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[tommc23]

22 minutes ago, Rickp said:

My barber has been cash since she opened 8 years ago.  She had one chair when she opened now has 7.

So this is not stating that your barber does this, but this is a common thing in cities. It’s something that barbershops in cities do and I’m sure it happens outside of cities but the cash only helps when they are also selling drugs it helps bring in the money “clean.”

[Rickp]

1 hour ago, tommc23 said:

So this is not stating that your barber does this, but this is a common thing in cities. It’s something that barbershops in cities do and I’m sure it happens outside of cities but the cash only helps when they are also selling drugs it helps bring in the money “clean.”

Sure can see that happening.  

[BIG STU]

2 hours ago, Rickp said:

My barber has been cash since she opened 8 years ago.  She had one chair when she opened now has 7.

What is this barber person you guys talk about LOL? I have not set in a barber chair in 3 years now.

LOL my ex boss whom I was working for when I got hurt saw me the other day and he has the little stickler thing about hair. I never liked his attitude on that. One time he asked if I had forgotten the way to the barber shop. I told him no I was turning 2 trips a day and most barber shops here close at 4 PM and not open on Saturday. That is the beach for you. Anyhow he told Ops to only give me one trip the next day where I could get a hair cut. He saw me the other day at the store and asked if I had forgotten the way to the Barber Shop and the Bad Stu and retired Stu that does not give 2 rips took over. I told him frankly I did not give 2 rips what he thought because I did not work for him or anyone else anymore and I answered to only one person and that was to The Lord. I also added and this cut him to the quick between my disability and the generous insurance settlement I did not have to work for him or anyone else. Every one in the store laughed and one of my neighbors yelled "sic em Stuey". Guess I will not get invited to the annual golf tournament he sponsors this year. Do not care I will no longer be pushed around. And yes I will admit I am relishing in my old age retired do not give 2 hoots attitude

[Rickp]

6 minutes ago, BIG STU said:

What is this barber person you guys talk about LOL? I have not set in a barber chair in 3 years now.

LOL my ex boss whom I was working for when I got hurt saw me the other day and he has the little stickler thing about hair. I never liked his attitude on that. One time he asked if I had forgotten the way to the barber shop. I told him no I was turning 2 trips a day and most barber shops here close at 4 PM and not open on Saturday. That is the beach for you. Anyhow he told Ops to only give me one trip the next day where I could get a hair cut. He saw me the other day at the store and asked if I had forgotten the way to the Barber Shop and the Bad Stu and retired Stu that does not give 2 rips took over. I told him frankly I did not give 2 rips what he thought because I did not work for him or anyone else anymore and I answered to only one person and that was to The Lord. I also added and this cut him to the quick between my disability and the generous insurance settlement I did not have to work for him or anyone else. Every one in the store laughed and one of my neighbors yelled "sic em Stuey". Guess I will not get invited to the annual golf tournament he sponsors this year. Do not care I will no longer be pushed around. And yes I will admit I am relishing in my old age retired do not give 2 hoots attitude

Love it!!!

The Barber, well she has a great “ personality” that results in return visits. I know some bald old guys that go every 2weeks. 
 

[BIG STU]

2 hours ago, tommc23 said:

So this is not stating that your barber does this, but this is a common thing in cities. It’s something that barbershops in cities do and I’m sure it happens outside of cities but the cash only helps when they are also selling drugs it helps bring in the money “clean.”

I have also heard that about the old fashioned "candy stores" in big cities. One of my neighbors that I have know for the 21 years I have been here is a retired NYC cop and he tells some enteraining stories. One of his favorite statements is If someone decides to invade the USA via Myrtle beach we have enough retired NYC cops along with rednecks like me to hold off the invasion

[Rickp]

1 minute ago, BIG STU said:

I have also heard that about the old fashioned "candy stores" in big cities. One of my neighbors that I have know for the 21 years I have been here is a retired NYC cop and he tells some enteraining stories. One of his favorite statements is If someone decides to invade the USA via Myrtle beach we have enough retired NYC cops along with rednecks like me to hold off the invasion

Wouldn’t invade thru Central Florida either. 

[MyWifesSwingCoach]

2 hours ago, MDGolfHacker said:

My barber doesn't even take credit cards.  It's all cash and carry which is fine by me.  Hard to find a decent one now a days.

 

MDGolfHacker

Amen to that, When I started going to barber shops instead of great clips etc I could only find "trendy" barber shops with updated looks and all sorts of options and of course charging for all these extras. I was lucky enough to find a hole in the wall barber run by an older Italian gentleman that charges a $15 cash flat rate for whatever you need. great cut, great conversation, isn't trendy or flashy. Just a simple barber, and Mr. Gucciano has a customer for life. 

[Kenny B]

36 minutes ago, Rickp said:

Love it!!!

The Barber, well she has a great “ personality” that results in return visits. I know some bald old guys that go every 2weeks. 
 

So not like a Fonzie quote:  "If a chick is said to have a great personality, said chick should have a bag over her head"  ??

