August 31
Today was a no shave day for me.
I dropped my phone this week and damaged the charging port. The repair cost estimate was $99 (nope nope nope). I was eligible for an upgrade, so I picked up a new Samsung Galaxy A20 (I don't need the latest whiz bang phone...this one is plenty good), a case, and a couple of cables.
I love the way you have to buy a new case, cables, etc. with each new phone. I was elated to learn that phones are standardizing to USB/C cables...until the next standard is issued...probably by the time I need my next phone. I plan to recycle the old phone, and of course I can't use the battery in the new one, either. I skipped the $79 case bundle from Verizon and got one for $6 on Amazon. They even threw in a screen protector, so I guess you can call it a bundle too. It was an excruciating way to spend part of the day. I had more fun selecting a pair of toenail clippers on Amazon...I figure they will last longer than a new phone, and I have a better grasp on that technology.
And now I may have to complete more coursework at the Sam Sung Online School of Photography to operate my new camera on the phone. Or I can just have a 10-year-old show me how it works.

Well, there went the money I had planned to spend this month on a new seersucker robe.
I enjoyed participating in Adjustable August. I used my birth quarter Slim wide open and loaded with Feather blades. I paired the razor with my 30 DC LE handle/Tuxedo knot and also with my Kent BK8 Silvertip badger. I finished up a couple of tubes of C.O. Bigelow cream, made a dent in a puck of Third Pass Shaving Co. Redline, and started in on a tub of Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood cream. The shaves were so good that I copyrighted a new seven-letter acronym - BBFNBBS©. Please see
@Primotenore for the definition and licensing arrangements.
Best I can tell, I enabled three gents in the watch department and barely met my monthly sales quota. I'll try harder next month. We welcomed some new gents to the group (that's what it's all about) and celebrated with
@Trigger on his 100/100 milestone and his well-deserved CT. In our spare time, we discussed mixology, thermodynamics, kids, grand kids, potty training, watches, tools, grilling, blooming, the Pennsylvania Penal Code, tallow vs. non-tallow soaps (see what I did there?), and probably a couple dozen other things. We're also celebrating
@Norcalnewb's new job and expectantly waiting for
@Bama Samurai to come home to family and friends in the great state of Alabama.
Great shaves and fun banter this month, gentlemen. I'm sincerely thankful for you all, and I look forward to seeing you in the September thread.
My work here is done. Danger out.
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