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Post by BigPapaJoe on May 13, 2020 21:33:05 GMT -5
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Post by Icctrombone on May 13, 2020 21:37:06 GMT -5
I turn the other cheek. Not much worth fighting for that might result in tragedy. I heard a story of a pastor who lost his father because the father was cut off in traffic and he decided to confront the other driver. He was shot and killed. Damn. Did they catch the guy? I feel like confronting someone in traffic is probably the one situation where you really shouldn't get in someone's face. At least in America where there is a good chance they'll have a gun. Also, lack of witnesses, so a goblin might feel more comfortable pulling the trigger, and they make a speedy exit. If it's in a movie theater, I think folks are less likely to have a gun and in addition if there is an issue it's in a place where all eyes will be on the altercation. They got the guy but the point is that it’s not worth getting too upset over things like traffic. |
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Post by Confessor on May 14, 2020 9:38:17 GMT -5
I'm looking for beard-trimmer advice from those with facial hair.
I've not shaved since the lockdown began here in the UK, so I have about 6-7 weeks of facial hair growth. I've been calling it my "lockdown beard", with the intention being that I might get rid of it when I can go back to work (which will likely be months yet).
Anyway, I recently invested in a beard-trimmer and I used it today for the first time. It went OK and I certainly look less like a crazy tramp that I did, but I'm wondering about which direction to use it in, with regards to the "grain" of my facial hair. My beard grows in all kinds of crazy directions and the instruction booklet says that you should always go with the direction of the hair, not against it. Thing is though, if you do that, it seems harder to get all the hairs at the same length because they all lay in the same direction and some might get missed by the trimmer blades. And also, why shouldn't you go against the "grain"? If the trimmer is set for, say 7mm length, then surely it should trim your hair to that length irrespective of which direction you go in?
Anyone got any good beard trimmer tips?
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Post by Slam_Bradley on May 14, 2020 9:59:39 GMT -5
I'm looking for beard-trimmer advice from those with facial hair. I've not shaved since the lockdown began here in the UK, so I have about 6-7 weeks of facial hair growth. I've been calling it my "lockdown beard", with the intention being that I might get rid of it when I can go back to work (which will likely be months yet). Anyway, I recently invested in a beard-trimmer and I used it today for the first time. It went OK and I certainly look less like a crazy tramp that I did, but I'm wondering about which direction to use, with regards to the "grain" of my facial hair. My beard grows in all kinds of crazy directions and the instruction booklet says that you should always go with the direction of the hair, not against it. Thing is though, if you do that, it seems harder to get all the hairs at the same length because they all lay in the same direction and some might get missed by the trimmer blades. And also, why shouldn't you go against the "grain"? If the trimmer is set for, say 7mm length, then surely it should trim your hair to that length irrespective of which direction you go in? Anyone got any good beard trimmer tips? I've had a beard of one sort or the other for well over 25 years (none of my kids have ever seen me without facial hair). I know that they say to go with the direction of the hair, but I don't. I find that the trimmer (and I've had many over the years) works better against the grain, as it were, and I have to spend a lot less time on touch up. The big thing is that if you're going to keep the facial hair you want to get beard shampoo and possibly some beard oil. The former is absolutely essential as facial hair is significantly different than what grows atop your noggin and regular shampoo will dry it out and make it harder to manage. Oil isn't essential but it really does help with manageability and look. |
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Post by Confessor on May 14, 2020 10:08:47 GMT -5
I'm looking for beard-trimmer advice from those with facial hair. I've not shaved since the lockdown began here in the UK, so I have about 6-7 weeks of facial hair growth. I've been calling it my "lockdown beard", with the intention being that I might get rid of it when I can go back to work (which will likely be months yet). Anyway, I recently invested in a beard-trimmer and I used it today for the first time. It went OK and I certainly look less like a crazy tramp that I did, but I'm wondering about which direction to use, with regards to the "grain" of my facial hair. My beard grows in all kinds of crazy directions and the instruction booklet says that you should always go with the direction of the hair, not against it. Thing is though, if you do that, it seems harder to get all the hairs at the same length because they all lay in the same direction and some might get missed by the trimmer blades. And also, why shouldn't you go against the "grain"? If the trimmer is set for, say 7mm length, then surely it should trim your hair to that length irrespective of which direction you go in? Anyone got any good beard trimmer tips? I've had a beard of one sort or the other for well over 25 years (none of my kids have ever seen me without facial hair). I know that they say to go with the direction of the hair, but I don't. I find that the trimmer (and I've had many over the years) works better against the grain, as it were, and I have to spend a lot less time on touch up. The big thing is that if you're going to keep the facial hair you want to get beard shampoo and possibly some beard oil. The former is absolutely essential as facial hair is significantly different than what grows atop your noggin and regular shampoo will dry it out and make it harder to manage. Oil isn't essential but it really does help with manageability and look. Great tips there, Slam. I did invest in some beard oil and beard balm -- both of which really make a differaance. I passed on the beard shampoo and have been using moisturising shampoo (for the head) and a good conditioner. But it sounds like you'd still urge me to buy some proper beard shampoo? Any good brands to look out for? |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on May 14, 2020 10:26:47 GMT -5
I've had a beard of one sort or the other for well over 25 years (none of my kids have ever seen me without facial hair). I know that they say to go with the direction of the hair, but I don't. I find that the trimmer (and I've had many over the years) works better against the grain, as it were, and I have to spend a lot less time on touch up. The big thing is that if you're going to keep the facial hair you want to get beard shampoo and possibly some beard oil. The former is absolutely essential as facial hair is significantly different than what grows atop your noggin and regular shampoo will dry it out and make it harder to manage. Oil isn't essential but it really does help with manageability and look. Great tips there, Slam. I did invest in some beard oil and beard balm -- both of which really make a differaance. I passed on the beard shampoo and have been using moisturising shampoo (for the head) and a good conditioner. But it sounds like you'd still urge me to buy some proper beard shampoo? Any good brands to look out for? If you're having good results you're probably fine. The oil will definitely make up for not using bears shampoo. I've had really good results with everything that I've used from " Grave Before Shave." I LOVE their Bay Rum beard oil. I've also had good luck with "Rapid Beard." It's a little hard to say what with you being over in the Isles and at that what is easily available. |
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Post by impulse on May 14, 2020 10:52:38 GMT -5
I've had a beard of one sort or the other for well over 25 years (none of my kids have ever seen me without facial hair). I know that they say to go with the direction of the hair, but I don't. I find that the trimmer (and I've had many over the years) works better against the grain, as it were, and I have to spend a lot less time on touch up. The big thing is that if you're going to keep the facial hair you want to get beard shampoo and possibly some beard oil. The former is absolutely essential as facial hair is significantly different than what grows atop your noggin and regular shampoo will dry it out and make it harder to manage. Oil isn't essential but it really does help with manageability and look. I agree that going against the grain seems to get me better results than going with. I also only use a guard and frame my face. I'd like to grow a larger beard, but I don't know how to do the freehand trimming well enough, so I keep it short and even with a #3 against the grain. Getting under the nose is a booger, though (pun not intended). Also, I firmly second getting beard shampoo/conditioner and beard oil. Not only does it make it look better and keep it manageable, but it is so much more comfortable. |
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Post by dbutler69 on May 14, 2020 14:50:58 GMT -5
Shower Thoughts: When you get into a random altercation with a stranger (they're being too loud at a movie theater, they cut you in line, steal your parking space, shoulder check you without apologizing, blast their music on the bus, etc.) and ask them to stop indulging in their own selfishness, they respond with "well what are you going to do about it???" or "do something then!!!" So...what do you do? Risk starting a physical altercation that probably isn't worth it? Let them have their win now knowing that they can walk all over you along with anyone else? What do you do??? Here in Florida, thanks to that wonderful "Stand Your Ground" law, you can pull out your gun and shoot them, claiming you "felt threatened", and it's all nice and legal-like. |
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Post by Prince Hal on May 14, 2020 15:52:59 GMT -5
Shower Thoughts: When you get into a random altercation with a stranger (they're being too loud at a movie theater, they cut you in line, steal your parking space, shoulder check you without apologizing, blast their music on the bus, etc.) and ask them to stop indulging in their own selfishness, they respond with "well what are you going to do about it???" or "do something then!!!" So...what do you do? Risk starting a physical altercation that probably isn't worth it? Let them have their win now knowing that they can walk all over you along with anyone else? What do you do??? Here in Florida, thanks to that wonderful "Stand Your Ground" law, you can pull out your gun and shoot them, claiming you "felt threatened", and it's all nice and legal-like. I was waiting for someone to point that out. Well done. Murca. Love it or go for your weapon. |
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Post by BigPapaJoe on May 15, 2020 4:12:45 GMT -5
