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April 29, 2007
Close Shave
I've been living here for five years, and I keep forgetting how badly my allergies knock me down every year. Because the beginning shifts back and forth, I can't exactly put a reminder in my calendar. I haven't wanted to do ANYTHING except make it through work.
Fortunately, I woke up on Thursday actually feeling like a normal human being. I even went with Derrick to the Patti Smith Concert. As a Patti virgin, I was extremely excited. Bowery Ballroom is a great intimate space and she was such a deft performer.
This weekend my friend David (boyfriend of a teacher friend) and I went to do something I haven't done in 12 years. No, it was not an orgy, but it DID involve a pole:
I really miss going to a barber. When I was a kid, I loved getting my hair cut. Waiting in those chromed chairs, reading comics and Popular Mechanics, watching the men in their barber coats. When I finally got into their chair, I loved the hydraulic lift, the wrap around the neck, and the questions that were basically ignored. As far as I can tell, no matter what I said, they always gave me the same haircut. I would always, ALWAYS get drowsy, especially with the clippers. I loved the buzz across my skin, especially as it went up my neck.
Not quite the same, but it was still pretty fun on Saturday. We went to 3-Aces, and my barber had been working there since 1963. Having someone else shave your head is a very different. He used one of those straight razors, and the hot foam was a nice touch. Cool guy, steady hand, smooth.
David's partner didn't really know he was doing this. Oops!
David went from this:
To this:
I think David looks really good without the hair, but obviously I like the style. The barber was getting a little tired of taking photos, or I would have had him take a photo with us.
Posted by G at April 29, 2007 05:15 PM
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Looks like fun! :)
Posted by: J.P. at April 29, 2007 10:46 PM
The best feeling in the world is when I'd have a SERIOUS itch somewhere on my head 'n my barber would drive the clipper through that itchy area. The WORST feeling in the world is when they would BARELY miss it.
Posted by: Doug at April 30, 2007 12:53 AM
I like the style too.
Don't you dare ever shave the beard off though. I can't imagine G without facial hair.
Posted by: Stash at April 30, 2007 11:08 AM
I love the clipper buzz too. I go to the Russian Guys on 23rd street between 7th and 8th. Everytime the buzzer gets near my left ear...it's all over.
Posted by: Patrick at April 30, 2007 01:52 PM
David looks younger without hair -- He should be pleased with the results.
I hated (and still hate) getting my hair cut.
Posted by: GayProf at April 30, 2007 03:27 PM
Would I dare?
Should I ever?
Hm...
You got me thinking...
Posted by: Todd HellsKitchen at April 30, 2007 04:36 PM
Looking good! Obviously, I approve of the look. Before my hair started moving to it's retirement home on my shoulders ears and nostrils, I used to go to a Greek barber in Central Square in Cambridge, John and George. I always got a flat top. I knew it was time to give it up, when I asked for the usual and was told I didn't have much top left to flatten.
Posted by: Tony at April 30, 2007 06:48 PM
Patti Smith!!! Lucky dog.
Nothing better than a live version of "Frederick"
...and I haven't seen the inside of a barbershop in almost the last decade!
Posted by: Blobby at April 30, 2007 08:21 PM
For a second there I thought you were shaving the beard, at which point I was going to disown you. Thankfully you retained your senses.
Posted by: Tony R at April 30, 2007 09:37 PM
Oh memories...Sully's Barber Shop use to have mats on the floor that advertised Wildroot Cream Oil.
Posted by: Mike at May 1, 2007 12:15 AM
"Have you been peckish during the night? Only, someone's been at me cheese."
Posted by: Robert at May 1, 2007 10:14 AM
I know this is the wrong spot for this comment, but I read your post about your grandma. I have a similar situation. It's nice to have an awesome 90+ grandma though :)
Posted by: Brechi at May 1, 2007 11:26 AM
Barber shop pics. So cute! *smooch*
Posted by: goblinbox at May 1, 2007 01:41 PM
ooooo, I used to hate getting my hair cut, probably because the barber, used to run his fingers through my hair and tell my mother how beautiful it was...that was creepy!
Like the shaved look on David. Don't think I'll be trying it anytime soon though.
Posted by: sety at May 2, 2007 07:29 AM
Wow...I totally have the exact same reaction when I've got the buzzers against my head...instant almost-narcolepsy. If I lean my face into John's furry belly when he's buzzing the back of my head, I'm done for.
Posted by: Frank at May 8, 2007 01:59 PM
very cool -- barbershop action!
I'll take a side of David (with hair is fine) and a little off the sides....;o)
Good luck with the rest of the school year. I know I'm counting my days here!
Posted by: Jason at May 8, 2007 11:40 PM
Your beard is mighty indeed.
Posted by: Jimbo at May 9, 2007 04:52 PM