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Beard Growing Competition
As those of you who saw our fine football team doing the crossbar challenge on Soccer FM will know, during work periods one and two there was a beard growing competition on board HMS Endurance.
With the Captain’s permission facial hair was seen in all departments and on all decks. After six weeks a few chaps were told that their beards weren’t up to much and had to be shaved off. The others continued to grow, groom and train their whiskers into shape. As we moved from the cold air of South Georgia into the warm and humid climes of South America, some complained that their bristles were itchy and hot. The females on board complained that they were just plain horrid.
Assessment Day
Thursday 21st December was Assessment Day. On the judging panel were AEM Howie, the CO, the RPO and the MO. Beards were to be judged on five criteria: colour, neatness, texture, length and style. Contestants lined up ready for their chins to be patted, prodded and pulled.
Lt Simpson being assessed
Lt Simpson had been sporting a good looking beard for the best part of two months but in the interests of his Red Sea Elvis rig had shaved it down to sideburns the night before and then removed these before lining up with the best of them to be judged.
More beards
Although there were strong performances put in by some officers, the overall winner was determined to be CH Crighton, or `Damage’ as he is know on board. Following on from the whole body waxing he underwent to raise £500 for Children in Need, this was a performance to be commended.
No kiss for the winner!
First prize of shaving foam plus a razor with spare blades was awarded by the Medical Officer, who declined to be kissed by the winner.
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