Moustache + November = Movember

Day 21!

2011-11-21T19:30:00.001-08:00

Moustache Mani!

2011-11-20T08:54:00.000-08:00

Day 19...

2011-11-19T19:32:00.000-08:00

On our way to a birthday party

And so enthused about it...

Mondays are hard...

2011-11-14T22:51:00.001-08:00

Day 11...

2011-11-11T09:14:00.001-08:00

Morning Reflections...

by El Hub.

Deep Thoughts...

Day 7...

2011-11-07T09:11:00.000-08:00

On our way to the airport.

El Hub has to go up north for work for a few days and he's groomed himself for his meetings.

Lookin' good, eh?

He was originally thinking of shaping his moustache into a box around his mouth.

But an accidental shave has now 'caused the shape to take the form of a handlebar,

which I kinda like!

And so it begins!

2011-11-01T21:37:00.000-07:00

Movember is here!!!

This will be hubby's fourth year participating in Movember (it was "Moustache March back in 2008) and here's a look back at his past looks:

2008

2009

2010

Here's a pic of Hubby clean shaven on Day 1 (November 1st)

He takes this very seriously.

And here's a nice video on Movember for this year!

Check back in a few days when Hubby has updated his Mo Space page!

Let the grooming begin!

Dec. 5th - The End...

2010-12-05T12:31:00.000-08:00

We are here in New York and having a great time!

In fact, the moustache is having such a good time...

that it has decided to stay in New York!

Oh well...

Until next November!

Workin' Hard...

2010-12-02T12:23:00.000-08:00

Well... I know we're officially out of November but,

Hubby likes his moustache so much that he won't shave it off!

Here he is in his data center...

Workin' hard...

Day 21: Ski Sweater & 'Stache...

2010-11-20T21:40:00.000-08:00

Hubby's lookin' pretty spiffy here, on our way to church...

He groomed his 'stache and he's got his wintery '70s sweater on...

Lookin' good, eh?

Lookin' good for the Lord...

;-)

Day 20: Crib

2010-11-20T12:03:00.000-08:00

Hubby built our crib today...

And he tested it by sitting in it...

This is what our baby will look like...

with a moustache.

Day 18: It's cold in our house!

2010-11-18T23:51:00.000-08:00

As you know, hubby does not like to ~~spend money~~ turn on the heater.

So it's freezing cold in our tile house.

Good thing he has his hat and his facial hair! ;-)

Day 15: Half-Way Mark!

2010-11-15T20:09:00.000-08:00

We're already at the half-way point! Can you believe it!

Here are some 'artistic' shots of hubby and his admiring our art...

He's very pensive...

Look at that! 15 days of 'stache!

I love how red it is!

(it is my favorite color...)

;-)

Construction Moustache Man!!!

2010-11-14T23:02:00.000-08:00

This here is Construction Moustache Man...

Hubby's doing some work on our house and Thank God he has his moustache to help him get into character!

It really helps him work better.

Look at these action shots!

He's really working hard there, sawing that wood in half!

Grrrr! Tough!

A man and his man-tools...

Whew! Strong!

Hubby was thinking of shaping this year's moustache into a cowboy moustache

(`a la Yosemite Sam), but maybe this is meant to be!

Day 7: Caterpillar/Pencil 'stache...

2010-11-08T19:41:00.000-08:00

Here's hubby's growth progress 7 days later...

Lookin' good, huh?

He says it's in its "Caterpillar" or "Pencil" Stage.

It's definitely on it's way to becoming full and fun, though.

And yes, it is most itchy and prickly...

;-)

Day 1: Movember is here!!!

2010-11-01T11:44:00.000-07:00

It's that time again! Movember is upon us.

This is hubby's third year participating in Movember ("Moustache March" back in 2008) and this year, he's really taking it seriously.

He's been taking my prenatal pills since October 1st in hopes of faster hair growth and he grew a 'test-run' moustache for the past month.

He shaved it off late Sunday night (fortunately he was able to use this practice 'stache for his Halloween costume) after a fun night out.

Here he is! Day 1 - clean shaven!

He has 30 days to grow his moustache in support of Prostate Cancer Awareness.

Cheer him on and check back for hair growth status!

And Style Status, as well...

We'll see what kinda shape he takes on this year.

He does have a "Mo Space" as well...

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T23:15:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again!

Tomorrow is November 1st and so begins "Movember".

Again this year, they are raising funds to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Tonight, at midnight, Hubby will shave off any and all facial hair to have a fresh start on November 1st!

He decided to do a practice run (a pre-facial test) and he has actually been taking MY prenatal pills to see if his facial hair will grow any faster.

And since today is Halloween, he conveniently had a nice full moustache for his "Nascar Fanatic" costume:

Lookin' good, huh?

He actually won a prize for going to work like this... :)

He took the 'stache to the beach on Saturday to work on its tan...

The End!

2009-12-03T23:44:00.000-08:00

Well... it's done. The 'stache is gone.

Thanks to everyone who participated and contributed!

It seems that hubby's company was able to raise a nice bit of money for Prostate Cancer research!

Good job guys! (and gals.. yes, some gals participated too!)

As for hubby's face, things are back to normal and hubby is clean shaven once again.

YAY!

No more itchy-scratchy!

No more references to Castro, Laguna, Long Beach or Scary Vans with no windows.

To those who donated, he'll be in contact soon with the next step in the donation process!

Goodbye, happy lil guy. Until next year!

(I love that the mustache has a mustache!)

Field Trip!

2009-11-28T23:36:00.000-08:00

We took the Moustache on a field trip to Costco today!

As you know, hubby LOVES all things Industrial.

Which means he loves Costco!

Well, when our good friend Sho told us that there's a Costco in L.A. that's specific to industrial restaurant equipment, we knew we had to go.

Let me just say, hubby was in heaven!!!

He was so excited to see this huge 'church coffee' dispenser.

We could serve our whole neighborhood coffee!

I can't tell you how long hubby has been trying to get me to OK having a Dry Erase Board in our spare room (A.K.A. - "The Data Center")

The answer is still No.

Hubby said he wants to buy this for me for my Christmas gift.

So I'll mop better...

He also feels we need this deep fryer...

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T10:10:00.000-08:00

A Happy Hubby...

2009-11-23T23:13:00.000-08:00

Have you ever seen a happier guy... He's so cozy!

However, he wasn't so happy a few nights ago...

As you know, turning on the heater is a 'No-No' in this house.

Well, since he was in Mountain View all last week for work, I decided to kick on the heater for a few minutes each morning.

(Um, it was like 62 degrees one morning when I woke up...)

Well of course, the day he came home was the one day I forgot to turn OFF the heater...

He got home Thursday night at about 9p and we had no sooner gotten cozy in bed when I heard the heater KICK ON!!!

So naturally, I asked, "Oh... Did you turn the heater on?"

(** halo appears above my head **)

0:-)

I was pretty much busted.

He wasn't very happy.

It's safe to say he looked like this:

(blowing a gasket...)

Week 3 - Moustache Update!

2009-11-22T22:51:00.000-08:00

Well, here we are.

Another week has gone by and more facial hair has grown.

It's really getting nice and full!

He's practicing his poses again...

The "hmmm..."

The "hey..."

A close encounter...

2009-11-20T23:03:00.000-08:00

Hubby had a random encounter this past weekend, which he can only attribute to his current mustache...

He went surfing Friday and after his surf session, he was changing out of his wet suit by his car.

A man driving by stopped his car by hubby's and asked hubby repeatedly if he was ok and if he needed any help!

Hubby insisted that he was fine and that he didn't need help.

He found this odd, especially 'cause the weird guy kept staring at hubby the whole time he changed outta his wetsuit!

Hubby could only assume it must be the moustache since this has pretty much never happened to him before...

Good thing the man wasn't dressed in this getup...

Happy Friday!!!

2009-11-20T09:26:00.000-08:00

Start the weekend early!

Mustache Pint Tumblers from Bread and Badger!

Self-Portrait

2009-11-19T08:55:00.000-08:00

Hubby is in Mountain View this week...

He had an important presentation to give on Wednesday and

he was excited to be able to give it with his moustache in full effect...

(at Taqueria Tres Hermanos - Mountain View, CA)

A comment from Hubby:

Hi, that's me. Los Tres Hermanos taco shop, on Moffett, in Mountain View, CA, is the bomb. I'm not into all those she-she pseudo-Mexican places on Castro (MTV). This is the real thing. Tecate, tacos,futbol, and yellow formica. The 3-enchiladas rojas de pollo combo is the best. I've been to about 5 taco shops in MTV, and this is still the best.

Week 2 - Moustache Update!

2009-11-15T20:47:00.000-08:00

Here we are! Week 2 with the 'stache...

It's coming in nicely!

(Here he is looking like a fisherman, in the fisherman's hat I knit for him)

It's not as prickly as it was a week ago (Thank God!)

I love how Red it is!

(Red is my favorite color...) ;-)

This, here is the latest is fashionable men's eye-wear.

We call it the 'invisible frame arm' or the "floating frame"...

And yes, he pulled out the hat cause, as you know...

It's freezing cold now and, here at the Schwartz house, we are not allowed to run the heater...

At least he has his facial hair to keep him warm.

;-)

Week 1 - Moustache Update!

2009-11-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

Well, it's been one full week since hubby started growing his 'stache
and look at his progress!

It's coming in nicely, isn't it?

Lookin' good...

Thanks to all who have pledged!

We are still taking pledges. Any bit helps!

You can donate one dollar for the whole month!

Cheer hubby's mustache on!

Mustache Manjoyment...

2009-11-06T10:29:00.000-08:00

A little Manjoyment for our Friday afternoon...

Um, excuse me but,

who doesn't love Magnum...

;-)

Pledges!

2009-11-03T14:31:00.000-08:00

Yay!!!

More pledges!

Mom - $1.00/day
Bev - $1.00/day

Pledges!

2009-11-02T21:56:00.000-08:00

Yay!!!

More people are in!!!

Pat & Warner are in for $1.00/day
Jeannette is in for $5.00
June & Simone are in for $1.00/day

Thanks guys!!!

Movember is here!!!

2009-11-01T21:52:00.000-08:00

Yay!!! It's finally here!

At 11:00a this morning

(hubby had a late morning, due to a late night last night) ;-)

Hubby shaved for the last time this month.

Hopefully he will not shave again until December 1st!

Before... (Stubbly!)

during...

After!

Smooth...

Here's hubby in action:

Happy Halloween!!!

2009-10-31T12:00:00.000-07:00

Pledges

2009-10-31T11:56:00.000-07:00

Yay!!!

Dianne is in for $1.00/day!!!

Thank you Dianne!!!

Who else?

Who else is in?

;-)

Movember is almost here!!!

2009-10-30T23:43:00.000-07:00

That's right people!

Sunday, November 1st will kick off the beginning of Movember!

30 days to see how much facial hair hubby can grow!

And also to see how much money he and his office can raise for Prostate Cancer research!

I/We had so much fun doing this last year for Moustache March, tracking his progress from the beginning, his half-way mark, and throughout.

Check back on November 1st as we see hubby clean shaven and ready to rock the 'stache for cash!

Meanwhile, take a look back at last year's Moustache March efforts and see what hubby's capable of...

THANK YOU!!!

2008-03-31T21:57:00.000-07:00

Hubby would like to give a big Thank You to everyone who contributed donations to help support Locks of Love! The co-workers who participated in Moustache March collected about 5700.00ish dollars and the company matched it! YAY!

From hubby...

Dear Mustache March Donor,Thank you for pledging a donation in association with my mustache growth to support Locks of Love. 100% of your donations will go to the foundation. Thanks also for following wifey's successful blog, Moustache Mayhem. Soon, it's all coming to an end. I'll be shaving this hair off sometime next week. It's been a long, itchy experience. I've been compared to many styles: Yosemite Sam, Irish, Scottish, porn director, truck driver, porn star, James Hetfield (Metallica), Charles Manson, and the list goes on. I can say I achieved the look I was hoping for. I'm amazed at how hair growth can change others perception. For the sake of the donations, I will have had the mustache for 30 days by the end of this.
Here's how to donate:

Write me a check or give me cash. If you donate by check, please write "Locks of Love" in the memo. I'll give you a receipt. Keep the receipt, as it will serve as proof for tax purposes (it is deductible).

I'll donate all pledges under my name to Locks of Love. This way, I should be able to have the company match all donations 1:1 (that increases it all by 100%!!).

I'll give each donor a nicely printed "before and after" photo as a heirloom memento you can proudly display on your fireplace mantle.

Thanks again, and please let me know if you have any questions.

Please look for your "before and after" memento in the mail soon... And Thanks!

Day 31... The End!!!

2008-03-31T21:34:00.000-07:00

Aww... it's done!

I'm kinda sad! This has been fun! :)

I've enjoyed watching hubby's growth and tracking its progress...

It's been cute to see him grooming and checking things out in the bathroom mirror... ;-)

Can you believe, this is how he started!

Saturday March 1st...

Monday, March 31st...

Day 28... The Judging!!!

2008-03-29T15:00:00.000-07:00

So today was the competition judging and.... (drum roll...)

Hubby Won!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!

He won for 'Most Fitting' moustache.

The 5 categories were:
Best Cop-looking
Creepiest
Most Fitting
Best Dirt (ie-smallest or pencil 'stache)
Best In Show

Here are the winners! :) (We're so proud!)

Here's everyone who participated!

He looks good, huh? ;-)

Congratulations to hubby and everyone who participated!

Day 27... Best Laid Plans...

2008-03-27T22:58:00.000-07:00

Well...

Hubby had decided to get a mullet today and we went to this little place close to home to get the new 'do...

Hubby, pre-haircut!

Hub was very specific with what he wanted... and the stylist still just wasn't getting it...

He left fairly frustrated cause not only did he not get a mullet, he got too much of a trim on the back... and it was 20.00 bucks down the tubes...

So we ran home and tried our best to fix the situation...

Unfortunately,

I can not cut hair! (See my face...)

Still no mullet...

We couldn't go back... we had to keep going...

So we did...

Yikes!

And this is what we came up with!!!

The new 'do!

Looks cool, huh?

;-)

Day 25...

2008-03-25T20:45:00.000-07:00

So the beginning of the end begins...

This Friday is THE day! The big competition and it is going down...

Hubby has been preparing and practicing his looks...

He has a very specific look he is trying to get down...

Here are some shots of hubby in action, practicing.

The "Hey..."

The "Yeah..."

YAY!!!!

2008-03-25T15:40:00.000-07:00

Pat & Warner are also in for $1.50/day!!!

Thank you Pat, Warner & Miss Daisy!

Day 25...

2008-03-24T21:58:00.000-07:00

Just a little juxtaposition for your Tuesday afternoon...

Seriously?

2008-03-24T11:27:00.000-07:00

How could I have forgotten about an entire video with great moustaches in it...

Happy Easter!!!

2008-03-22T11:53:00.000-07:00

Day 22...

2008-03-22T08:46:00.000-07:00

A rough morning (ie-no good waves) calls for a nice cup of instant coffee...

;-)

YAY!

2008-03-22T08:02:00.000-07:00

June & Simone are in for 1.50/day too!!!

Thank you June & Simone!!! ;)

Some fun Moustaches....

2008-03-21T12:34:00.000-07:00

LOVE Mick Fleetwood's eyes...

And David Crosby's eyes...

Welcome Back...

The MADDEST!!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2008-03-17T16:48:00.000-07:00

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!

Mmmm... Yummy!

Now that I have my moustache...

2008-03-14T22:02:00.000-07:00

Day 14

2008-03-14T12:06:00.000-07:00

So today,

Hubby is cleaning up for their lunch time half-way mark check!

Everyone who's participating is getting together at lunch to have their picture taken for growth progress & status check.

As of tomorrow (half way thru the month), everyone's moustache has to be an island!

Totally independent of any other facial hair!

So beards must be disconnected from moustache to show a clear true moustache!

Nice Shaping!

:-)

Because if you don't look good...

2008-03-12T23:47:00.000-07:00

We don't look good...

So, hubby bought a Beard and Mustache Trimmer from Target today...

OMG... Have I really been spelling Moustache wrong?

(per Wiki:

Moustache - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Feb 16
A moustache (or mustache) is facial hair grown on the upper lip. ....)

Anyway, it seems to work ok... But I think hubby is still happiest with his regular razor...

This guy was so happy with his Beard and Mustache Trimmer, that he shaved it ALL off!

:)

Myrbie & Dax

2008-03-11T21:03:00.000-07:00

Day 10

2008-03-10T23:09:00.000-07:00

OUCH!

Itchy/Scratchy factor: PRICKLY and OWIE!

Well... it's starting to come in nicely...

and it hurts!

I think I have a lip rash now! :(

Grrr...

Day 6

2008-03-06T19:17:00.000-08:00

Well...

Hubby decided to get creative this morning...

He's incredibly happy that his
"porno 'stache" is well on it's way to becoming...

Oh geez...

2008-03-06T17:16:00.000-08:00

Hubby's convinced that once his moustache grows in really well, he'll be as cool as these guys....

Day 5

2008-03-05T11:10:00.000-08:00

Itchy/Scratchy Factory:

"Prickly"

Wow! It's coming in nicely!

He was getting a bit irritated under the chin so he shaved the below chin/neck area...

Very nice... very circa Crockett/Miami Vice...

Pledges!

2008-03-03T21:59:00.000-08:00

YAY!!!!!!!

2 People have agreed to match my pledge!

So that's:

Linda - $1.50/day
Bev - $1.50/day
Mom - $1.50/day

Who else?

Who else is in?

;-)

It's time!!!!

2008-02-29T09:55:00.000-08:00

It's finally here! Moustache March starts tomorrow so today is the last day Michael will be shaving for 31 days!

:)

C'est fou...

2008-02-21T21:04:00.000-08:00

As if a bouncing moustache wasn't enough!

Moustache Test macheUn gif animé pour tester l'animation de la moustache en train de macherTechnique : Feutre + The GimpFormat : gif animé

Oh Mon Dieu!

2008-02-21T20:55:00.000-08:00

C'est la moustache qui tremble!

Hee...

Those French... they crack me up!

Moustache TrembleUn gif animé pour tester l'animation de la moustacheTechnique : FeutreFormat : gif animé

It's almost time!

2008-02-19T22:08:00.001-08:00

And another chart...

2008-02-16T00:19:00.001-08:00

I had no idea Prince had a moustache...

(I like the Burt Reynolds, myself...)

Look! A Chart!

2008-02-16T00:17:00.000-08:00

Charts are always good...

I like the "regent" but I think hubby will be going

for the "porn star" look...

Moustache Face!

2008-02-15T23:26:00.000-08:00

Um...

Why is this $17.99?

Funny that the moustache has a moustache...

He seems like a happy guy... ;-)