Well, look who's back! Glad to heard you're FINALLY going to let it grow out a bit. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that it isn't necessarily harder to control as it get's bushier.

Cheers!
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