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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 24 Dec 99 - 12:41 PM One of the reasons I grew my beard in the first place was to cover deep dimples. Seems a bit silly for a man my age to have dimples, but, what can I do? |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: longhair Date: 24 Dec 99 - 12:52 PM Bondo Kendall. Bondo will fill in those dimples!!! :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Musicman Date: 24 Dec 99 - 01:17 PM Beards.... ah yes,,,, been through that stage many a time.... reason? sheer laziness..... that's all.... i have my beard now, because I HATE shaving.... If I use a blade, i have to shave every day or it looks messy, if i use the electic razor, twice a day..... I HATE SHAVING.... All that time wasted.... So right now my beard is of the short style, although, much to my daughter's shagrin, I am not trimming the cheeks or the neck (If I have the beard because i hate shaving why would I want to keep trimming those little bits every day?) I do keep it short (see picture on the BBC pages), however, there was a time.... a few years ago.... in my younger days..... working on the festival circut... that I let my beard go for 1.5 years without touching it.... the results can be viewed here (i hope)... this was about 1981 with some folks at the Vancouver Children's festival.... The folks with me are part of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus from Albury/Wondonga in Aussie.... It was a great place to store pencils etc.... Of course that disappeared when I got married ..... I always remember a comment from university days.... Had a beard for a while, went home one weekend, shaved the beard, left the moustache.... come back to university on the monday... Your friends looks at you strange saying "There's something different about you.... Not sure what it is...... Did you grow a moustache?" Observant friends.... What does this all mean? Absolutely nothing... other than I like my beard, it makes my life a whole lot simpler..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Night Owl Date: 24 Dec 99 - 01:30 PM let's see......."pencils"....and flat picks and finger picks and capos and tiples....and now I know why men don't carry purses. |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: bbelle Date: 24 Dec 99 - 02:21 PM Truthfully, Mick, beard or no beard, your're just the biggest, cutest, cuddliest red bear on earth ... moonchild |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: seamus kennedy Date: 24 Dec 99 - 03:01 PM I've had my goatee for 30 years simply because it hides my double (or treble - I don't know what's under there!) chin(s). And it can function as a pop filter on a mic. |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Marymac90 Date: 24 Dec 99 - 04:57 PM I can see why men wouldn't want to shave every day. I wouldn't want to have to curl, blow-dry, etc, every day, so I wear my hair shortish, and I can truly just "wash'n go" Growing a beard also means partners wouldn't have to rub against their scratchy growing whiskers every evening, or in the morning before rising. I tend to agree with those who like short, soft beards. If it's not soft, then why have it right there where you want to get kissed and snuggled? And I wouldn't complain about grey-my hair's all silver, and I get a lot of compliments on it. I would complain about dandruff-my ex had that in his beard. You notice he's my ex... Long hair can be ok. I do have one friend who used to have very long hair and beard, and he was lonely for a long time. He looked rather like Jesus. It was a lot like an off-putting mask-kind of distancing. When he shaved it off, he soon got into a long-term relationship. Bald heads are also fine-another surface that's sensitive to touch. It's really more the man than the hair-facial or otherwise. Does he have a sense of humor? Is he playful? Open? Kind? Sensitive? Loving? Sensuous? Does he treat a woman well? These things are the most important qualities, more than where he has hair, or doesn't. Mary McCaffrey |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: MK Date: 24 Dec 99 - 05:20 PM Granted having a beard does age us....I know I look at least 6-7 years younger without mine.....but I am so used to having it - having only shaved it completely off, once about 7 years ago (and immediately regretted it and started growing it back.) Funny thing was that my daughter who at the time was 2 years old and had never seen me without the beard, made "strange" with me when I emerged from the bathroom. It was pretty funny but rather distressing for her and she refused to believe I was her Dad. I'm reasonably sure I am. (grin) Usually when people who know you see you without the beard, they usually ask if you've lost weight, and don't clue in to the fact that the beard is gone. I just tell them ''No, haven't lost any weight. The Bank repossessed it!" (Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to all Mudcatters.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: sophocleese Date: 24 Dec 99 - 06:34 PM Michael K when I got my long hair cut quite short my 18 month old son, who was in the hair dresser's, kept backing away from me. I put my hat on and then he was happier. It was a surprise when he was five to hear him tell me he missed my long hair. I've been growing it out and now its a little past shoulder length and he likes playing with it. I've dated men with beards and men without. I find them neither off-putting nor deadly attractive. Mostly it depends on whether the man is comfortable with himself. Three day stubble is uncomfortable to rub up against. |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: DonMeixner Date: 24 Dec 99 - 08:40 PM I grew my beard in 1971 and for the mostpart I have had one ever since. I shaved it off when my daughter was 4 because a can of deck leveling epxoy fell on my me from a boat in the yard and I had to get it off or be burnedy resin. Rebekkah was oddly silent but her brothers, then 1.5 screamed. I grew it back as fast as was possible and have been bearded ever since. And yes Ms. Muse, My Sweetie also uses it to grab my attention and make sure I'm paying attention. Seamus Kennedy has joined in (For the first time???) and for those who don't know Seamus he is a fine singer, a guitarist I envy, and a wit of amazing agility. Besides, he's always nice to me and the rest of The Flyn' Column when ever we share a bill. Don
