Hey Brent,  I do not think that I ever saw your thread before. But anyway, you have gone on to grow a stellar beard. Many congratulations go to you as you celebrate your yeard! Your bearded look is definitely the one I prefer. You are made for your beard. I do not think anyone could ever argue that, even if they are not beard lovers like all of us guys here. Will you keep on growing? Whatever you do, I hope that you at least maintain what you have achieved here.  Patrick