It's getting to be that time of year...

It might be wise to start planning your winter facial hair strategy now, so you'll get a good head-start if you live in a part of the world with brutal winters. For those without cold temperatures, you can stop reading right here.

For those of us who are regularly out in the elements, whether we're braving a commute, climbing a crag, or cranking out some miles on the bicycle, some serious facial protection comes in really handy in December.

With that in mind, here's a little beard-growing humor for you: