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posted: February 28 @ 8:19pm

So this is it. The end of the road for Whiskerino.

I'm probably going to repeat what many others have said here but I have to say that I never thought that a beard growing contest would have had such an impact on my life. In 05 I signed up thinking it would be fun for a few days, maybe a week, and then I'd be done. I'm so glad I stuck around and each time it has gotten better and better for me. I've met some awesome folks here that I will probably never loose touch with. That in itself is a profound statement.

Thanks Mackle for putting this thing together.
We all owe him a debt of gratitude.

Beard on brothers.

Pip says:: I'm really glad I met you here. You and Cindy are great folks, and I'm pretty sure we'll be pals for a long time.

Be well, and stay in touch.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:23pm - ∞

Grower&Shower says:: "Beard on brothers."

I like that a lot.

It's been great to grow with you seeing as you were one of the ones that I thoroughly enjoyed watching in '07. Your beard is strong. It's been fun.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:23pm - ∞

zackle says:: I don't know if May is ready for that moustache. It's gonna be awesome.

These last few years have been amazing, thanks for being a part of it. Take care, friend.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:24pm - ∞

Mat Wiseman says:: I was stoked to see you back this year. All the best.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:25pm - ∞

Scrivener says:: I'm really glad that this crazy web site has brought us together. I'm hoping to see you in May.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:27pm - ∞

mattyc says:: it is always a pleasure having facial hairs on the internets with you kind sir.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:28pm - ∞

mattyc says:: also thank again for the ride in the creepy van.. it was awesome.. and check the @timbo page for a fun shot of timbo in the van too.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:29pm - ∞

Creative Liberty says:: Bout time you showed up....great doing this with you again friend. Wishing you the best.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:30pm - ∞

Ozzy Nelson says:: You have your picture with Robert Plant.
You are awesome.
Happy Trails my friend
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:35pm - ∞

c dub says:: well said. glad to know you and glad that it's through this place. belonging to this collection of folks is like a calling card. it's says, i'm dedicated, i'm creative, i'm a gentleman (with exception but usually it's just a front for the sake of humor), i can multi-task, i am thoughtful, etc. now, that's true for the most part. anyway, you sir, fit that bill to a tee. hope to see you again soon in some sort of nashvillian gathering.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:36pm - ∞

Keith says:: gosh your beard is so intense. thanks again for all your super hard work burning/printing cds and what not.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:39pm - ∞

Phil says:: Paragone. You are awesome. A staple and a legend.

I want to apologize for our short conversation at the Throwdown. You were complimenting my art and telling me nice things and I was all, "Meh. Tired. Go sleep now."

What I wanted to say was that making your Valentine's Day Whiskerbear was a special treat. It was the first time I ever made wings and I discovered I very much like making wings. I since have put wings on many creatures.

So thanks. Truly.

Farewell. See you in the future!
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:40pm - ∞

Vanbert says:: i will forever remember you, your beard, and your works vans. peace out brotha man. hope to see in may if not i will just email you timbo photos.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:45pm - ∞

bear! says:: the hope that one day my beard may be as great as your beard is what helped me make it through this crazy thing
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 8:59pm - ∞

Spitzer says:: yo yo. it was great to see you and your wife on Friday night. please stay in touch. we need to find a way to meet-up sometime. maybe in the spring we could do a cook out or something.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 9:13pm - ∞

dizzywizard says:: it has been a pleasure growing beard with you.
great shot. great beard. keep it.

