Thank you for the compliments (and the nice card!).

My beard seriously needs trimming, not to much the length as it is ragged and wiry and in need of care. It takes me some time in front of the bathroom mirror, I can't yet stand without steadying myself with one hand, I need both arms free to do the work, and that's hopefully not too far off. Besides, big white beards are favorable this time of year for some reason. ;)