Hair today...gone tomorrow?
Many thanks to Steve Kitchen for looking after the shop for the last few weeks.
Whilst I was away on a road trip in the States I decided to chuck the razor away. I've arrived back from the States with a dilemma. Do I shave off the stubble or keep it?
I've already trimmed it back from a straggly grey mess and amazingly my wife wants me to keep it. However my youngest daughter hates it and runs to the hills when I swoop in for a cuddle.
Should it stay or should it go? Let me know your razor sharp thoughts. Post a comment or email cummings@bbc.co.uk and if you possess a proper beard send me a photo of what I should be aiming at!
updated tuesday 7th
Latest reaction from the emails.
Joy...I like it and I am sure your daughter will come round!
Jenny from Blaize Bailey in the Forest of Dean...I think it looks great you should keep it.
however if you look at the comments it isn't all positive!
Hi, I'm Mark Cummings. Every day I explore all things Gloucestershire on my breakfast show. The stories, the people, the history, the news - the complete package of what makes the county tick. On the show, and on this blog, we share our knowledge, stories and experiences to celebrate life in Gloucestershire.
Comment number 1.
At 6th Sep 2010, Robin wrote:That;s Not a real beard Sent you an Email with a real one !!!
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Comment number 2.
At 6th Sep 2010, shimarcol wrote:It should go Mark! Looks as if you are still on the road ready to join the hobos!! Of course if your wife likes it - it should stay!!
Shirl. Bourton.
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Comment number 3.
At 7th Sep 2010, Mike Lowe wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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Comment number 4.
At 7th Sep 2010, wilkesj wrote:Let's just say it's a marked contrast to the suave, debonair and immaculately groomed image that appears under the 'About this blog' title. And continuing the American theme, the caption 'Buddy, can you spare me a dime' comes to mind!
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Comment number 5.
At 7th Sep 2010, Annette wrote:Hi Mark,
I listened to your show this morning as you were talking about your beard so decided to take a look having never seen a photo of you before.
I think your good looking and don't need the beard.
Also enjoy listening to your show as I go to work in the morning between 7:45 and 8:10am
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At 8th Sep 2010, Viv Hargreaves wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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Comment number 7.
At 13th Sep 2010, Lizfromabbeydale wrote:HHmmmm, just wondering what Mike Lowe and Viv Hargreaves said! lol. My husband can manage that much beard in just one day - and he looks fab with it. If your wife likes it, keep it. It looks okay to me. Liz
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Comment number 8.
At 13th Sep 2010, ken wrote:Hi mark like ur show listen every morn drivin to chelt jus after 6
Now about this beard even your hair seems scared of it, best wishes ken
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