Thread: SOTD - 'HOME THEME' - Sun August 22nd - Sat August 28th

Originally Posted by Fbones24

I second that! Very nice photo. I drove over the GW this past weekend and your photo does not capture the typical traffic jam/aggravation that accompanies a trip over this bridge.

FYI, there is another bridge, in NYC, after you go under the buildings that is called the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. The roadway was in dire need of repair. During the night, they close down all lanes except for one that leads to the Cross Bronx Expressway, the Major Deegan and the Harlem River Drive. At about 5AM, the re-open the lanes and leave the roadway.
The issue is that they create a traffic jam throughout the night that carries over into the morning rush. The only thing you can do in the future is take the lower level.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower + Stephan's Conditioning Smooth Shaving Creme

Pre-Shave Oil: Almond Oil (I am loving this stuff...works great as a pre-shave oil)

Razor: 6/8" Wade & Butcher Original Bow, Hollow, Spike Point (Another Max masterpiece)

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Überlather: CarrieM Black Raspberry Vanilla Shave Creme + Mama Bear's Victoria Violets Shave Soap + Glycerin

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel (Lavender, no alcohol)

ASB: Trumper's Sandalwood Skin Food

Facial Moisturizer: NancyBoy Facial Moisturizer

Cologne: Penhaligon Blenheim Bouquet

Picture: Today's picture is not of my immediate surroundings, but of a place where I thought would be a "perfect", serene location to have a great shave - i.e., the Grand Canyon - one of the seven "Natural" wonders of the world. This panoramic shot was taken when my wife and I were there in 2008 as part of out Zion-Bryce Canyon-Grand Canyon road trip. And of course, the gear pictured was was actually used in my shave this morning.

Result: I decided to use Max' redone "Bow" again this AM. I can;t seem to get away from this beauty. As always, CarrieM's Black Raspberry Vanilla creme did not disappoint and delivered the goods on demand (but I am running out of this wonderful sample and will be shooting off an order to CarrieM soon). The shave was once again awesome...what a sharp and beautiful blade. I love the feel and weight in my hands. What a way to end a busy week .

This picture is just in case you can't see the full gear in the other shot:



TGIF gentlemen. Have a great Friday .

Originally Posted by eTom

don't know, Robert.
I'll ask our Count. He's also a member of the "Friends of Lynchburg association" and he knows a lot about his ancestors.
At page #1 I wrote already parts of these castles exists since 1170 A.D.

And it could be older than 1170...amazing, just amazing

excellent picture, Robert (NTT= need the tut!)
thx
Tom

Originally Posted by eTom

excellent picture, Robert (NTT= need the tut!)
thx
Tom

I'll make a couple of tuts and post...but, it may have to wait 'til end of Sept as I am dealing with a few grant deadlines due this coming month.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I'll make a couple of tuts and post...but, it may have to wait 'til end of Sept as I am dealing with a few grant deadlines due this coming month.

No prob, Robert. I wish you a successful work.

Friday, 8.27.10

Today is perfection!

Aura Glow as a Pre Shave Oil
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Semogue SOC HyperBoar
Genco Master Barber
SRD Premium I strop .. 40 Linen/75 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Ice Blue Aqua Velva



Long Island was once known far and wide for Long Island Duck, and it appeared on the menus of the finest restaurants.. It was the finest table fare, but there are only a few family owned farms left. The reasons are many, but chiefly because of encroaching civilization, new plastic McMansions popping up everywhere with neighbors that want no part of the associated odors(Indeed, there are new, high dollar homes directly across the road from where these photos were taken, and threaten this farm's existence), and the undoubted pollution of the necessary tributaries that these operations require that empty into the bay.
But, no tour of Suffolk County in pictures would be complete without a tip 'o the hat to one of our first industries. This farm, one of two remaining in the area, is within walking distance of home.

So, while it may not be very scenic, it's a part of our local "color..."

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I'll make a couple of tuts and post...but, it may have to wait 'til end of Sept as I am dealing with a few grant deadlines due this coming month.

We used to love the end of the fiscal year, when all unused government funds had to be spent or lost, with a resulting reduction for the next year...
Ahhh... the government's wisdom...

Geneva Cutlery Pyramid 5/8
Semogue 2009 LE #19
Prairie Creations Old Spice type ss
Thayers Cucumber WH w/ aloe
Floid Vigoroso a/s
444 a/s balm

Used my second Geneva Pyramid to great effect this morning. The Prairie Creations soap provides a wonderfully cushioning and slick lather that works well with the blade. It's great for me to have two terrific straight shaves in a row...maybe that's the secret for me...to shave every day with the straight. Will I ever use my Gem Featherweight again? Sheesh!

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Location: 36° 0'5"N - 115° 15' 21"W

Razor: Giesen & Forsthoff - Adoration 'Hand Forged'

Brush: Simpson Polo 10

Cream: Dr Harris - Marlborough

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel

AS Milk: KD Creation

Shooting Data

Camera: Nikon D200

Lens: Nikon 17-55 F/2.8G ED DX

Sensivity: Iso 400

Focal lenght: photo 1: 48mm - photo 2: 45mm

Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority

Metering Mode: Multi Pattern

F-Stop: photo 1: F/11 - photo 2: F/5.6

Shutter speed: photo 1: 1/40 sec - photo 2 1/30 sec

Exposure compensation: photo 1: +1.0EV - photo 2: +0.7EV

The picture shot is what I see facing East from the back of the house. I got up at the crack of dawn so I got myself a very early shave. Refreshing I would say. We finally had some rain yesterday and some clouds this morning but those are already dissipated by now. The sun is already peeking through.

Have a great WK.