Thanks Cr in NC...it was nice to know that my fears of having the beard around my family were unfounded. I do not do the handlebars often, as it takes me sometime to get them right and I usually have to redo them a couple of times.

Triibeard...thanks man I will. I still plan on not touching anything till at least the beggining of next year. I guess I'll see what kind of length I have at that time. My beard is definetly not bulky, so I am concerned it may get stringy looking.

bhster..thanks buddy and I did not have to blame you for anything as the family generally had positve things to say. In fact I need to thank you for your support.

Filou...that is the plan, to see where this may grow to. it is both exciting and a little worriesome.

Cheers!