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OT - other Calendar - and the "charity" issue

I should have put this in the last post but last year - a group of women did a calendar called "Wearing Wool" you can find out about it here

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which was to raise money for cancer research --- I bought three copies - gave two as gifts--- One was for my 80 something great aunt Eileen - and she loved it. She said that all the bead gals should get together - wearing BEADS and make a beader's calendar - ok - who's up for a beader's charity calendar??? ROTFL They are still clearing out the last of the stock of the 2003 calendar at a bargain of $5 each --it's full of fun photos of women (and at least one kid) and wool ... au naturale...but not a "sex" calendar .... in fact most will make you laugh or smile at the ingenious layout of the photos... Those of you who are not offended by the beauty of the female body - all shapes and ages - may find this an appealing reminder that beauty is not all about those skinny models!

Cheryl of DRAGON BEADS Flameworked beads and glass

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Cheryl
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Ohhh I HAVE to have this one, Thanks Cheryl!!!!

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Karen_AZ

There is a group in England who did this a few years ago to raise money for cancer treatment for the husband of one of the members.

A movie is coming out about them in December.

Reply to
Lisa

LMAO I'd do it if I was covered entirely in beads. Oooo...that might be fun especially if dh helps. ;=)

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MargieK

LMAO I'd do it if I was covered entirely in beads. Oooo...that might be fun especially if dh helps. ;=)>>

see - you're getting in the spirit.....!!!!

I was thinking of that bathtub thing for myself --- you know - a old fashioned clawfoot bathtub filled with beads - with me in it, wearing nothing - but beads!

Cheryl of DRAGON BEADS Flameworked beads and glass

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Cheryl

Hehee! A "bauble" bath!

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MargieK

I believe that's the one I got. All "mature" women.

Tina

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Christina Peterson

I just ordered the Grange Guys calendar for my mom :-) Thanks for the link!

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Tink

I'm in! I've always wanted to do a picture with nothing on from the waist up, just a couple of strategically placed goblets while I'm standing behind a bar.... Barbara Dream Master

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"We've got two lives, one we're given, the other one we make." Mary Chapin Carpenter

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Barbara Otterson

It is done by a group of ladies from a branch of the Women's Institute in Yorkshire. Most of them are senior ladies. Some are taking part in the film others are being played by actresses. They are know as the Calendar Girls.

try looking here.

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Shirley

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Shirley Shone

ROFLMAO - Perfect!!

Carol in SLC

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Carol in SLC

This is actually a SUPER idea, but it would be much better if more than just

10% of the proceeds went for the charity (which is what is given to breast cancer research from the sale of the wearingwool calendar).

Carol in SLC

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Carol in SLC

I Gotta have one. My sister was a spinner and weaver in Maine. I can picture her signing up to participate. So, in memory of her and her unique style and capacity to enjoy herself and life itself... I will hang this in my living room! Diana

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Diana Curtis

Can you imagine? You would be fishing beads out of all sorts of odd places for weeks. Im thinking ears ala Kathys recent post.... sheesh... lol Diana

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Diana Curtis

Psst....Diana. She could have her undies on and no one know.

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MargieK

This is actually a SUPER idea, but it would be much better if more than just

10% of the proceeds went for the charity (which is what is given to breast cancer research from the sale of the wearingwool calendar).>

that was probably economically all they could make off it - Costs of printing a calendar like that are outrageous -- they originally charged like $17.00 each for them.... plus they had all the production costs, photography, advertising, layout, hiring a company to produce, printing... etc. By the time they got done 10% profit was about all they could make I bet... Cheryl of DRAGON BEADS Flameworked beads and glass

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Cheryl

Beady calendar - ooh- I'm in!!

Reply to
KDK

Beating...

Oh, wait...beading calendar...

Well, I am in, both ways!!!

Mary

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meijhana

Shhhhhh...dont spoil my illusions... I picture her weeks later at a party... gently and absentmindedly scratching herself under the breast.. and saying... oh! in a startled voice..and jubilently pulling out a stunning lampworked bead and showing it off saying.. i wondered where that one went to! Diana :-)

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Diana Curtis

LOL You have some fantasies! I had one of her finding some new form of toe jam. hehee

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MargieK

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