I think I want to join this club: http://www.handlebarclub.co.uk/wbmcwinners.shtml (thanks for the tip Ken!)
Notice I shaved the groat (throat growth). My dad, a long time beard wearer, advocates the groat shaving. Makes it look cleaner and feels better.
Agreed. Groat shaving and a little cheek trim is the only thing that separates the fine upstanding beard wearers in society and dangerous shut ins.