The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

[Rocco Jones]

Also, Beards for Babies sounds good.

PS. Record winning reply - right here...

:D

Thanks for memories Official 2008 Draft/Trade Thread. You were truly a thread with a lot of replies compared to the average thread on WOOF.

All hail The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society, another hair follicle like feather in your might bear like cap.

A little film clip to remember the great 'Official 2008 Draft/Trade Thread'. Well worth clicking on.

eG3afAIi6IQ

[craigsahibee]

2010 Version arrived today, and yes the vinegar smell still lingers on.

[The Coon Dog]

2010 Version arrived today, and yes the vinegar smell still lingers on.

Yup, got mine lovely mint green one yesterday & again, the vinegar smell.

[Throughandthrough]

I was thinking we could ask Robert Murphy if he would be the Patron of The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society. I suspect he might be quite keen and I think it is funnier if the patron is not actually Ben Hudson.



That's perhaps the funniest thing i've read on this site ever!

Will definitely buy a shirt noe, but should I wait for a charity to get chosen and the price to go up?


NB I also vote for the Les Twentyman idea. Solid suggestion.

[The Coon Dog]

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.

[LostDoggy]

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!

[firstdogonthemoon]

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]

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]

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 :D

[jazzadogs]

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]

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!!:cool:)....but sadly it falls on Easter weekend and we have plans so will be away. Quite annoyed :(

[Sockeye Salmon]

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

Therefore:
Beards are gay.

[Rocco Jones]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Homophobe



Hobophobe

That made me smile

[Twodogs]

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





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


http://imgsrv.nightswithalicecooper.com/image/nwac/UserFiles/Image/zz_top_color_3_low_res.jpg

[The Underdog]

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.

When you say everything good about the West you mean drugs, refugees and that funny smell when you drive down Footscray Rd right?

I agree about the charity, I've got a new baby and I'm spending all my time with it already, so to donate money to other peoples babies seems silly. I imagine Les' name would gain a bit more traction within the club if we actually want Ben to be involved.

[Twodogs]

When you say everything good about the West you mean drugs, refugees and that funny smell when you drive down Footscray Rd right?



You're describing the ghettos of Sunshine, St Albans and as much as it pains me to say, having been norn and bred there, Footscray. Apart from those blights the West is a thriving vibrant area. Well let's say more parts are really good than are really bad but the influx of more and more money will make convenient places like the middle of Footscray unteneble for the druggies and other unsavoury practices in the end.

[The Underdog]

You're describing the ghettos of Sunshine, St Albans and as much as it pains me to say, having been norn and bred there, Footscray. Apart from those blights the West is a thriving vibrant area. Well let's say more parts are really good than are really bad but the influx of more and more money will make convenient places like the middle of Footscray unteneble for the druggies and other unsavoury practices in the end.

Sorry I was just showing some Eastern suburbs bias, it was meant as a joke. I live in the hills, there's as much drugs here as pretty much anywhere else.
I know the west is a thriving area, I looked at house prices in Yarraville a while ago. I sure can't afford to move there.

Anyway, beards, they're cool kids, you know it.

[jazzadogs]

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

Therefore:
Beards are gay.
It might be bigger, but it sure isn't greater than.

[Twodogs]

Sorry I was just showing some Eastern suburbs bias, it was meant as a joke. I live in the hills, there's as much drugs here as pretty much anywhere else.
I know the west is a thriving area, I looked at house prices in Yarraville a while ago. I sure can't afford to move there.

Anyway, beards, they're cool kids, you know it.



Yep. Those old beards hey?



Oh and the babies. "Isnt it time" was a cracking song...

[The Coon Dog]

Surely FDOTM has to decide what charity the BHBAS supports.

[LostDoggy]

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 normally have that well beat by morning tea!!:cool:

[The Coon Dog]

Why?

He's the one that came up with the idea of a charity in the first place, he organised the t-shirts & did a presentation to the playing group.

Don't you think it should be his idea what charity is supported?

[Throughandthrough]

He's the one that came up with the idea of a charity in the first place, he organised the t-shirts & did a presentation to the playing group.

Don't you think it should be his idea what charity is supported?

+ 1

(what does the Beard think?)


NB I know I posted it before, and so has someone else, but the Les Twentyman issue has Bulldogs positive all over it for mine.

[LostDoggy]

Received my shirt in the mail on Friday, dissapointed that the vinegar smell was absent as everyone had been talking it up, must have been lost in tranist to WA. Super happy with the shirt, well done all.

[comrade]

Received my shirt in the mail on Friday, dissapointed that the vinegar smell was absent as everyone had been talking it up, must have been lost in tranist to WA. Super happy with the shirt, well done all.

