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No Haircuts For the Duration

Alas, due to the insidious coronavirus situation, The guv ordered barber shops closed for the duration! Now, I suppose that is of no concern to a bald-headed bloke, But since I still have a few strands on my skull, it ain't no joke! What am I to do sans my barber deftly wielding his shears, Taking some off the top and trimming about my ears? If the virus prevails many more months, I'm afraid, That I must stifle my scruffy mane with a luxuriant braid!

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/5/2020 6:10:00 PM

Picturing you in braids is, in itself, quite comical ... I must say, I do miss straight razor head-shaves at the barbers. Always found it so relaxing during and clean-feeling at the end. Hang in there, Rob. Hopefully, it'll all be over soon..

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/19/2020 2:12:00 AM

Hi Robert, you might find you like wearing it longer, and its fun trying - i cut my hair into a short bob and now it can grow as much as it likes. Hope you are keeping well and safe Robert. Blessings, Jennifer.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/19/2020 8:58:00 AM

Enjoyed your comments - it may come to letting it grow - fortunately I can keep the sides trimmed with my electric razor but I haven't figured out the contortions it would take to do my neck! As always thanks for your support and encouragement and do stay safe - Bob

Charles Messina

Date: 4/12/2020 10:51:00 PM

Robert, nothing wrong with wearing a temporary pony-tail (lol) Hope you are well my friend. Happy Easter and blessings to you and your family. Sending love...Charlie

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/13/2020 12:35:00 PM

It may come to that, Charlie! Best to you and your family during these perilous times, my friend - Bob

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/12/2020 8:34:00 PM

I'm lucky Robert, my wife gives me the short back and sides..good poem, these are trying days which is effecting us all world wide..stay safe.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/13/2020 12:33:00 PM

Thanks for taking time to read the write, Harry. After I retired from the AF in'78 my wife did the same thing until her failing eyesight prohibited that. The best haircuts I ever had! Hunker down and take care - Bob

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/11/2020 10:58:00 PM

Hey, Bob. You'll be a trendsetter! LOL...

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/12/2020 10:54:00 AM

Gee thanks, Gershon! Since I'm retired AF I have support at Army Fort Carson which is about 4 miles from home & their barbers are still open to keep the troops sharp. I guess I'll go there but they give GI high & tight cuts and I haven't had one of those since I retired in '78. I'd look ridiculous with a braid but sillier with a Hi and Tite. Take good care - Bob

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/10/2020 6:59:00 PM

G'day Bob … perhaps you could go back to your hippy days and put flowers in your hair. Perhaps even get out your old Bob Dylan records. Yes this virus is a nuisance but it's better to be safe that perhaps dead - thanks again Bob - Lindsay

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/9/2020 5:13:00 PM

Hello Robert L, Hinshaw, It is not only barbers shops that are closed. We ladies have the same problem. By the time this over my hair will be half way down my back. yuck! Have a nice day my friend. Enjou your evening my friend. Stay safe.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/9/2020 3:03:00 PM

Enjoyed this! The age of the mullet is gone. You can always get a cool wig, Woo-Hoo Panagiota

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/9/2020 3:10:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed, Panagiota: A wig might not be a bad idea if it comes to that - at least I could conceal the long strands by tucking them 'neath a wig!! Hunker down and stay safe - Bob

John Lawless

Date: 4/9/2020 2:52:00 PM

Did the long hair thing in the 70's. Don't know how the whisps would react now. Nice bit of humor Robert

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/9/2020 3:11:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed John. Great to hear from you. Hunker down and stay safe - Bob