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105 comments on Introducing: TOD: 'Campfire'

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WebHubbleTelescope on December 10, 2008 - 11:59pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

That's a good fireside chat topic. People have such conventional notions on what is accepted practice. How about no shaving cream at all, just warm water? How about using plain bar soap to wash your hair? How about folding TP in half to get multiple wipes out of it? The amount of "strange" things I do would probably frighten people. :)

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aangel on December 11, 2008 - 12:52am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

A lot of shaving cream or a little bit of soap. I discovered the little bit of soap trick when I was out of shaving cream, then later found out it's a well-known substitute.

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Jason Bradford on December 11, 2008 - 1:15am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I grew a beard to avoid all the hassle but my wife rebelled and I am a kept man. It was tough. The beard finally filled in and then I shaved it off. A good lesson in letting go of what one is invested in.

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Ron Broberg on December 11, 2008 - 1:23am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I'm bearded. Still shave the cheeks and neck.
Asked for a razor-blade shaver for x-mas.

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bio1 on December 11, 2008 - 3:23am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I grew a beard some 30 years ago because I was lazy and because my curly hair kept causing painful ingrown hairs on the face.

A beard is great because when we go on lengthy trips I just take one "disposable" blade for the weekly trim around the edges. Sure helps keep backpack weight down.

I highly recommend growing beards - but gee if most men do that how are people going to tell the difference between terrorists and non-terrorists?

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Boof on December 11, 2008 - 3:42am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

They had a re-useable razor on a TV antique show-and-tell segment. It had a kind of mini belt sanding action, brand name Rolls I think. That has to be due for a comeback.

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ericy on December 11, 2008 - 7:05am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I had a full beard years ago when I was in grad school. I offered to grow one again, but my wife isn't buying it :-).

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andybts on December 11, 2008 - 7:16am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I grew a beard, but I'm ashamed to say, use a electric beard trimmer every 4-5 weeks. Mainly because it seems quicker than shaving (takes just under 10 minutes). Not sure about the comparative energy life-cycles there though!?

P.S. I also compost the trimmings. They almost seem suitable for a potting compost component actually, but I've not experimented.

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vermont on December 11, 2008 - 7:49am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I had a beard for years despite my wife's preference that I shave it off. After years of hearing her complaints, I impulsively decided to shave it off one day while she was out. After she returned, she took one look at me and said "put it back". I am now happily bearded once again.

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elwoodelmore on December 11, 2008 - 7:54am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

growing a beard helps on energy consumption for some who work outside in colder climates..........not recommended for the fairer sex.

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robert wilson on December 11, 2008 - 11:41am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

My wife says I look better with a beard, perhaps due to the lack of a chin
http://push.pickensplan.com/profile/RobertABobbyWilson

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RBM on December 11, 2008 - 9:14pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

robert wilson,

Discuss pickensplan on oil and junk science sites like theoildrum

You consider theoildrum as which ? an oil site, junk science site or both ??

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robert wilson on December 12, 2008 - 8:21am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

That was a poorly written sentence. I will correct it. What I meant was that I post at oily sites and at junk science sites

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RBM on December 14, 2008 - 2:47pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

LOL ! I was just looking for more context, Robert.

Writing - well- is very, very much work for me.

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Bellistner on December 11, 2008 - 5:38pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

My other half would probably leave me if I shaved my beard off.

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Consumer on December 11, 2008 - 6:41pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Kill two birds with one stone, then.

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Billy_Smith on December 11, 2008 - 7:26am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

On a business trip I discovered that a little hand lotion (like in those little bottles by the hotel sink) makes a dandy substitute. A little hard to rinse a multi-bladed razor though once it is gunked up with lotion. But it leaves you face nice and soft.

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