Working out in the sun and warmer temps the past week or so made me decide that the beard had to go and my hair needed cut despite my previous decisions to the contrary. Last night I solemnly broke out the scissors and cut away enough of my beard to get at it with a razor. Four 4-blade razors later it was history.
Today I rode over to the barber shop and had my mane cut down to a more reasonable and cooler level. I have to admit it does feel a lot better and doesn't look too bad either. I really hate shaving and enjoyed having the longer hair, but I work out of doors a lot and as we're going into the hot months practicality won out.