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MarkB's Basses, Shaves & Other Obsessions

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Not the best night's rest. Crazy dreams. Here's another question for any and all.. I'm someone who tends to smack that snooze button in the morning and what I've experienced at times seems strange to me. Many times I'll go back to sleep and I've even drifted into other dreams during that short window. Eight minutes after hitting the snooze button the alarm will go off again. However, those intervening eight minutes seem much longer in sleep/dream time. Anyone else experienced this?


Mark, I’ve studied and researched this phenomenon. Mind you, I’m no expert, but I’ve been around for awhile and know some stuff. Your description of what you’ve experienced is eerily similar to the descriptions secretly recorded (by our military) of alien abduction survivors. I had a “Secret” security clearance while in the Navy, and, naturally, had access to these secret documents and recordings. I recommend a full body CT to check for whatever implants were secreted within your body. DO NOT get an MRI! If any of the implants hidden within you are metal, the MRI’s magnet will rip them out of your body, which could be painful. I urge you to immediately contact your PCP and let him/her know your dilemma.

You’re welcome.
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Mark, I’ve studied and researched this phenomenon. Mind you, I’m no expert, but I’ve been around for awhile and know some stuff. Your description of what you’ve experienced is eerily similar to the descriptions secretly recorded (by our military) of alien abduction survivors. I had a “Secret” security clearance while in the Navy, and, naturally, had access to these secret documents and recordings. I recommend a full body CT to check for whatever implants were secreted within your body. DO NOT get an MRI! If any of the implants hidden within you are metal, the MRI’s magnet will rip them out of your body, which could be painful. I urge you to immediately contact your PCP and let him/her know your dilemma.

You’re welcome.
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anf just like that @Graybeard57 is off his meds, or needs a Snicker Bar
 
8 October, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

It's "Women of Rock Wednesday" and today I'm going with a couple of classics from Jefferson Airplane. Hope you enjoy.



Fantastic shave this morning! Returned to the Mysore Sandalwood shave from a few days ago. Again, PHENOMENAL scent & lather from the C&E shave soap, built with the Sorrentino Brushworks synth for three passes with the Gillette Red Tip and I finished with alum, Thayers unscented witch hazel, followed by ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Mysore Santal" skin food splash & EdT. Fantastic BBS results!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Not much to report. Half way through the week! w00t!!

Hope you have a great day. :)

Crabtree & Evelyn / Sorrentino Brushworks / Gillette / Wizamet / Thayers / ETHOS Grooming Essentials

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Found this short film very interesting about Sci-Fi author, Philip K. Dick (who wrote the story "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep", the inspiration for the movie Blade Runner). Those of you who read my journal posts have seen where I've occasionally written about dreams I've had that seem more real than objective reality. Dreams about people I've never met and places I've never been, but which have a clarity of detail and such a strong feeling of familiarity, they seem more like memories rather than dreams. Makes you wonder what's really going on in the basement layer of reality.

 
Um.....Mark is listening to a bit too much of the Jefferson Airplane and the related meds that go with them....if you know what I mean.
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9 October, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Going with a couple today from English rockers, The Fixx. Hope you enjoy.



Fantastic shave this morning! Returned to PAA and their excellent "Doppelgänger Continuum No.3" soap and splash. Great aromatic Fougère scent with super thick and slick lather built with the HelicLux synth for three passes with the Gillette Red Tip and I finished with alum, Quinn's Lavender witch hazel, followed by the matching splash & Guy Laroche "Drakkar Noir" EdT. Fantastic BBS results!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Thought for the day..

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."

Hope you have a great day. :)

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements / HelicLux / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Guy Laroche

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My friend's band opened for the Fixx. And they invited us on to their tour bus after sound check. It was a surreal moment to be chatting with and having a beer with one of the bands I blasted from my crappy car stereo in the 80's.
 
10 October, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Today was "Find Your Own Music Friday" so I hope you picked something great!

