Thought I'd wander in here....

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xraygun
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Thought I'd wander in here....

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Greeting folks. Anything exciting going on in here?

This is normal right?
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Much thanks to Christopher for the registration help.
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-Ray
“Who said anything about slicing you up? ... I just wanted to carve a little Z on your forehead-- nothing serious.” -Oscar Zeta Acosta
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Post by Persius »

Normal? Who knows.

However, it is fab!
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It used to be guys would take surreptitious glances
at each others male members in high school gymn shower or public restrooms in some primal measure
like Cariboo displaying antlers.
Now, I visit homes and look at their shaving kit ( if any) \:D/
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Welcome, it looks like you'll fit right in!
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Post by ShadowsDad »

No soaps?

Other than that, I'd say, yup.
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Post by Whistler »

I would have to say the brush collection is a little thin! :wink:

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Post by brothers »

Perfectly normal. Right? Did I miss something? ( :wink: )
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Post by brothers »

Is AdP your only, or are there others just off camera?
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Post by wvbias »

Come on in....sit a spell... take your
shoes off....



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Post by xraygun »

Actually that's my new TFS Bergamatto Neroli.

Drawers are full of soaps and creams.

Thanks for the welcome folks!
-Ray
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Post by brothers »

xraygun wrote:Drawers are full of soaps and creams.
You're all right then! It just seemed a little off balance without a few piles of soaps and creams.
Gary

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Re: Thought I'd wander in here....

Post by Thalay Sagar »

xraygun wrote:This is normal right?
Around here, yes. Oh, and welcome to the nut house.
Best,
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Post by Nitrox »

Welcome, and yes that looks almost normal for some of us. :lol:
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It's a good start!
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Whistler wrote:I would have to say the brush collection is a little thin! :wink:

Welcome.
+1 on that
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Well suggestions for acquisitions are welcomed!
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Post by CMur12 »

Let's see, Ray.

Semogue brushes: Double check!
Gillette razors: Check!
Pitch the Merkurs and we're good! 8)

Welcome to SMF, Ray!
I'd say you're pretty normal by local standards. :P

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PS. It's good to see a fellow Washingtonian. :)
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No Ray. it's not normal, be afraid, very afraid. But if you can't resist walking toward the light, welcome aboard.
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Post by jww »

MWF????

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ahem.
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