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[GearNoir]

Shave #253 (800 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Prewar Tech, Astra SP blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, Clown Puke tub soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Speick AS, and Chanel BDC EDP to finish!

Well, my calculations were gravely off for yesterday’s time traveling flight. Instead of being taken backwards in the hours, I was flung forward nearly 12 hours into the future. Unfortunate. The machine won’t be ready again for another 10 or so days for my next attempt.

At least I had a very excellent and very refreshing shave this morning, helping clean away the travel grit and grime. Travel shave set in full effect, with 3 different frags to choose from for the finish. Superb.

Free travel around the area today to explore the city. Should be hiring some of the museums and likely Jermyn street.

Have a great Monday all! (Yes, it’s Monday here).

 

[woodpusher]

The future should be a cool place! What's it like there?

 

[GearNoir]

Kinda like now but with things just a bit ahead of where they are.

 

[NurseDave]

The future should be a cool place! What's it like there?

Sounds like Gear doesn't want to ruin it for you.

 

[heysi]

Dude....now I have to spend the entire day looking at hotels and maps and pubs. So jealous. Enjoy.

 

[GearNoir]

Sounds like Gear doesn't want to ruin it for you.

Well, it is always changing so…

Dude....now I have to spend the entire day looking at hotels and maps and pubs. So jealous. Enjoy.

Can’t wait till we get more rural. Should be some really good eating! Not that the food in London so has been bad, it hasn’t.

 

[GearNoir]

Gear’s important travel tips, England edition:

- Prices in the city are deceiving for travelers. Everything seems really reasonably priced, cheap even…then you remember the prices are in GBP and you’re actually paying much more in the USD exchange rate.

 

[GearNoir]

Photo selections of the day:

Breakfast area at the hotel…first time eating blood pudding; not bad!


Select snaps from the Natural History Museum.





Monument Square.


Leadenhall…darn, no witches or wizards hanging about today! (Inspiration for Diagonal Alley in Harry Potter, also a filming spot).

 

[GearNoir]

Continued:

The Royal Exchange.


Made it to Fortnum & Mason (had a floor of all the notable frag brands), also Jermyn St right around the corner, and Old Bond St a stone’s throw from there.

 

[GearNoir]

Continued 2:

William Pitt and Hanover Sq.


Trafalgar Sq and the National Gallery (behind me) with a couple pieces.






Our hotel room.

 

[woodpusher]

Our hotel room.

Can you say "Morning knee bumps for everyone! Included free on the house for no extra charge!"

 

[NurseDave]

Can you say "Morning knee bumps for everyone! Included free on the house for no extra charge!"

You mean when they crawl out that window? Because that door ain't opening!

 

[HMan]

Can you say "Morning knee bumps for everyone! Included free on the house for no extra charge!"

Welcome to Europe!

 

[HMan]

Photo selections of the day:

Breakfast area at the hotel…first time eating blood pudding; not bad!
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Select snaps from the Natural History Museum.
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Monument Square.
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Leadenhall…darn, no witches or wizards hanging about today! (Inspiration for Diagonal Alley in Harry Potter, also a filming spot).
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Shave Mecca!

 

[heysi]

Thanks to Chris's photos.....I vote that the 2025 TSC Con be held in London. The Dave's will be broke about 14 minutes after we all land at Heathrow.

 

[GearNoir]

Dinner this evening was something special. If you love Indian food…Cinnamon Club is a must! Every dish was superb. Just letting the aftertaste of the spices and flavors sit on the tongue after each bite…I didn’t even want to take a sip of water during the meal for fear of ruining it.

The bar.

View from the table.


The main dining area.

 

[NurseDave]

The Noirs, out on the town

 

[GearNoir]

Shave #254 (800 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Prewar Tech, Astra SP blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, Clown Puke tub soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Speick AS, and Chanel BDC EDP to finish!

Packed up for our first move of the trip. Headed out to Stratford this afternoon I think. First was a baked Social and a flat white from a Scandinavian bakery. Heading to our Tower of London and Westminster tour…complete with a special ceremony from the Beefeaters!

 

[MarkB]

First was a baked Social

Sounds like fun!!!

 

[heysi]

Did you do the Ceremony of the Keys?????