Veni:   Just found your thread.   Taking a look around.   Saw your first post and pics;  then the updates via the links.   Looks like you've done very well.   (Were you even surprised?) - not us!  image

It is looking very nice young fellah.   Patience is the key, and you've shown that by allowing it to grow out.   With trimming, as can be expected:  exercise caution.   Sometimes a few snips turn into something more extreme.  

You've got an Excellent beard and it'll be nice to see it grow out fuller.   Very very nice Veniimage