Comments on: going natural: other beards on the street http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:06:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Angus Gibson http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-7158 Angus Gibson Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:11:57 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-7158 I've gotta agree with the statement that beards do invoke a feel of power and even respect from others. I now grow my beard full time after regrettably shaving it off to pressure from family and my girlfriend. I first started when i was 19 and working the coal mining industry and it got filthy too quick, for my comfort. But the difference in the way the other blokes treated me with a beard was dramatic after I shaved if, not ignored. Yet as soon as it was back I was one of the guys again cos I looked more matureand not an incompetent boy. Once the beard returned so did the respect. Instead of looking like a child I was the man I had always wanted to look like only 1 month on. Hold in all you blokes who are trying becuse nothing beats the satisfaction of growing your own face fuzz. I’ve gotta agree with the statement that beards do invoke a feel of power and even respect from others. I now grow my beard full time after regrettably shaving it off to pressure from family and my girlfriend.

I first started when i was 19 and working the coal mining industry and it got filthy too quick, for my comfort. But the difference in the way the other blokes treated me with a beard was dramatic after I shaved if, not ignored. Yet as soon as it was back I was one of the guys again cos I looked more matureand not an incompetent boy.

Once the beard returned so did the respect. Instead of looking like a child I was the man I had always wanted to look like only 1 month on.

Hold in all you blokes who are trying becuse nothing beats the satisfaction of growing your own face fuzz.

]]> By: Ron http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-7090 Ron Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:25:56 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-7090 Social pressure be damned! I will forever regret that I never got around to allowing my natural beard to develop until it was already graying so much. Now, I will never know how I was supposed to appear , programmed by nature.. Now that I'm a widower working online retail, I have the freedom to completely ignore social (and employer) convention of transient social fads of unnatural appearance. I have an intense interest in primitive man and who we really are "under the hood". Neither my hair nor beard has been touched for about 7 years. This year, I expect to try woodland nudism as well. (My skin could never take all-day full sun.) I find so-called "naturists" to be quite funny, running around naked, in running shoes, on mown lawns, with neatly trimmed hair, jewelry, clean-shaven faces, and even clean-shaven privates! "Naturist", my ass! I want to hang with people who could be cast for a prequel to "Quest for Fire" without makeup. This also means no body modification, including circumcision or tattoos. There should be no hint of technological modification of appearance. More's the pity if you're already screwed. Social pressure be damned! I will forever regret that I never got around to allowing my natural beard to develop until it was already graying so much. Now, I will never know how I was supposed to appear , programmed by nature..

Now that I’m a widower working online retail, I have the freedom to completely ignore social (and employer) convention of transient social fads of unnatural appearance.

I have an intense interest in primitive man and who we really are “under the hood”. Neither my hair nor beard has been touched for about 7 years. This year, I expect to try woodland nudism as well. (My skin could never take all-day full sun.)

I find so-called “naturists” to be quite funny, running around naked, in running shoes, on mown lawns, with neatly trimmed hair, jewelry, clean-shaven faces, and even clean-shaven privates! “Naturist”, my ass!

I want to hang with people who could be cast for a prequel to “Quest for Fire” without makeup. This also means no body modification, including circumcision or tattoos. There should be no hint of technological modification of appearance. More’s the pity if you’re already screwed.

]]> By: Aldon http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-6388 Aldon Sun, 25 Mar 2007 23:06:03 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-6388 Even though I am a long beard, I am more intimidated by other long beards than "no-beards.". I think there must be something about that statement above about "power and respect." Even though I am a long beard, I am more intimidated by other long beards than “no-beards.”. I think there must be something about that statement above about “power and respect.”

]]> By: budlick http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-6380 budlick Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:48:53 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-6380 I've gone a long while without shaving or cutting my hair in the past. My hair had grown near my ass. I looked like some barbarian from the north thousands of years ago. I was called the wolfman once, but it was a fun-spirited joke from a goofy stranger when I was vacationing in Mexico -- where everyone's laid back. I thought it was funny. I like beards because they represent power, manhood, and wisdom. People treat you differently if you have one. Every now and then some prude will get in your face about it, but I do believe most people treat you with more respect. I can't have one now because of my job. They're even coming down on me for having a five o'clock shadow. Not being allowed to grow it out effects me in more ways than the normal person would imagine. I would go so far as to say that shaving does depress me. I’ve gone a long while without shaving or cutting my hair in the past. My hair had grown near my ass. I looked like some barbarian from the north thousands of years ago. I was called the wolfman once, but it was a fun-spirited joke from a goofy stranger when I was vacationing in Mexico — where everyone’s laid back. I thought it was funny.

