Missing my goat

or; my facial hair, not any type of animal

from JoeUser Forums
So I start a new job in a week and a half. It's exciting and scary all at the same time. It will be good to have a change – my current job was just getting a bit on the tedious side, and I'm pumped to get to know a new job, new coworkers, etc.

But – I'm going to be a bank teller. I don't know how stringent other banks are, but this particular bank is rather firm in their dress policy. Consequently, I just finished buying a bunch of new dress slacks and shirts. (That's the exciting part. This is the first time, in any of the jobs I've had, that my first thought upon arriving home won't be “I need a freaking shower!”)

The downside – I had to shave off my goatee. *sob, sniff* This has been a traumatic experience – now I look like a sixteen year-old again. My facial hair was one of the few things that would make me look my age (I'm a real baby face).

Anyway, I'm really, really excited. But I am totally going to miss my goat. It's like an old friend has moved away . . . and I don't know when he's gonna get to move back.

At any rate, JU, is there anything that you do grooming-wise that you would miss getting to do again? Because I miss my goat, and I need some consolation. ;)
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Dude! You need to tell me the story behind this. I thought you really loved it? Must hear more.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Fortunately, my employer does not care about facial hair, so I get to keep my beard.  I do not miss shaving my face every day (I just trim it under the neck).
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
By it, I meant the job at the garden center.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Ah, let's take a moment in memory of your goat......seriously! I understand how you feel. I cut my hair, I think about a month ago, and I do like it but I do miss having longer hair. And now that I'm older I really miss having a thick, full head of hair. So....we can drown our sorrows in a smoothee or better a milk shake...here's to your goat and my hair and good luck with the new job!
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
I love clean shaven men. I don't go for all that facial hair even if you do have a baby face. So I say good riddance to the goat.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yeah, I don't know any chicks who like goatees or beards or other facial hair (I'm sure there are some, I just don't know any).

I agree with Locamama. Good riddance.

Clean shaven is mo' sexy.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
BlueDev:

Dude! You need to tell me the story behind this. I thought you really loved it? Must hear more.


I'll shoot you off an email when I get a chance . . .

Dr. Guy:

I do not miss shaving my face every day (I just trim it under the neck).


*Napoleon Dynamite voice* Lucky!!!

Serenity:

So....we can drown our sorrows in a smoothee or better a milk shake...here's to your goat and my hair and good luck with the new job!


Thanks for the good luck . . . we'll sit down to a milk shake later.

Ladies:

So I say good riddance to the goat.


Clean shaven is mo' sexy.


Thanks for the vote of confidence . . . hopefully it'll pay off!
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
For a second there, I thought you had a pet I never knew of.

As for the goat that you ARE talking about, I am sure that you will get used to your new look in no time. Good luck with the new gig!
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
I used to have quite long hair. There are times when I miss it and now, thanks to male patent balding, it will only ever be a memory. Geez, I hope you feel better now 'cause I sure feel lousy But seriously, I have a goatee and have had for about 15 years. I've also got rather good mutton chops. I think I could lose the goatee and not feel naked but if I lost the 'chops, I know I'd feel nude.
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
I think I could lose the goatee and not feel naked but if I lost the 'chops, I know I'd feel nude.


I had chops for a while, but mostly I just keep good-sized sideburns down to the line of my jaw. I'd feel even worse if they had to go up to mid-ear or something like that . . . naked, just like you said.

Sorry I got you feelin' lousy, mate.
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yo, where are those tunes, mate? I'm looking forward to hearing 'em is all...
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top

San Chonino, I think I found your Goat:

http://www.lyonshel.com/custom2.htm

Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
Maso:

Yo, where are those tunes, mate? I'm looking forward to hearing 'em is all...


Getting them there . . . been busy.

Whip:

Goats are cool and I must own a few before I die.


I have a coworker who lives out a bit in the boondocks, and he has a few animals. He had a goat for awhile, named #2. (It was so named because he got it at a rodeo, where good ol' #2 was involved in some sort of competition, was hurt, and so Jay - my coworker - took him home and raised him.) One day, #2 was attacked by some loose neighborhood dogs, and was ripped to pieces. If I seem sad missing my goat, little Cody, Jay's son, was more bummed about the heinous, grotesque death of #2. Rest In Peace, little guy.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Doc:

Good gracious, you found my picture! Oh no, what will my angels do now knowing that I look like a GOAT?!?!?!?
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top

Hey my lil baby face cutie!  Aww is it wrong I just have a strong urge to pinch your cheeks?  Personally I love the clean shaven baby faced men!  They are great!  So it sounds like a plus to me!  Though I do understand, I love my hair, and even if it was just a little shorter, I would miss it terribly!  So I shall take a moment to remember your 'lil goat.....*moment*.....done!

Good luck with the new job sweetie, not that you will need it, all the ladies there will be loving the baby faced you, I promise!

Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
Sally:

Aww is it wrong I just have a strong urge to pinch your cheeks?


I'm still saving up for my trip over there, and then you can pinch me any way you'd like . . .

Good luck with the new job sweetie, not that you will need it,


Thanks. I'll need it. I haven't counted anyone's money but my own for quite some time.
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top

'm still saving up for my trip over there, and then you can pinch me any way you'd like . .

Oooh my imagination is running away with me now!  Sounds good to me, hurry up and get saving...I wanna show ya cute 'lil baby face off, hehe!