I started this experiment on June 1st. One of my main goals was to grow a beard vertically and horizontally larger than my Dad grew his beard. I think I have succeeded even though grandma G. questions my success. I challenge Richie to do the same. Years from now I might try a longer fungal mass in hopes to secure the the longest beard ever grown by a Glassford.
The above image was taken minutes before partial removal. One of the main problems I experienced with my long facial hair was eating and drinking. It was a hassle to say the least. Another would be people stare and give you a puzzled look. It is kind of a "what the heck" look. A benefit would be saving money on shaving supplies.... yes it is expensive to shave. You also get the nod from other endowed facial growers. There is a brotherhood among those who dare to put down the razor.
Lynne said on many occasions.... I want my husband back. I did not marry a biker, homeless person, convict or crazy person. I saw this look many times this growing season. 
Even though Lynne greatly disliked my experiment she was a trooper... thank you Lynne.
I would also like to thank Heather for taking the images for us. She is quite the little photographer. 
Well I have have had my facial experiment for 7 months, and Christmas day I started exposing my face to the elements. It took a few days with a goatee before I could shave off most of the hair. Currently I am supporting what you now see and will shave all of it within a month. I would like to thank my mother and father for providing me with the genetic abilities to grow a beard for without I would have been for every wondering.... what it would be like to have more hair on my face than on the top of my head.
Lookin good dad! Hopefully you gave Richie good genetics... if not he has no chance of beating you ;)
ReplyDeleteYou look just like your dad in that picture with the full beard. Love you Richie!!
ReplyDeleteRich, You are so funny to try that "experiment," and Lynne was definitely a good sport. As cool as it is that you CAN grow a beard like that, you know just in case the Earth's temperature drops, or if you can't secure shaving supplies, or you want to try out for the part of Moses in some sort of production, you look a thousand MILLION times better without it!!
ReplyDeleteLove ya Rich!
Tiff
Yes I am ready for the next ice age, but I will need another 7 months of growth.
ReplyDeleteFor a while I thought Utah was moving in that direction....boy,has it been cold or what.
I think you set a record for our family dad, I don't know if Richie will ever last as long as you did! I kinda miss your beard but I think you look great either way!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive growth going on there! I wish my job would let me do an experiment of my own. (Darn UPS and your strict facial hair standards!) Some day a beard growing contest would be fun!
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