Portland proclaimed beardiest city by Portland Monthly

[Minervah]

And the hairiest too. This morning on the bus I saw a man with long blond braids. I often see men of all ages with long pony tails too.

[rickers]

Why I ask, do so many people everywhere, confuse a Vandyke with a Goatee ? A Goatee is a "stand alone beard" with or without a mustache and a Vandyke is a Goatee connected to a mustache ? Is it an evolution of word meanings or is everyone seemingly ignorant to the traditional names of beards ? My question is not directed only to the folks living in Oregon, but to all reading on this thread. By the way I am rickers and I dwell on the Montana forum cuz that's where I'm at. Thanks in advance and here is a pic for you from my neck of the woods.

[Metlakatla]

I'd bet Anchorage beats Portland in beards. They even have some sort of beard contest there every year.

[EnricoV]

Originally Posted by Metlakatla

I'd bet Anchorage beats Portland in beards. They even have some sort of beard contest there every year.

I bet you're right. With the cold snap we're experiencing (which I'm sure is nothing compared to an Alaskan cold snap) I'd grow a beard. If I were the right gender. It's got to be a lot warmer.

[Wicked Felina]

Originally Posted by John Shaft

Wow. A Portland-based media entity hands out an award to Portland? Has that ever happened before?

LOL, we do love ourselves, don't we???

Originally Posted by rickers

Why I ask, do so many people everywhere, confuse a Vandyke with a Goatee ? A Goatee is a "stand alone beard" with or without a mustache and a Vandyke is a Goatee connected to a mustache ? Is it an evolution of word meanings or is everyone seemingly ignorant to the traditional names of beards ? My question is not directed only to the folks living in Oregon, but to all reading on this thread. By the way I am rickers and I dwell on the Montana forum cuz that's where I'm at. Thanks in advance and here is a pic for you from my neck of the woods.

I don't know the answer to your questions. Let's talk more about Portland (kidding). I think we should give ourselves another award....

Thought I'd say Hi. Nice picture. I visited the area around Philipsburg summer before last. I think it's called the Pintlar Valley? Loved it up around Alberton, too.

Bluesbabe, I agree with you on the long hair. I think it looks nice on men as long as it's well-groomed. And the wombat look is out for me, too!

[rickers]

I just switched from a Van Dyke to a short full beard. I think beards are becoming more popular everywhere.

[CDMOK]

Beards rock!
I definitely dig the look, and won't be complaining once I'm up there.

Clean cut preppy boys? Psshh!

[goozer]

It is no coincidence that Portland has (I believe) more brew pubs per capita than anywhere else (or maybe it is Oregon overall). There is a DIRECT correlation between the amount of brew pubs and a city's beardiness. This is in large part because EVERYONE who brews their own beer has a beard. If you ever meet a micro-brewer without a beard, it is either (1) a figment of your imagination, or (2) he just shaved and is starting a fresh beard at that very moment!!!