Well Gentlemen... I made it to my 9 week mark.  Pictures attached below:




I did have to trim some of the more wiley hairs and have tried to smooth out the neckline some.  Since my last update, I found out about a 10 days ago that my work so graciously decided that after almost 17 years of service with them they could now effectively govern the organizations and processes I built in Austin and Montana solely from California - thus inviting me to spread my wings elsewhere.  Surprisingly enough, I have felt extremely calm about the whole thing.  I bring this up because I had an interview today at another local company doing what I do and was a bit worried about the beard.  I decided to just go for it and let the chips fall where they may.  When I met with the hiring manager, I casually indicated that I typically don't look like Santa Clause, but had been recruited into a play where my character was bearded.  He just looked at me and said, "it's really no big deal... I usually have a beard after football season."  I was relieved.  The interviews went really well.  Hopefully, I will not be looking to "spread my wings" for long. I think I need another couple of weeks to completely beef up the sides (though I do think the whole effect looks pretty good).  Any comments or suggestions???