I'd send it back :)

[LostDoggy]

Sorry I haven't logged on for a while (an entire week!). Had computer access issues. It seems I've stirred up a kerfuffle with my preferred choice of charity in the Twentieth Man, going up against the babies and a couple of breasts (no pun intended). All I ask that a decision be made soon as we need to work on event promotion and strategies very soon. Let us keep in mind that whatever the charity is selected, that we do them justice in our fundraising. I will put my hand up for some voluntary hours on a regular basis, in any capacity, to help out as I do have some free afternoons. I just need to What, Where and When and with Who. Let's get it started!! Long live the Beard!!

[The Coon Dog]

Sorry I haven't logged on for a while (an entire week!). Had computer access issues. It seems I've stirred up a kerfuffle with my preferred choice of charity in the Twentieth Man, going up against the babies and a couple of breasts (no pun intended). All I ask that a decision be made soon as we need to work on event promotion and strategies very soon. Let us keep in mind that whatever the charity is selected, that we do them justice in our fundraising. I will put my hand up for some voluntary hours on a regular basis, in any capacity, to help out as I do have some free afternoons. I just need to What, Where and When and with Who. Let's get it started!! Long live the Beard!!

No hurry, we don't play the Dockers until late on in the season.

Probably best if you PM FDOTM to work out the logistics.

[Jasper]

Does FDOTM and Easybeat still post here?

[LostDoggy]

Got both of my BHBAS shirts signed at the Family Day. Seems I had the distinction of having the first long-sleeved 'In Beard We Trust' Ben had signed. He loved the way the new image came up. Compliments to those involved.

[bornadog]

Got both of my BHBAS shirts signed at the Family Day. Seems I had the distinction of having the first long-sleeved 'In Beard We Trust' Ben had signed. He loved the way the new image came up. Compliments to those involved.

Saw you on Channel 7 news tonight in the background, red top on, was it a BHBAS one?

[LostDoggy]

Saw you on Channel 7 news tonight in the background, red top on, was it a BHBAS one?

It most certainly was. The little redhead standing in front of me unfortunately obscured the "In Beard We Trust" I was wearing.

[LostDoggy]

Looks like the great man Chris Grant has decided to grow his own tribute to the huddo beard judging by the training pics on the dogs website

[ledge]

Even the great C.Grant sees the power it has.

[chef]

Even the great C.Grant sees the power it has.

Eago was looking a little furry last Friday too.

[KT31]

Eago was looking a little furry last Friday too.

The Eagle, Huddo's own Mini Me.:D

[LostDoggy]

It most certainly was. The little redhead standing in front of me unfortunately obscured the "In Beard We Trust" I was wearing.

Haha i was standing right beside you.....

[firstdogonthemoon]

Stay tuned... plan arriving soon

[aker39]

The society's facebook page got a mention on Sport 927 this morning.

[Throughandthrough]

Did the beard get a premiers medal as well tonight?

[comrade]

Did the beard get a premiers medal as well tonight?

Stiff not to be awarded the Michael Tuck, IMO.

[hujsh]

Did really good in the back pocket tonight racing a smaller player for the ball, keeping it in and giving it off.

[LostDoggy]

did the beard get a premiers medal as well tonight?

the beard was good, "the dog was good too"

[AndrewP6]

The Beard got a mention (kind of!) in the Record. Article on Murph, and he mentions the beard bringing good luck.

[LostDoggy]

the beard was good, "the dog was good too"

It was all good :) Woo Hoo!!!! :D

[LostDoggy]

Stay tuned... plan arriving soon
mmmm ??? sounds interesting ????

[LostDoggy]

DaDruid is organising some Realisti fake Beards for those of us who are a wee bit laking in the facial folicles.
Contact him or myself if you are interested.
Ladies are Most welcome

[The Underdog]

Stiff not to be awarded the Michael Tuck, IMO.

His tap work was exceptional. It was amazing how many of our "runs" coincided with Hudson being in the ruck. We certainly won a lot more ball out of the middle when he was there.

[LostDoggy]

Did you notice The Beard was hiding in the team poster in yesterdays Herald Sun? Reminds me of Wilson in Home Improvement. :D

[LostDoggy]

I thought the same, Suz32!!

[firstdogonthemoon]

Anybody know which round is which this year? You know, women's round, heritage round, green round, geta round, facially hirsute round that sort of thing. I can't find it anywhere

[AndrewP6]

Anybody know which round is which this year? You know, women's round, heritage round, green round, geta round, facially hirsute round that sort of thing. I can't find it anywhere

Vaguely recall reading something that said they were scaling back on the special rounds.... I could be mistaken though.

[Throughandthrough]

From www.mnews.com.au

More Beardage per mile.


http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7210/beardo.jpg

[LostDoggy]

Did really good in the back pocket tonight racing a smaller player for the ball, keeping it in and giving it off.

