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[greatbear]

I've let my beard overtake my face again. I'm starting to look like Fidel Castro or something. While I like having the beard like it is to keep my face warm and to also give me something to tug on during those thoughtful moments, I think it might be time to chop it back:



I took this pic the other day, after getting the PC back in shape. While tinkering tonight, I took this one, which I liked, and made a user icon from:



I'm afraid that if I dont chop this back soon, some lunkhead from the DHS might think I am Osamy and shewt me.

Yes, this is a comment whoring post, and I am seeking opinions, solutions and whatever else I come up with.

Comments

[madlizard.livejournal.com]

I think it looks pretty Fidel...

I think it would look nice just trimmed back a little bit, or even a lot bit as in your icon used for this post. Either way, it's hot.

[jkusters]

I dunno, I think the beard looks really nice. Usually I don't much care for longer beards, but it does suit you well. As long as you keep it well groomed (and it looks like you do), I say keep it. :-)

As usual with pictures of you, though, I'm drawn to your eyes in both pics. You have very captivatingly attractive eyes.

JOhn.

[beartech420.livejournal.com]

i personally love long beards.
like to rub face hair with other bears
did you ask your better half, what he likes?
for myself right now I got it short in a fu manchu just because I'm seeing family for turkey day. mom likes it trimmed.

[aadroma.livejournal.com]

Actually, I think your beard looks damned hot on you ... but that's me!

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

Fidel Castro? "Osamy"?

Dare I say - GET A GRIP?

That's just plain SILLY. If anyone here is in horrendous danger of being mistaken by Osama by some room-temperature IQ dipshit, it's moi.

You look very good in the beard. You should keep your paws off and let it continue to grow. Anyone who gives you shit about it has abysmal taste and is a rude jerk. It is your innate right as a MALE to grow your beard as long as you damn well want to!

[robypikkus.livejournal.com]

Wow!
You look like Lou Cypher in "Angel Heart"... :)
Hot! *jawdropping*

[liftinmoose.livejournal.com]

let it grow WILD!!!! GRRRRR

[bearlover.livejournal.com]

I'll bet you already had your decision made before asking this question :)

[growler-south.livejournal.com]

I'd be happy for your beard to overtake my butt....

oooh, tickles!

[lukebacca.livejournal.com]

I agree with Furr -- I love it! I, personally, would hate to see it go.

[md-mancub.livejournal.com]

Nah, you don't look anything like OBL. You're not gaunt, you're attractive, and I'm betting you don't require dialysis. :)

Did you get to the Apple Store? Didn't hear back from ya.

And I keep looking for you at the Bloom (won't shop anywhere else now because (a) it's a good store and (b) I keep hoping I'll run into you!). :)

[holy13nation.livejournal.com]

Chop not.
I did.
Je regrette.
Besides, it's certainly not broke so why fix it?!

reminds me more of this...

[champdaddy.livejournal.com]

[sparkygearhead.livejournal.com]

*shrug* This won't be the first time I've dissented with the greater community, and it won't be the last, I'm sure! I've never cared for the scraggly look, but I ain't your husband either. He's the only man you need to please. If it yanks his crank, then leave it long.

[faghatesgods.livejournal.com]

I think it loks hawt!

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

Uh... "scraggly"?

It's a couple inches long, sure - but "irregular, uneven, unkempt"? I don't think so.

[sparkygearhead.livejournal.com]

Oops - Sorry. I can see how what I wrote could be taken that way. I was speaking in general terms, not specific to his beard. Especially in the second picture, it looks quite well maintained.

Sorry for the confusion. I'll try to be more accurate in the future.

[beg1n.livejournal.com]

I think that beard is a great length for you - very handsome.

[m-f-patterson.livejournal.com]

I like the beard, but like you, mine gets a little unruly at times, so what I do is keep the sides at a #3, and then let the goatee grow out (as in my icon). That way I can grow it out long if I want too or keep it trimmed, but still full.

[586bc.livejournal.com]

I like it, and if you need a vacation, Fidel could probably use a doppelganger these days.

[fingertrouble.livejournal.com]

I like the Fidel look - so shoot me. ;-)

Re: reminds me more of this...

[fingertrouble.livejournal.com]

the Farnese Hercules...seen that in person in Naples.

One of my favourite sculptures EVER. Wonder why? ;-)

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

By the way - may I recommmend The Beard Community Bulletin Board to you, if you haven't yet encountered it?

[fuzzcub.livejournal.com]

It's very lobster bibby.

:o)

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Dialysis! X-D

No, never made it to the Apple store yet. I've been either too busy, too tired or not here. lol

We gotta coordinate the Bloom trips somehow. Gimme a call or email or something before you have a trip planned. I'll bop on over.

Re: reminds me more of this...

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I wish I had those muscles.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Actually, he wants me to trim it back to the bushy goatee I had when we did PTown last year. Same as this user icon.

[md-mancub.livejournal.com]

Going to be around tomorrow afternoon? I'm shooting for a 2:30 or 3:00 PM Bloom appearance. :)

Got shop for the Pumpkin Pie stuff.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I wont be home till around 6, but I do have to make a trip for some foodstuff that evening.

[md-mancub.livejournal.com]

Dude, I'll be baking the pies by then. Sorry. :( Maybe when I get back from Louisville, eh?

[sparkygearhead.livejournal.com]

Mmmm... I've gotta say, it's a good look for you!

He's a rather good looking man, himself. Damn it, it ain't considerate for two such handsome men to be together. You need to spread it around!

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a plan. I tend to go in the evening after dinner (grocery shopping when I am hungry is dangerous and expensive) or on the way home from work. Lemme know!

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Ice cream cones are deadly.

[beastbriskett.livejournal.com]

Handsome!

Re: reminds me more of this...

[arktos62.livejournal.com]

You both look good, if I may say so.