John's dad shaved off his beard for the first time in THIRTY years, and I've posted a picture here for the sake of posterity. He had a handlebar moustache for a few days, and then trimmed it to a regular moustache before startling us all by coming out of the bathroom one morning completely clean-shaven. (He says that now that his children have seen his face, he plans to remain bearded for life. May the Lord grant him a half-century more of bearded splendor.) P.S. One week later, John shaved his chin and neck to create a bonafide Burnside look. I think this is due to shock from seeing Dude's uncovered face.