Poll: What do I do?
Total Members Polled: 262
Discussion
Decision made - see page 7 for updates 
In a moment of what I can only describe as grief stricken stupidity, I have promised the Marie Curie Hospice that took such good care of my Mum in her last week that I’d do some fund raising for them.
Now, this means sponsorship (as well as standing on the streets with a collection can – which I did today!); and as I’m no fitness freak this is a challenge! The only thing I’ve ever been able to do is Swim; and I haven’t done that properly for a few years. But, I have it in my head that as I used to be able to swim for miles (literally) easily; I should be able to get back up to doing this again fairly easily.
Because everyone gets bored (well, I know I do!) of being asked to sponsor Tom, Dick & Harry, their Uncle & his dog, I want to do something that isn’t done as the norm. With this in mind, I’m kinda thinking of swimming a marathon or for 12 or 24 hours or summat – I’m still working around that idea, but I want to capture imagination so that people will want to sponsor what I’m doing – rather than feeling they have to ‘cause it’s me IYKWIM?
I’ve joined the local gym that I can use near work and at home & at Dad’s, discussed the possibility of a few 121 lessons to get my strokes & technique back up to scratch; then it’s just case of building my stamina back up.
But standing collecting for Marie Curie’s Daffodil appeal today, I was near a hairdressers & this girl came out with a REALLY short haircut – and I got to thinking that as I currently have (dirty blonde) hair that’s below my shoulder blades & I love that I could grow it a for a couple more months & then shave it all off on the anniversary of Mum’s death in November.
Ladies & Gentlemen – please vote & help me decide what to do! Or if you have any other exceptional ideas for fundraising please shout out!
ETA - My best ever friend has just offered to swim the Tay with me, so added!
Longshot suggested a picture of my hair, so here you are!
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
ETA - with Garlick's approval I can now link to my JustGiving page.
Last Edit!
Thank you for all your help, the decision is made, it will be a head shave after my hair is cut off, on the anniversary of Mum's death in November.
Unfortunately my swimming coach doesn't think I'll be able to regain my levels of fitness to attempt any major challenge in suitable weather this year - which is a shame, but my own fault & gives me a goal for next year
My JustGiving page has been updated & I'm at 10% of my target already
Pledges to colour my shaved head will be accepted & carried out
In a moment of what I can only describe as grief stricken stupidity, I have promised the Marie Curie Hospice that took such good care of my Mum in her last week that I’d do some fund raising for them.
Now, this means sponsorship (as well as standing on the streets with a collection can – which I did today!); and as I’m no fitness freak this is a challenge! The only thing I’ve ever been able to do is Swim; and I haven’t done that properly for a few years. But, I have it in my head that as I used to be able to swim for miles (literally) easily; I should be able to get back up to doing this again fairly easily.
Because everyone gets bored (well, I know I do!) of being asked to sponsor Tom, Dick & Harry, their Uncle & his dog, I want to do something that isn’t done as the norm. With this in mind, I’m kinda thinking of swimming a marathon or for 12 or 24 hours or summat – I’m still working around that idea, but I want to capture imagination so that people will want to sponsor what I’m doing – rather than feeling they have to ‘cause it’s me IYKWIM?
I’ve joined the local gym that I can use near work and at home & at Dad’s, discussed the possibility of a few 121 lessons to get my strokes & technique back up to scratch; then it’s just case of building my stamina back up.
But standing collecting for Marie Curie’s Daffodil appeal today, I was near a hairdressers & this girl came out with a REALLY short haircut – and I got to thinking that as I currently have (dirty blonde) hair that’s below my shoulder blades & I love that I could grow it a for a couple more months & then shave it all off on the anniversary of Mum’s death in November.
Ladies & Gentlemen – please vote & help me decide what to do! Or if you have any other exceptional ideas for fundraising please shout out!
ETA - My best ever friend has just offered to swim the Tay with me, so added!
Longshot suggested a picture of my hair, so here you are!
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
ETA - with Garlick's approval I can now link to my JustGiving page.
Last Edit!
Thank you for all your help, the decision is made, it will be a head shave after my hair is cut off, on the anniversary of Mum's death in November.
Unfortunately my swimming coach doesn't think I'll be able to regain my levels of fitness to attempt any major challenge in suitable weather this year - which is a shame, but my own fault & gives me a goal for next year
My JustGiving page has been updated & I'm at 10% of my target already
Pledges to colour my shaved head will be accepted & carried out
Edited by ali_kat on Thursday 6th March 08:09
Edited by ali_kat on Monday 14th April 17:36
Forget all those, you were so near a solution earlier. You know you said people were donating because you weren't wearing much? You suggested this was because it was cold. I want you to think hard about this.
You know, it may only be men who donate in future, but that's surely a risk worth running.
You know, it may only be men who donate in future, but that's surely a risk worth running.
DickyC said:
Forget all those, you were so near a solution earlier. You know you said people were donating because you weren't wearing much? You suggested this was because it was cold. I want you to think hard about this.
You know, it may only be men who donate in future, but that's surely a risk worth running.
You know, it may only be men who donate in future, but that's surely a risk worth running.
I'll live feed the swim? It would need to be in an outdoor/non-chlorinated pool
elanfan said:
Ali - if you reckon you can swim for miles or 24 hours would you be able to swim the channel??
Now that would be a feat and I'd guess one hell of a money raiser!
A woman died attempting that last year & my friend attempted it after 2 years of training & failed. The currents are an known evil Now that would be a feat and I'd guess one hell of a money raiser!
I'd do a pool swim, a 'safe' river/open water swim, but not put my life at risk.
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