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 24 Dec 99 - 09:08 PM Mary, I have every one of those attributes. so, how come its Christmas eve, and, I'm on the computer? must be more to it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Little Neophyte Date: 24 Dec 99 - 09:17 PM Kendall, the right one is coming. It is a matter of being patient with time. Just keep doing your thing and one day, low and behold, she will show up. BB |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: TheMuse Date: 24 Dec 99 - 10:56 PM Mary, I agree with you 100% about the other "important qualities". And Kendall, it seems you are not alone on your computer tonight! See you again tomorrow?? TheMuse |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Jack The Lad Date: 25 Dec 99 - 05:18 AM The Torah does mention not shaving the corners of your beard, however , at the time of the Gulf War we had to wear gas masks. They weren't air(or gas)tight when you had a beard.So you had to shave them off. Only orthodox Jews could get a special sort of gas mask to accommodate beards. These were in short suply. Later on anyone there was a court case about discrimination against non believing bearded Jewish folksinging males.I think we won. Anyway here in Israel beards are common among Jews, Muslims, priests,rabbis and goats. My own beard, growing up in the UK, was a protest, and went with socialism. It also diguised a fat face. As in Roald Dahl's "The Twits" it is a good place to park a snack for later. Jack. |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 25 Dec 99 - 11:52 AM You may be right, but, by the time my ship comes in, I'll be too old to grab her lines...(mooring lines that is) |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Terry Allan Hall Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:05 PM In my case, I haven't shaved my beard since 1976, and when people ask why, I show 'em a photo of me from 1975... |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Little Neophyte Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:14 PM Kendall, you would be amazed what you can grab at any age when your spirit is soaring. BB |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:23 PM I know.. I'm just "having you on" actually, the main reason I'm unattached is, because I choose to be. I cant seem to find an "UNATTACHED" woman with more than a teaspoon full of brains. My list of requirements is too long I guess. |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Little Neophyte Date: 25 Dec 99 - 01:08 PM I'm unattached to Kendall. I have stopped comparing men to my list. I threw my list away. I just know, the right guy will show up at the right time. Until then, I strum my banjo, spend time with good friends, spend a great deal of time alone. I involve myself in the Mudcat community, and partake in lots of other things that capture my interest and make me feel alive. I have found having more than a 'spoon full of brains' can be very intimidating for some men. Merry Christmas Kendall BB |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 25 Dec 99 - 02:14 PM I not only like brains in a woman.. I must have that. Mental stimulation is more important than anything. How come I dont see anything about you in the resources? |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Little Neophyte Date: 25 Dec 99 - 02:24 PM I'm not too sure if I feel comfortable having my picture exposed to the world wide web. I had my email address and birth date on the resources, but I took them off after receiving a few personal remarks that did not sit well with me. Maybe my feeling around this aspect of the Mudcat will relax with time. BB |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: wildlone Date: 25 Dec 99 - 02:26 PM I have had a beard for a few years now but I had to shave it off for a small part in a forthcoming tv programe,this made me realise why I grew it in the first place, I get a shaving rash. |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Marymac90 Date: 25 Dec 99 - 04:50 PM To Kendall and everyone-Merry Christmas! Kendall, perhaps if you're not ready to throw your list away, you might share it with us. We might be able to give you feedback as to whether it's helpful, or holding you back. That is, if it's not an x-rated list, etc, that you wouldn't want to share. If I'm being too inquisitive, just ignore this-no offense intended. Mary Mccaffrey |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 25 Dec 99 - 05:10 PM I dont mind at all, here 'tis:
