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I propose a new thread and disorder - the JGAD - Jealous, greed and Avarice Disorder. The opportunity, in a supportive atmosphere to admit to one or all three components of the disorder without fear of reprisal of any kind.
Mine is a tripart, a full JGAD of anything razor and owned by anyone but me. If I don't publically state my affliction with out ridicule I will go on buying crap from eBay to satisfy said affliction. Acknowledge my condition and hellp reinforce my resistance to JGAD.
I will freely admit to being jealous of all you smug bastards who bought up all the beautiful NOS Filis, mint Ducks, W&B meat choppers, and all the other beautiful razors that went through the roof in recent years.:boohoo:
Not only that, but when/if they resell 'em it's at twice the original price!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad
Which reminds me of what my rabbi in Jerusalem taught me, about the difference between "jealous" and "covet" (and why the Ten Commandments are concerned with the latter, and not the former). Jealousy, he said, was a positive force within each of us, which moves us to examine and evaluate ourselves in relation to others, and motivates us to emulate them (whether in terms of material possessions, character traits, or whatever). On the other hand, covetousness is a negative response to another's good fortune, in which we say (internally), "If I can't have what Joe has, I wish that he didn't have it, either."
One thing of which we can be certain: There's always someone with a nicer razor. :D
Smooth shaving!
Richard, You are forgiven 5 more razor indescresions but let them be greater than 4/8, and up to 3 pieces of honing equipment. Beyond that I can't help you :)
That was a little deep for me,,,had to read it twice,, but I like it, thank you, JB.:D
I freely admit I did and still do take great pleasure out shaving at campground shower houses just to watch the floor show.
I'm envious and jealous that of virtually all the members of this forum, I'm one of the only one's who can't hone.
Trust me,,,your not the only one.
Some try to lay claim to honing a razor to a smooth shave, after a week or two of starting, for some reason I doubt them; their questions in other topics give them away.
Phrank, I can't hone, and I am not ashamed.to admit it. I can sort of, just about refresh an edge on a finisher and that's it. I will try to learn more eventually.
I'm jealous of any one that rides a bicycle, my knees react violently. But put me on a bike and I'm one with the wind. (alas not any more, been more than 50 years since last time on a BMW delight at 110MPH).