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A Close Shave
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12-OCT-2004 Cheryl Hawkins

10-12-04
A Close Shave

When I met John, he had a beard. If you saw our
wedding photo yesterday you know what he looked
like. It was 25 years after we met, 23 of those married,
that he first shaved off his beard. It was due to
tightening regulations for Volunteer Firefighters.

It was a little strange for me to see him the first
time, but it made our daughters cry!

John and I want to thank all of you for your wonderful
comments yesterday regarding our anniversary.

It is the number one reason why I love the PaD community on PBase.
There is so much support and loving feelings between the participants!!

T H A N K Y O U!!!!!
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laine8215-Oct-2004 18:36
And does he complain about having to shave every day ?? :>)
Guest 15-Oct-2004 03:28
You captured the process at such a critical moment, it gives a nice sense of tension. Oh ya love the pattern of the wallpaper.

Robin
Steve Pepple15-Oct-2004 02:22
Very nice, Cheryl. A great slice of life portrait.
Karen Leaf15-Oct-2004 01:49
Must have been a little hard for everyone. Interesting story Cheryl.
Guest 14-Oct-2004 17:13
Pa,
Sorry I cried. :^}
Bree
Neal Nye14-Oct-2004 03:46
This picture really hits a nerve. I've had a beard since the mid 60's. I shaved this past summer but couldn't stand seeing that image in the mirror. Couldn't keep it off for more than a week. By the way, I noticed your little statement about wanting to improve your photography. Sorry. Your photos cannot be improved.
Guest 13-Oct-2004 16:07
Interesting shot
Stu13-Oct-2004 10:28
Did you recognise him? The kids must have wondered who the stranger in the house was!
Karen Stuebing13-Oct-2004 10:11
Neat candid shot. Makes a routine morning ritual unique.
Guest 13-Oct-2004 04:16
Sweet moment...DON'T tickle him now!!
Guest 13-Oct-2004 04:04
wow, thats a dramatic change, be sure to post a pic sometime later of him without all that shaving cream.
Cheryl Hawkins13-Oct-2004 03:29
Mom,
I KNOW you were there, it was a very tramatic time for more reasons than John's beard shaving. Thanks for being there for me!
Love, Cheryl
Mom 13-Oct-2004 03:19
I was there when John did that shave. Pretty tramatic but he looked really good. Younger too.
Guest 13-Oct-2004 03:08
Ohh must be kind of weird see him with out the beard, but for sure is for a nice reason!!