[MattF]

All you guys paying to have your hair cut. Takes me 10 minutes on a Sunday morning with a set of cheap clippers.

[Rickp]

43 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

So not like a Fonzie quote:  "If a chick is said to have a great personality, said chick should have a bag over her head"  ??

No not like Fonzie quote at all.

[Rickp]

Had to have our Hot Water Heater Expansion Tank replaced today.  No big deal except the Tech asked if we could pay by check, Company prefers staying away from plastic and their charges at this time.  Took me by surprise.

[Rickp]

My 1st Haircut in FL was in a freakin Flea  Market and the Clippers she was using were from Tractor Supply…   
Never went back except I had a craving for salads for couple days.

[MattWillGolf]

51 minutes ago, Rickp said:

My 1st Haircut in FL was in a freakin Flea  Market and the Clippers she was using were from Tractor Supply…   
Never went back except I had a craving for salads for couple days.

Do you stomp your foot when you count?

[Rickp]

14 minutes ago, MattWillGolf said:

Do you stomp your foot when you count?

No…….Hoof, but only lasted a month.

[tommc23]

2 hours ago, BIG STU said:

What is this barber person you guys talk about LOL? I have not set in a barber chair in 3 years now.

LOL my ex boss whom I was working for when I got hurt saw me the other day and he has the little stickler thing about hair. I never liked his attitude on that. One time he asked if I had forgotten the way to the barber shop. I told him no I was turning 2 trips a day and most barber shops here close at 4 PM and not open on Saturday. That is the beach for you. Anyhow he told Ops to only give me one trip the next day where I could get a hair cut. He saw me the other day at the store and asked if I had forgotten the way to the Barber Shop and the Bad Stu and retired Stu that does not give 2 rips took over. I told him frankly I did not give 2 rips what he thought because I did not work for him or anyone else anymore and I answered to only one person and that was to The Lord. I also added and this cut him to the quick between my disability and the generous insurance settlement I did not have to work for him or anyone else. Every one in the store laughed and one of my neighbors yelled "sic em Stuey". Guess I will not get invited to the annual golf tournament he sponsors this year. Do not care I will no longer be pushed around. And yes I will admit I am relishing in my old age retired do not give 2 hoots attitude

Good for you Stu, I mean there is a song about king haired country boys

2 hours ago, Rickp said:

Love it!!!

The Barber, well she has a great “ personality” that results in return visits. I know some bald old guys that go every 2weeks. 
 

Gotta love good personality 

2 hours ago, BIG STU said:

I have also heard that about the old fashioned "candy stores" in big cities. One of my neighbors that I have know for the 21 years I have been here is a retired NYC cop and he tells some enteraining stories. One of his favorite statements is If someone decides to invade the USA via Myrtle beach we have enough retired NYC cops along with rednecks like me to hold off the invasion

Yea NYC is the same way with barber shops as well. If anyone invades it will be through New York, New Jersey or California and we all know why

1 hour ago, MattF said:

All you guys paying to have your hair cut. Takes me 10 minutes on a Sunday morning with a set of cheap clippers.

It saves me so much cutting my own hair

[tony@CIC]

1 hour ago, MattF said:

All you guys paying to have your hair cut. Takes me 10 minutes on a Sunday morning with a set of cheap clippers.

Does that 10 include taking off and putting on the hat? Just askin 

[tommc23]

1 minute ago, tony@CIC said:

Does that 10 include taking off and putting on the hat? Just askin 

No that explains the crappy hat though he has to hide his bad haircut sorry @MattF

[tony@CIC]

2 minutes ago, tommc23 said:

No that explains the crappy hat though he has to hide his bad haircut sorry @MattF

Good explanation for the hat. 

[Rickp]

2 hours ago, Rickp said:

Wouldn’t invade thru Central Florida either. 

Central Florida with the Retired Military, DEA, Homeland Security, Secret Service, CIA (they’re different) and every Police/County Sheriffs Org know to man. 
I’ve had peeks into their gun safes and impressive, very impressive.  
I’m sure MB is the same.

[Rickp]

9 minutes ago, tony@CIC said:

Does that 10 include taking off and putting on the hat? Just askin 

Maybe Hat stays on

[Shankster]

17 hours ago, Shankster said:

Dang.  I wanted to see Rick “Maverick” P. keeping up with foreign relations in the Stealth Walker.  
 

Glad to hear recovery is going well.

I completely blew a golden opportunity. 
 

“MaveRick.P” 

[MDGolfHacker]

2 hours ago, tommc23 said:

Good for you Stu, I mean there is a song about king haired country boys

Gotta love good personality 

Yea NYC is the same way with barber shops as well. If anyone invades it will be through New York, New Jersey or California and we all know why

It saves me so much cutting my own hair

You can add Maryland to that list...the laws here are just . Like a criminal is going to obey these laws...lol that's why they're called criminals...

 

As for cutting my own hair...I tried to go stubble short once with the hair without telling my wife.  She was not too pleased when I came home, LOL.  I heard about it for a few weeks until I grew my hair out a bit (good thing my hair grows back quickly in the summer).  Who would of thought that would be an issue, LOL

 

MDGolfHacker

[RickyBobby_PR]

3 hours ago, MattF said:

All you guys paying to have your hair cut. Takes me 10 minutes on a Sunday morning with a set of cheap clippers.

