#31

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Couple close calls but caught myself. Nice shave today from a razor that has sat for nearly 2 years has me doing better realizing that lack of "need"....not great but better. Toughest time is the 1st week for me......When you buy sometimes without even thinking over a period of time, it takes a bit to remember you are practicing a restraint. Takes me a little time to change my mindset and I have in the past accidentally bought without remembering I wasn't supposed to. Just a slight pause and thought helps get back in check (reality)
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#32

Posting Freak
Peachtree City, GA
(01-02-2023, 01:13 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Couple close calls but caught myself. Nice shave today from a razor that has sat for nearly 2 years has me doing better realizing that lack of "need"....not great but better. Toughest time is the 1st week for me......When you buy sometimes without even thinking over a period of time, it takes a bit to remember you are practicing a restraint. Takes me a little time to change my mindset and I have in the past accidentally bought without remembering I wasn't supposed to. Just a slight pause and thought helps get back in check (reality)
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https://youtu.be/Tkja4BQXCdo

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#33

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(01-02-2023, 02:11 PM)DanLaw Wrote:
(01-02-2023, 01:13 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Couple close calls but caught myself. Nice shave today from a razor that has sat for nearly 2 years has me doing better realizing that lack of "need"....not great but better. Toughest time is the 1st week for me......When you buy sometimes without even thinking over a period of time, it takes a bit to remember you are practicing a restraint. Takes me a little time to change my mindset and I have in the past accidentally bought without remembering I wasn't supposed to. Just a slight pause and thought helps get back in check (reality)
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https://youtu.be/Tkja4BQXCdo

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#34

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New York
(This post was last modified: 01-04-2023, 05:28 PM by mrdoug.)
Watched your video this morning Dave Dave in KY . You have some sound thinking on the 2023 restraint. (ie: I think you'll do well!)

As I watched I started thinking, that might be a good razor for me. That's the kind of thinking I've been avoiding like the plague. It undoubtedly leads to shopping. However, if I keep reminding myself where I'm at, and why I started, it becomes easier. That said, I figure I'd share my thoughts, in case this mindset is helpful to others:

I shave every other day. Half the time most of you folks do. A bad shave is two bad days of reflection. A good shave is the opposite. Thus, 'sticking with what I know works' has twice the reward others might get.

I originally shaved every week or so (7-10 days, maybe?). I dreaded the pain, bleeding, redness, etc.. I came to traditional shaving to try to make it less of a chore. I accomplished that in spades. I actually look forward to the shave, the soap scent, etc. I don't think I can accomplish a goal greater than this?

I have almost 2 dozen soaps I like, providing quality shaves and scent variety. This keeps it interesting and 'new' from shave to shave. I can always add more... But when I need them, not on a whim. Look at the BST... we typically don't like almost as many as we love. Besides, I'll appreciate a new soap if it doesn't come every week or month.

I have a razor and blades that work for me getting the job done without issue or drama. I'm simply not going to accomplish more by buying a new razor. The Overlander / Personna does the job well. Mission accomplished.

In the end, for me, I've decided it's ok to accept that I won... I accomplished what I wanted, and can now just enjoy it. Hopefully this helps someone else. If not, it at least helped me. :⁠-⁠)


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#35

Scentsless Shaver
Oakland, ME
Very well stated, Paul mrdoug. Your comments will help me, and I need to listen again to what Dave in KY said this morning.

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And throw it in the Cyber Sea
--Rush, "Virtuality"

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#36

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(01-04-2023, 09:15 PM)MaineYooper Wrote: Very well stated, Paul mrdoug. Your comments will help me, and I need to listen again to what Dave in KY said this morning.

It was something like.....
https://youtu.be/ss2hULhXf04

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#37

Scentsless Shaver
Oakland, ME
(01-04-2023, 10:13 PM)Dave in KY Wrote:
(01-04-2023, 09:15 PM)MaineYooper Wrote: Very well stated, Paul mrdoug. Your comments will help me, and I need to listen again to what Dave in KY said this morning.

It was something like.....
https://youtu.be/ss2hULhXf04

Nah, it was better than that! At first I thought you'd taped a couple of my students, from when I used to teach! But I don't think I sounded that clear, lol!

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- Eric 
Put your message in a modem, 
And throw it in the Cyber Sea
--Rush, "Virtuality"

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#38

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(This post was last modified: 01-10-2023, 12:44 AM by Dave in KY.)
So, how is everyone doing ? I'm safely past the 7 day failure of last year and feeling confident, content and happy actually !

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#39
So far, so good. Think I got this for this coming week anyway

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#40

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(01-10-2023, 12:12 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: So, how is everyone doing ?  I'm safely past the 7 day failure of last year and feeling confident, content and happy actually !

After taking advantage of Pasteur's 25% off sale on New Year's Eve...I'm doing just fine this week Smile

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