This it is.

Runs naked through the room..."no bloomerssssssss"

Petulant begging is not anyway for a potential "Bloomer" to behave.
Now, moving on...
I have been searching for a "blooming" reference from you, Patrick, but so far I have come up empty. This is worrisome.
Therefore, I have to administer the three questions.
1) Do you promise to always bloom, even when Fuzzy admonishes you? And he will.
2) Do you willingly acknowledge you are a "bloomer", holding your clean-shaven head up high? Without reservations?
3) Will you forsake all non-bloomers in the interest of perpetuating luxurious, rich and well-hydrated lather for future generations?
If you can honestly answer yes to these three questions, the executive committee will convene in chambers and discuss your petition.
Meanwhile, you need to practice blooming a puck of Williams.

I think running thru the room naked would be easier, but yes I always pre soak my brush and soap puck.
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Best part about being a bloomer is it helps you get thrown out of the Fuzzy Club where dry soap is king.

That's a good start.
I can tell however, the thought of incurring Fuzzy's wrath is weighing heavy upon you.
We Bloomers have learned to "turn the other cheek", when it comes to Fuzzy and all other "anti-bloomers".
Therefore, because of your admittedly strong desire to become a member of this, our hallowed society,
I, President for Life, do issue an executive order granting you, @PatrickA51 membership in S.B.O.A. and this certificate.

YIPPPEEEEEEE Let's party.

Just plant some flowers if you want to bloom something.

I bet you use girly setting on your..oh wait you use a straight. An admirable trait that none the less does not offset this silly blooming stuff.

Do ya'll sit around and knit sweaters too?

OK, so when are we going to hear the 'bowls are for soup' speech.

Yawn.

I can honestly say, this is the first participation certification I am proud of. We need secret handshakes now.

@wchnu
I hope you know we love you, Fuzzy. We just like getting the piss out of you, as my Brit co-workers would say. Bloom, don't bloom, doesn't matter. I do it, I love it, I use them fancy bowls and modern scuttles, big brushes, and I will always advise others to try it. They don't like it, they don't have to do it. I just know the proof is in the pudding. I have yet to have a bad lather with my process. I figure if you are going to do something you should do it to the fullest potential possible. Why have 8 cylinders and only use 2?

Don't take it as an offense, but when you do your shaves on the YouTube, though very entertaining, your lather is thin and pasty. Just not my cup of tea. Still love your videos and will watch everyone you come out with. Just your technique isn't something I would do. If someone asks my opinion on how to do something I can only tell them what works for me. I can't tell them a technique that doesn't, or one I haven't tried. Such as witch hazel pick ups.

I'm pretty sure you know it's all in good fun, but sometimes I worry you think we are really out to get you or something. We aren't. At least I am not. You keep doing you, you keep ranting about us Bloomers and Bowl Latherers. It's entertaining. Just remember, when you use a Shave Stick and put it in water to rub it on your face, you're blooming.

Love, Peace, and Hair grease,
BigD

Thanks for watching the videos. Your not bad for a blooming butter cream loving bowl latherer.

The only people I think are out to get me is an ex wife and a couple of bill collectors. I rant and such to make a point. Some like it some do not. Most of the people I have helped into this hobby love it. That is what counts with me.

Blooming is letting the soap soak in water to sofen. Wetting the end of a shave stick is proper use. But just for you next shave stick shave none of that. A damp face from the rag....yea that will work. Thanks for the idea.

VIVA LA FACE LATHER!!
NOW GET OFF MY LAWN... OH WAIT NOT MY THREAD...

It's been warming up here on the South Coast lately. If we can get one more blast of Canadian air come this way I'll get with my granddaughters and make a batch of oatmeal cherry cookies. We use dried sour cherries instead of raisins. No point in just doing a dozen though it does heat up the house to make a big mess of em. Did you want a photo, the recipe, or PM me with an address so I can ship you a dozen?

Welcome to the club. Since you're just a few minutes newer than me that makes you the FNG.

Why do I want cookies now?

They know how to cook over there. And ice cakes....it's how they practice making lather......

Over by @RyX or over by me? Over by me the chow hall ain't bad. I've lived and worked in a lot of "poop" holes, this is the best "poop" hole I've ever lived and worked in. Dissent meals, dissent bed, and dissent work conditions. Still need to shower twice a day, but I can't complain. As far as rich, creamy icing, once a month I'll get something sweet.

Do us a favor, drink a beer. It's dry over here. At least someone can enjoy a cold one.

Over my @RyX . I lived over there and graduated highschool in the area.

I will pop a top on a cold one for you tomorrow night. At work here.


Hey @Primotenore. Loved hijacking your thread. Hope your sleeping good. Dreaming of blooming soaps in soup bowls I am sure.

Louisiana is shaped like a boot. I'm in the heel, he's the instep. Fuzzy @wchnu is all of 126 miles (200km) east of me. We get the same weather, but it hits here a couple hours earlier. He's probably already enjoyed a couple sit downs with crawfish, too, this season. There in the state capitol they are more Cajun. We're only 27 minutes from the Texas line and heavy petroleum industry influenced.