I like beards because they represent power, manhood, and wisdom. People treat you differently if you have one. Every now and then some prude will get in your face about it, but I do believe most people treat you with more respect.

I can’t have one now because of my job. They’re even coming down on me for having a five o’clock shadow. Not being allowed to grow it out effects me in more ways than the normal person would imagine. I would go so far as to say that shaving does depress me.

]]> By: Aldon http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-6344 Aldon Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:57:29 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-6344 I've heard all kinds of comments about my beard ... "Is that a religious thing?" "How do you clean that dirty old thing?" "You're lazy!" etc. One old man even tried to shove me out the door of the Sears store. First off, not all bearded people grow beards because of their religion. I am a "born-again Christian, but my beard has nothing to do with that. I shampoo it in the shower just like the hair on my head. ... and they say ... "Oh!?!" LAZY??? It takes more effort to keep my beard clean and combed than when I or anyone else shaves. If this is so, why don't the people with "all the energy also shave their heads?" I think maybe they are lazy for combing their hair. Aldon I’ve heard all kinds of comments about my beard … “Is that a religious thing?” “How do you clean that dirty old thing?” “You’re lazy!” etc. One old man even tried to shove me out the door of the Sears store.

First off, not all bearded people grow beards because of their religion. I am a “born-again Christian, but my beard has nothing to do with that.

I shampoo it in the shower just like the hair on my head. … and they say … “Oh!?!”

LAZY??? It takes more effort to keep my beard clean and combed than when I or anyone else shaves. If this is so, why don’t the people with “all the energy also shave their heads?” I think maybe they are lazy for combing their hair.

Aldon

]]> By: OHIO JOHN http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-6216 OHIO JOHN Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:24:51 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-6216 Hi Steve , Hi Brothers , Its good to be back , I trimed it down to a beard shaver number 5 and cleaned up my underneck . I had a "Handlebar " going for awhile , but trimed it down . I got tired of eating hair - my own ! -- If I wanted to eat hair , I would have stayed married [ Ha-Ha] . I will let my upper lip get thick again , but trim - The Handle bar looks good but its too much work for this lazy man . God Bless You All + Take Care . Ohio John Hi Steve , Hi Brothers , Its good to be back , I trimed it down to a beard shaver number 5 and cleaned up my underneck . I had a “Handlebar ” going for awhile , but trimed it down . I got tired of eating hair - my own ! — If I wanted to eat hair , I would have stayed married [ Ha-Ha] . I will let my upper lip get thick again , but trim - The Handle bar looks good but its too much work for this lazy man . God Bless You All + Take Care . Ohio John

]]> By: JOHN http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-571 JOHN Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:43:28 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-571 When I let my beard grow long - Last time in 1993-4 , It was down to my shirt top button , It was nice , but it was a lot of work and once it really grew out it got real wavy in front , almost curly - I have straight thinning hair , so it looked kind of funny . My beard is shorter now [ Remington beard trimmer level 5 . But I do miss the long and shaggy one I had in 1993- 94 . I grew it that long because I was totally into my then favorite band , ZZ Top . I wanted a beard like Billy Gs or Dustys , So that why I grew it out , My 1st wife didnt really like it , but didnt really care for me or my beard , Sadly she left me the following year for another man . This wonderful support group has given me the idea to once again " Grow it Out ! " - So wish me Luck , My Bearded Brothers - Will send some pictures when she "Gets out Trere" - To see me now , Check my pictures under " Ohio - John " - Im the guy with the two teenage sons. If I were President , I would make it a Law for every man to grow a beard ! When I let my beard grow long - Last time in 1993-4 , It was down to my shirt top button , It was nice , but it was a lot of work and once it really grew out it got real wavy in front , almost curly - I have straight thinning hair , so it looked kind of funny . My beard is shorter now [ Remington beard trimmer level 5 . But I do miss the long and shaggy one I had in 1993- 94 . I grew it that long because I was totally into my then favorite band , ZZ Top . I wanted a beard like Billy Gs or Dustys , So that why I grew it out , My 1st wife didnt really like it , but didnt really care for me or my beard , Sadly she left me the following year for another man . This wonderful support group has given me the idea to once again ” Grow it Out ! ” - So wish me Luck , My Bearded Brothers - Will send some pictures when she “Gets out Trere” - To see me now , Check my pictures under ” Ohio - John ” - Im the guy with the two teenage sons. If I were President , I would make it a Law for every man to grow a beard !

]]> By: Ken Lane http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-379 Ken Lane Sun, 17 Sep 2006 17:44:26 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-379 For about 8 and a half months, I didn't trim my beard at all besides my mustache because I was going through a stage of spiritual revelation. In that time, I still kept my hair very short and kempt along with my wardrobe; if making a little extra effort to look nice. Even with very kempt and groomed hair and wearing more formal or dress-casual clothing, I still felt like many were judging me based on my outgrown beard. Other times, people complimented me cause it appeared that I realized full-well that my beard was outgrown in comparison to the rest of my appearence and that it might be serving a purpose. I recently trimmed it a bit because of buckling under some public pressure, but I miss that beard and am growing it back. I shouldn't be ashamed of it cause it is part of who I am spiritually as well as physically. I will have to keep the rest of my appearence very nice to balance it out a little, but it'll be worth it. Peace and blessings. For about 8 and a half months, I didn’t trim my beard at all besides my mustache because I was going through a stage of spiritual revelation. In that time, I still kept my hair very short and kempt along with my wardrobe; if making a little extra effort to look nice. Even with very kempt and groomed hair and wearing more formal or dress-casual clothing, I still felt like many were judging me based on my outgrown beard. Other times, people complimented me cause it appeared that I realized full-well that my beard was outgrown in comparison to the rest of my appearence and that it might be serving a purpose. I recently trimmed it a bit because of buckling under some public pressure, but I miss that beard and am growing it back. I shouldn’t be ashamed of it cause it is part of who I am spiritually as well as physically. I will have to keep the rest of my appearence very nice to balance it out a little, but it’ll be worth it. Peace and blessings.

]]> By: Chirs Doherty http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-362 Chirs Doherty Mon, 04 Sep 2006 07:52:19 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-362 I recently saw a blog stating that men with beards were lazy.Having sported one since January 06 I wondered if they were right. I realised that shaving cost me four hours in the year. Not having to shave in the morning and evening if I was socialising I found that the 15 minute morning ritual did have a positive change on my daly routine. In steas of being lazy I am healthier. I rise at 7 a.m. as normal and after Showering (using the electric Shower not the Central Heating)and Breakfast drive straight to work. At this stage I am now leaving home eariler, and am not sitting in heavy traffic. I arrive at work earlier and have a cup of tea before settling into work. In the past few months I have saved money on Car and Home fuel, my stress levels are down, and i am more relaxed. I might be Lazy, but my health and the health of the planet are better for it. So all ye guys who have a morning shave, loose the razor and save yourself and the planet. It will only take four hours a year. I recently saw a blog stating that men with beards were lazy.Having sported one since January 06 I wondered if they were right. I realised that shaving cost me four hours in the year. Not having to shave in the morning and evening if I was socialising I found that the 15 minute morning ritual did have a positive change on my daly routine. In steas of being lazy I am healthier. I rise at 7 a.m. as normal and after Showering (using the electric Shower not the Central Heating)and Breakfast drive straight to work. At this stage I am now leaving home eariler, and am not sitting in heavy traffic. I arrive at work earlier and have a cup of tea before settling into work. In the past few months I have saved money on Car and Home fuel, my stress levels are down, and i am more relaxed. I might be Lazy, but my health and the health of the planet are better for it. So all ye guys who have a morning shave, loose the razor and save yourself and the planet. It will only take four hours a year.

]]> By: William K. Wolfrum http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-348 William K. Wolfrum Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:17:36 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/08/24/going-natural-other-beards-on-the-street/#comment-348 My friends and brothers, my apologies fot going off-topic, however: I have taken it upon yourself to write a blog about Tiger Woods -- and "All About Beards." <a href="http://www.travelgolf.com/blogs/william.wolfrum/2006/08/25/some_facial_hair_options_for_tiger_woods" rel="nofollow">You can find it here</a> Please note, that at its very core, the blog conveys only love, admiration and respect for my bearded brothers. Best regards, Bill Wolfrum My friends and brothers, my apologies fot going off-topic, however:

I have taken it upon yourself to write a blog about Tiger Woods — and “All About Beards.”

You can find it here

Please note, that at its very core, the blog conveys only love, admiration and respect for my bearded brothers.

Best regards,

Bill Wolfrum

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