If I were tall enough to wash my golf balls in the sink, I surely would. :beer2:Quote:
Originally Posted by PigHog
Printable View
If I were tall enough to wash my golf balls in the sink, I surely would. :beer2:Quote:
Originally Posted by PigHog
That's good. Don't forget the camo for full effect.
Not really..they didn't drag you into the shower to stare at you,they drug you in there to make you clean yourself and nothing more. There was always that one gross person who didn't believe in showering after gym class and believe me..they get ripe fast....deesguuusting !Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
I think I just threw up a little in my mouth. Must gouge out minds eye now !Quote:
Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad
Just to clarify....most times because of time and such I would just DE shave but if there ever were and there just may be a time when It would be feasable to set up straight razor kit for a shave amongst the general populace then sure i would.Let'em ooh,ahh,cringe whatever......if it makes converts,I'm cool and if it scares'em well then.....Muahahahahahahah !!!!! :medvl:
Flash back to the '60's!! Had a part time job when I was in High School at the local YMCA. I worked in the Locker Rm as an attendant handing out keys, towels, baskets, etc.
The Y then was men only and clothing optional. Yes, pool, sun roof, where ever. And yes, shaving. You'd have 3 or 4 guys 60/70 yr old guys in a row shaving naked most with inguinal hernias! The only place they tried to unsuccessfully ban shaving was in the large stream room. Different times.
Inguinal hernias............yep. Minds eye now gouged. No more minds eye. It's toast.
I dont have done that for my self, but i say yes why not!
As said in early anwsers you can get some questions but what the heck, let them ask and mayby there is a new str8 shaver under those guys.
Have fun
To loosely papahrase scouthikerdad I think,to some you are carrying a folding 3 inch weapon. You may have some explaining to do, not that you probably couldn't talk your way out of it, but none the less would be pain.
Now contemplating shaving on the bus or possibly the subway.
:D
Seriously though, my concerns would be (in order of importance):
1. Being able to enjoy my shave the way I can at home relaxed and lazily in my den.
2. Being bumped by someone else.
3. Having adequate space and security to lay out my stuff while I shave.
4. Have not thought of it yet...
5. Have not thought of it yet...
6. Have not thought of it yet...
7. Have not thought of it yet...
8. Have not thought of it yet...
9. Have not thought of it yet...
20. What anyone else thinks about me shaving at the gym. There are far greater (weapon) concerns at most gyms than a straight razor.
My only comment being to check local laws, and guidelines. While I live in an area with very liberal weapons laws ("a regular hunting knife or pocket knife..." are exempt from concealed weapons laws) a straight razor is considered a weapon under local case law. Therefore having a straight razor on your person in a public area may or may not get you into legal trouble depending on the perceptions of the arresting officer.
Plus I enjoy my quiet "Daddy time" shaves and do not necessarily appreciate interruptions. Plus, I'm still learning so I want to be able to concentrate on shaving and nothing else while I do so.
Oh wow, that's weird!! I think I would probably burst out laughing if I saw someone trying to do that!Quote:
Originally Posted by PigHog
Wow! interesting. I guess it really depends on the law, and wether it's crowded. I have taken a straight to work and retouched, only. To the pool I go to, I would take a DE. Too many people, possibility of accidental beheading because someone bumped me while passing by, etc.:nono: That really would depend on the space. If it's safe, uncrowded, no hurry-up attitude, it might work.
So if you're going to shave out in public I'd recommend wearing one of these:
Attachment 133657
That should keep the looky Lou's at bay and enable you to shave in peace :)
I never have a reason to shave outside the den but if I did I wouldn't hesitate. Someone bumping into me while I was making a pass would be my only concern and, shame on me for giving that a chance to happen. If a cop started asking me about it being a weapon I would polity and jokingly mention the fact that I also have a loaded brush and bowl of ammo for it at the ready. There maybe old laws on the books about straights being weapons and for the same reason I never shoot rabbits off the trolly in downtown L.A.
Having done the job for a long time, I can't imagine a police officer caring one bit whether you used a straight in public. They would be as fascinated that straights are still being used, as most people are.
I don't shave at the gym, per se, but being deployed and on trips frequently, I often have to shave in a communal bathroom. I do get a lot of stares and a lot of guys who are clearly trying not to stare but not being very good at it. I also get some questions, but mostly comments about my "bravery" and the size of certain anatomical parts that are classically related to "bravery" (especially when I'm on my neck). Generally speaking, I haven't had any problems with getting bumped, but the sinks are oriented in rows: I can keep an eye on the people around me using the mirrors. It's not nearly as relaxing as shaving at home, but it works and shaving is still fun.
Well Gents - I DID IT!!
It was... unremarkable lol. I was there at a non-peak hour it seems, and only one dude walked by me the whole time I was there. Moreover, I don't think he even looked at me lol. We have seemingly weird locker room rules here - it's as if the dude two feet away from you doesn't exist lol. I guess its better than the opposite being true....
