Thread: Sun - May 05th - Sat May 11th

Gentlemen, here is today's shave bill:

Razor: Carl Schlieper 6/8 round point
Strop: Bison
Brush: Thater 24 mm silvertip
Cream: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Lather bowl: Sara Bonnyman
Scuttle: Moss
Alum
Witch hazel
Balm: Pierre Cardin

Wed, May 8

Pre: Hot Shower, 20 linen, 20 leather
Razor: SRP #078
Brush: TI Super Badger w/ Black Horn
Soap/Cream: Body Shop Maca Root cream
Post: Alum
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum

Tested out the new aftershave today and loving it.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Pictures from that actual day on the beach are below, they, and photos we actually took of the pebbles will form the slide show…What do you think? Do I have the start of a speech or is it silly?

Great speech. It should have been posted at "Grand Openings" thread!
Your kids should be really proud of you!

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

What do you think? Do I have the start of a speech or is it silly?[/I]

That's a beautiful story, and as far from silly as one can get. I normally can't stand the typical wedding speeches, etc., to which guests are subjected. But if they were all as thoughtful, personal, and sincere as this, my opinion on wedding receptions would dramatically change!

You don't have the 'start' of a speech, you have the heart of a beautiful and touching speech.

No shave for me today as I had a really lazy morning before going for an MRI on my knee. So, by Monday I should know what the issue is with my knee.

On my way home I was caught out in a small thunderstorm. I tried running home a little (I wasn't wearing a jacket) and almost immediately regretted that decision. It seems I can no longer run without a large amount of pain in my knee. I managed to run maybe 40 yards before having to walk the rest of the way. Stupid knee.

The not shave of the day...

Crappola, the shave was

full of pulling and tugging but no payoff

reminds me of me in my youth

What happened to the edge?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I still have the pebbles.

The center one looks like a heart!!!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Carl, that is a wonderful story. While I will not profess to be nearly as eloquent as you, nor to know the parties as well, I do not see how Aimee could possibly find the first version to be anything but a compliment. After all, you did not tell your sons to choose a pebble unilaterally, you told them the pebble must speak to them. In other words, it was choosing them as much as they were choosing it. And the homily of dedication and loyalty is very much the story of marriage. There will be times of temptation. There will be frustrations with the one we find to share our lives with, but we can never forget that we did not marry that person because it was our own choice. We married that person because our lives spoke to one another and because apart we are merely pebbles on a beach, but when united, we are so much more. We are a laughter, we are accomplishment, we are memories, and we carry unlimited potential.

Your sons are very lucky young men, and Aimee is incredibly fortunate to be joining your family!

Bill, I would disagree. You are as eloquent. Nicely said.

Originally Posted by Mephisto

The not shave of the day...

Crappola, the shave was

full of pulling and tugging but no payoff

reminds me of me in my youth

What happened to the edge?

There would have been no "pulling & tugging", if you would have taped that spine!

Originally Posted by Hirlau

There would have been no "pulling & tugging", if you would have taped that spine!

Ah man, come on man, don't down on a brother for doing things crazy....

nah, this was a brand new razor, the Hart 6/8, which has been taped. When I looked at it with the loupe there were some small chips. I might have bumped the bottom of the strop or something. Anyway, spent some time on the hones and worked them out. I gave it another run and so much better. Yes, I used tape

Oh yeah,
Viva La Hone Wear!!!!!

.......sorry,,,,,,just had to take a shot,,,,,,,,,,