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Ramblings of a MilkCrate
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MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Thank you!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Thanks Chris!
Damn Tim. Maybe 2021 decided to get all the crap stuff out of the way early. And the rest of the year will be smooth sailing. Fingers crossed for ya.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Thanks buddy! I hope you are right.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 497 SE: 9 SR: 773)
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Dovo SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: Stirling Sheep
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: CFG GTB
The Deets-
For today’s shave I stayed with Stirling Sheep and grabbed a different aftershave. GTB FTW! Sheep is a good soap and has a light scent. It lathers very well and the post shave is very nice also. At some point I think I will have to order a sample of Stirling Varen and check that out too.
The Dovo needed a bit of a pick-me-up so I rubbed it on the SB Ark for a bit last night. I’ve seen some bad reviews on the Dovo Best Quality regarding warped blades and what-not, but maybe I got lucky. I haven’t had any issues with it. I also took the Solingen to the stone. The Dovo delivered a very nice shave today, but I may hit the stone again to see if I can smooth it just a touch. A three pass shave was had and I am BBS for the win! Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. Followed that up with a splash of the aftershave and everything was right as rain! Speaking of … it’s raining again today. That’s all I have folks. Life is good!
How’s Mrs. Milkcrate?
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Thanks for asking Brian. Basically not much has changed. Her fever finally broke, but the other symptoms remain. I finally got a virtual visit scheduled with our doctor tomorrow to see what else we can do to address the symptoms. It took 5 phone calls and 6 separate messages on their portal. They are on the short list of people who can kiss my arse.
She was up briefly and was upset that she was sick and I had to take care of everything. I told her not to worry, that’s my job. I got this … I am Milkcrate!
You are a good man! So sorry that she is still not better. I really hope the appointment can get her something to give her some relief!!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Thanks Brian!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 497 SE: 9 SR: 774)
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Solingen SR
Blade: none
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Rainier Ash Badger
Soap: WK King of Oud (sample)
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: none
The Deets-
Today I was trying out one of several samples that Mike scent to me. And man they all smell good. Today was WK King of Oud. Just based on the name, I was expecting something different, but I did read the scent notes online. Still, I don’t know scents so sometimes the descriptions don’t help. It’s a strong scent too. I bowl lathered from my copper bowl and it whipped up a nice lather.
So I also grabbed the Solingen razor from the other day. I had put it on the SB Ark and that really helped the edge. They both cut well, but I may take this one and the Dovo back to the Ark again just to see how far I can push them. Very nice shave with three easy passes and I am BBS for the win! No aftershave today, I just wanted to check out the soap.
Home Front-
The missus had a virtual visit with our doctors office today. They had her come in for another covid test (in the parking lot) and were to call us with the results later today. It didn’t happen and I’m not surprised. They said if it’s covid that she needs to ride it out and treat symptoms as best we can. If it’s something else, we can pursue that further. I am not amused.
On another note, I am trying my hand at a crock pot pot roast. It should be done in about an hour and I’m curious about how it tastes … smells good. No visible damage from the four legged terrorist, but I’m sure she was into something. Life is good!
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Solingen SR
Blade: none
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Rainier Ash Badger
Soap: WK King of Oud (sample)
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: none
The Deets-
Today I was trying out one of several samples that Mike scent to me. And man they all smell good. Today was WK King of Oud. Just based on the name, I was expecting something different, but I did read the scent notes online. Still, I don’t know scents so sometimes the descriptions don’t help. It’s a strong scent too. I bowl lathered from my copper bowl and it whipped up a nice lather.
So I also grabbed the Solingen razor from the other day. I had put it on the SB Ark and that really helped the edge. They both cut well, but I may take this one and the Dovo back to the Ark again just to see how far I can push them. Very nice shave with three easy passes and I am BBS for the win! No aftershave today, I just wanted to check out the soap.
Home Front-
The missus had a virtual visit with our doctors office today. They had her come in for another covid test (in the parking lot) and were to call us with the results later today. It didn’t happen and I’m not surprised. They said if it’s covid that she needs to ride it out and treat symptoms as best we can. If it’s something else, we can pursue that further. I am not amused.
On another note, I am trying my hand at a crock pot pot roast. It should be done in about an hour and I’m curious about how it tastes … smells good. No visible damage from the four legged terrorist, but I’m sure she was into something. Life is good!
I echo Nurse Dave’s sentiments - he’s the only weirdo though
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Shave Count (DE: 497 SE: 9 SR: 775)
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Dovo SR
Blade: none
Brush: Graydog Boar
Soap: Stirling Unscented with Beeswax (sample)
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: WSP Gaelic Tweed
TGIF
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Yes!
Hope it’s a smooth transition to The weekend for ya Tim! Continued prayers for the missus and prayers of exorcism for the little fur demon
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Thank you. Unfortunately I have to work late tonight and most of the weekend. I appreciate the continued prayers for the missus.Yes!
Hope it’s a smooth transition to The weekend for ya Tim! Continued prayers for the missus and prayers of exorcism for the little fur demon