@eirebear thanks for the advice, i'm being too impatient! I get mixed reactions, the best bit about growing a beard is that i'm told i look older than i actually am, which i love hearing. Others are sceptical but i don't really listen to those people because i'm not growing it for others, but for myself. I want to grow it longer so the moustache hopefully connects to the rest of it all, but i don't plan on growing it too long. Instead i'd like to reach a certain point and maintain that length, althought i haven't decided what that will be - i guess i'll decide when i get to that point!

@ReadyourownBook Thanks for the compliment! I'm glad you're deciding to retry growing your beard out and i'm flattered that i've inspired you to do so. I'm definitely going to keep growing for a while before choosing a length to stick with! I hope you find success with your growing escapades too!