1. must be intelligent (mentally stimulating) |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: catspaw49 Date: 25 Dec 99 - 06:05 PM Kiss me you fool........I'm YOURS!!!!!!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 25 Dec 99 - 06:11 PM I've been expecting you... and, I'd like to help you out..er which way did you come in? Sorry..spaw..you cant pass the physical. By the way THAT WAS REALLY FUNNY |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Marymac90 Date: 25 Dec 99 - 07:07 PM Spaw, You made me burst out laughing again... All I can say is, it's a good thing I went to the bathroom BEFORE I got on mudcat!!! Kendall, Your list sounds pretty reasonable to me. Now, how close does one have to be to Jane Fonda? Isn't Marty Feldman the guy with the "Whadd'ya Know?" program? Sorry, the pictures don't come in too clearly on my radio yet, so I don't know what he looks like. Now the relocating thing could be a stumbling block if one were expected to sign on for a multi-year voyage from the getgo. However, if shorter hitches were available, one could try the Gypsy life out and see. At least your route is better than winters in Maine, summers in the south! The relocating and traveling requirements are probably a stumbling block for those with a corporate or government career, or parents or children they want or need to be near. Perhaps you need to realize you're looking for someone without such attachments, or else make provisions to give the first mate ample leave when needed. Has this helped any? Anybody else have any thoughts for Kendall on this? Let me know if you think my suggestions are reasonable, Kendall. Best regards, Mary |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Liz the Squeak Date: 25 Dec 99 - 07:13 PM Bumfluff - for those of you too drunk to work this one out - is the pre-pubescent beginnings of a beard, as seen on schoolboys who want to look old enough to get into a pub, but forget to take off their school uniform when doing so. It is the fine, soft fuzz that preceeds the rough, tough bristly stuff that gets silkier the longer it is grown....fi4hd$*(&*$%£""£*% ^
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Liz the Squeak Date: 25 Dec 99 - 07:17 PM Sorry Had to have a lie down. Vast quantities of chocolate for Christmas presents, mixed with little sleep, a chest infection and Sean Connery on telly this very minute, meant that things got a little on top of me (I should wish!) Bumfluff is to beards what soup is to a meal, a good way to start, but I wouldn't like it all the time. LTS, who will now be having medication, and hopes to be better soon. |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Mbo Date: 25 Dec 99 - 07:45 PM Mary, the host of NPR's "Whaddya Know?" is Michael Feldman. Marty Feldman was the odd-looking actor with 2 wall eyes who played Igor (EYE-gor) in "Young Doctor Frankenstein" with Gene Wilder. I'm sure there are LOTS of people that fall between Hanoi Jane and Igor! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: longhair Date: 25 Dec 99 - 08:46 PM Bumfluff sounds a lot like peach fuzz!! But I kinda like the way bumfluff sounds. I'll have to use that on the next kid I see w/ peach fuzz. Hummm... bumfluff....hahaha... I like it!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 25 Dec 99 - 09:15 PM I'm glad you dont think my list is too long. The relocation thing could be a problem..but, as Ted Kennedy said "Lets cross that bridge when we come to it." |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 25 Dec 99 - 09:28 PM Marymac90 did you say you live in or near Philly? |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 25 Dec 99 - 09:34 PM tell ya what spaw, you can sing along with me anytime.I'm glad you like Phoebe.. its one of my all time favorites. You obviously have good taste. |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: Marymac90 Date: 25 Dec 99 - 11:48 PM Dear Kendall, Yes, I live in Blue Bell, outside of Philly, N of Norristown, near the point where the NE extension of the PA tpke meets the E-W part of the tpke. On your trip South, will you be coming down the tpke, or taking 81 to skip the Philly area? Do you have dates worked out yet? Are you thinking about possibly coming down when annap has her gathering in NJ, the 14 to 16 of Jan? I live in a small "mother-in-law apartment" in the home of some friends of mine. Their house also has a guest room, and I have been able to have friends and singers stay there when they're passing through. This area is about 6 or 7 hours from Boston, and about 3 hours from DC. There is a terrific open circle on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, and we are close to Mudcat Central, and can drop in for Weds. night mudcat radio when it resumes the 2nd Weds in Jan. I'm pretty well connected to the local folk scene, and know where there are open stages on various nights, etc. Let me know if you might be passing this way, and might need somewhere to stay for a night or two, and/or a guide to the local folk scene. There is a maritime museum in Phila, which might interest you, also a restaurant on an old ship, and a WWII-era Navy ship one can tour. We also have a tall ship, and I know about 3 of the all-volunteer sailors on her. I would be happy to show you around if you came this way. Best regards, Mary |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 26 Dec 99 - 08:42 AM I havn't really decide which way I'll be traveling yet.. your offer is certainly interesting, but, there is one possible fly in the ointment. I have a 75 pound labrador retriever that goes everywhere with me. I cant leave him here for two months. He is totally house broken, and he has beeb to, and graduated from obedience school. When meeting new people, he tends to get excited, but will settle down after a bit. Would he be a problem? He is not allowed on furniture or beds. (some dog owners are buggy about that) I'd like to spend at least an evening around there. Might even be there for Wednesday the 5th. so we could drop in on the Mudcat radio. |
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 26 Dec 99 - 12:56 PM You should have stuck loves dogs and tolerates beards on your list, kendall. (And you didn't stick anything about music in there either.)
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Subject: RE: BS: beards and bards From: kendall Date: 26 Dec 99 - 02:53 PM I have gotten by without a music lover. But, you are right. Must love folk music |
