So. We went and got a haircut before Happy Hour today. Being as how we've been incredibly lazy of late, I decided to patronize one of our local barber shops instead of driving all the way out to the base, which is my usual drill where the quarterly haircut is concerned. I arrive on the scene and slide into the chair immediately... no waiting whatsoever. "Cool," thinks I. The following conversation transpires:
The hair on my face is longer than most of the hair on my head. Oh, well. It'll grow out by Spring.
And now: Happy Hour. With Allman Brothers!
She: How do ya want it?
What I said: "I wear it rather longish. I like it to touch my ears on the sides.
What she heard: "I've been recalled to active duty. Cut accordingly."
The result:
And now: Happy Hour. With Allman Brothers!
Heh! Reminds me of the old Ray Stephens "Haircut" song.
ReplyDeleteI once moved to a new town, and walked into a barber shop...not knowing anybody in town to give me a recommendation.
Partner, I got the worst haircut I've ever seen...on anybody! As the little girl was cutting my hair, she proudly told me how she had JUST graduated from Barber College.
All I can say is, "they let her out too soon."
Meh...it'll grow back. ;)
You look dashing!
ReplyDeleteYeah, that's why I cut my own...it's close, but I like it.
ReplyDeleteI always have to brad when someone mentions the Allman Brothers...got to sit on stage with them once. It was a fluke that will most likely never happen again, but it was one of the most exciting evenings of my entire life.
I've experienced the opposite problem since my transition to civilian barbers. "Taper" seemed to be a mostly foreign concept.
ReplyDeleteI've finally found one that gets it.
At least with it short, you are still doing better than me. Mine is going away.
ReplyDeleteBTW, you are now on the roll at Parrothead Jeff and Friends. We figured it would increase our class level.
I think you look very stylish. And I like that sweat-shirt too.
ReplyDeleteHey! I got my hair cut today too. But instead of trying to explain how I want it cut, I carry a photo with me for show and tell. Except for one occasion when the hair stylist started crying because the model was dead, this method has worked beautifully. I call it "The Princess of Wales" haircut.
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A good barber needs to be clung to, no question. I'll be sad the day mine hangs up the shears.
ReplyDelete"A good barber needs to be clung to, no question."
ReplyDeleteMost definitely. I've been missing Monty (my local in Ames) ever since I left school. The BX folks do alright (I wear mine pretty freakin' short even by military standards, so it's not like it's hard) but it's not the same.
I agree with Christina! though I totally understand how annoying it can be with hairdressers! I had very long hair at the start of summer, wanted a small chunk off and wound up with a BIG chunk taken off. Im still growing it back out now it sucks!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Christina! though I totally understand how annoying it can be with hairdressers! I had very long hair at the start of summer, wanted a small chunk off and wound up with a BIG chunk taken off. Im still growing it back out now it sucks!
ReplyDeleteSeems the ladies agree - you do look dashing. Distinguished even.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, the trials of former GIs trying to get a decent haircut. I can't find one out here that knows what a block in the back is. BR, I'll send you a few that know how to taper; thats all they know!
ReplyDeleteBuck, I'm with you brudda; I usually try and hit the base, but since the nearest one here is 150 miles, I tend to get a little shaggy between cuts.
BTW, THANKS for the MTB video. I'd forgotten how much I like them. Made me dig out and dust off a couple old CDs. Man that's good music.
Thank you all... especially the ladies... you are too kind!
ReplyDeleteI agree with those of ya who spoke of good barbers and hanging on to them, too. I've had a couple here who worked at the BX, but turnover out there is high. Oh, well...
Hi Buck! I've been silent for too long! I finally have some time to spend on the computer so I can catch up with my blog reads and such... I have been looking in on you sporadically over the last few months, trying to keep up with my favorite reads. Now that winter is just around the corner, and most of the outside work is done, I'm finding more time available to be a pest commenter! You look FABULOUS, btw.
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Alison
Sorry you don't like it, but I think you look very handsome with it. :o)
ReplyDeleteHey Alison! I've been dropping by your place and was wondering what was up with your extended absence. It's good to know you were simply busy, and doubly good to see ya back around in these parts! Thanks for the compliment, too!
ReplyDeleteJenny: Well, if you say so. ;-)
I think you ought to let it grow down your back and braid up like Willie Nelson. You've got that cool rebel look about you, Buck. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAt least she didn't buzz you. I take a number two blade to my husbands head every six weeks, he likes it short, short, short.
I ain't gonna go back to long hair ever, Daphne. Been there, got the tee shirt, and it's just too big of a pain in the ass. Braids or not.
ReplyDeleteI like the hair cut. Then again, you've had your hair that way for most of the time I've been able to spend with you in person. : )
ReplyDeleteAmanda has been cutting my hair lately... she's getting pretty good AND it's cheap, like me.
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