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Brave the Shave, now all official and open for donations!

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phoenix Thu 26-Jul-18 17:43:51

Hello everyone,

I have now set up my page on bravetheshave.org.uk

No donations showing as yet, but perhaps that's because I have only just started spreading the word grin

If you would like to donate, there are 2 ways, either text SHAVE 16573 to 70550 which will allow you to make a donation of £5, or go to the website and use the "find a shaver" option, when I am not being Phoenix, I pretend to be Rachel Hudson wink

GNHQ, perhaps you would consider pinning this post?

Thank you!

phoenix Thu 09-Aug-18 18:32:01

Doodle sorry not, donation received and much appreciated smile

There is now an "after" photo! Ok, it's a bit blurred (although, thinking about it, that may not be a bad thing wink ) but Mr P, bless him, did his best!

He also chose to take it after I'd taken my earrings out. confused

After a long time of not bothering with them, I'm now trying to start wearing them again, partially in the hope of softening the new look blush My ear lobes are protesting!

I have been advised to make the most of eyes, but as putting on eye make is a bit hit and miss these days, (can blame eyesight not being what it was ) plus you then have to take it off before bed, (can blame CBA syndrome for that!) we will see!

If I can get better pics, I might post them, but in the meantime, a huge, enormous, heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who supported me!

Doodle Thu 09-Aug-18 14:21:59

Typical of me leaving things till the last minute. Just done it Phoenix. Can't wait to see the new you ?

phoenix Thu 09-Aug-18 07:39:03

Hello, had a few technical issues yesterday, will be trying again!

shysal Thu 09-Aug-18 07:04:45

Congratulations, phoenix on your bravery and beating your target. Still waiting for the after photo to appear on the website!

Squiffy Wed 08-Aug-18 16:22:11

Well done, phoenix, especially for beating your target! smile

Auntieflo Wed 08-Aug-18 15:51:57

Oh, well done Phoenix for beating your target figure. I bet you're chuffed to bits.

phoenix Wed 08-Aug-18 13:51:35

Well, it was done! I chose not to sit in front of a mirror though! The photo will (hopefully) be uploaded later to my page on the "Brave the Shave" site.

More people to thank, namely Squiffy, Juggernaut, Jane Ainsworth, and someone with the initials L.G?

AND I have beaten my target!

Anyone looking at the page might think that Mr P has been incredibly generous, but he has been pocketing any cash that I have been given wink and paid the money directly via the website, as I was concerned about putting it in an envelope and paying it in via the mobile post office.

Cherrytree59 Tue 07-Aug-18 16:16:00

Good luck Phoenix
I have not forgot will sort tomorrow x

Charleygirl Tue 07-Aug-18 11:43:17

Good luck- my donation will be winging its way tomorrow.

Squiffy Tue 07-Aug-18 11:37:56

Good luck today, phoenix! Your inner beauty will outshine any hair shortages smile

Willow500 Tue 07-Aug-18 08:53:52

Looking forward to seeing the pictures! Good luck!

Gagagran Tue 07-Aug-18 08:50:17

You will look gorgeous Phoenix - very Jean Seberg. And as I always say to my hairdresser when she has been a bit too enthusiastic with her scissors "Well it will grow again". wink

Greyduster Tue 07-Aug-18 08:44:03

Courage, Phoenix! It is a far far better thing you do, than you have ever done.......?

Auntieflo Tue 07-Aug-18 07:50:10

Good luck for today Phoenix. I do hope that all the promised donations come flooding in, soonest.
I am having my hair cut in Thursday, but only a trim smile

phoenix Tue 07-Aug-18 07:46:25

Good morning everyone!

Yes, today's the day and I'm feeling a bit shock

Another donation has landed, so thank you Riverwalk !

cavewoman Tue 07-Aug-18 05:53:33

Well today's the day!
Good wishes from someone who was contemplating the big shave but chickened out sad
Looking forward to seeing the new you.

shysal Mon 06-Aug-18 18:10:11

Good luck for tomorrow, phoenix! I hope you meet your target with donations on the day. I look forward to seeing the 'after' pic. I also think you should dye the stubble pink.

shysal Mon 06-Aug-18 11:11:46

Bump. D-day tomorrow!

phoenix Sun 05-Aug-18 14:36:33

Another donation has been made, so thanks to notagran!

The day is approaching fast.........shock

shysal Sat 04-Aug-18 07:23:50

Bump

phoenix Fri 03-Aug-18 09:23:48

Hello all, some more people to thank!

Aggie, Willow, Mcem, Greyduster, GabriellaG, Annodomini, and someone with the initials MB* (won't put their full real name on here wink

Willow500 Thu 02-Aug-18 08:47:23

Donated - someone I know is shaving his beard off but think this is much braver!!

mcem Thu 02-Aug-18 08:45:55

Finally managed. Lovely to see so many familiar names.
Aren't you doing well? Still time to achieve your target!!

mcem Thu 02-Aug-18 08:35:08

3rd attempt but not accepting my details!
I am not laundering a fortune, I promise.
Will keep trying!

KatyK Wed 01-Aug-18 18:55:21

Donated. Sorry it wasn't more.