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Joel

Male

Seattle, Washington

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:: Single
About Me:: I am all about adventure sports stuff, street bikes, planes, scuba, motoX. I live to explore new places, my favorite so far is Costa Rica but if I had the money ??? It's a big world !!
I first got AA about 3-4 years ago. It was very slow at first but eventually ate up my entire scalp. After having exhausted myself with every possible treatment I have finally begun to accept who I am now ( John Travolta and Bruce Willis help ) hahahaha. I wish I had my hair but I won't let AA define who I am, or what I'm going to accomplish!
If you have AA AT AU and you see me on the street give me a shout!
For anyone newer to this than me, remember the people and things that make your life great have nothing to do with hair!!
Do you have alopecia?: Alopecia totalis
Are you age 18 or older?: Yes - I am 18 or older

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jennifer

So did your lashes and brows come back? So do you have to use this gel forever? what happens when you stop using it? is this a new medicine? tell me, tell me! :)

Sep 7, 2008
Joel

I actually don't know the "how long" and "what if you stop" answers yet. Yes!! my eyelash and brow are growing back in!! I don't put gel on them so maybe just collateral damage but I'll take it. My scalp hair is growing like weeds and the outline is trying to figure out where it used to be and where the last 3 years of being a middle age male should have moved it (receded) but the AA spots are definately filling in!

Sep 10, 2008
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

What is the gel you are using?

Hope you are having a great weekend.

Jeff

Sep 13, 2008
Sarah S

How funny!! My husband and I just went to Colorado two weeks ago and I loved. My husband has been to Colorado a bunch of times, but I had never been. Pikes Peak was so beautiful!! We also went to Gardens of the God that day and that was breathtaking too!

Oct 7, 2008
JeffreySF

Hey Joel

Whats going on with you? Any new updates?
All is pretty good here.
The Blue Angels are in town for Fleetweek. Saw an awesome airshow today.

Jeff

Oct 11, 2008
Joel

Always a good day when the sound of freedom is overhead. We get them in August. Remember the old A-4's? They were not as cool planes but louder than hornets. Same old here. Stuff working so well I don't want to jinx it. Real status report in a month or so!!!!

Oct 12, 2008
JeffreySF

Hi joel,

So tell me is the gel working for you?
All is great with me. The Blue Angels were awesome as always.
Took a road trip down to Pescadero today The tide pools were really cool with interesting sea life. Then went into town and had lunch. Brought home some garlic artichoke bread and some fresh pumkin pie. Hade made meatloaf the night before so had a major feast. tasty tasty tasty.

Hugz,

jeff

Oct 13, 2008
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

Hope your having a great Sunday.
Anything to report?

Jeff

Oct 26, 2008
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

Whats up?
I just realized we are the same age. When is your Birthday? Mine is in March I'll hit the Big 45....Half way to 90.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family.

Jeff

Nov 26, 2008
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

All is good here. Just been doing the usual stuff....Work, play and alopecia world.

Merry Christmas to you too.

Jeff

Dec 17, 2008
JeffreySF

Hi Joel,

I got the pics. Looks like your hair is doing better than mine.
I'll be 45 in March. Yikes!!!

Happy New Year!!!

Hugz,

Jeff

Jan 1, 2009
Joel

I could "OutGeek" you in a heartbeat!!

Jan 3, 2009
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

Thought I would check in and see how you are doing.

Jeff

Jan 26, 2009
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Feb 24, 2009
Suzanne Thompson

Hey, another Seattleite! What part of town do you live in? I am in the Northgate area. Do you attend the NAAF support group meetings? I have been pretty lax with going to those, always on a Thursday and I always am working late. I am going to the "Bald Girls Do Lunch" event on Tues. night. We should get some Seattle folks together for an informal night out with beers at a local pub.

Mar 6, 2009
Suzanne Thompson

Maybe some Monday or Weds. night (I'm off then so not working late). Where do you live? We can find a pub somewhere inbetween...

Mar 7, 2009
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

I was thinking about you this morning. How are you doing? I havent heard from you in a bit.

Jeff

Mar 13, 2009
Suzanne Thompson

Joel, I have another A.A. friend that lives in the Maple Valley area. I don't think he is on here though. Mike Lotto. He goes to conference every year. Maybe we should meet down your way sometime. The guy I've been seeing (in the photo) lives there too. We just tried that new Japanese joint by the Home Depot last week. Or we can meet up here on a Tues or Weds. I work late Tues. but Weds. I am off. When are you up next? What part of M.V. are you in? Ron lives on 208th right off Kent Kangley. Small world, eh?

Mar 13, 2009
Heather L

Hey Joel,

Just have to tell you- love your westie. (all the dogs are cute-though I have soft spot for terriers)

I few years ago I went to Seattle- actually I was leaving from Seattle on an Alaskan cruise, but we went two early to check out Seattle. Great city- I loved the fish market- I have never seen such beautiful flowers (and they were so inexpensive!!)

