I missed your update too, and now it's time for another one! Come out, come out, wherever you are!

Add my voice to the chorus of accolades on kicking the nicotine habit. That's huge! Hats off to you, sir.

Tom


Some helpful links:
Library Central of Beard Growing


Taming the Wild Mustache
Tips for eating and drinking with a big mustache

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit. ~ W. Somerset Maugham
A jerk with a beard is just a bearded jerk, but a bearded gentleman is awesomeness personified. ~ Triibeard