Fantastic shave this morning! Returned to Stirling Soap Co. and their excellent "Autumn Glory" shave soap. Great scent with superb lather built with the Wild West Brushworks badger brush for three passes with the Gillette Super Speed and I finished with alum, Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur ASB & EdC. Fantastic BBS results!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: New windows installed and a lot less money in the bank account. Hoping they will make a difference with the heating bill this winter.

Hope you have a great day. :)

Stirling Soap Co. / Wild West Brushworks / Gillette / Wizamet / Pierre Cardin

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10 October, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Today was "Find Your Own Music Friday" so I hope you picked something great!

Fantastic shave this morning! Returned to Stirling Soap Co. and their excellent "Autumn Glory" shave soap. Great scent with superb lather built with the Wild West Brushworks badger brush for three passes with the Gillette Super Speed and I finished with alum, Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur ASB & EdC. Fantastic BBS results!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: New windows installed and a lot less money in the bank account. Hoping they will make a difference with the heating bill this winter.

Hope you have a great day. :)

Stirling Soap Co. / Wild West Brushworks / Gillette / Wizamet / Pierre Cardin

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Go Bama!!
 
11 October, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

It's "Synthwave Saturday" so here's a live stream to rock out to. Hope you enjoy!


Fantastic shave this morning! Returned to The Cajun Blade and their newest offering, "Voodoo Yeti - The Legend of the Blood Moon" shave soap. This soap is fantastic! The scent wasn't at all what I was expecting. A very nuanced, Barber Shop scent that's slightly sweet, with woods and spice and a very powdery base. Love it! The F1 Brangus Luxury Base provided a superb lather built with the Sorrentino Brushworks synth for three passes with the Gillette Super Speed and I finished with alum, Thayers unscented witch hazel and Pinaud Clubman ASL. Fantastic BBS results!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Typical Saturday at the Hogan household. Installing blinds and re-hanging curtains. Paused to watch the game and have been working in my studio.

Hope you have a great day. :)

The Cajun Blade / Sorrentino Brushworks / Gillette / Wizamet / Thayers / Pinaud

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12 October, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

A Sci-Fi ambient stream for your Sunday. Hope you enjoy!


Another fantastic shave this morning! Returned to PAA and their seasonal offering, "Atomic Pumpkin" shave soap & splash. Wonderful scent with excellent lather built with the Rich Yuengel synth for three passes with the Gillette Super Speed and I finished with alum, Quinn's Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel and the matching ASL. Fantastic BBS results!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Chill Sunday planned.

Hope you have a great day. :)

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements / Rich Yuengel / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's

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13 October, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Going with a couple today from Irish rockers, U2. Hope you enjoy!



Great shave with which to kick off the workweek! Returned to my vintage Crabtree & Evelyn for Men shave soap & splash. Wonderful Old School 80's scent with phenomenal lather built with the Simpson badger brush for three passes with the Gillette Super Speed and I finished with alum, Thayers unscented witch hazel, the matching ASL & PAA "Crabapple and Newton" ASL/Cologne. Fantastic BBS results!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: 48° out the door this morning! Almost went back in and grabbed a light jacket.

Hope you have a great day. :)

Crabtree & Evelyn / Simpson / Gillette / Wizamet / Thayers / Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements

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14 October, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Going with a couple today from English rockers, Echo & The Bunnymen. Hope you enjoy!



Wonderful shave this morning! Returned to my Pre de Provence No.63 suite. Fantastic scent with phenomenal lather built with the Ever-Ready 75K synth for three passes with the British Gillette No.58 set and I finished with alum and the matching ASB & EdT. Fantastic BBS results!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Not much to report. Was asleep at 7:30 last night. Was feeling wiped out for some reason. Would have probably slept through to morning if not for the 3 a.m. old man bathroom visit.

Hope you have a great day. :)

Pre de Provence / Ever-Ready / Gillette / Wizamet

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