Hope you have a great weekend.
Heather

Mar 28, 2009
Heather L

Joel,

thanks for the friend invite!

Westies really are great- so full of themselves! Mine sleeps with me too- although he is a bed-hog and snores! But I wouldn't have it any other way! he goes to work with me too and has become the mascot- he pretty much runs the joint! Stumps is 13 now so he is just a bit slower

I read on your profile you have been having some re-growth! Great news- do you think it has anything to do with any treatment you have tried? or just spontaneous? Because I have multiple spots I often experiment. For example right on one I am using steroid foam (Olux) and another neem oil- and the growth is the same!!! So I often wonder if treatment works or if AA just does what it wishes. But unfortunately I have not been brave enough to stop and do nothing to see what happens...maybe one day.

Heather

Apr 13, 2009
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

Stopping to see how things are with you.

Jeffrey

Apr 13, 2009
Suzanne Thompson

Do you want to aim for Weds. night up here in Seattle? I think that's where you said you are on Weds. I can probably slip away from my kids for a couple of hours.. In a couple of weeks we can maybe try for a Sat. night in MV and hook up with Mike Lotto. I'll send a private message with my phone #.

Apr 24, 2009
Suzanne Thompson

Hey, did you see the front page of the Sports section in today's Seattle Times? About a girl in Kent that has A.U. It's online too I'm sure if you don't have the paper.

Apr 28, 2009
Amanda Omnes

Thanks :D

May 3, 2009
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

Whats going on with you? We havent talked in ages.

Jeffrey

May 27, 2009
JeffreySF

Knock Knock!!!

Jul 12, 2009
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

What up Dude????

Aug 31, 2009
Christine

Hi there neighbor, I still have not met anyone with AA, talk to a lot on here and another site, I so get what you said about finally meeting someone with it. We have probably met others, but not known?? I hope it's not the first thing others see in me. Hope to hear from you again :-)

Feb 1, 2010
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

Long time no hear. Whats up with you? All is good here.

Jeff

Feb 2, 2010
Harley Desiree Wheeler

there is no such thing as a perfect girl lol but a almost perfect ^^ there are a few of them

Feb 2, 2010
Harley Desiree Wheeler

I may be young but iv lived my life already lol i always live like todays my last day cause thats how it is..n i date only older men i already know bout these youngins ha

Feb 6, 2010
Rick Seymour

AHHHHHH I mean AAAAARRRRRRRGGG How come? In the hoody you look like Scott Bacula (Quantum Leap - and a new tv show about 40 yr olds). Nice photo montage. Home looks similar to mine though mine is Log.

Feb 6, 2010
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

Whats up?

Jeff

Feb 6, 2010
MiNAH

Those snow capped mountains are a sight for sore eyes!
When I lived in Idaho, I would run in the snow, go without head covering, and dress as though it were a heat wave.
There is nothing more refreshing than ice cold air on your scalp.
This is living!

As you can see, my daughter has enough hair to go around....but don't be fooled, it's a weave!
Yet they have plenty of hair.
Make sure you don't get hypothermia in the process.

Feb 8, 2010
Rick Seymour

Castle Rock CO. is about 190 miles east of me. I am loacted 60 miles from both Aspen/Vail Ski area's depending the direction you choose to travel.

Feb 8, 2010
Heather L

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY JOEL!

Hope you are having a amazing time!

Feb 13, 2010
JeffreySF

Hi Joel,

How are you?
Going to NAAF this year? Indanapolis Baby!

Jeffrey

Feb 19, 2010
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

I hope you can make it. This will be my 3rd
How's everything going with you?

Jeffrey

Feb 20, 2010
JeffreySF

Hey Joel,

Thanks for the Birthday Balloons!

Jeffrey

Mar 15, 2010
Gail

I'd share morning coffee with you any day!! xoxo

Mar 23, 2010
Gail

Can't wait for 4/30 to give you one of these!

Apr 8, 2010
Gail

oxoxoxoxxxxxxxooxoxoxoxoxoox !

Apr 8, 2010
Gail

Boxers, briefs, or Speedo? hahahahaha

Apr 8, 2010
Gail

thump thump thump....

Apr 8, 2010
Gail

Cupid

Apr 8, 2010
Gail

Missing my other half.... : (

Jul 7, 2010
JeffreySF

Hi Joel,

Stopped in to say hello.
How are you doing? We havent talked in awhile.

Jeffrey

Jul 13, 2010
JeffreySF

Hi Joel,

I'm sorry you are angry. I know all too well what you are going through. Maybe I can help you in some way.

Jeffrey

Jul 13, 2010
Dominique Cleopatra

When things get rocky I like to Rock 'n Roll!

Jul 13, 2010
JeffreySF

Look at this little guy!

Jul 14, 2010