Haha I'm very conscious of not looking like a dick. I might put some pics up in a few days and you can let me know.
Just don't be afraid to admit defeat. Not every guy grows stubble suitable for beard growth, there is nothing worse than a guy who can't grow a beard trying to do so because it'll look like he has pubes on his face when it gets longer.
I've got pretty good coverage but my cheeks are a bit blonde, so I'm using a trimmer to keep everything tidy whilst the slower hairs catch up!
beard advice is no problem, I had a beard for some 3 years and can now grow enough stubble for a "beard" in around 7 days xD