Guys: Shave your legs?
05-23-10, 09:00 AM
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I never gave a thought to shaving my legs until a couple of years ago when chemo made it fall out temporarily (along with almost all the hair on my body). I came to like the less hairy look. Since it all came back (except the part of my beard the radiation wiped out), I have trimmed the hair on my chest and belly (that's enough detail for here) a couple of times, but so far I have not trimmed my legs. But who knows? I usually all but shave my head just before BRAG. This year I might go for the legs, too. I don't think I'll shave, as that would add too much maintenance, but a close trim is less of a commitment.
05-23-10, 11:12 AM
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05-23-10, 11:26 AM
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That's how it starts. First the legs. I know I know better massages, girls like it, etc.
The next thing you know and your shaving your back.
Anyone with a hairy back want to explain?
The next thing you know and your shaving your back.
Anyone with a hairy back want to explain?
05-23-10, 04:38 PM
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here's an option: Shave one leg and when you go to bed you can pretend you're sleeping with a girl.
05-23-10, 05:17 PM
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Besides, I shave my legs every day for him and never feel the need to debate the benefits/downside with other women. Marriage is a give and take, yes?
05-23-10, 05:41 PM
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After chemo the hair on my legs never did come back. End of story.
05-23-10, 06:40 PM
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Guys: Shave your legs?
No thanks. I'll shave my own. lol
No thanks. I'll shave my own. lol
05-23-10, 07:14 PM
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05-23-10, 08:02 PM
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Do many of you in the over 50 category crash that often that you have to worry about getting hair in the wound or adhesive tape pulls after patching up injuries? I have only fallen off my bicycle three times as an adult, the last time some fifteen years ago. I'm quite surprised to hear that people crash. I'm a fairly careful rider and take every precaution to avoid any kind of a fall.
05-23-10, 08:27 PM
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As the spouse of a hairy-backed man, trust me, a waxed back just may save a marriage! Hairy chest? Nice. Hairy back? Not so much. The ladies at the salon know my husband on sight, he can tell by the grimace they make when he walks in. When he comes home with back all red and swollen, he says, "It's all for you, Baby!" It pays off for him and I have his consent to write this. Besides, I shave my legs every day for him and never feel the need to debate the benefits/downside with other women. Marriage is a give and take, yes?
Besides, I shave my legs every day for him and never feel the need to debate the benefits/downside with other women. Marriage is a give and take, yes?
05-23-10, 08:32 PM
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Do many of you in the over 50 category crash that often that you have to worry about getting hair in the wound or adhesive tape pulls after patching up injuries? I have only fallen off my bicycle three times as an adult, the last time some fifteen years ago. I'm quite surprised to hear that people crash. I'm a fairly careful rider and take every precaution to avoid any kind of a fall.
05-23-10, 08:39 PM
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05-24-10, 11:16 AM
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I have used my beard trimmers on my legs in the summer (makes it a bit easier to put on sunscreen). My wife doesnt care for shaved legs. It doesnt matter to me one way or the other.
Most of the guys in my club dont shave our legs.
Most of the guys in my club dont shave our legs.
05-24-10, 02:15 PM
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05-24-10, 08:03 PM
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05-25-10, 09:40 AM
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I should have stated more accurately.... my wife doesnt want me to shave my legs. She does shave her legs.
05-25-10, 09:58 AM
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Why is it that as we grow older, hair stops growing on heads and legs, but has no problems growing in ears and noses?
05-25-10, 04:07 PM
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^^^
Someone should explain this to my body. Leg hair is as long and thick as ever.
Someone should explain this to my body. Leg hair is as long and thick as ever.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
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05-25-10, 10:09 PM
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I have so little hair on my legs that its not even visible, so no.
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I haven't yet, but after today's 50 mile ride, my legs were covered in the grit and grime kicked up from the front tire (beautiful day, no rain).They felt really nasty and a friend suggest shaving to help reduce things from sticking. Not sure if it would really help, but I may give it a try.