Its seems you were right - my comments were prophetic , but in truth you have been destined for the short side for many weeks due to your inspirational thread, your right of passage and your beard's evolution.

But the journey , as you are aware , is not over - it has now entered a new phase where to many the joy of being bearded can be explored - not only with what is growing, but what your beards presence means to you and those around you. Your wise words have helped many already, and I look forward to your continuing presence on this most wonderful of forums..

Trick's beard

"Life's a box of chocolates, You never know what you're gonna get."

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