Confession time.....

[rick130]

Confession time.....
Some would say it's inevitable.
After a decade of Land Rover ownership I've done something I said I'd never let happen.

I've grown a beard.

When I bought the Defender I made a pact with myself that I'd never become a bearded Landy driver as, well, most that drive a Landy and sport facial hair are a bit different, but I suppose after ten years of vehicular eccentricities its taken its toll on my psyche.

I probably means I'm now a 'Beardy Weirdy' too :(









One bonus, and it has surprised me, is how many fair ladies have come up and said, "Ooh, I like the beard" and then feel the need to touch it. :D

[tomalophicon]

Confession time.....
Some would say it's inevitable.
After a decade of Land Rover ownership I've done something I said I'd never let happen.

I've grown a beard.

When I bought the Defender I made a pact with myself that I'd never become a bearded Landy driver as, well, most that drive a Landy and sport facial hair are a bit different, but I suppose after ten years of vehicular eccentricities its taken its toll on my psyche.

I probably means I'm now a 'Beardy Weirdy' too :(









One bonus, and it has surprised me, is how many fair ladies have come up and said, "Ooh, I like the beard" and then feel the need to touch it. :D

Well I wish I could grow a beard now that I hear this.

[Tikirocker]

Why do ya think Santa gets all the chicks? :D

Tiki.

[korg20000bc]

Are you going for the "Harry Butler" or ZZ Top?

[rovercare]

Must be Isuzu time

[87County]

Gosh! when I read the first two lines I thought you must have sold the 130

what a relief to find you've only matured a bit

(but you'll never catch up you know) :)

[flagg]

You know what they say: if your dad doesn't have a beard - you have two mums.

[SimonM]

You know what they say: if your dad doesn't have a beard - you have two mums.

Love it :D.

I tell people I am not actually growing a beard, I have just stopped shaving. Growing infers I am doing something active, the truth is I have actually stopped doing something. If the beard appears it is of it's own doing.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

touching is fine Rick,,,,

but never ever let the ladies plait it----



:o

tell me its not designer stubble!!

[rick130]

touching is fine Rick,,,,

but never ever let the ladies plait it----



:o


:lol2: sounds like words of wisdom.

tell me its not designer stubble!!

Naa, I've had designer stubble forever, this is becoming the real deal :o

[rick130]

Are you going for the "Harry Butler" or ZZ Top?

Hasn't ZZ Top got the 'Pedro the Swift' look covered ? :angel:

It won't be that luxuriant, I'm already trying to wipe something off my face all the time :D

[PAT303]

Rick,I'm 40 in 9 weeks and thought I'd grow a beard,after 4 weeks I shaved the itchy bloody thing off and all the ladies,I know a few said I now look 35. Pat

[Celtoid]

touching is fine Rick,,,,

but never ever let the ladies plait it----



:o

tell me its not designer stubble!!


Vikings used to plait their beards and head hair together, front to back, to keep their beards and hair from getting tangled in their axes and swords.

Don't think they considered it unmanly....although I'm not certain if their woman did the plaitting...LOL!!! Maybe that's the difference ;)

[justinc]

Rick, where are the pics???????



:D


I'm off to do a Bourke and Wills trip, tracing their route as much as possible later this year, I am going to try and grow a bit more of mine to make it look like a real 1800's explorers beard:p

JC

[turkeybrain]

Plaits aren't all bad. Vikings and Gimli both pull them off very well. Sadly mine will never get quite long enough for that.

Also: THE BEARDS - If Your Dad Doesn't Have a Beard, You've Got Two Mums (Official Film Clip) - YouTube

[Hymie]

Why do ya think Santa gets all the chicks? :D

Tiki.

Cause He knows where the bad girls live:twisted::twisted::twisted:

[Barra1]

"Jeez these damn replacement cartridges are expensive," I thought idly, "and for such a crappy uncomfortable shave at that".

And that's where it began.

I mentioned this to a mate who has got me interested in the traditional safety razor (razor blades are pretty cheap too so ongoing costs are low).

It's not just about having a nice razor though, it's really all about ritual.

In our excessively busy modern world everyone is in a rush and shaving has become something we are conditioned to think must be done quickly. Thus the proliferation of disposable multi blade shavers and electric shavers of various kinds.

But take a step back and assess your life. Can you REALLY not spare those extra 10 minutes for a decent enjoyable shave? If you say no then I call "bullpoo" and urge you to get over yourself.

I've been frequenting the "badger and blade" forum and I can tell you that it's more than just shaving - it could easily become and obsession and a start of a collection of razors.

Where was I? Oh yes, ritual.

Anyway - getting back to me personally I bit the bullet and bought some gear.

After initially spending a good few hours trolling Amazon for the things I wanted and filling my cart, when I went to check out it said most of the items they won't ship to Australia ! I'm getting sick of that attitude!

Anyway I then went to theshaveshed.com.au and found their website loaded with good products, at reasonable prices (indeed good prices, for an Australian based business) and the site is very user friendly.

I've bought
1 x Chrome Brush and Razor Stand
1 x Proraso Shaving Cream: Eucalyptus & Menthol 150mL Tube
1 x Frank Shaving Pure Badger Shaving Brush
1 x Merkur HD Heavy Duty 34C
1 x Proraso Pre & Post Shaving Cream: Eucalyptus & Menthol 100mL
1 x 55 blade Sampler Pack
1 x Col. Conk Styptic Pencil

with postage comes to a tick under $160 which was not too far off the overseas prices in any event.

I am sure you can get just as good of a shave with other or cheaper products but for me there's that element of ritual involved and I know I'm going to enjoy this kit.

