Triibeard wrote:
Tom E wrote:

Wait!  You're just now achieving that post status?  I remember this great green laser/saber/avitar thingy ages ago that fit the bill perfectly. 
Congratulations!
Tom
Well, see, there was this medically induced sabbatical back in May-June this year... Slowed me down a bit.                 

Is this the "green laser/saber/avitar thingy" you remembered?
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Ah, that's the one, there he is.  All hail!!



Some helpful links:
Library Central of Beard Growing


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

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