40 odd years ago I came out of the Royal Marines and I was a Blue Beard. Had to shave 3 times a day and when I came out- I grew a beard. Been on ever since except for a charity day at work when I shaved it off for sponsorship. Until it grew back it was painful. Skin soreness and I have never shaved it off since. May trim it back tight occasionally -or when the wife moans- but Prefer a full beard that never gets any attention except around the upper lip.
When I did shave it off- I realised why I grew it in the first place. I am an ugly bu**er under that facial growth.
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How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan