‘Tis Almost The Season
Seth's Barbershop
5 Weeks Until Christmas Day!
I know. It doesn't feel like it when you look outside. Unless you have 'those' neighbours who insist on throwing etiquette to the wind and already have their Santa inflatables on their lawn.
It's coming. 3 paycheques until Holiday Time. Or maybe 2!
So, first order of business: my schedule is already filling up. I'm having regulars sit down in my chair and stare at me almost accusingly, saying they had a hard time finding a slot. And I get it. I make it a point to mention in every newsletter how you need to plan ahead and book a cut. I shouldn't harp on it, you're a grown adult, and frankly, it's pretty condescending for your barber to treat you like that. But I must. Book a cut for a few weeks from now (pick the earliest or latest 15-minute increment to help me out) and reschedule if you need to when you get the reminder.
I'll be working extended hours and days leading up, making hay while the sun goes down too early, so let's get you handsome.
I plan on closing from Dec 22 to Jan 2, so if you're skipping the Xmas cut to get a New Year's cut, you've been advised.
And just in time for stocking stuffer shopping, I've bottled my new Barrel-Aged Negroni Aftershave. Same great aftershave, but I've aged it with wine barrel oak from the fine people (or person) at Francon Furniture (franconfurniture.com) for a woodsy touch. I've been spritzing the back of your neck with it for the last month or so, so if you like, it, buy some!
YET ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO BOOK A HAIRCUT!
You're probably aware that I was a bartender for a long time, and I love making recipes. And the Negroni is my favourite cocktail. Did you know the tradition of making Negronis on Christmas is full of symbolism?
The ingredients represent the Three Wise Men: Gin, Campari, and Sweet Vermouth, as the Magi known as Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar were all from The Netherlands, Italy, and France, probably.
Traditionally served in a wooden chalice, as Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade taught us, it's garnished with an orange peel meant to represent the Skin of Christ. The meaning of the striking red colour is obvious (Did you also Know that the Sangria cocktail translates to Royal Blood? Sang - Ria. Don't believe me? Would I lie to you?). The colour represents the Donkey the Christs rode in on and Joseph Christ eventually slaughtered and served as their traditional Christmas dinner.
Why do you think gin tastes like pine needles? Because it's distilled from used Christmas trees. Christmas trees are symbolic of the clear-cutting that occurred in the Forest of Nazareth, thus driving the Christs from their tree farm to look for shelter away in a manger.
Why is the Vatican in Italy? Because of the Catholic love of Negronis. When they talk of the Holy Spirit, they're talking about Gin.
So, when sharing Negronis with your children this year, remember, "For God so loved the world he gave his favourite recipe" Gin 3:16
3 Wise Men, Father, Son, Holy Spirit, JC was 33 when he died for 3 days (2 nights), 3 Horsemen of The Apocalypse (and the one dude's little brother who tagged along because his mom went grocery shopping and then he got credit), there is much power in the number 3. That's why the best cocktails have 3 ingredients. The one listed above, the Old Fashioned, The Last Word, Daiquiri, Sidecar, I could go on and on. Anyway, none of this has anything to do with barbering and hair. Just thought I'd share and enlighten. Sincere apologies for any heresy.
IF YOU CLICK HERE YOU CAN GET A HAIRCUT. IT'S MAGIC!
But wait, there's more!
Coming Soon!
T-shirts. I dropped off shirts today to get pressed. If you like t-shirts, there will be some at the shop very soon! Another stocking stuffer for the person in your life who likes wearing shirts.
Things I'm into this month.
Music:
There's an artist I found earlier this year, you probably heard him too, I think he was on a late night Jimmy show, his name is MJ Lenderman and he's just great. I'm not good at genre-ing art, so check him out for yourself.
open.spotify.com/artist/4tK6Z8fK7Sc9133byjPGIT?si=YgUbCslqRpWmaWB3DOT6oQ
Local:
I have a client who is a pro at all things tech, he even has a podcast about it, a blog, and a pretty in-depth website. He's now embarking on a new venture providing drop-off computer repair, and remote support services. If you have a computer problem, give him a call. If you're like me and know very little about computers (I know way more than my dad and way less than my son), he's the right person to ask.
PRETTY IMPRESSED YOU MADE IT THIS FAR
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