The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

[LostDoggy]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

If there was a choice between books & babies, surely you have to go babies, if for no other reason we were all one once & besides, they're cuter than books. Also babies are easier to garner support for.

Because babies have that ohhh factor, there are already a multitude of charities and events over the course of the calendar year. Whereas books and education sound boring and ho hum? The parents and children who cannot afford the necessary school supplies don't. The Twentieth Man is a new charity fronted by a bloke who's a legend in the West, who already has a football profile and has an existing connection with the Western Bulldogs.
I know this is all sounding like I have a personal stake in the Twentieth Man. I do in my own way. I owe Les Twentyman. I owe him my life. He changed me from a self-destructive menace to society, to someone who has the capacity to regularly be happy with his lot in life. When he (Les) nearly died recently, it made me realise that there was a part of me that felt I had yet to fully thank and repay the man. So I do apologise for flying the Twentieth Man flag so loudly.
So to prevent any bias, I propose that a shortlist of possible charities be presented to The Beard for his perusal and selection and that the Twentieth Man Foundation and "Beards for Books" be shortlisted.
Any opinions?

Also, my new long sleeved red IBWT arrived today. Waiting for the cool change to arrive so I can put it on and go for a blocky in it! Ah, the smell of vinegar will never again be associated with fish and chips, only Beard shirts will spring to mind!

[Missing-Dog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

It certainly sounds very worthy but beards for books doesn't grab me.

This needs to be funny and entertaining and it needs to have broad appeal that works quickly. Photos of babies with beards will get a lot more traction.

But at this stage I only have one expression of interest from anyone who wants to be involved so we aren't going anywhere yet.

[Bornadog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Because babies have that ohhh factor, there are already a multitude of charities and events over the course of the calendar year. Whereas books and education sound boring and ho hum? The parents and children who cannot afford the necessary school supplies don't. The Twentieth Man is a new charity fronted by a bloke who's a legend in the West, who already has a football profile and has an existing connection with the Western Bulldogs.
I know this is all sounding like I have a personal stake in the Twentieth Man. I do in my own way. I owe Les Twentyman. I owe him my life. He changed me from a self-destructive menace to society, to someone who has the capacity to regularly be happy with his lot in life. When he (Les) nearly died recently, it made me realise that there was a part of me that felt I had yet to fully thank and repay the man. So I do apologise for flying the Twentieth Man flag so loudly.
So to prevent any bias, I propose that a shortlist of possible charities be presented to The Beard for his perusal and selection and that the Twentieth Man Foundation and "Beards for Books" be shortlisted.
Any opinions?

Also, my new long sleeved red IBWT arrived today. Waiting for the cool change to arrive so I can put it on and go for a blocky in it! Ah, the smell of vinegar will never again be associated with fish and chips, only Beard shirts will spring to mind!

As its already an existing charity, I second your motion. Les does some great things in the west.

[ledge]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Because babies have that ohhh factor, there are already a multitude of charities and events over the course of the calendar year. Whereas books and education sound boring and ho hum? The parents and children who cannot afford the necessary school supplies don't. The Twentieth Man is a new charity fronted by a bloke who's a legend in the West, who already has a football profile and has an existing connection with the Western Bulldogs.
I know this is all sounding like I have a personal stake in the Twentieth Man. I do in my own way. I owe Les Twentyman. I owe him my life. He changed me from a self-destructive menace to society, to someone who has the capacity to regularly be happy with his lot in life. When he (Les) nearly died recently, it made me realise that there was a part of me that felt I had yet to fully thank and repay the man. So I do apologise for flying the Twentieth Man flag so loudly.
So to prevent any bias, I propose that a shortlist of possible charities be presented to The Beard for his perusal and selection and that the Twentieth Man Foundation and "Beards for Books" be shortlisted.
Any opinions?

Also, my new long sleeved red IBWT arrived today. Waiting for the cool change to arrive so I can put it on and go for a blocky in it! Ah, the smell of vinegar will never again be associated with fish and chips, only Beard shirts will spring to mind!

So he is to blame for the mohawk being released on society

[jazzadogs]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

It certainly sounds very worthy but beards for books doesn't grab me.

This needs to be funny and entertaining and it needs to have broad appeal that works quickly. Photos of babies with beards will get a lot more traction.

But at this stage I only have one expression of interest from anyone who wants to be involved so we aren't going anywhere yet.

We could put beards on famous authors, and book covers? I quite like both Beards for Books and Beards for Babies, it will be a tough choice.

Depending on the amount of time required (something I don't have an awful lot of, despite posting this at 2.20am), I am more than happy to help out with whatever is chosen.

[LostDoggy]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

We could put beards on famous authors, and book covers? I quite like both Beards for Books and Beards for Babies, it will be a tough choice.

Depending on the amount of time required (something I don't have an awful lot of, despite posting this at 2.20am), I am more than happy to help out with whatever is chosen.

Beards for Books
Beards for Babies
Beards for Boobs

Any would be a worthy cause. A short list a good idea! And again I'll help where and when needed.

Unfortunately at this stage I don't think we'll be making the BHBAS day out in round 2 (was so geared up for it too - with my new IBWT shird that I've modified to fit a a bit more girly!!)....but sadly it falls on Easter weekend and we have plans so will be away. Quite annoyed

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Travis Johnstone's beard >>>>>> Ben Hudson's beard.

Therefore:
Beards are gay.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Travis Johnstone's beard >>>>>> Ben Hudson's beard.

Therefore:
Beards are gay.

Controversial stuff right there.

Travis Johnstone wouldn't look out of place selling copies of The Big Issue.*




*No offence intended. Love The Big Issue and it's distributors even more.

[The Underdog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Controversial stuff right there.

Travis Johnstone wouldn't look out of place selling copies of The Big Issue.*




*No offence intended. Love The Big Issue and it's distributors even more.

Yeah but he'd sell 25 copies in one day and then everyone would say how good he was at selling copies of the Big Issue and he wouldn't sell another copy for the rest of the season...sorry, rest of the month.

[The Underdog]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Travis Johnstone's beard >>>>>> Ben Hudson's beard.

Therefore:
Beards are gay.

Homophobe

Controversial stuff right there.

Travis Johnstone wouldn't look out of place selling copies of The Big Issue.*




*No offence intended. Love The Big Issue and it's distributors even more.

Hobophobe

[GVGjr]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Travis Johnstone's beard >>>>>> Ben Hudson's beard.

Therefore:
Beards are gay.

This whole notion of people being allowed to express themselves anyway they like is flawed.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Yeah but he'd sell 25 copies in one day and then everyone would say how good he was at selling copies of the Big Issue and he wouldn't sell another copy for the rest of the season...sorry, rest of the month.

I like it.

[Twodogs]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

It has to be Les Twentyman's charity we support, surely? It represents everything that's good about the West. In a lot of ways it's what the West is all about-supporting people who need help in a useful, practictible way.


Like DD says there's more babies charities than you can poke a stick at. I really, really like babies and all-I'm as clucky as the next man-but Les's charity does vital work right where it's needed and it needs all the help it can get. Any money we can raise will be more valued by Twentyman than most charities.


I'll dip into my extremely limited clothing budget and buy a long sleeved shirt if you nominate Les's charity.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Homophobe



Hobophobe

That made me smile

[Twodogs]

Re: The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Travis Johnstone wouldn't look out of place selling copies of The Big Issue.*

He'd look even less out of place in ZZtop;