It’s not just about a haircut but the environment, experience. 
 

I miss my old barbershop where is was as much a hangout and socialize place as it was a barbershop. I’ll pay for that atmosphere anyday 

[ParFore74x]

4 hours ago, MyWifesSwingCoach said:

Amen to that, When I started going to barber shops instead of great clips etc I could only find "trendy" barber shops with updated looks and all sorts of options and of course charging for all these extras. I was lucky enough to find a hole in the wall barber run by an older Italian gentleman that charges a $15 cash flat rate for whatever you need. great cut, great conversation, isn't trendy or flashy. Just a simple barber, and Mr. Gucciano has a customer for life. 

I actually found a barber that fits this description around 5-6 years ago. Everything went really well with him until early 2020 when the hair on top of my head was thinning to the point that he was forced into a “comb-over” in order to keep hair up there. He told me that if he were to cut it any shorter, I might as well just start shaving it. We had a great talk that day, I left him a very generous tip, thanked him for the honesty and great talks, and I started shaving my head about two weeks later.

[russtopherb]

4 hours ago, MattF said:

All you guys paying to have your hair cut. Takes me 10 minutes on a Sunday morning with a set of cheap clippers.

Pfft. Only takes me 5.

I don't know if I should be happy or sad about that...

[ParFore74x]

1 minute ago, russtopherb said:

Pfft. Only takes me 5.

I don't know if I should be happy or sad about that...

The less time the better. If I shave my head every 3-4 days it adds less than five minutes to my shower. I say be happy about it. 

[MattWillGolf]

My ticket window for the 2023 PGA Championship opened up today. Checking with my buddy on when we want to attend.

[MyWifesSwingCoach]

2 hours ago, ParFore74x said:

I actually found a barber that fits this description around 5-6 years ago. Everything went really well with him until early 2020 when the hair on top of my head was thinning to the point that he was forced into a “comb-over” in order to keep hair up there. He told me that if he were to cut it any shorter, I might as well just start shaving it. We had a great talk that day, I left him a very generous tip, thanked him for the honesty and great talks, and I started shaving my head about two weeks later.

This makes me think ... The less hair I have, should I ask for a discount?haha

[cksurfdude]

5 hours ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

I miss my old barbershop where is was as much a hangout and socialize place as it was a barbershop. I’ll pay for that atmosphere anyday 

There was a very cool barber shop not too far from my house, but when lockdowns started .. I'm in NY .. even though barbers got an "essential service" exemption it killed their biz...

So I got a basic $20 trimmer which worked well for two years then burned out (rechargeable battery) .. then upgraded to a $30 plug-in model (Wahl) .. quick and easy and works great (or so I think - the wife says I should go see a real barber!).

[BIG STU]

12 hours ago, tommc23 said:

Good for you Stu, I mean there is a song about king haired country boys

Gotta love good personality 

Yea NYC is the same way with barber shops as well. If anyone invades it will be through New York, New Jersey or California and we all know why

It saves me so much cutting my own hair

I have another hair tidbit---- I sorta got a 3rd degree on the VFD and part of it had nothing to do with safety. Some of the redneck prudes had something to say even in those days when I wore it in a ponytail. I offered to quit then and there. Oh no they did not want that because at the time I was always around even during the day because I was running my shop at home. In fact I still have the plaque they gave me that year. I ran 198 out of 203 calls that year. I will admit I have singed it more than one time. I did start wearing what is called in racing circles a Baclava which in firefighting terms is now called a flash hood. This was long before OSHA made it mandantory in firefighting circles. I was real fire concious in racing. I felt I had the safest car fire wise on any track. At the time most of the safety stuff I had was straight out of the NASCAR rule book which is unusual for a dirt tracker. Had a full firesuit with Nomex Underwear and a full supression NASCAR approved Halon 121 system. Yeah I spent a lot of money for the time but I never would compromise on safety.

LOL darn near killed myself with the Halon one night--- Blew an engine and in a freak circumstance the oil pump kept pumping and dumped oil on a hot header and whoosh instant oil fire. Yeah I tripped the system. Halon as the firefighters on here knows displaces oxygen and I darn near smothered myself. It was also a case of overkill. I was running a smaller 4 cylinder car (Japanese Dodge Challenger) and my system was designed for a full sized NASCAR bodied car. I still had the tank refilled for the next week. I have not really kept up with racing per say in 20 years but I have heard they went to another gas now for that reason. I know my bud who was on the track safety team and was a professional firefighter gave me hell for a while. Thought it was funny. He was also a paramedic and knew what had happened that night. Used to tell people yeah I smothered the fire and darn near knocked myself out. The other guys on the safety team whom I knew well were all Volunteers and they gave me a ration. Said I had the fire put out before they got there. There was a running joke for about a month if they heard me check 10-8 then 10-23 go back home and go to bed the fire was out. Which was far from the truth.