Last year, when I posted my annual beard photo, I said I was 85% certain I wouldn’t grow it again this year.

Well, I did it again, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. There’s just something about this time of year that brings out the beard.

This year’s edition started around the end of October. I’ve kept it somewhat groomed over the last 6 weeks, although it’s starting to get a bit out of control, and a little uncomfortable. Abbey helped me with a photo shoot last night. Google Photos assembled an automated collage which is what you see to the right.

The plan is cut the beard back this weekend, and then shave it all off before Christmas.

I’m not a big fan of the beard, which makes me wonder why I’ve done it for the last 10 years. So who knows, maybe this is the last year for it. Let’s just say that I’m 85% certain it is.

(If you’re interested in taking a trip down memory lane, here’s a post that has images of “the beard” dating back to 2012).