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by ichabod
Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:08 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Got a new smart phone today
Replies: 38
Views: 4827

Re: Got a new smart phone today

I have an HTC one (M7, the newer on is the M8, out last month), and would not hesitate to recommend an HTC One to anyone. Mine is rooted and all that, effectively turned into a developer phone, however my wife has one as well, and hers is as standard as they come (as far as I know she's never downlo...
by ichabod
Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:06 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Sirrius XM radio
Replies: 13
Views: 2704

Re: Sirrius XM radio

Another vote for the Waze app here. Being community driven or socially networked or whatever makes it very useful. As well as finding routes that avoid bad traffic, it warns you about speed traps, speed cameras and red light cameras. The price is right, as well (as in, free with occasional pop-up ad...
by ichabod
Tue Jan 28, 2014 8:34 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Quick flying question, Southwest
Replies: 28
Views: 2050

Re: Quick flying question, Southwest

I don't fly for business, but my wife does, and she flies Southwest from time to time. As long as your backpack could be described as similar in dimensions to a woman's purse, I think you'll be fine. Your carry-on will go in an overhead, and your "personal item" bag will need to go under t...
by ichabod
Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:54 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Jury duty
Replies: 36
Views: 3312

Re: Jury duty

I've been called twice. The first time I told the judge (because it was the truth) that my daughter had become ill that morning and my wife had to work so I needed a deferral. I was a little disappointed because it seemed like an interesting murder trial. The second time I had no situation to preven...
by ichabod
Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:34 am
Forum: General
Topic: A must-read for lurkers and new shavers!
Replies: 14
Views: 2789

Re: A must-read for lurkers and new shavers!

Wow - there's a blast from the past. I do still visit SMF every weekday, however I rarely post these days due to having a much more demanding (and rewarding) workday than at the start of my wetshaving journey. I'll read a post, think of replying, do something else, and come back to find the communit...
by ichabod
Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Not Usually A Movie Goer, But ....
Replies: 23
Views: 2820

Re: Not Usually A Movie Goer, But ....

Being a fairly monumental Tolkien fan during my teen years (I have visited his grave. . .) I always found the Tom Bombadil text the least compelling of anything in the LOTR/Hobbit books. If anything had to be omitted from the films, I would have chosen good old Hey dol! merry dol! ring a dong dillo!...
by ichabod
Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: You only get two razors; which & why
Replies: 25
Views: 3630

Re: You only get two razors; which & why

I use two razors every shave, although only one on my face. Merkur Bobgress for my face, and Fusion for my head, are the choices most days. A head (well mine, anyway) is so uniform and supported everywhere by bone that the Fusion is the ideal tool for it. The Bobgress has been my favourite DE for a ...
by ichabod
Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:51 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD December 9 - December 15
Replies: 101
Views: 15146

SOTD December 9 - December 15

Merkur Bobgress
Lord Blade
Harris Almond Soap
Semogue 1305
Trumper's Limes Skin Food

Start the week out smooth. . .
by ichabod
Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Needing new tv
Replies: 36
Views: 3638

Re: Needing new tv

rsp1202 wrote:
Sam wrote:. . .I do leave the tv on all day for the dog during the week. . .
He's probably getting pretty tired of Animal Planet by now.
Speed Channel, surely, if you've read The Art of Racing in the Rain. . .
by ichabod
Tue Oct 01, 2013 6:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Urban Beardsman
Replies: 15
Views: 2990

Re: Urban Beardsman

My own prejudice towards the full beard, "I just gave up on life" look, can be summed up thus:

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by ichabod
Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Feeling Like George Banks
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Re: Feeling Like George Banks

Much like Chris, I didn't get the reference, then googled George Banks, then wondered what exactly Wendell was trying to tell us. . .I naturally assumed I had the wrong end of the stick and shouldn't expect to see Wendell in the news.
by ichabod
Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: The world's longest ingrown
Replies: 18
Views: 2600

Re: The world's longest ingrown

Well, I clicked on it, and then clicked on one of the related videos. I'm intrigued at the thought process that leaves an enormous black thing on a face for "literally months", and then decides to dig at it with tweezers and a video camera. I still feel hungry, and am about to take lunch. ...
by ichabod
Wed May 08, 2013 9:32 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Thank You Sir Alex
Replies: 15
Views: 1917

I could see an argument for giving it to Jose, knowing it would be a short term thing because he doesn't hang around too long. He's a natural winner, and a big enough personality to step into the void left by SAF's departure. I'm not sure being the manager right after Sir Alex is attractive as being...
by ichabod
Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: Forum Feedback
Topic: SOTDs dated as 2012
Replies: 5
Views: 11567

I've actually been in the routine of changing the posts to 2013 each Monday morning, but had forgotten to do it the last couple of weeks. Bad moderator!

Anyway - I fixed them just now, and all is right with the world.
by ichabod
Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:25 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: FYI.....from the WWW
Replies: 6
Views: 897

The lather in the pic of Michael Fassbender on the cover of the NYTimes magazine looked more like whipped cream to me than shaving lather ...... I'm just sayin' ...... :wink: :shock: I'd say it looks like it came right out of a can. (I'd also take issue with the "long handle razor if you have ...
by ichabod
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: iPod Nano
Replies: 7
Views: 2170

Wendell, I've had occasional problems with certain jacks not fitting in certain ipods in certain situations, and have usually solved them with a good shove :lol: I currently carry an Android phone and an iPod Classic (120GB) most of the time, although the Classic stays in the car 85% of that time. T...
by ichabod
Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Tennis anyone?
Replies: 29
Views: 2284

Who can forget "Nasty" Nastase and the long haired Argentinian whose name escapes me at the moment ? Lots of real "personalities" playing back then. Although Lendl was outstanding, he seemed like an automaton, as did the Swedes. Conners, Nasty and cry baby Johnnie were more fun ...
by ichabod
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Oprah and Lance Armstrong
Replies: 20
Views: 2995

yes, it is harsh, but it's true. probably one of the few true things about the lance armstrong story! I feel the same as Paddy. The number of times I've been looked at like some sort of kook for suggesting Lance was doping is astronomical. I admit I took longer than I should have to be convinced, b...
by ichabod
Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:27 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: January 28 through February 3rd 2013
Replies: 106
Views: 17146

SOTD: January 28 through February 3rd 2013

Klenso Brush
Trumper's Sandalwood Soap
Bobgress razor with Tesco blade (Face)
Fusion (Head)
Trumper's Limes Skin Food