thanks for the warm welcome....yes this is technically my first full beard, I've had many variations...chin strap, goatee, friendly mutton chops. As for how long I think i could get it to grow it all depends on how low I can fly under the radar. I work nights so it shouldnt be too hard. When I first started working there was a no beard policy but I complained enough and they overturned it so now that I have the ability I have to make it worthy beard.