Some people have noticed that I am growing quite a hefty beard. Here is why:

First of all, I apologize for my tardiness. Please find attached the official rules for the beard growing contest along with judgement days, etc.

THE RULES:

1. The commencement of the beard growing started/starts on May 15/06. The reason for the hold up is my lack of attention to the importance of this contest. I now see the necessity for my utmost attention from this point on. With this in mind any beard growing that began prior to May 15th will be accepted.

2. Trimming is allowed. A beard is itchy, so please trim as you find necessary. Make sure you are simply trimming, see rule #7.

3. The judging will take place on August 3rd, 2006 at the rehearsal dinner.

4. Dyeing of the beard area is accepted and supported.

5. The actual judging will be done on the following three categories and a fourth overall champion category.

I) Length (from the chin, three spots with an overall average. This will
be measured in inches, centimeters for Jeff)

II) Fullness (As I do not have a beard my father will be judging this
one based on 30 years of experience)

III) Originality (This will be based on a little effort in to the beard, like a
little color, braids or lightning bolts etc.)

IV) Overall Winner (This is like the overall champion at the dog shows
enough said)

6. Judges can be bribed, my dad likes a good 12 year old and up single malt Scotch. I myself am a beer man, so please anything import, Guinness is always nice.

7. If you choose to shave your beard prior to August 3rd and then try growing it again you may do so, but you will feel the ramifications come judgement day.

8. On the day of the judging, spectators may make a donation to the Fallen Member Fund via myself or Trish once the judging is done to have a contestant shave off their beard prior to the wedding. We will ask for a minimum $10 donation.

9. We will also be pepper spraying anyone who wishes to try it out.

10. The main thing is to have fun, a beard is a good thing, and remember, not all men with beards are scary, unless you drive a panel van!!!

11. Any ties will be decided by an old fashioned paper – rock – scissor game, best 2 of 3. Participants to draw on three – so, for those of you who took 13 years to get out of school, that is one, two, three – draw.

*Prizes will be provided for each category*

If you have any questions regarding the above rules you can email me. I thank you for your patience and remind each and every one of you, stay safe – and try not to get discouraged as you watch Vince’s beard blossom in the warm June/July weather. PEACE!

Take care

PS: Two months to the judgement day!!! and the contest as well.

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