Poll: What do I do?
Total Members Polled: 262
Discussion
I'll be swimming anyway I'm no longer able to rely on my metabolism to keep me slim & have got fat that needs to change!!
I don't see the head shave as an easy option - yes it's just clippers & it's gone but to a woman her hair is her crowning glory & I LOVE my hair - it would be exceedingly emotional not to have it anymore - a part of me would be missing.
I'm getting really different results in the opinions - those that know me well are so protective over my hair over on FaceBook so are all urging me to swim; those that know me here don't know me & as here has a poll I can see that the head shave is a clear winner ATM, with they Tay idea close second. Having slept on it; I'm thinking of doing both!
I don't see the head shave as an easy option - yes it's just clippers & it's gone but to a woman her hair is her crowning glory & I LOVE my hair - it would be exceedingly emotional not to have it anymore - a part of me would be missing.
I'm getting really different results in the opinions - those that know me well are so protective over my hair over on FaceBook so are all urging me to swim; those that know me here don't know me & as here has a poll I can see that the head shave is a clear winner ATM, with they Tay idea close second. Having slept on it; I'm thinking of doing both!
How about this as an alternative:
http://www.green-events.co.uk/events.html?id=57
Enter the World Bog Snorkeling Championship
http://www.green-events.co.uk/events.html?id=57
Enter the World Bog Snorkeling Championship
I´ve got an idea - ´walking (running) on water´
Schedule and promote a fundraiser for summer, in the local park.
Get in touch with local building companies and the local council.
What you could do is:
Have a long tank built, scaffolding, plywood and sealant - 25m long, perhaps 3 or 4m wide, 2ft deep.
Fill it with a cornflour and water mixture and let people pay 50p to run across the surface without sinking down into it - as per the fun experiments online which others have had a lot of success with - ´non newtonian fluids´ also on youtube.
It will be a scientific/edutainment fundraiser, should get loads of publicity and loads of ´can I have another go, dad?´s
You could end up with every schoolkid around wanting to try it if you advertise it to their science teachers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GWhOLorDtw
In fact, such and unusual, fun thing maybe local TV might like to cover it. You could run it for a full weekend.
Schedule and promote a fundraiser for summer, in the local park.
Get in touch with local building companies and the local council.
What you could do is:
Have a long tank built, scaffolding, plywood and sealant - 25m long, perhaps 3 or 4m wide, 2ft deep.
Fill it with a cornflour and water mixture and let people pay 50p to run across the surface without sinking down into it - as per the fun experiments online which others have had a lot of success with - ´non newtonian fluids´ also on youtube.
It will be a scientific/edutainment fundraiser, should get loads of publicity and loads of ´can I have another go, dad?´s
You could end up with every schoolkid around wanting to try it if you advertise it to their science teachers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GWhOLorDtw
In fact, such and unusual, fun thing maybe local TV might like to cover it. You could run it for a full weekend.
Edited by ReaderScars on Sunday 2nd March 13:44
ali_kat said:
I'll be swimming anyway I'm no longer able to rely on my metabolism to keep me slim & have got fat that needs to change!!
I don't see the head shave as an easy option - yes it's just clippers & it's gone but to a woman her hair is her crowning glory & I LOVE my hair - it would be exceedingly emotional not to have it anymore - a part of me would be missing.
I'm getting really different results in the opinions - those that know me well are so protective over my hair over on FaceBook so are all urging me to swim; those that know me here don't know me & as here has a poll I can see that the head shave is a clear winner ATM, with they Tay idea close second. Having slept on it; I'm thinking of doing both!
What makes the hair shaving thing so great for me is the fact that it is a hard thing to do and it takes balls to do it.I don't see the head shave as an easy option - yes it's just clippers & it's gone but to a woman her hair is her crowning glory & I LOVE my hair - it would be exceedingly emotional not to have it anymore - a part of me would be missing.
I'm getting really different results in the opinions - those that know me well are so protective over my hair over on FaceBook so are all urging me to swim; those that know me here don't know me & as here has a poll I can see that the head shave is a clear winner ATM, with they Tay idea close second. Having slept on it; I'm thinking of doing both!
Everyone will know this and appreciate the sacrifce you are making.
I don't know you and I will donate if you do it partly because of what I have said and also because after my sister died, I said I'd do something for Macmillan ( you see, we all make these rash promises) and I haven't got around to it yet.