The shave itself was great!! BUT>>>
Something about it just didn't seem "sanitary?" I began to think of all the... "GOLF BALLS" that might have rested there in that sink AND... yeah, that killed it lol!!
THANKS PigHog lol!!
Any time! Glad you enjoyed it...
Never gonna use a public sink again..............
SO... MANY... HILARIOUS... COMMENTS...
Seriously, though, I couldn't care less. I've heard all of these reasons why it would be "weird", "dangerous", "illegal", "unsanitary", etc. but there are ways around everything anyone has objected to.
First, as far as shaving in a public place, particularly a gym, lots of people start their morning with a workout and head straight to work after. If the gym didn't expect some sort of morning ritual to occur there, there wouldn't be a shower except to rinse off before and after the pool (assuming your gym has a pool). They would expect you to go back home and shower there.
Second, I would either strop at home or bring a paddle strop or strop backed barber's hone.
Third, I would bring a couple of Barbasol or Clorox wipes for before and after the shave to wipe the sink down with. Sanitary for me and the guy behind me.
Fourth, as far as the looks, I have never had a problem with that nor ever will, because ultimately, it's my life not theirs.
Fifth, I'd bring a brush, shave stick and post shave treatment (balm, splash, alum... pick one) and my razor. I'd easily be able to fit all of this in a compact space.
Sixth, I don't worry about people bumping into or distracting me. I shave with my son, a five-year-old boy, in the tub for nearly every shave (he "shaves" along with me using my old shavette with no blade in it). I have to deal with him splashing, playing, making noise, etc. while I concentrate on my shave. I also have to make sure he doesn't decide to do something that would cause him to drown. All with a sharp blade against my face/neck. I think I can handle some questions, gawkers and pedestrian traffic just fine.
Seventh, concerning legality, I have a carry permit. In Georgia (US), that entails open or concealed carry of any firearm, knife, stun gun, etc. except for bars/taverns/pubs (not restaurants that sell alcohol... they're fine), govt. buildings, churches or schools. Also, I don't give two hoots if I didn't have a carry license... anyone with any common sense and logic should realize my intent was not to use it as a weapon and if I'm arraigned for doing so, I'd gladly serve the sentence out and then leave that community altogether. Any community where I'm charged for using an everyday object as a weapon in it's normal role and capacity doesn't deserve my tax money. We need to get back to people not being hysterical over every little thing, and I think one of the many tactics to accomplish this is hit their wallets. Besides, a medicine ball or freeweight would make a more effective weapon anyway... don't people know how brittle carbon steel is? :)
Right! lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightblade
Bout time someone said it. Specially No.7:chapeauQuote:
Originally Posted by crouton976
In leu of the last logicial statement from crouton976......I would add. If I am ever at a public bathroom and some dood next to me starts washin his Goolies in the sink,I swear I'll slap'em silly.The dood not his goolies. Who does that anyway ? ...........waiter,...check please !:dropjaw:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightblade
That might be the perfect opportunity to pull out the old straight for a shave and....
have a strategically placed whoops moment....:o
Whoops indeed......:w
Lorena.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightblade
Honey is that you....
Kind of ironic was it not 20 years ago yesterday.
And now I'm old............yep i remember.
I have another third-hand story of a sink-related incident, as it happens...
I can see it now,you get arrested for aggrivated assault,But occifer,he was washing his stuff in the sink:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightblade
But ol johnny went on to be a big star in adult anatomical cinema ya know..............:popcorn:
Great, now I have the Stone Temple Pilots song "Creep" stuck in my head...Quote:
Originally Posted by pfries
"... I'm half the man I used to be..."
In other news, now I feel old as well...
Seriously! Who does that lol?? Why would you do that? And if there is any logic behind it all (and please don't tell me if there is), why in the world would you do that in public??Quote:
Originally Posted by PigHog
Dang it man!! I was in the gym just tonight and decided to pass on washing the hands in the old... golf ball cleaner!
The attached picture is the only place a man should be washing his "golf balls" in public lol. I would be very tempted to help a guy discover the pleasures of washing his golf balls in one were I to see him using the sink in a public bathroom lol.
Attachment 133735
YUCK LOL!!
Sad part is after using one of these ^^^ I wanted to wash my hands.....
When I was in junior high, my buddie & I would hide in the trees next to the golf course; when a ball got close enough to snatch, we would snatch it, wash it in one of these machines & sell the balls back to the golfers as they left the club house. 50 cents average,,75 cents for a good condition Titleist. :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
And Hirlau did you not grow up to spend some time in law enforcement?
See all is not lost! :roflmao
...........and I was good at catching golf ball thieves. :D
I guess brushing your teeth is right out, then :)Quote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
Well it comes with free floss :fim:Quote:
Originally Posted by 1OldGI
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1OldGI
No words can express my complete and utter... Man you guys are hard-core lol :) :).Quote:
Originally Posted by pfries
