Bhster....Great advice and you are totally right. By the way I will totally blame you if I need too...LOL!

IrishDan....Thanks IrishDan. You could be right. Perhaps others will show up with beards or i will insipire a few to grow. Never know. This could be fun.

Filou.... Spoken like a man sho know what he wants and advice well taken. Thank you.

TiminNY....Tahnks for the real life story. That will definetly help me keep the beard through the holidays and perhaps even onwards.

NC....Nail on the head. I am more confortable being wallflower than being the center of attention. That has got to be where my anxiety is coming from.

Morrisonhotel....Thanks man, "friggin store bought." I love the comments. I have never really thought of my beard as being that great. I have always seen the imperfections and I'm really just happy to be able to grow anything.

Kplandes.....You're right buddy, you are right. I probably would regret shaving as soon as i finished. Best to just keep the journey going on.

beardjourney....Thanks. I plan to "beard on" now.

I con't believe how much support I have received from you guys. THANKS A TON! I have never thought my beard was all that great or dense. I was just happy to be able to grow anything. Since I was a really late bloomer, I guess I have always had this stupid anxiety about my beard.

You have all convinced me to keep the beard. I am currently thinking I will keep it untrimmed to the New Year and then see where life takes me.

Cheers!