The way we were - ugly mugs of the past - the worse the better!

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your father works in a coal mine 16 hours a day and his sister/your Mom slings slop at the truck stop for 12

This would help explain things a little clearer.

Oh Snap.

You guys are just jealous cuz you ain't the Prettiest rooster on the Blop Cop on the Block.

I don't even know what a blop is...

Ya know we love ya, brian...

Stender wrote:

Geez Shiney.....I was about to ask who that nice girl was in the middle pic.

He really does look like the lost member of Dogs D'Amour or something in that picture.

mc666 wrote:

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

stevegarveyfan wrote:

If you're not getting a job because of your hair, it's time to cut it. End of story.

Beginning of story - Don't ever do something you don't want to, just because society tells you to. Stay true to yourself no matter what.

staying true to yourself becomes second to providing for your family. if you have one that is. if not, why is it even a question? do what you f*cking want.

I won't even agree with that. If your family can't accept you for who you are, then screw 'em. They are just people like anyone else. And in todays age, the woman can work to "provide" as well. But if ya want to be a robot-sheep, that is up to each individual.

I can only go by my own experience. At the sake of sounding haughty, I have reached a fairly high level of [what most would consider] "success" by 40. Raised a daughter, built a company, and by the end of the year I will be debt-free [including a large mortgage]. And I have never compromised myself. I look how I like. I live how I like. And I call the shots. So, I won't listen to anyone that says it ain't possible.

I'm a bit ashamed of it, but I did some merry porn when I was in school to help my family pay the bills.

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

I can only go by my own experience. At the sake of sounding haughty, I have reached a fairly high level of [what most would consider] "success" by 40. Raised a daughter, built a company, and by the end of the year I will be debt-free [including a large mortgage]. And I have never compromised myself. I look how I like. I live how I like. And I call the shots. So, I won't listen to anyone that says it ain't possible.

...plus you have the most bad-ass CD collection this side of the Mississippi.

SpectreFate wrote:

Shiney wrote:

I like the tilted glasses look...very sexy.

Well Mr. Boden, when your father works in a coal mine 16 hours a day and your Mom slings slop at the truck stop for 12, you tend not to have the available funds to buy proper eyewear for your 8 children.

Got any other cute comments about me?

ya forgot to mention that your mom and dad are brother and sister.... "Uncle Daddy" was a common phrase in that household

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

mc666 wrote:

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

stevegarveyfan wrote:

If you're not getting a job because of your hair, it's time to cut it. End of story.

Beginning of story - Don't ever do something you don't want to, just because society tells you to. Stay true to yourself no matter what.

staying true to yourself becomes second to providing for your family. if you have one that is. if not, why is it even a question? do what you f*cking want.

I won't even agree with that. If your family can't accept you for who you are, then screw 'em. They are just people like anyone else. And in todays age, the woman can work to "provide" as well. But if ya want to be a robot-sheep, that is up to each individual.

I can only go by my own experience. At the sake of sounding haughty, I have reached a fairly high level of [what most would consider] "success" by 40. Raised a daughter, built a company, and by the end of the year I will be debt-free [including a large mortgage]. And I have never compromised myself. I look how I like. I live how I like. And I call the shots. So, I won't listen to anyone that says it ain't possible.

Uncle Saxon, if you have had success doing what you like, then more power to ya. That really is awesome! I'm not talking about you, because you've been successful. But MOST people won't have the success they always strive for if they refuse certain societal norms. I'm not at all saying that one has to necessarily cut his hair, but if that's what it takes, it would be foolhardy to refuse if that's all it takes to attain one's goals, unless that person is perfectly happy sitting at home eating nothing but cheese balls, Ramen noodles and macaroni & cheese.

Those like yourself who actually HAVE had success on their terms, that is a good thing, but as I said, many who rage against so-called conformity will be living with their parents well into adulthood, and that's what I have a problem with. That is all.

I hear ya SGF [cheese-balls....mmmmmm]

But at the same time, if everyone conformed, this would be one drab planet. I just have to play devils advocate and interject the other side of the coin, when I hear or read things like that.

I am not raging against conformity or the machine or anything else. I work for a huge company and I still have long hair, so I think it is more important how you present yourself than your appearance.

"Almost cut my hair
It happened just the other day
It's gettin' kind of long
I could've said it was in my way

But I didn't and I wonder why
I feel like letting my freak flag fly
And I feel like I owe it, to someone"

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

mc666 wrote:

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

stevegarveyfan wrote:

If you're not getting a job because of your hair, it's time to cut it. End of story.

Beginning of story - Don't ever do something you don't want to, just because society tells you to. Stay true to yourself no matter what.

staying true to yourself becomes second to providing for your family. if you have one that is. if not, why is it even a question? do what you f*cking want.

I won't even agree with that.

gee, i'll try & hide my disappointment.

mc666 wrote:

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

mc666 wrote:

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

stevegarveyfan wrote:

If you're not getting a job because of your hair, it's time to cut it. End of story.

Beginning of story - Don't ever do something you don't want to, just because society tells you to. Stay true to yourself no matter what.

staying true to yourself becomes second to providing for your family. if you have one that is. if not, why is it even a question? do what you f*cking want.

I won't even agree with that.

gee, i'll try & hide my disappointment.

Yeah, making sure you are content is my highest priority.

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

mc666 wrote:

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

mc666 wrote:

UNCLE SAXON wrote:

stevegarveyfan wrote:

If you're not getting a job because of your hair, it's time to cut it. End of story.

Beginning of story - Don't ever do something you don't want to, just because society tells you to. Stay true to yourself no matter what.

staying true to yourself becomes second to providing for your family. if you have one that is. if not, why is it even a question? do what you f*cking want.

I won't even agree with that.

gee, i'll try & hide my disappointment.

Yeah, making sure you are content is my highest priority.

i was content long before we crossed paths.

in all seriousness...i have the highest respect for guys who have sacrificed a piece of themselves for the ones they love. it's painful, demeaning, & sad. yet they do it to because it's needs done. my father was a prime example. so while i think what you are getting at is a nice thought, it's not always an option for a responsible adult. you & i were just fortunate that we were still able to be successful in that regard.

Shiney wrote:

........dominates Shiney's playlist.

very nice,.

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you & i were just fortunate that we were still able to be successful in that regard.

I appreciate what you are saying. At the same time, we worked our balls off to get a piece. I just didn't want our younger members to think there are no options or that is "the end of story".

I have shot my mouth off enough. I'm done now.

darn it !

I've blown it and lost just about everything a couple of times over the years.

Had lots of fun, learned lots of kewl things, and finaly realized what to do and what not to do.

If I still had hair to grow long, it'd be on !

SpectreFate wrote:

Me in high school.

....

Shiney wrote:

very nice,.

You know, not only did you dress like a chick, but you have that Silence Of The Lambs quote, makes me wonder what you do in your spare time.

You'd do me...oh yes...you'd do me.

Now mail my stuff beofer I have to go all Buffalo Bill on ya

Shiney wrote:

Now mail my stuff beofer I have to go all Buffalo Bill on ya

"It puts the lotion on it's skin or else it gets the hose again!" :glee:

I don't have any pictures from when I was young. A friend of mine had a camera when we were teenagers, so mayve he can scan some for me one day. In the mean time, here are some shots older then my car....

The last picture taken when I had long hair:


The first one taken after I cut it:



Me and the CD collection when I had maybe half the collection I own now:



Me and my grandfather: