Cav7Scout, I'm glad the thread is inspirational. I hope your beard does well.

Apatchy, Thanks for the edited picture. It does give me a good idea of what the look would be if I bailed out on the cheeks. I think you are right about waiting to the 4 month mark. It is getting difficult, but I want to stick it out.

WireyGrowth, You are right about that thread helping. That really gives me hope. Amazing what he ended up with.

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU.