Jack Frost, jumpers and beards | Norton of Morton

This week, we had our first frosty morning where I live. Jack Frost obviously hadn’t been out too long, so I suspect he had only sneaked out when nobody was looking. But he had left a trace or a calling card, if you will. 
In readiness for the cold months ahead, I’ve been plotting some purchases to help keep me warm. I’ve already managed to snaffle a couple of jumpers – a lovely cream Norwegian style number made from 100% British wool for just £30 and a big thick M&S navy sweater from their Autograph range. This one was acquired from one of the beneficiary boutiques that I frequent, and set me back the princely cost of £1.99 (being a generous sole, I put the penny in the collection box).

I have a real thing for knitwear at the moment. They seem a perfect match for my beard. 

One year ago, I foolishly shaved my beard off. All in the name of dressing up as Gomez Addams for a Halloween soiree. 

I refer to this moment as foolish simply because afterwards, my face wasn’t half cold. I wouldn’t mind, but it was quite a mild autumn and winter.

So this year, I’m tickled pink to have a growth of the chin. And as I mentioned a few moments ago, a beard complements a jumper perfectly. Win-win, chumrades, win-win.

Here are some beards that I’ve also been admiring recently. Note the warm clothing too. 

James Mason as Captain Nemo in Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. 

I do love James Mason; apart from sporting some first-rate clobber, his beard looks simply majestic. 

Next up is Roger Livesey, who played the kindly Dr Reeves in A Matter of Life and Death, which starred David Niven. 

Roger has what a beard expert may term ‘an extended goatee’. I also like that it’s ginger. I have a real soft spot for ginger hair. 

Then finally, we have Orson Welles, from Tomorrow Is Forever (and perhaps elsewhere). 

I must confess to never having watched Citizen Kane. There, I’ve said it. But I did enjoy Mr Welles in The Third Man. I need to watch more of Mr Welles, beard or not. But his beard is a beauty, as are his deeply etched frown lines.