Tom E:   Some men have ALL the luck don't they?   I've had a couple of friendly comments, but nothing as sweet as the comment that young lovely gave you. 

I love the braid, and I also like the length so that you can tie it or perhaps put a clip on it.  I think it gives the beard an added dynamic.  

Only in the last couple of weeks I have been able to put a small clip on my beard.   Of course ... TIME ... is what I am waiting on with my facial hair so that I can do JUST that!  Braid it a bit (even if small) and I have seen some beard jewelry on-line that was really cool.  

So ... one of these days, maybe Christmas ... the bearded gent on Dec. 25th will bring me a little something to encourage me.   We'll see.

OH! Frig! Tom - of course, your beard looks awesomeimage