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Saturday Barbershop Style. . .

 

The Young Master gets a trim.  #3 on the sides and back with just enough to part on top.  His request.

Of course, it's not all waxing poetically about suits and sports jackets here at Classic Style.  Sometimes, we must come back down to Earth and take care of more domestic duties.  Such was the case midday today (Saturday), when I shuttled to Young Master to our barber for a trim and clean-up.  I've always assumed the role of barbershop-visit-facilitator since he was very small, but it shouldn't be too many more years before I can toss him the keys, and the Young Master can take himself.  

By the way, we patronize the Williamston Barbershop, a quirky but lively establishment about 10 minutes from the house.  The shop is always busy, filled with music of one kind or another, and bubbling with related chat and laughter.  And then there are the framed movie and band posters that adorn the walls along with stuffed game birds, fish, and deer antlers.  

"Pure Michigan" as stated across the top of many car license plates/tags here.

While those latter three items might not be to everyone's taste, it's still a cool place, and we enjoy our visits about every seven weeks or so.  My next appointment is at the start of June.  Just before that conference in New Orleans.

-- Heinz-Ulrich

Comments

  1. JohnnyMay 18, 2024 at 12:34 AM

    WOW -- the Young Master looks like a college kid sitting there; I barely recognize him. I'm curious what his approximate height and shoe size are now!

    But, with all due respect, SEVEN weeks?! That would drive me nuts; I get mine cut every three weeks (and would ideally go every two, but for the expense and hassle).

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  2. AnonymousMay 18, 2024 at 6:37 AM

    About 5' 9" and a size 9 shoe (US).

    H-U

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  3. JohnnyMay 19, 2024 at 4:19 PM

    Nice. I only asked because his feet look so big in that picture lol.

    As you said, he'll be driving himself to the barber shop before you know it.

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