So this is it. The end has come.

This event has been so amazing, it is hard to describe. We have fought against the clean-shaven majority, pressures from work, and The Itch and we have won.

I failed in my attempt to ramp up my commenting in the last month, but juggling work and school and a personal life is difficult, so unfortunately something had to be compromised. I just wish it didn't have to be this.

I've learned so much about photography, design, and friendship that I will never forget. Thank you everyone for bringing so much excellent work to the table. I've been inspired so much during these last 4 months.

I would like to thank @beardwinner for sticking it out as long as he could. He's a great friend, and it's been a real pleasure growing and showing with him.

I'm sure @mackle will be overloaded with thanks today, but without him, this community would be but a shadow of itself. Thanks.

And to everyone I couldn't or didn't get a chance to comment on, or talk to, or meet because of whatever factor, I wish you all the best. It's the community that makes this all worthwhile.

I'm really going to miss all of you. My email is kyle [dot] yaschuk [at] gmail [dot] com, so don't hesitate to say hello if you're going to be in the Calgary, Alberta area.

Thank you all so very very much. See you in May!