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No Parking Zone! => Off Topic, Off Colour, and non-motorcycle related => Topic started by: DaleMcLean on October 14, 2013, 06:46:17 PM
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As the title says, its nearly MOvember again.
I'm in (Mobro.dalemcleanhttp://au.movember.com/mospace/2970921 (http://au.movember.com/mospace/2970921)) if anyone wants to contribute (and have a laugh at my expense).
Anyone in the greater newcastle area that wants to join in my MOtorcycle ride (facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1419271901627167/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/1419271901627167/)) is welcome, just kick in $20 on the day and you'll get a stick on MO for the bike. I'm only getting 100 of them made so only the 1st 100 will get one.
Just get talking about mens health and save a life or 2
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We need before and after photos or it didn't happen :p
Also you nee to make important life decisions like what kind of mo you going to "try" for?
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:grin yes clean shaven on Movember 1 :thumb (although the pic on my mo page will be close, I'm the one with the lighter hair :rofl)
Going the "chopper" I reckon this year, plus you'll get pics of my (and around 50 other) bikes witha stick on :thumb form the ride
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THANK you both Marcus and Skip :thumb, your donations will go towards improving the lives of men in AUS :KissBlow
Updates of the MO will follow :rofl
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Great cause, well done to those who participate :clap
Pockey :wink1
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Well The Mo starts tomorrow - For those who want to donate some spare change to help me fund research into prostate issues and depression :clap http://au.movember.com/mospace/189327 (http://au.movember.com/mospace/189327)
Cheers
:slvr13
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My dad has survived depression and prostate cancer, so both causes are close to my heart. Donations made to both of you :KissBlow
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AW Thanks Wendy :KissBlow
I've only the cancer :runyay never been depressed. Hope dad is all OK.
My aim with this is to get us "tough" blokes talking and doing something about it :thumb
Clean shaven pic to come, going the "Merv" this year, plus one on the bike (see my "ride"= https://www.facebook.com/events/176162512573109/?source=1 (https://www.facebook.com/events/176162512573109/?source=1))
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:rofl
as promised updates will come along
Here is "the 1st of MOvember"
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/DMMEAUS/Movember2013/1stofMo_zpse4a14498.jpg) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/DMMEAUS/media/Movember2013/1stofMo_zpse4a14498.jpg.html)
BUT the bloody bike looks like it will beat me
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/DMMEAUS/Movember2013/BikeMO_zps057ecb82.jpg) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/DMMEAUS/media/Movember2013/BikeMO_zps057ecb82.jpg.html)
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:popcorn
hahaha
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Pictures from the Grey Gum cafe ride last year will have some mo pictures
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AW Thanks Wendy :KissBlow
I've only the cancer :runyay never been depressed. Hope dad is all OK.
My aim with this is to get us "tough" blokes talking and doing something about it :thumb
Clean shaven pic to come, going the "Merv" this year, plus one on the bike (see my "ride"= https://www.facebook.com/events/176162512573109/?source=1 (https://www.facebook.com/events/176162512573109/?source=1))
My dad is doing really well. The cancer was 15 years ago, it was picked up through the PSA blood tests he started having after a close friend died from prostate cancer. He's had lots of ongoing complications following surgery and radiotherapy, but a couple of years ago he had a surgical procedure to fit an artificial sphincter which has finally fixed his incontinence problems. Unfortunately his two younger brothers are not doing so well. Despite his advice they didn't do any testing until they had prostate symptoms. Both of them now have secondary tumours.
My brothers and I were worried that dad's depression may become a problem again earlier this year after mum passed away, but because we were all (including dad) aware of the risk, he's been able to keep on top of it. He bought himself a Virago a few months ago and is now riding again. He had stopped after his last heart attack, but with the smaller bike he's able to get out there and enjoy himself.
As I said, these issues are close to my heart. Guys, get yourselves off to the doc, have the blood test, go back and get the results. It could save your life!!
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Nothing quite like a motorcycle to fend off depression! :rockon
Now if he'd like to go one step further and be "over the moon" he should buy an ST! :grin
That's the first I've heard of an artificial sphincter. Will have to google that one. Sounds fascinating.
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Ohhhh-kay. Now I know how it works I can move on...
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Ohhhh-kay. Now I know how it works I can move on...
It's another one of those things you blokes tend not to want to talk about. My dad has been a member of the prostate cancer support group up here for ages, talks openly about his experiences.
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I too am willing to talk to ANYONE about the experience, I was offered support by many acquantances (throught the bike community :thumbsup) and it was a great insight that helped initially.
I have just accepted the consequences of "still breathing" and got on with life after the operations and side effects, BUT I know others who have not :'(
Anytime someone needs it - give us a call
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Merv Hughes look a like ????????????? :rofl
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/DMMEAUS/Movember2013/Day7_zpsdb63acf5.jpg) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/DMMEAUS/media/Movember2013/Day7_zpsdb63acf5.jpg.html)
au.mobro.co/dalemclean (http://au.mobro.co/dalemclean) for those want to donate
I may keep this :whistle
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Oh it's coming along nicely... although I question you use of contrast in the photo.
(Oh...wait...I see the problem, too much white hahaha)
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:thumb :thumbs
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Oh it's coming along nicely... although I question you use of contrast in the photo.
(Oh...wait...I see the problem, too much white hahaha)
I'll have you know I ADD that colour (its not natural :crackup) just for the "distinguished look"
PS I organized a MOtorcycle ride for MOvember last Sunday - 35 bikes and near $800 raised :thumbsup
NEXT year will be bigger and better :runyay
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Merv Hughes look a like ????????????? :rofl
([url]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/DMMEAUS/Movember2013/Day7_zpsdb63acf5.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s294.photobucket.com/user/DMMEAUS/media/Movember2013/Day7_zpsdb63acf5.jpg.html[/url])
Hang on a bit!! Merv never had Oriental eyes
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:rofl
Oriental eyes are worse now
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/DMMEAUS/Movember2013/th_day18_zps6dd2c401.jpg)
Comes from the testing :rofl
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(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/Mo13_zps855a34dd.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/Mo13_zps855a34dd.jpg.html)
Sorry to frighten you like that :grin
Its been 3 weeks and its grown nicely - Donate to keep it going or donate to shave it off - Your choice :wink1
Thanks for the donations so far :clap
Cheers
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:o
Just the other day I was wondering where Tony had gotten to on the forums, as I haven't seen him around much... :think1
I need to pay more attention
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([url]http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt91/ajudd1/Mo13_zps855a34dd.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s601.photobucket.com/user/ajudd1/media/Mo13_zps855a34dd.jpg.html[/url])
Sorry to frighten you like that :grin
Its been 3 weeks and its grown nicely - Donate to keep it going or donate to shave it off - Your choice :wink1
Thanks for the donations so far :clap
Cheers
Bung on a coupe of kilos and you could be Merv's twin brother.