Now what is all this talk about Christmas and clubbing?

Personally I think Chewie has his priorities wrong. Christmas is a time for your family and the general well ebing of your soul (i.e. actual rest). The rest of the year is for clubbing.

As for the specifics of beards....

I'd keep the beard. The bigger the better. The trick is to work out which shampoo will allow it to absorb and hold the most chloroform. You also need to get your immunity up quickly, being sent to sleep and raped by your own beard would probably be deemed a failure.

Edit: If Angie has time to read this blog then she has time to write a beard blog. The issue is currently well blogged but not quite complete yet.