Hey all, just for a lighter topic as we embark on what is an exciting, but ultimately stress-inducing time, I wanted to see how many of you are growing a beard for the playoffs (sorry ladies, a little exclusionary, I admit).
I do wear a beard full time, but I wear it trimmed down. This is not a stubble-shadow that you would find on a model or an actor, but an actual beard, just closely-cropped. I also shave my neck and around some of the edges to keep it clean looking. However, I'm letting it go completely for the playoffs and I wanted to know who else is going to be putting down the razor for hopefully the next couple months...as long as the Flames are in the playoffs.
I grew my first beard in 2004 when they made their run then, but it wasn't the strongest beard then. Fast forward 11 years and my beard is coming in so thick and fast, especially on my neck, that I already look like a drifter that you would cross the street to avoid if you saw me walking towards you on the sidewalk. I only stopped shaving once they clinched against L.A., but I'm already feeling like a wolverine.
Anyway, this is a playoff beard celebration and appreciation thread. Post anything beard-related that you like. Post pictures of the best playoff beards of players this year. Post your own progress if you wish. I may post my own progress now and then.
I leave you with a couple of hairy displays from years past that I really appreciated.
Discuss...