Sonic Wallpaper
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Hair today, gone tomorrow
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 9:37 PM
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After letting my hair grow for 6 years, I finally cut it off. I'm donating the hair to http://www.locksoflove.org/ - which makes hair pieces for children who loose their hair due to medical reasons or treatments.
and for reference - here's what it used to look like - this is a photo with my father and grandfather:
If you know any 'long-hairs' saying, "I'm cutting it off" - point them to Locks Of Love:
Quote:WHAT IS LOCKS OF LOVE?
Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.
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LoveCraft's Adjectives
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 5:03 AM
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NOOOOOOOOOOO-O-O-O-O-oooooo!!!
. . . oh well, let's have a poke at that naked head 
Do the headphones fit better now? 
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(((stereofect)))
Joined: 09/02/01
Location: Ontario, Canada
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 5:19 AM
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Good for you, Gideon..!!!
I have a great deal of respect and admiration for people that do that sort of thing. Leanne did that very thing last year. Thirteen inches of hair is what she gave up for that cause.
So  to you, man!!
Steve
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” Albert Einstein
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A Bit Crusher
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 7:02 AM
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Cool....you should change this smiley now....
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louwhoz
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 8:35 AM
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I am so proud of my man! But...it was a little weird waking up this morning and wondering who was in our bed. 
Gideon's total donation came to just over 14 inches! The dogs are taking it well, but it might take me a little longer to get used to the change. Still, this is what he looked like when I met him, so I think it's cute. 
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(((stereofect)))
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 8:43 AM
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louwhoz wrote:...it was a little weird waking up this morning and wondering who was in our bed.
Neighbours too, eh?
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” Albert Einstein
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louwhoz
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 9:29 AM
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Jeff Harrington
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 9:34 AM
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Wo... that's great. I did it about 3 years ago - was just sick of the maintenance and the 'old hippie' vibe. Congrats! Now you need a suit. And a tie. And $500 loafers. 
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Sonic Wallpaper
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 10:51 AM
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>> Do the headphones fit better now
I hope to put the new hair to work soon - I'll let you know
>>Good for you, Gideon
thank you I knew I had to do it - I felt so bad for years about the last cut - which we put in a hole in our yard where we planted a tree. After hearing about LocksOfLove, I thought, "Man... I am lame - what a missed opportunity to help someone in need"
>>>Cool....you should change this smilie now....
I thought I was this guy: 
Jeff Harrington wrote:Wo... that's great. I did it about 3 years ago - was just sick of the maintenance and the 'old hippie' vibe. Congrats! Now you need a suit. And a tie. And $500 loafers.
I have 1 suit - the one from High School graduation still fits prob. And ties... have a few of those, but i have no idea how to tie a tie, so all these years I've left them tied
No - need though, the work schedule isn't changing, I've actually secured a full time contract with a client, so I'll continue working from home. I almost had to head out and get a full-time job - Lou's boss cut her hrs in 1/2 and we were already barely getting by.
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A Bit Crusher
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 11:16 AM
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I know I shouldn't embed this video, it's not funny at all, but...ah well.....
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Subtronik
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 6:31 PM
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I think you look more professional now Gid.
And kudos to you for the donation.
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Jeff Harrington
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RE: Hair today, gone tomorrow
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 4:40 AM
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I would seriously suggest a new more conservative avatar too. Hopefully one with a tasteful professional vibe. 
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