Beard Poll
When my wife first met me, I had an “Eric the Red” beard. However I’ve been clean-shaven for the past 8 years, and have come to honestly prefer it.
But both Jessica and my awesome mom-in-law Peg miss my fuzzier state & vigorously lobby for me to grow it back.
On a whim this year, I did grow a beard again, aerodynamics be dammed! (and yes, it does matter at top speeds).
A beard is nice & warm, and it’s low maintenance, even if you need to be a bit more careful when you are eating to not wear your food. I’ve even got some grey mixing in now.
Yesterday, as I was packing for Germany and Masters worlds, I shaved it off. Ahhh… my face felt free again.
But I will lay a question out to the public THAT YOU CAN VOTE ON!
(I want to test blog-polling technology, so this is a good excuse).
What should I do?
Should I return to the Full beard?
Should I do a halfway, urban-professional vibe?
Or should I be clean-shaven? Cool in those scorching desert-hot summers, and faster in the winters?
let your voice be heard!
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I will try to abide by the wishes of the voting public.
This is a year of intense politics in the USA, so admittedly I am trying to split the “pro-fur” constituency across two candidates, and Jessica’s vote is a “super-delegate” vote, because she does count more.
p.s. Jess & Peg, you can’t vote 1000 times in a row, only one vote per I.P. address!
I want to mention that my oldest friend, someone I’ve known since I was 3, Nathan, is now blogging himself. I can’t wait to see how his blog evolves over time.
Nate is a man of many beards, and a great fellow, so I am very interested in his opinion.
(I think I know what nate’s vote will be, he is a Vermonter, & those folks prioritize warm equipment…)
Filed under: from the coffee shop
How many votes does your mother get?
yes, you can
mom, I think you qualify as a “super-delegate” as well….
and what did you vote for?
Actually, as a born New Yorker, the well groomed, professional, hip and somewhat aerodynamic look is my favorite. Ultimately, as a married man, I tend to do what my wife wants.
Also, thanks for the support for my new writing endeavor. Have fun skating!
Andrew,
Kick some A++ MAN!!!
Pete
I think the goatee looks best in a skinsuit, if the upkeep isn’t a drag.
Full beard = Andrew Love, Ph.D
Full shave = Andrew Love, check my I.D.
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Van’s comment. But Andrew really gets off on having his ID checked. It’s the Peter Pan in him.
Hi Andrew,
As someone who has know you long enough to be almost a mother to you, I think I should have super-delegate status too. I most definitely prefer the clean shaven look. But whatever your facial dress, you are still an exceptionally fine looking man.
Marcia