Have to ask why you were in the back row or was you boss worried about being upstaged (or inviting members of rock groups to your company doo and blowing the budget??)

It sounds like sleeping with a massive facial mane has its issues, and I suppose you have thought or hammocks or suspension as an alternative to a bed? but then maybe Mrs Tom might not approve?

And then that braid, you know if I hadn't of done what I have, I still don't think I would ever have gotten even close to your masterpeice. It seems that as time goes by the compliments are flowing and with good reason.

Good to hear that a fellow beardsman born in 66, is having a whale of time, long may the martini's (and your beard too!) flow into the 50's and beyond. A toast to you both!

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