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Beard with a Man
Submitted by Joe on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 3:27pm.
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I've had this in my collection for several years. I have no idea who he is or where this was taken. I do wonder how long it took to grow this beard. I also wonder how long it took to wash and dry it. View full size.
Beard ponytail?
Submitted by noelani on Fri, 11/05/2010 - 6:47pm.
I've had hair that long growing from my head, and it required some doing to keep out of things. I can't imagine having it growing out of your face! I wonder if he parted it all down the middle and tied it in back of his head in a ponytail, when he ate, kissed, etc.. It would be a conversation piece that created more than a little inconvenience!
A Pogonophile's perfect picture
Submitted by Dave K on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 5:52pm.
of a magnificent male mantle.
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