Right on, just started mine on the 1st and have started hanging around this forum again. I grew my first full beard out last winter and loved it, but wound up shaving it down to a mustache and goatee in the spring. I would have kept it but I am not a fan of hairy cheeks underneath the full face helmet I wear when riding my bikes. But, riding season is pretty much over in MN, so on Halloween night I shaved my face clean and am bringing back the full beard for the winter......would post a pic but I'm on day 2 so there's not much to post just yet I'm growing for no shave november, but the beard will likely hang around until it warms up in MN again.