Thread: A Fine Way to Start One's Day

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Next up, I pulled out my Revitt blade and got to stropping; I was going to have a long hot shower and a shave. I like to strop before showering to keep my face warm and wet without the need of a hot towel. I also let my brush soak in my scuttle while I shower, so they both get a headstart on heating up. The shower was...everything you'd expect of a long, hot shower. And, of course, I had more music as well.

I hoped out of the shower and refilled my scuttle jacket and bowl with hot water as I went to grab my blade. As the mirrors defogged, I built up a nice, Proraso lather and had myself a wonderful shave. I decided to only go with and across the grain because I wasn't in a particularly nitpicky mood. Afterwords, I cleaned and stropped the blade, applied some aftershave balm, and put away me gear.

Sounds like a mightly fine morning!!!
Pays to pamper yourself from time to time...

So today (the day that just ended) I finally celebrated my acceptance and scholarship to grad school. I slept late, as per usual, and then headed out to my local smoke shop. I was searching for a box of Oliva G Maduros, but it turned out they didn't have any. I thought "What the hell?" and went with the O Maduros. The price tag was pretty heafty in my eyes, but I'd decided to get a nice box and I did. No remorse.

I then headed over to my bar, right as they were opening. I've gotten to know all the bartenders, since it's my home away from home, so I ordered up a Guinness and helped her set up. She offered to buy me some drinks, but I said that wouldn't be necessary. I veiw the place as my bar, so I don't mind helping out.

Once some other patrons showed up (I didn't want to leave her all alone), I headed outside with Guinness number two and lit up a smoke. And what a smoke it was. Well worth the price. I sat outside and chatted with some of the other regulars. By the time I'd sipped my way through Guinnesses #2 and #3, I was just wrapping up with the stogie, and it was getting on to 7 PM. I went inside to settle my tab, and true to her word, I found one Guinness and a measly $3.50 total on my tab. That was, of course, augmented by my usual large tip.

I headed home, heated up some leftover chili I'd made the night before, and settled in for some Arrested Development. Man I love vacation.