I hope this doesn't sound creepy but can we have a pic of said hair so we can appreciate the loss?
longshot said:
What makes the hair shaving thing so great for me is the fact that it is a hard thing to do and it takes balls to do it.
Everyone will know this and appreciate the sacrifce you are making.
I don't know you and I will donate if you do it partly because of what I have said and also because after my sister died, I said I'd do something for Macmillan ( you see, we all make these rash promises) and I haven't got around to it yet.
I hope this doesn't sound creepy but can we have a pic of said hair so we can appreciate the loss?
Thank youEveryone will know this and appreciate the sacrifce you are making.
I don't know you and I will donate if you do it partly because of what I have said and also because after my sister died, I said I'd do something for Macmillan ( you see, we all make these rash promises) and I haven't got around to it yet.
I hope this doesn't sound creepy but can we have a pic of said hair so we can appreciate the loss?
Pic is from a couple of years ago, but shows it as it is, just a bit shorter than it is now - I'm careful of what I pictures post on here
I've updated the original post - good idea!
Pfft!, I was expecting the pic to be topless at the very least. 
That's a nice head of hair so hopefully it will get hands in pockets.
Just to show that you're not on your own doing daft things for charity, my G/F is doing the London marathon this year.
Is she walking it.....no, is she running it....no, is she doing the 26 miles marching in a band while playing a brass instrument the whole way?.......
That's a nice head of hair so hopefully it will get hands in pockets.
Just to show that you're not on your own doing daft things for charity, my G/F is doing the London marathon this year.
Is she walking it.....no, is she running it....no, is she doing the 26 miles marching in a band while playing a brass instrument the whole way?.......
If it were me I'd go with both swimming & the hair cut! Saves you wearing a cap while you swim! Sort of a double thing
Either way, post something here if you do create a donations/just giving page or something. I wont remember this thread in a few days but I would like to make a donation.
Either way, post something here if you do create a donations/just giving page or something. I wont remember this thread in a few days but I would like to make a donation.
longshot said:
Just to show that you're not on your own doing daft things for charity, my G/F is doing the London marathon this year.
Is she walking it.....no, is she running it....no, is she doing the 26 miles marching in a band while playing a brass instrument the whole way?.......
Wow - can you PM me her sponsorship page please? Is she walking it.....no, is she running it....no, is she doing the 26 miles marching in a band while playing a brass instrument the whole way?.......
Alex106 said:
If it were me I'd go with both swimming & the hair cut! Saves you wearing a cap while you swim! Sort of a double thing
Either way, post something here if you do create a donations/just giving page or something. I wont remember this thread in a few days but I would like to make a donation.
They'll still make me wear one evidently Either way, post something here if you do create a donations/just giving page or something. I wont remember this thread in a few days but I would like to make a donation.
I'll double check with Garlick & IF allowed bump the thread once I'm sorted
Ali, can you donate/sell the hair for a wig making charity?
Personally speaking to lose my hair would be harder than a physical challenge that you can train for and recover from immediately. My hair would eventually grow back but in the meantime every day I would be remembered what I had done. That may be regret or indeed pride that would did some thing you never thought you could.
Personally speaking to lose my hair would be harder than a physical challenge that you can train for and recover from immediately. My hair would eventually grow back but in the meantime every day I would be remembered what I had done. That may be regret or indeed pride that would did some thing you never thought you could.
I think I can Lemmonie - it's in good condition, need to investigate that further though.Sorry for your loss.
I think the head shave is a good idea, but would it affect work?
How about some sort of activity at the hospice? Organise an amateur play, tribute band made up of volunteers, or some form of X Factor cheese? The sort of thing that could take people's minds off of things. Doesn't have to be the above, but something along those lines if they have the space.
Also PM when you've set up the just giving page and I'll donate something.
I think the head shave is a good idea, but would it affect work?
How about some sort of activity at the hospice? Organise an amateur play, tribute band made up of volunteers, or some form of X Factor cheese? The sort of thing that could take people's minds off of things. Doesn't have to be the above, but something along those lines if they have the space.
Also PM when you've set up the just giving page and I'll donate something.
Birdster said:
Also PM when you've set up the just giving page and I'll donate something.
