tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post3435842611132051384..comments2023-04-26T03:57:43.775+01:00Comments on The Magpie Files: MrM and his barberalice chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16969805206040091585noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-55020255669524279512009-02-22T17:42:00.000+00:002009-02-22T17:42:00.000+00:00There was an older barber in Cornwall who offered ...There was an older barber in Cornwall who offered either a 'traditional' or 'modern' cut for about £3 each (this was a while ago). I do not recall a difference between the two styles but perhaps he was trying to reach out to the younger generation. All done with clippers and not a bad cut all things considered but it explains why men used to wear hats in the old days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-71754680778164727762009-02-22T16:20:00.000+00:002009-02-22T16:20:00.000+00:00ah Franco... I think a lot of barbers are quite ec...ah Franco... I think a lot of barbers are quite eccentric. I used to take the boys to the village barber before we moved. He only did one haircut. To anybody who walked in. Same haircut. At breathtaking speed. He once sheared (there is no other word) all three boys in 11 minutes and 43 seconds.<BR/><BR/>Frightening. But cheap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-67078680033844799132009-02-22T16:10:00.000+00:002009-02-22T16:10:00.000+00:00I love this story Alice. You have such a way with ...I love this story Alice. You have such a way with your stories!<BR/><BR/>I imagine MasterM's hair is getting very long on his adventure in South America! You might not recognize him on his return :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-33533803671360095922009-02-22T16:04:00.000+00:002009-02-22T16:04:00.000+00:00What a lovely tale and I very much enjoyed Mr M's ...What a lovely tale and I very much enjoyed Mr M's comment, how sweet that Master M should be so concerned about the tip.<BR/><BR/>The whole Poshyarns family have their hair done for free at a very expensive local salon, actually not quite free, my Technical Advisor advises them technically in return for free hair. This means that we are tied there forever, whether we like it or not. It has its Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895985573831346825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-6106426470848064452009-02-22T15:20:00.000+00:002009-02-22T15:20:00.000+00:00I should add that on one occasion MasterM and I ha...I should add that on one occasion MasterM and I had our hair by the same person (serial rather than parallel operation) and MasterM was very worried that I might forget to give a tip on his behalf so he sent me a secret text from under the cape without evening looking at his phone. We were able to exchange glances in the mirror to put his mind at rest. Nerve wracking stuff. <BR/><BR/>The good Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-33558283152222110722009-02-22T15:12:00.000+00:002009-02-22T15:12:00.000+00:00I am startled to see that I could tell a similar s...I am startled to see that I could tell a similar story about K and his barber Tony. <BR/>Alex and The Other Guy are usually free first, but he waits for Tony...UNLESS his hair is touching his collar and he's been working at two jobs at once. A terrible episode ensued in which K ended up with the haircut of a MONK - as he went downstairs from his desk and had his hair cut somewhere else. <BR/>He blackbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474831322702380602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-17099582415915837352009-02-22T10:37:00.000+00:002009-02-22T10:37:00.000+00:00You've reminded me that I need a haircut. I am far...You've reminded me that I need a haircut. I am far less loyal to ant hairdresser than MrM - in fact I would be stunned if any of them remembered me!<BR/><BR/>Mr DC is similarly fickle - though his current barber seems a little better than the last one who tended towards the 'half an incg all over' style. Ick.dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-79867792152211175342009-02-22T10:13:00.000+00:002009-02-22T10:13:00.000+00:00Yes I have seen J's hair being cut in the stranges...Yes I have seen J's hair being cut in the strangest places - one memorable one being a tiny island off Hong Kong. <BR/><BR/>I tend to cut his hair now ..the good old Number One.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08578720378832806483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-11192642861807026422009-02-22T08:10:00.000+00:002009-02-22T08:10:00.000+00:00Luckily (for me) my sister is the family hair dres...Luckily (for me) my sister is the family hair dresser, she makes me beautiful at least twice a year (probably not often enough but don't feel I can complain when 'mates rates' are concerned) and ensures the children can see through their barnets at all times! Simon visits the lovely Kath (she now runs her retired father's barber shop) on his way home from work every few weeks. The children alwaysDaisiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865419216624616768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-85829222223970080662009-02-22T08:00:00.000+00:002009-02-22T08:00:00.000+00:00years ago Mr Coffee stopped visiting the barbers i...years ago Mr Coffee stopped visiting the barbers in Leeds market after what looked like the oldest barber's great-grandfather tottered out of the back and set about Mr Coffee's head with very shaky scissors<BR/><BR/>we were concerned about the future of his earsThe Coffee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686044352290845905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-33933024154209364802009-02-22T07:42:00.000+00:002009-02-22T07:42:00.000+00:00We do the same 'waiting for Sarah' dance with our ...We do the same 'waiting for Sarah' dance with our boys in the barber shop. Mark loves her as she will discuss Top Gear with rapt attention for the entire duration of the haircut. I love her, because when he asks to look like Jeremy Clarkson, she says no.<BR/><BR/>Sorry Alice - the previous stranger comment was me!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723377593068712400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-39036123019313148472009-02-22T05:21:00.000+00:002009-02-22T05:21:00.000+00:00My relationship with my hairdresser is one that I ...My relationship with my hairdresser is one that I carefully maintain. I hate to have to break in a new one to the difficulties of cowlicks and curls. I fully understand MrM's regular treks to his barber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-84865180260593890552009-02-21T23:24:00.000+00:002009-02-21T23:24:00.000+00:00By an odd coincidence, I just returned from the sa...By an odd coincidence, I just returned from the salon; an extravagance these days, but practically a Public Service to those who are forced to see my hair on a daily basis.<BR/><BR/>The miracle-working Rachel would have to change her name or perhaps her entire identity, and move far, far away, before she could lose me as a client.<BR/><BR/>(Bless you, Rachel!)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.com