362 Days Ago

A bet was made to grow out a beard.

The terms were no trims to any region except for on the neck. Weeks later, a compromise was settled so that moustache length could be trimmed.

Three-hundred and sixty-two days.

Vince's Spaghetti in Rancho Cucamonga was where the deal was brokered.


Vince's Spaghetti in Rancho Cucamonga was where the deal was paid in full.


Due to the powers that be, circumstances out of our control have led us to retire the beloved beard.

Due to graphic content, viewer discretion is advised.

Dead Beard Driving.


Waiting room to Satan's NYC penthouse office.


Last meal.


I had the honor of cutting off the first half with shears. It took us awhile to finally have the guts to do it.

"Count me down Geoff, I can't just do it." -me

"3, 2-" -Geoff

"Wait. Count down from 50." -Bryan




fig. 1; The Cincinnati Red/Friendly Mutton Chops.


fig. 2; The Creep.


fig. 3; The Chaplin.


Tricks? Treats? You decide.


Feelin' it out.


Driving home was tough. Especially when Closing Time came on.





"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."

Beardo aka Bryan The Miner aka Creepster
11/09/07 - 11/06/08

A Semi PG Hallowe'en at Disneyland

After mulling our options, we rounded up the posse and headed straight for Disneyland.



It's not an official trip unless you salivate over the seasonal treats.



After getting our fill, it was time to ride The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness- so wild that Bryan resorts to his favorite finger and Geoff has to hang on for dear life...


...while Nails can hardly contain herself. Apparently Bryan lost that middle finger of his.


Jen With One N, channeling her inner-most witch, scaring the little ones. More on her evil behavior later.


These faces only mean one thing...


Teacup time! Looks like Bryan found The Bird again.


After spinning wildly, it was time for meditation.



To Amelia and Nails, meditation seemingly means prom pictures.


Why am I kneeling you ask? Amelia likes leveled shots. Personally I think it throws off the balance.


Continuing with her evil theme, Jen With One N destroys anyone under the age of 6 with her Terminator laser eye. And guess who we ran into?


The following day, Bryan confessed that part of the laser caught his head, causing it to give him a fade and dreaded bead-locks.


And in the midst of everything, Jen With One N even laser guided Dia De Los Muertos tattoos on Nick...


...and Larisa Christensen!


Boo Yeah!

Thompson Hallowe'en Party

The Thompsons had their annual Halloween party this past Friday. If you weren't there, you missed out on some delicious food and Auggie's janitorial costume- complete with mop and bucket full of Coronas.

The hosts.


Pumpkin or carrot? You decide.


Shaka for all you braddahs out deh.


And Auggie, who was in town from Fresno and made this awesome costume in a little over an hour. Genius!






Avalon's face only means one thing...


DONUT CONTESSSSSSST!









Then it was off to Christine's house to visit her party for a bit, where I run into Danny with this being the first thing he says to me.

"Jason, wow I'm glad you made it. I'm going to the slammer."




Best guesses for my costume all night; pothead, Chinaman, railroad bum. I guess being a historical figure just doesn't cut it anymore.


Les capitaines.


Nick and Dan- Best. Team. Everrr.


OK. Who am I kidding. It's been over 10 pictures and you haven't seen the compulsory pictures that accompany a Bear's Den post with

a.) a party
b.) Bryan
c.) Tony

Well, dear readers, we've come to that point in the blog. Enjoy.

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fig. 3


fin