only washes will go over time but the trick for me is to comb my hair out first before I shower it just so there are no tangles hidden in there.After it eventually dries it combs out quite nicely.So I'll see if I want to keep up with this routine.Sure does save on the shampoo and conditioner though.LOL.Have a great week Max and talk to you soon my friend.
Mark
Hi Max. You got neat waves in your hair. Here's a friendly suggestion. You will show your full view of your hair if you removed your hat before the picture is taken. Anyway, just don't cut it.
Regardless
Hey Regardless, just so happens that that is the way it dried today, usually it is very straight, but what the hell. In your honor I will post my next pic without the hat. Actually, I have several from a few months ago that look half way decent, but my hair is about 1.5 inches shorter.
Cheers,
Max
Hey Max
Your long hair is looking great and I am so glad that you had a chance to meet Hairball Mark who is truly a great person and inspiration to all of us here. I have actually talked with him on the phone myself and he is just so animated and full of life and happiness. No Zombie run of the mill person and so far from it. A great joy to talk to and were you EVER lucky to meet him in person as I am sure it was much fun for him to meet yet another MLHH Longhair.
Keep the hair growing Max and enjoy! :-)
Justin~
Hey Justin, thanks for your good words and for saying my LONG hair is looking good, coming from you...well...that is very kool indeed! Yes, I was honored to meet Hairball Mark, he truly is a fine person. Hoping you are having a good summer thus far and thanks again for all of your inspiratonal thoughts.
Cheers to you,
Max
Looking great as usual Max.....
I enjoyed seeing the photo of you and Mark in Central Park....as I mentioned earlier, the last time I was there...neither of you were born ! HA!
Take Care and Thanks for Sharing
Walter
Thanks alot Walter, appreciate it. Just so you know...I am going on 50...it's been that long since you were in Central Park???
Hope you are doing well.
Cheers,
Max
Just so you know...I am going on 50...it's been that long since you were in Central Park???
Lookin great at 27 months. The look with the beard suits you well also. Keep it growin.
Peace
Hey Quester, many thanks for your kind words, glad you like the beard look, got lazy on my vacation and when I got back many folks added that to their litanies against my longhair look, but it happens all the time. I had a number of people say when I returned, "I was hoping you'd come back with a haircut!" But now I'm more determined than ever.
Peace to you as well.
Max
Great update Max! The hair's looking awesome, as usual. I never got to comment on your meetup photo with Mark. You dudes looked like you had a great time. Anyway, excellent update. Thanks for sharing and keep it growing :-)
Hey Chris, thanks for getting in touch and for the kind words. Yes, Mark and I had a blast that day walking around adn getting to know one another, he's a fine guy.
Hope you are doing well and you keep it growing too!
Cheers,
Max
Excellent progress Max, lookin' great!
Bruce
Hey Bruce thanks very much and I was able to see your progress post way down the list. And you look superb...what a mane you have. Congrats. Keep up your great work!
Cheers,
Max
Your mane looks excellent, Max. It is growing fast too. You might want to try growing it really long.
Scott
Hey Scott, thanks very much! I hope that my terminal length genes permit growing at least to mid back. I think that I went through a little of a growth spurt over the past 6 weeks or so...I think I gained a little more than an inch. Do you think being in hot/warm humid weather for 5 weeks had any affect???
Hope you are doing well.
Cheers,
Max
Greetings Max, great to see you back, and what a magnificent mane you are farming there!! Its really getting long now and looks very neat on you indeed.
What did your family think of your long hair, or do they see you regularly?
Take it easy big buddy, Dave
Hey Dave, thanks for your good words! I think I can finally say that most of the awkward phase is behind me.
Interestingly I got very few comments from family members...have not seen them in a year...don't know what to make out of that. Even friends I have not seen in some time had nothing to say...and being the pragmatist that I am I can only assume that means they kept quiet rather than say anything negative...what do you think???
However I had a great time and that's all that matters.
Hope you are doing well Dave
Cheers, Max
Well they certainly couldn't have helped notice your hair length, so maybe they just kept quiet as you say. Having said that judging by your size I would'nt say anything negative either!!
Cheers Dave
Hi Max,
It is always a pleasure to hear from you, and what an excellent update you have blessed us with! You have come such a long ways in only 27 months, and you should be passing my length in no time! (My hair grows slowly) You should have no problems achiening waist length hair.
I am delighted that you got a chance to meet up with Mark. I have always thought of Mark as one of the coolest guys on the hyperboard, and I might have a chance to meet him in September, when I make a small road trip.
Take care,
David
Hey David, as always I appreciate your kind comments. Seems like my hair went through a mini growth spurt during the 5 weeks I was away...could hot humid weather have anything to do with it or is it my imagination???
I did have a great time meeting up with Mark...and he is indeed a cool guy, we had a great day wandering around in central park in NYC and getting to know each other.
Hope you are doing well and if your travel permits you to come to this area, well then, let me know, would be great to meet up!
Take care,
Max
Awesome update Max, your hair clearly looks longer than your "redwoods" update a few weeks back. Great to hear you got to get away for a while and visit friends and family as well as board family member Mark. Thanks for sharing, keep growing it.
-Phil
Hello Phil, thank you very much for your good words. I think my hair went through a brief growth spurt while I was back east...must have been all that steamy humid weather??? I did have a great getaway. Hope you are doing well.
Take care,
Max
Max, great update the hair looking good as always.
Kevin
Hey Kevin, I appreciate your vote of confidence...you pro! Hope you are doing well.
Cheers,
Max
Great update max, hope you had a good time on your trip.
Thanks very much Vincent, and I did have a super vacation. Hope yours was good too.
Max
Looking awesome, Max! The subtle wave is great.
Mouse
Hey Mouse, thanks very much...the wave thing only happens some time...depends on how it lays on my shoulders when it dries...weird...
I loved your update when I checked out posts after I got home from my trip...your hair is looking lovely indeed...wow!!! How far you have come!!! Keep it growing for sure.
Cheers,
Max
Thanks, Max!
Mouse
Max. A very cool look! Great beard and 'stache as well as hair.
peace, jonalbear
Hey Jonal, thanks alot! Hope you are enjoying your summer thus far. Glad you like the beard, etc.
Cheers and peace to you,
Max
Your patience has definitely paid off, Max. Your hair looks great, it suits you very well. Here's to many more months of growth! Cheers.
Ryan
Thanks very much Ryan, yes patience did pay off in the end. The worst of the awkward phase is behind me now I think. Hope you are doing well.
Cheers,
Max