birdbeard, thanks! I'm hoping I will see some growth in the next month or so. I just saw some pictures taken about a month ago and I can tell a difference. I suppose seeing it everyday keeps perspective at bay.

Sherbrn, I read your thread (yes, all 10 pages) and your beard is amazing! I know that time is really the only thing that will help but the past several days have been frustrating. Thanks for the words.

AmericanEuroMutt, my self-deprecating words weren't a spoof... I wasn't trying to convince you otherwise.

DanoFromCO, I'm not "trying to find negative things to say about" my beard. I just felt that I would like to have some more length, unrealistic or not.

Cr In NC, I appreciate it, man. I'm gonna keep it going for at least a few more months to see what I can get.

kplandes, thanks for the kind words. Your profile picture is great! I just read through your grow thread and all I can say is, "Wow!"

remsio, I think you and I may have different definitions of elite.

hdgeno777, you're right. And I know you're right. I think what sent me on this tangent was that I Facetimed with my brother today and he and I quit shaving at roughly the same time. However, his beard is epic. It's possible my jealousy got the better of me this afternoon.