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TIMBO'S BARBERSHOP: A GRAND OPENING EVENT TO REMEMBER

They could have just moved in and put up a simple "OPEN" sign, but that's just not how things are done with this bunch. Instead, what I found as I drove up on Saturday 8/4/18 at Timbo's Barbershop was a Grand Opening event to remember! The cozy-super-comfortable space was complete with ample seating in the center of the main barbershop floor, a wall-mounted, color tv monitor, an attention-grabbing game system (calling all gamers), and a licensed professional barber in each corner of the space. It was a shop full of supporters, clients, friends, and family.

The clear and sunny day provided the perfect backdrop for the excitement associated with welcoming a new business to a community. In spite of the oh-so-familiar and unforgiving Houston heat, the parking lot at Timbo's Barbershop was full of not only cars but families and smiling faces! It could have been the music from Casey "DJ Ice Cold" Cooley piping from the two large speakers under the tent. Maybe it was the cold and tasty snow cones and other good eats served up by Itz A Party Rental. Perhaps it was the colorful GINORMOUS moonwalk castle. Could it be that all the smiles were for the camera as REALDEAL Visuals took the official event photos? This blogger thinks it was a combination of all of those things PLUS the incredibly welcoming vibe created by the men who are the members of the Timbo's Barbershop family:

TIM:
When asked what clients could expect at Timbo's Barbershop, Tim smiled and said: It's going to feel like family here. That's understandable because he added that he'd been cutting with Jay for about 8 years, with Kendrick for 5 years, and with Chico for 4 years. As Timbo did what he does best (he was cutting hair as we spoke), he continued by promising that along with fabulous cuts, customers could expect loads of laughs. Tim explained that the barbershop welcomes everyone from first-cut tiny tots to seasoned seniors who are eligible for the senior citizen's discount. In addition to his commitment to doing good business, Tim is a big believer in community engagement, so expect amazing things to happen at Timbo's Barbershop.

JAY:
A hair cut means everything to a man. It's like the ArmorAll shine on the tires of a clean car. A hair cut is how a man "shines." No doubt this barber will be helping customers to shine as he offers words of wisdom, professionalism, and a laid back experience from his chair in the shop. Jay explained that it means a lot to him to be working with Tim, Kendrick, and Chico because of their bond. He used words like trust, mutual respect, and having one another's back to describe the bond shared between the four men.

KENDRICK:
This barber boasted in not only his professional cutting skills but in his upbeat and positive personality which he feels adds color to the shop. Kendrick explained that he understands that his work could possibly help get a kid off the street. How so? You may ask. Well, he says that you never know what time spent in his chair could mean to someone.

CHICO:
A mild-mannered, towering man (easily over 6ft tall) named Chico says he delivers great cuts, peace, and love from his chair. He explained that lots of people vent when they sit in the barbershop chair. He considers it a privilege and honor to listen and promises not to offer advice unless invited to do so. Chico wrapped up our time together by saying that he offers a shoulder to cry on because you never know what people are going through. WARNING: Most people will need a ladder to reach his shoulder!

If all you need is a haircut, any shop will do. ...BUT if you're looking for a fabulous haircut AND a place that reminds you of haircuts in kitchen, talking and laughing with friends, and an all-around feel-good experience, Timbo's Barbershop is for you.