Am I one of the Chosen?

[jbradley]

I posted in another forum yesterday that it had been weeks since I bought anything shaving related, and I was starting to get the dt's. So today I dropped in on a little antique shop, the never have much, but I figured what the heck. I went all through the store, and sure enough, not a single DE or SE razor, no mugs, no brushes, not even a straight. Just as I was about to leave, I spotted something back in the corner, hiding behind a bottle of horse liniment. What was it you ask? Well......



Glass bottle, on the bottom it says "Bottle property of Pinaud New York. The sides say Ed Pinaud Paris and something in French, with Ed Pinaud's signature.

So the question is, am I among the Chosen? Was this a sign? Should I try it??? Or should I simply set it beside my Clubman bottles of Bay Rum and such in my den????

 

[dgilman]

As soon as I saw the thread title, Johnnie, I knew you had found a vintage bottle of the Veg. Kinda spooky, really.

Why is there a question about trying it out, since you already own it? Is it still sealed? (I can't tell from the pic.)

 

[jbradley]

No it's not sealed. I'm sure ill try it, but after some of the stories... Got a heck of a deal on it though. Three bucks. Guy didn't want to break a $20, so it was $3 even.

 

[whavens]

Great score. Let us know how the vintage Veg is.

 

[Col Wilburforce Buckshot]

It's a sign. Anoint thyself and come walk with us brother. Resistance is futile. You were chosen to be a Lilac Vegetalian, heed the call.

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[Ton Eighty]

BE CAREFUL! Don't stumble where others have fallen before you. Beware the siren song of The Veg! Many a great man has been cut down like so many unwanted weeds in a garden of roses by The Mighty Veg! Heed my warning, brother and be ready to face the consequences of application, whatever those might be......

 

[Col Wilburforce Buckshot]

BE CAREFUL! Don't stumble where others have fallen before you. Beware the siren song of The Veg! Many a great man has been cut down like so many unwanted weeds in a garden of roses by The Mighty Veg! Heed my warning, brother and be ready to face the consequences of application, whatever those might be......

Heed not the entreaties of the unworthy. Join with the spirits of our forebearers and walk with us through unrivaled aromatic splendor in the eternal fields of lilacs.

The power of The Veg compels you!

The power of The Veg compels you!

The power of The Veg compels you!

 

[jbradley]

I find myself being drawn by an almost irresistible force to try it. But I remember the tales of others who had to try it, only to be cut down in the exuberance of thinking they had been chosen, only to find it was a cruel trick of the fates. They were only being used to pass the Veg on to the worthy one. Some of these poor souls have never recovered according to legend. But I feel I have shown my worthiness, and must try it! I must! I will! I am! Later, not now!

 

[Col Wilburforce Buckshot]

Have faith my brother. Soon, very soon, you will be walking in fragrance with others of your kind.

 

[jbradley]

As soon as I saw the thread title, Johnnie, I knew you had found a vintage bottle of the Veg. Kinda spooky, really.

Why is there a question about trying it out, since you already own it? Is it still sealed? (I can't tell from the pic.)

You gotta come back to MS!! I've had an extended drought since you left. I resorted to buying something off the bay today. Almost bout a Gillette blade box for $15, just to get my fix!!

 

[luvmysuper]

Real men rock the Veg

For truly doth a man project of courage, and vigor, and life and all the dearly desired traits only dreamed of by the unchosen, when he rests in the sweet embracing arms of the fluorescent green fount which verily we know as "The Veg".
- Pinaud 12:24

 

[Gam]

The Veg awaits...........

 

[Sir Lurkalot]

I have not dabbled in the Veg but that is one cool find. You gotta try it, there's no escaping it!

 

[Elder Scrolls]

Go for it !

 

[Krona Kruiser]

Your wife's gonna be the one who "chooses" the Veg!

 

[Attila]

Your wife's gonna be the one who "chooses" the Veg!

How true that is...my wife did not like the Veg, hence I was not chosen...

 

[Oscroft]

If you find you're not chosen, you could always go back and try the horse liniment instead

 

[Skeezixx]

If you find you're not chosen, you could always go back and try the horse liniment instead

Perhaps it was really the horse liniment beckoning to him and not truly The Veg.

 

[Redstickjohn]

I just wear urinal cakes around my neck instead of the Veg. and.....you can pick them up for free at any bus station restroom.

 

[jbradley]

After my morning shave yesterday, I reached for the Veg. Just as my hand touched the bottle, I stopped. Thought "I've got a big meeting today. What if I'm NOT one of the chosen??" And chickened out. Today the same thing happened. But tomorrow, I have no meetings. The Veg and I will go for a little ride. See if we get along. I'm preparing a special shave, digging out my Dad's old brush & mug, a soap that I haven't used in a while. The Veg seems like a SE kinda splash, so my MMOC will get a run. Let's see where it leads!!