Experimenting with razor blades as to which one is best.. a bit like reloading for rifles !

Also the ones I don;t want from the sample packs I can probably sell to desperate emos !



So.... are you a safety razor user. or even a straight razor (aka cut throat)?

If not, go away this thread is not for you ! These droids are none of your concern.

If so, do share.

Well, I guess we know two blokes who won't be joining the bearded club :eek:

I got onto the above site and bought bucket loads of shave gear also:eek:

[disco gazza]

Dont have a full beard,my hair is too fine and it blows out all over the place when its dry..:D:p

But I do have a goatee that is now 6" long and growing :D:twisted:

cheers

[korg20000bc]

Hasn't ZZ Top got the 'Pedro the Swift' look covered ? :angel:

It won't be that luxuriant, I'm already trying to wipe something off my face all the time :D

Anton Lavey, then.

[d@rk51d3]

Well, I guess we know two blokes who won't be joining the bearded club :eek:

I got onto the above site and bought bucket loads of shave gear also:eek:

Ahhh, but Vlad never said he was shaving his beard. :angel:

[slug_burner]

Dont have a full beard,my hair is too fine and it blows out all over the place when its dry..:D:p

But I do have a goatee that is now 6" long and growing :D:twisted:

cheers

a reverse mullet:o

[dullbird]

OK so are you all going to be shocked when I announce my confession and that I'm growing a beard to become a beardy weirdy???:D

[V8Ian]

You'd do well Lou, need any hints? :p

[rick130]

OK so are you all going to be shocked when I announce my confession and that I'm growing a beard to become a beardy weirdy???:D


So, growing out the Brazilian Lou ?




:angel:

[PAT303]

Good one that,ha ha. Pat

[bigcarle]

i already had the beard before i bought the disco :o;) i was just lazy and it was warm in winter.
i look like a young santa as i still have some black in there but it is fast disappearing :(
i have been thinking of shaving it lately and go back to a mo just got to get over the laziness part :D

[numpty]

Had a beard on and off for years before taking up this job 25 years ago. Roll on retirement I say and the beard returns for ever.

I hate shaving:mad: and always have.

[incisor]

OK so are you all going to be shocked when I announce my confession and that I'm growing a beard to become a beardy weirdy???:D
:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

:rulez:

[dullbird]

So, growing out the Brazilian Lou ?




:angel:


:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

:rulez:


:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Not if people walk past me an insist on wanting to touch it Rick!!!

:D

[Ranga]

http://www.ryangus.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/landroverpassportcontro.jpg

[Pedro_The_Swift]

how I see it--

how toyota muppits see it

How Mrs Pedro see's it

[newhue]

Good on you Rick, can't have enough bearded Landy drivers.
A Land Rover, an expedition, a beard.......ahhh

[incisor]

how I see it--

how toyota muppits see it

How Mrs Pedro see's it
i must be good

i must be good

i must be good

am trying!

[Col.Coleman]

Go Lou.

http://nerdnirvana.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bearded-woman.jpg

CC

[rick130]

Go Lou.

[snip]

CC

Fixed it for you.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=45163&stc=1&d=1332926683

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Thats impressive growth there Lou

:eek2::TakeABow:

[dullbird]

I say that looks more like a D cup....


Oh errrr oops I mean yeah hahahahahhahah

anyway I wonder how many of you actually looked at my beard and not my


















pretty gold watch and opal bracelet

[newhue]

none

[Disco_owner]

The most striking feature Lou in that pic is your eyes

[digger]

I say that looks more like a D cup....


Oh errrr oops I mean yeah hahahahahhahah

anyway I wonder how many of you actually looked at my beard and not my


















pretty gold watch and opal bracelet



There was a beard?:angel:

[460cixy]

My ute won't start with out a beard and a defender driver with out one is just wrong

[rovercare]

Well after 10 years which I only shaved 3 times early on (court appearances:angel:) I've been shaving...0 with clippers... For the past 3 months as working in the food industry, I've finally overcome wearing a beard net as I forgot to shave when I was called in for a night shift and had to persevere wearing one, so beard is back, can't believe I went without, it's like castration:D

[Pedro_The_Swift]

lifestyle sense prevails--;)

[rovercare]

lifestyle sense prevails--;)

Can't do the big long one......burnt hair when welding is stinky:D

[Pedro_The_Swift]

ROLMAO:D

[rick130]

Saw a prominent Sydney Art dealer and critic yesterday;

"Looking groovy Rick !" :lol2:

BTW, he and his wife drive a Disco IV, the only D IV that waves to me :D

[newhue]

So Rick, hows the full version of the tickler progressing:D

[Pedro_The_Swift]

yes Rick--
:rulez:

[Disco Muppet]

My dad has a beard, and pretty much always has. Shaved it once for surgery, now its back with a vengeance. Everywhere i go, people say..."dude...your dad looks like that guy out of ZZ top..."
Billy Gibbons has entered the building... :D
Cheers
Muppet

[LandyAndy]

Here is a pic our young "ARTIST" at work drew of me on a Picture Mag homegirl.For those whom have met me will see the similarity.I paid his efforts and have allowed it to remain on the notice board at work;);););););)
MODERATORS feel free to delete if the picture is deemed too incorrect.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/523.jpg
Andrew

[landy]

Why do ya think Santa gets all the chicks? :D

Tiki.
Because although he only comes once a year, he fills there stockings!

[Judo]

I've never seen my dad without a beard. I've seen photos of him graduating uni - with a beard. He owns a Defender.

This thread has also made me realise I started growing my beard about the same time I bought my Disco. :o

I always have people tell me (including SWMBO) how much the beard suits me. :D Looks like it won't be going away anytime soon!