Slán agus go n-éirí an bóthar leat

:)
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 9:16pm - ∞

gfmorris says:: Mike:

Glad to have finally met you. You're always a part of #Huntsville to me. :)
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 9:40pm - ∞

Army of Whiskers says:: Thanks for being apart of Whiskerino's awesome. See you around.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 9:44pm - ∞

wondermade says:: You have one of the most intense beards.
I'm glad your business is going so well, because among my favorite things about Whiskerino is the volume of people involved who are pursuing their dreams at significant risk. When I talk about that element with friends and family, you always come up. Thanks for the encouragement in that regard, and I hope you continue to find success and satisfaction.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 9:50pm - ∞

Lebanese Blond says:: It's been a a real pleasure. All the best my brother :)
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 10:06pm - ∞

jmathiasxiii says:: I will make a better effort too. It's easy to say let's do this, it's harder to actually do it. But we are strong smart men, we can do it. So let's
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 10:24pm - ∞

Ace says:: MIKE! everytime i go to nashville im glad i get to see your face and make fun of everyone around with you. the throwdown always seems less awkward when we are together. haha... although you have a sketchy van does not. im glad you were here because you made my whiskerino experience that much more awesome. one of these days, i gonna meet you guys for bowling night.

oh and tell cindy i said laterzzzzzzzz.

and i have a feeling i will see you sooner than later. GET STOKED
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 10:32pm - ∞

kidstatic says:: always a pleasure my friend.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 10:38pm - ∞

Boaz says:: Mike, it's been a pleasure growing with you these past years. I know I'll see you around the ville and hopefully in May. We'll have to get together with Phillip and grab a beer sometime
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 10:40pm - ∞

Fofe says:: Sorry we didn't connect much, but your beard is one of the iconic beards of Whiskerino for me. It was a privilege to grow with you during this final chapter. Hope to cross paths with you again some time.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 10:40pm - ∞

herr neas says:: bye
Posted: Feb 28th, 2010 - 10:47pm - ∞

damnweather says:: hey mike, i'm really really glad we got to chat for a bit last weekend. have you see it might get loud yet? i am kicking myself for not asking you all my sound related questions over the past four months. i will save all my questions for may. take care mike! good luck with everything!
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 12:26am - ∞

sariebell says:: You have been a fixture on here since before I ever even heard of the place. You pretty much invented a theme day and that's awesome. And you live in Nashville, which is really close to Kville. I hope we meet again. Until then...
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 2:25am - ∞

robberfly says:: It was great growing and showing with you. Best wishes!
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 4:38am - ∞

brandon says:: I'm sad I'm not going to see things put in your beard ever again. There, I said it.
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 9:27am - ∞

revgoomba says:: It was great meeting you on that first night out before the Throwdown. Will you be doing Moustache May?
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 11:34am - ∞

cary norton says:: glad to have met you sir. see you in bham or nashville sometime! paragone paragon.
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 12:42pm - ∞

ben says:: it's been great mike! thanks for being so involved, your a kind heart and a wonderful part of whiskerino. i'm glad we met and ever happier became friends. you and cindy are welcome anytime to our home in fort collins,
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 2:30pm - ∞

Finn MacCool says:: It's been awesome.
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 6:15pm - ∞

hale. says:: mike, you're one of my all time favorites. super creative, funny and incredibly nice. bonus: massive beard. take care of yourself. i know we will see each other in the future.
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 6:26pm - ∞

mackle says:: You rule. You brought us beard ghosts. How could we ever repay you for that?

Hopefully our bowling nights will continue ad infinitum; an eternity of rolling.

I am completely blown away that Whiskerino has brought me so many legitimate friends - you being way high on that list. I won't get all gushy because I plan to see you very soon but just know that I appreciate you joining in 2005, sticking around for as long as you have and being a generally fantastic person to know.
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 7:32pm - ∞

specialshoes says:: so so glad i got to meet you! your bowling prowess is tremendous and you're one seriously nice dude. i hope that when i make it back to Nashville, that i get to cross paths with you. take care and i will look forward to feeling pretty certain i will see you in May.

until then...
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 8:12pm - ∞

Eric the Beard says:: I loved your stuff and your beard! it was great bearding it up with!
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 8:55pm - ∞

l_etranger_ says:: sir, I truly enjoyed meeting you at the TD. Hopefully our paths with cross again soon!
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 11:39pm - ∞

Mason Bernard says:: it was great meeting you again. thanks for the creepy van ride.
Posted: Mar 1st, 2010 - 11:49pm - ∞

Site closed!: Whiskerino. fin.

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