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October 08, 2003

I'm Nick-Free

Friedrich --

In the immortal words of Scott Chaffin, "Edge gel + Mach 3 Turbo = no cuts in years." This morning I gave Scott's formula a try and, praise the lord, it works. Well, apart from that length of Adam's-apple flesh I managed to separate myself from. Still: one wound rather than the usual six -- a big improvement. God bless technological progress, and I eagerly await the advent of the Mach 4.

Scott's blog is here. Go, enjoy, imbibe wisdom.

Best,

Michael

PS: Achin' forearms forced me ease up on the blogging for a few days. They don't seem to be in loud protest mode this morning, so I'll start venturing the occasional posting again.

posted by Michael at October 8, 2003




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Phew, from the title I thought you had given up nicotene. Now I realize that approaching a later stage of middle age, you've learned to shave. Congrats, Michael!!!!

Now, do it consistently everyday to your shins, ankles and calves and I will really be impressed.

Posted by: Deb on October 8, 2003 10:38 PM



The cutting-myself thing drove me to electric shavers years ago. Takes longer, but I can also do it walking the dog around the block.

Posted by: Friedrich von Blowhard on October 9, 2003 02:16 AM



My husband solves his problem with it by growing a beard and mustachio. A weekly trim and he's done. Seems like the sensible thing to do.

Posted by: Deb on October 9, 2003 11:39 AM



I usually settle for the least-satisfactory option of all, which is letting the beard grow a bit, then cutting myself up shaving it off. Another mystery -- I mean, how inefficient can you be? -- for the economists to try to make sense of, I guess.

Posted by: Michael Blowhard on October 9, 2003 02:28 PM






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