Ali's way ahead of you, Birdster. From another thread yesterday:ali_kat said:
Morning all
Ain't half hot Mum
And in that note, I'll be in Knowle (Solihull) today with a collecting tin for Marie Curie between 1-2pm for their Daffodil appeal
Please feel free to take a lovely drive along gorgeous roads in the beautiful sunshine to empty your loose change & meet a PHr or you can be lazy
Just click "lazy" and you're away.Ain't half hot Mum
And in that note, I'll be in Knowle (Solihull) today with a collecting tin for Marie Curie between 1-2pm for their Daffodil appeal
Please feel free to take a lovely drive along gorgeous roads in the beautiful sunshine to empty your loose change & meet a PHr
or you can be lazyAli as a swimming teacher (ex) you'll know getting the pool time to swim 26/13 miles which will take what 6 to 12 hrs at a very good pace and could easily take twice that or 24hrs will be pretty difficult unless it's something you have access to or a preorganised event, don't underestimate the support and training you'll need to do that.
Crossing the river may be quicker/easier physically but presents other significant and potentially higher risks, so you'll need to investigate that very well.
One thing I don't necessarily agree with is people making personal challenges and achievements into a charitable event, obviously this isn't a I want to jump out of a plane so I'll get others to pay for scenario and I think what your trying to do is very worthwhile. I'd think about how much money you might get and then work out if you'd be better off giving up a few days of voluntary work, some employers may allow to take these days off as paid leave.
Crossing the river may be quicker/easier physically but presents other significant and potentially higher risks, so you'll need to investigate that very well.
One thing I don't necessarily agree with is people making personal challenges and achievements into a charitable event, obviously this isn't a I want to jump out of a plane so I'll get others to pay for scenario and I think what your trying to do is very worthwhile. I'd think about how much money you might get and then work out if you'd be better off giving up a few days of voluntary work, some employers may allow to take these days off as paid leave.
Birdster said:
Sorry for your loss.
I think the head shave is a good idea, but would it affect work?
How about some sort of activity at the hospice? Organise an amateur play, tribute band made up of volunteers, or some form of X Factor cheese? The sort of thing that could take people's minds off of things. Doesn't have to be the above, but something along those lines if they have the space.
Also PM when you've set up the just giving page and I'll donate something.
I'm self employed, however; my curent boss has said "head shave" upon a discussion over coffee this morning I think the head shave is a good idea, but would it affect work?
How about some sort of activity at the hospice? Organise an amateur play, tribute band made up of volunteers, or some form of X Factor cheese? The sort of thing that could take people's minds off of things. Doesn't have to be the above, but something along those lines if they have the space.
Also PM when you've set up the just giving page and I'll donate something.
The Hospice has all that sort of stuff organised already. This is purely a fundraiser in Mum's memory.
As I said to Longshot yesterday IF I'm allowed I'll create a thread/bump this one once everything is sorted OneDs said:
Ali as a swimming teacher (ex) you'll know getting the pool time to swim 26/13 miles which will take what 6 to 12 hrs at a very good pace and could easily take twice that or 24hrs will be pretty difficult unless it's something you have access to or a preorganised event, don't underestimate the support and training you'll need to do that.
Crossing the river may be quicker/easier physically but presents other significant and potentially higher risks, so you'll need to investigate that very well.
One thing I don't necessarily agree with is people making personal challenges and achievements into a charitable event, obviously this isn't a I want to jump out of a plane so I'll get others to pay for scenario and I think what your trying to do is very worthwhile. I'd think about how much money you might get and then work out if you'd be better off giving up a few days of voluntary work, some employers may allow to take these days off as paid leave.
Indeed! I'll need the MC Hospice to asist with organising a venue - there are all sorts of issue with Chlorine before I even think about anything else! The more I think about it/research that is done, the more favourable the Tay/Head Shave look Crossing the river may be quicker/easier physically but presents other significant and potentially higher risks, so you'll need to investigate that very well.
One thing I don't necessarily agree with is people making personal challenges and achievements into a charitable event, obviously this isn't a I want to jump out of a plane so I'll get others to pay for scenario and I think what your trying to do is very worthwhile. I'd think about how much money you might get and then work out if you'd be better off giving up a few days of voluntary work, some employers may allow to take these days off as paid leave.
You are correct, the Tay has it's own special set of challenges, but there is a group that assist with that already
I agree, this is me wanting to make a sacrifice & fund raise. It costs just over £7k to run the Hospice for a day & that's my goal; it may take me a couple of years, but so be it! I already donate a little time, but with working away from home all week my Father with Alzhiemers that we are trying to keep in the family home and my MiL also has Alzhiemers so we try to spend one weekend with them a month - time is scarce for myself & my partner to do the housework!
Hence a swim is easier for me - I can train whilst away in a hotel all week.
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