So, as a follow up to this, I decided to shave today. Since I am not out, the few hairs that I can cultivate do look strange if you are paying attention! Shaving went smoothly (in both senses of the word) and I'm hoping any hairs that return won't get ingrown. I see Dad again in a couple days, so we'll see if he notices.
Just now, I have a racing mind that won't let me sleep... So I try to give it what it wants: an image of me with goatee (sans stache). Check it in my avatar.