tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post1906349874536609740..comments2024-01-21T03:30:35.366-05:00Comments on Standing Outside Looking In: Slick As Possum FatStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-80696982159688257312014-08-01T23:26:55.893-04:002014-08-01T23:26:55.893-04:00My Dad used one of those until the day he passed a...My Dad used one of those until the day he passed away.<br /><br />And Skin Bracer or Old Spice, depending if it was his daily shave, or his "Saturday Night" shave when he'd get extra spiffed up and take Mom out.<br /><br />Mom just loved Old Spice, and I use the "Classic Scent" stick deodorant. As the back of the stick says "If your Grandfather hadn't used it, you wouldn't exist"!<br /><br />Thanks for the memories!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-13084042798158063382014-08-01T20:31:22.730-04:002014-08-01T20:31:22.730-04:00I'll stick to the vintage models...own two but...I'll stick to the vintage models...own two but still want a 'Fat Boy.' Thanks, my friend. Oh, Russia makes fine double edged blades for the old razors. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-30466750622004327692014-08-01T20:29:47.747-04:002014-08-01T20:29:47.747-04:00Yep, and they're not cheap now...depending on ...Yep, and they're not cheap now...depending on condition. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-10112976592242867082014-08-01T06:28:11.459-04:002014-08-01T06:28:11.459-04:00Just your smile :)Just your smile :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-59978120283881472482014-07-31T21:35:12.534-04:002014-07-31T21:35:12.534-04:00They don't make 'em like they used to -exc...They don't make 'em like they used to -except maybe in Russia.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-85311393353034661092014-07-31T20:53:06.448-04:002014-07-31T20:53:06.448-04:00That is a classic, and that was NOT a cheap razor ...That is a classic, and that was NOT a cheap razor back in the day... Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-82813717958785432882014-07-31T19:57:06.253-04:002014-07-31T19:57:06.253-04:00Bet your grandfather was a fine man....thanks, my ...Bet your grandfather was a fine man....thanks, my good friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-30810763633707281992014-07-31T19:56:23.586-04:002014-07-31T19:56:23.586-04:00Hey, I'm only human....Hey, I'm only human....Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-64644204806971137772014-07-31T19:56:04.797-04:002014-07-31T19:56:04.797-04:00Crust removed....sigh. Crust removed....sigh. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-39832669127237992192014-07-31T19:55:34.663-04:002014-07-31T19:55:34.663-04:00Stolen....
Thanks, Muddy.Stolen....<br /><br />Thanks, Muddy.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-50685957654701514572014-07-31T19:55:05.566-04:002014-07-31T19:55:05.566-04:00Izzy, thanks. Doesn't get much slicker than po...Izzy, thanks. Doesn't get much slicker than possum fat...well, there is goose grease, or a Yankee stuck in mud.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-79094884936215116632014-07-31T19:53:41.555-04:002014-07-31T19:53:41.555-04:00Cathy, sweet lady, listen...I really need a good e...Cathy, sweet lady, listen...I really need a good editor, proof reader. Ten bucks a copy suit you?<br /><br />Thanks, bread, beard, oh well.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-48001163109060920452014-07-31T19:52:22.406-04:002014-07-31T19:52:22.406-04:00Bob, I sure do remember 'em. Many years ago I ...Bob, I sure do remember 'em. Many years ago I rebuilt a bathroom (or at least tried) and when I removed the old medicine cabinet there must have been thirty years worth of rusted blue blades between the studs. Thanks, my friend. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-75598386647424281352014-07-31T19:50:59.762-04:002014-07-31T19:50:59.762-04:00Give it a try, Harry. Feels nice. Clean, and all m...Give it a try, Harry. Feels nice. Clean, and all my girlfriends enjoy a smooth face....they are always telling me how nice I smell. <br /><br />Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-49580740271722491002014-07-31T19:49:39.243-04:002014-07-31T19:49:39.243-04:00Too dangerous, and too dull....although I've a...Too dangerous, and too dull....although I've a certain piece of flint that really holds a nice edge.<br />Old fella here in town. Favor to me. He did a nice job. I've another I think I'll have him plate as soon as I get it cleaned. Thanks, Bubba.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-7781163430425478902014-07-31T19:47:59.252-04:002014-07-31T19:47:59.252-04:00It's a personal thing, Sweety....some guys lik...It's a personal thing, Sweety....some guys like those new fangled electrical gizmos...<br /><br />Thanks, Lovely Lady.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-27862250571404820332014-07-31T19:46:38.319-04:002014-07-31T19:46:38.319-04:00Thanks, I'll check 'em out.Thanks, I'll check 'em out.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-76164976805722680492014-07-31T19:46:26.537-04:002014-07-31T19:46:26.537-04:00I've got the same razor, not as good lookin as...I've got the same razor, not as good lookin as yours. I have a mug, and brush, soap.and several septic pencils. And lots of TP for when I shave just a bit to close.<br />Mine is from my great grandfather. He use the term: Slicker than hog fat on a door knob.Flier389https://www.blogger.com/profile/17000853030589477067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-79245567733632662402014-07-31T19:46:05.564-04:002014-07-31T19:46:05.564-04:00Ebay, Rob. I own two old Gillette razors...love &#...Ebay, Rob. I own two old Gillette razors...love 'em. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-43127501565630739082014-07-31T19:45:03.442-04:002014-07-31T19:45:03.442-04:00I just paid fifteen bucks for one hundred double e...I just paid fifteen bucks for one hundred double edged blades on Ebay...made in Russia. India is a large producer too. The shaving is all in the pressure of the blade. I'm not tougher I just love a close shave. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-91942367943516774102014-07-31T19:43:13.140-04:002014-07-31T19:43:13.140-04:00My pleasure, Sweet Lady...I'm an Aqua Velva ma...My pleasure, Sweet Lady...I'm an Aqua Velva man, at least during the Spring and Summer seasons, then I switch to Old Spice. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-70515372701142759642014-07-31T19:41:32.918-04:002014-07-31T19:41:32.918-04:00Oops. Cathy did :-)Oops. Cathy did :-)Irishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04623539538740414862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-62218021454020393652014-07-31T19:40:48.611-04:002014-07-31T19:40:48.611-04:00Sheesh, no one caught close crop bread yet?
O...Sheesh, no one caught close crop bread yet? <br /><br />Ok I'll wait in the corner :-)Irishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04623539538740414862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-19575168090741490642014-07-31T17:49:29.155-04:002014-07-31T17:49:29.155-04:00Like the Dillards said..."slicker than deer g...Like the Dillards said..."slicker than deer guts on a door knob"MuddyValleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561027881611420247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-13495047370708071972014-07-31T17:41:58.701-04:002014-07-31T17:41:58.701-04:00I guess I haven't lived in the south long enou...I guess I haven't lived in the south long enough (20 years). I've never heard the "Slick as Possum Fat" saying before. Glad you're back to posting. I missed you!Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07750628123685151713noreply@blogger.com