Hi Guys.  I was off the computer for a week and the yuku app wasn't working, so I apologize for the delay in responses

@Matt34. I had the nerve, and most of the confidence but just decided it was time to be bare again. I was in Italy for the past week and a waiter in a restaurant was sporting a pretty nice George V and I showed him a picture on my phone with mine.  He yelled "why?" when he saw my current state.  My daughter and wife both said "because of us".  If it makes them happy to think that... fine.  It gives me some stuff in the bank to withdraw when the next beard starts. Probably September or October.  I have to admit that in the current heat I am pretty content to be clean shaven.
@Tripsta.  Echoing Simmo and others, it is good to see you back here.  My GV will be back.  Probably a bit tamer in the stache but back anyway.  I'm watching your progress now and enjoying it!
@Rothenberger: thanks for the support of my thread.  You are correct, it can (and will) grow back!