Shower Thoughts: When you get into a random altercation with a stranger (they're being too loud at a movie theater, they cut you in line, steal your parking space, shoulder check you without apologizing, blast their music on the bus, etc.) and ask them to stop indulging in their own selfishness, they respond with "well what are you going to do about it???" or "do something then!!!" So...what do you do? Risk starting a physical altercation that probably isn't worth it? Let them have their win now knowing that they can walk all over you along with anyone else? What do you do??? Here in Florida, thanks to that wonderful "Stand Your Ground" law, you can pull out your gun and shoot them, claiming you "felt threatened", and it's all nice and legal-like. Oh okay. Well that's convenient then! "Sir, did you just cut me in line?" "Yup. Gonna do something about it? Yeah I didn't think so. You don't have the bal-*BLAM!!! BLAM!!!* |
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Post by Confessor on May 15, 2020 4:56:52 GMT -5
Here in Florida, thanks to that wonderful "Stand Your Ground" law, you can pull out your gun and shoot them, claiming you "felt threatened", and it's all nice and legal-like. I was waiting for someone to point that out. Well done. Murca. Love it or go for your weapon. Though I adore America and Americans, I'd be lying if I said that, when driving on your roads, I didn't have it in the back of my mind that I shouldn't get into a confruntation with any other drivers, in case I get shot! Even the prospect of getting pulled over by an armed police officer seems fraught with danger. For a start, there's the whole "don't get out of the car" thing, which is the polar opposite to what you're supposed to do in the UK, but there's also the spectre of getting shot due to some "divided by a common language" style misunderstanding. Full disclaimer: I have been, how shall we say, rather cheeky and disrespectful to police officers here in the UK on occasion, but then there's no danger of getting "accidentally" shot in the UK. In the U.S. I think I'd be much politer to the police (although, to be fair, I'd likely be much more fascinated by them -- "Wow! A real life American police officer! Coooool!  ). Don't get me wrong, the prospect of getting shot is not something that worries me overly when I'm in the U.S., but it is definitely there in the back of my mind. As an aside, I was planning to come back to the U.S. early next year, but that now looks as if it won't be happeneing thanks to coronavirus.  |
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Post by Icctrombone on May 15, 2020 6:19:07 GMT -5
Here in Florida, thanks to that wonderful "Stand Your Ground" law, you can pull out your gun and shoot them, claiming you "felt threatened", and it's all nice and legal-like. Oh okay. Well that's convenient then! "Sir, did you just cut me in line?" "Yup. Gonna do something about it? Yeah I didn't think so. You don't have the bal-*BLAM!!! BLAM!!!* Ever since you moved out of the US you sure take a lot of shots at it. No pun intended. |
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Post by dbutler69 on May 15, 2020 6:39:47 GMT -5
I was waiting for someone to point that out. Well done. Murca. Love it or go for your weapon. Though I adore America and Americans, I'd be lying if I said that, when driving on your roads, I didn't have it in the back of my mind that I shouldn't get into a confruntation with any other drivers, in case I get shot! As an aside, I was planning to come back to the U.S. early next year, but that now looks as if it won't be happeneing thanks to coronavirus. Yeah, the thought of getting shot by some road rager here in the states has crossed my mind, too. That's a shame about your trip here getting cancelled, but if you do decide to brave it, I would expect the airfare to be cheap. I'd heard that they're offering great rates right now. |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on May 15, 2020 6:44:28 GMT -5
If social distancing is efficient enough to prevent a resurgence in coronavirus cases now that there are millions of carriers, why did we need to stay confined at home when there were only a few thousands?
The way it’s presented by several governments, it’s as if it’s all right to deconfine because enough time has elapsed, as if we already benefitted from heard immunity -which we probably do not.
If reopening our countries is seen as justified because we now have a better grasp of what we need in terms of medical resources to handle the epidemic, that’s cool. If it is justified because we realize that confinement may not have turned out to limit the number of deaths all that much, that’s cool as well. And finally, if we just have to deconfine because we have no choice economically, that’s unfortunate but cool as well. I’d just like to be told what the real deal is.
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Post by brutalis on May 15, 2020 7:28:20 GMT -5
If social distancing is efficient enough to prevent a resurgence in coronavirus cases now that there are millions of carriers, why did we need to stay confined at home when there were only a few thousands? The way it’s presented by several governments, it’s as if it’s all right to deconfine because enough time has elapsed, as if we already benefitted from heard immunity -which we probably do not. If reopening our countries is seen as justified because we now have a better grasp of what we need in terms of medical resources to handle the epidemic, that’s cool. If it is justified because we realize that confinement may not have turned out to limit the number of deaths all that much, that’s cool as well. And finally, if we just have to deconfine because we have no choice economically, that’s unfortunate but cool as well. I’d just like to be told what the real deal is. Truth from government? What alternate universe are you living in? |
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