The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

[LostDoggy]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

I may have to RENT _ A _ BEARD for the Richmond game

I'll see if I can find that 'hair-in-a-can' stuff tomorrow whilst I find my Storm navy blue hair colour that I still haven't got. Do you want your beard in red or something that will match what's left on top?

[Missing-Dog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

I'll see if I can find that 'hair-in-a-can' stuff tomorrow whilst I find my Storm navy blue hair colour that I still haven't got. Do you want your beard in red or something that will match what's left on top?

When I did my presentation to the players on the Beard Association I tried to find "40 comedy beards" as I wanted to present them to everyone on the day. Now that would have been funny. The entire western bulldogs team with big red beards in honour of huddo.

If anyone knows where to get large numbers of cheap comedy beards let us know! There was a beard stall in palestine in Life of Brian, but that is the only one I have ever seen.

[Mofra]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

$9.50 each at http://www.centrestagecostumes.com/access.html

I'm not sure if they're bushy enough to do the great man justice.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Just took a few snaps of the bearded one. I'll post them later. Interesting that Bob Murphy suggested that the beard may be no more! I asked the great man about it & he assured me he was just winding Murph up. Murph had told him it wasn't his decision to make, it was the people's beard & as such needed a referendum of the people!

[Missing-Dog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

OK here is the next idea.

International Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Day

We pick a round later in the year, a slightly boring one...say round 17 or something.
We source comedy Ned Kelly style red beards at cost and sell them for charity - say $20?

I am sure we could get Huddo to nominate a charity that people would get behind, the Royal Children's or even something hairy would be good - we have missed the Shave Day but that sort of thing.

And we all wear them to the game and look like idiots (unless we look like Huddo in which case we will look like GODS!) - if you could get say 200 people at etihad wearing a big charity raising beard for IBHBAD it would be huge. Huge! And more importantly, it would be hilarious.

We could try to get the club behind it in some way - obviously if they could sell the beards at the shop that would be best, but even if they just let Huddo speak publicly about it or something. Anyway, you get the idea.

Suggestions?

[The Coon Dog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Here are 3 pics I took this morning. I have emailed them to you FDOTM in their original size.

[comrade]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Nice shooting, TCD.

How did they look on the track?

[The Coon Dog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Nice shooting, TCD.

How did they look on the track?

Didn't stick about for too long, had to go into work, so just played snapparazzi for a bit, chatted with Da Druid & Cathy, TCP bought his new jumper, resplendent with #14 & then we left.

I was primarily there to get a pic of Ben in all his beardishness.

[LostDoggy]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

OK here is the next idea.

International Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Day

We pick a round later in the year, a slightly boring one...say round 17 or something.
We source comedy Ned Kelly style red beards at cost and sell them for charity - say $20?

I am sure we could get Huddo to nominate a charity that people would get behind, the Royal Children's or even something hairy would be good - we have missed the Shave Day but that sort of thing.

And we all wear them to the game and look like idiots (unless we look like Huddo in which case we will look like GODS!) - if you could get say 200 people at etihad wearing a big charity raising beard for IBHBAD it would be huge. Huge! And more importantly, it would be hilarious.

We could try to get the club behind it in some way - obviously if they could sell the beards at the shop that would be best, but even if they just let Huddo speak publicly about it or something. Anyway, you get the idea.

Suggestions?

I have found that if you approach a business with a charitable idea that includes their products, it is not that difficult to convince them to support it via donation of goods or at worst, cost price. Once you explain to them how they can claim it via the DGR (Deductable Gift Recipient) status of the charity and their company logo prominent in and on any promotional material, companies are pretty quick to get on board.
And if you are after ideas for a charity, the man I often credit with finally getting me to have a good look at myself so I could have a future, Les Twentyman, was at Whitten Oval doing a media launch for The Twentieth Man yesterday. It provides books, school supplies etc, for underprivilidged children and teens. I know it could do with a little support and it does have DGR status.

Opinions?

[LostDoggy]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Nice shooting, TCD.

How did they look on the track?

I arrived a liitle bit after they had started. had chat with TCD and TCP. Pic of The Beard already taken care of so went and caught up with Les Twentyman for a bit. Later, took a few pics but not able to post them from current location (Soon, my pretties! Soon!).

Good intensity across the park as the team went through their paces. Very impessed with the competitiveness during the second/third efforts drill. A lot of body on body and no beg your pardons. Do not doubt that BBBBH's black eye will not only one before the start of the season. A couple of AFL umpires worked with the squad for some time on some game scenarios and what their interpretations would be this season. A short practice match with some silky skills shown by Bob, Sticky and Missy on some F50 entries. Prato caught my eye on occasion with a timely shepherd but disappointed with a lolly on goal when 20m in the clear and no one in front of him. I think his eyes lit up like a politician in a room full of perks! He did repent with strong grab and sharp smart handball after that though. The Eagle walked a few laps in his recovery program. Hope this appeases some appetites. Will post a few pics when I can.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Hello!!!

I've supplied the pics, anyone know where a good for nothing crayon aficionado is hiding?

We want our t-shitrts & we want 'em now!

[Bornadog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

OK here is the next idea.

International Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Day

We pick a round later in the year, a slightly boring one...say round 17 or something.
We source comedy Ned Kelly style red beards at cost and sell them for charity - say $20?

I am sure we could get Huddo to nominate a charity that people would get behind, the Royal Children's or even something hairy would be good - we have missed the Shave Day but that sort of thing.

And we all wear them to the game and look like idiots (unless we look like Huddo in which case we will look like GODS!) - if you could get say 200 people at etihad wearing a big charity raising beard for IBHBAD it would be huge. Huge! And more importantly, it would be hilarious.

We could try to get the club behind it in some way - obviously if they could sell the beards at the shop that would be best, but even if they just let Huddo speak publicly about it or something. Anyway, you get the idea.

Suggestions?

Great idea, happy to support it for charity

[LostDoggy]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

A few pics of Les Twentyman and co at Twentieth Man media event yesterday. Of course it should be The Beards' choice of charity but always up to do what I can for Les. Forever indebted to the bloke.

http://s995.photobucket.com/albums/af72/DaDruid_photos/training%20pics%20Jan29/The%20Twentieth%20Man/

[Missing-Dog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Ok here is this year's shirt.



The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society Merchandise Collective (T-Shirt sub-committee) have gone for simplicity this time.

This year we plan to let The Beard do the talking.

Let us know what you think, changes can be made if they are critical or nobody wants to buy it like this.

Thanks to TCD for the photo. (Turns out there is a use for him after all! Who knew?!

Here is your linky:

http://www.redbubble.com/people/firstdog/t-shirts/4564441-1-in-beard-we-trust

[The Coon Dog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Thank you FDOTM, much appreciated.

Went for the grass green one this time.