If I remember rightly, that piece of play ended in a 9 pointer. As part of the post-goal celebration, the Beard ran over, propped, leaned in and stuck up nine fingers and a couple of bushy brows to the smaller player he had beaten in the earlier contest. Laughed so hard, I nearly fell off the front of the level 2 stand!! :D

[firstdogonthemoon]

OK Here it is - the draft proposal for International Ben Hudson's Beard Day incorporating Beards for Babies. The good news is that Les Twentyman's 20th Man Foundation runs programs to support young mums and he has tentatively said he is interested in being given money! And he has a beard!

THIS IS IMPORTANT - PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH THE CLUB, PLAYERS OR THE MEDIA ABOUT THIS EVENT YET - Obviously this is a public board and they will find out anyway, however it is important that contact with the club, relevant players and the media is done via the IBHBD Management Sub Committee. We don't want to Collingwood this up. So calm heads please. Have a read of this DRAFT proposal, we can discuss it here, finalise it all and then THEN we will have something to take to the club. OK? Ok!

Who is the IBHBD Management Sub Committee? Excellent question. Do you want to be on it? I know I do. PM me if you do.

So far it is me and Comrade. I would expect DaDruid to join us and a couple of other people have suggested interest previously but I forget who so... speak now!

Because this is an ACTUAL THING which involves the club and the media and a real charity we are going to take the organisation moderately seriously. Seems sensible.

Anyway read the thing and lets see what you reckon.

http://blogs.crikey.com.au/firstblog/files/2010/03/BeardsForBabies1.pdf

[LongWait]

FDOTM

Congratulations on a splendid DRAFT proposal. I live in Queensland and so it is not practical for me to nominate for the IBHBD Management Sub Committee, but it is such an impressive sounding and important organisation that I'm sure you'll be inundated with volunteers. I'd certainly like to assist if I can in other ways though.

I am prepared to commit to sell a minimum of 20 Beards if your DRAFT proposal is accepted - I know at least 10 people with a sense of humor and at least 10 Bulldogs supporters who are not WOOF members. I'll also get along to the event and make sure I bring a half dozen or so supporters with me.

This is an idea whose time has come.

[Throughandthrough]

FDOTM, that's awesome!


Sadly, same as the above poster, i'm an interstate dogs fan so probably can't really halp from home.


MAYBE the interstate/old/infirmed etc beardies can particpate in the safety of their own longe rooms!

Maybe a rule is we cant watch the game on TV unless we beard up as well!



Good luck with this.

Also a slight suggestion, the charity aspect of it is a little vague, needs further clarification. Who do the funds really go to, what do they really use it for etc. Perhaps a statement or an attachment from Les would clarify that.

[LostDoggy]

Have studied the draft at crikey.com. An excellent document that has covered many bases that needed to be touched upon. I am more than willing to nominate for a Sub-Committee role if I can get a seconder. I am also very happy that we have selected our charity of choice. I do agree that there must be some level of 'under our hats' with publicity until there are more ticks in the appropriate boxes.

Congrats to FDOTM and everyone involved thus far!! :D

[LongWait]

Have studied the draft at crikey.com. An excellent document that has covered many bases that needed to be touched upon. I am more than willing to nominate for a Sub-Committee role if I can get a seconder. I am also very happy that we have selected our charity of choice. I do agree that there must be some level of 'under our hats' with publicity until there are more ticks in the appropriate boxes.

Congrats to FDOTM and everyone involved thus far!! :D

I'd like to second your nomination DaDruid.

[LostDoggy]

Good draft - would be great to get Murph on board we know how much of a comedian he can be in some of his articles :D

[firstdogonthemoon]

Discussions with the 20th Man foundation coming along nicely!

[comrade]

Discussions with the 20th Man foundation coming along nicely!

Fantastic. Looking forward to an update!

[Max469]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s300/Max469/th_JumperPresentationNight2010029.jpg (http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s300/Max469/?action=view&current=JumperPresentationNight2010029.jpg)


http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s300/Max469/th_JumperPresentationNight2010026.jpg (http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s300/Max469/?action=view&current=JumperPresentationNight2010026.jpg)


At the jumper presentation night.

He is quite impressed with the following he is getting.

[Sockeye Salmon]

The morning's Age came up with the five possible things that could stop the Bulldogs from winning this years flag.

I can't remember them all but no. 5 was "Ben Hudson shaving"

[LostDoggy]

The morning's Age came up with the five possible things that could stop the Bulldogs from winning this years flag.

I can't remember them all but no. 5 was "Ben Hudson shaving"

Stupid journos. Everyone knows that it should be no.1.

[LostDoggy]

These are from the Sunday Age Footy 2010. Under Bob it reads

"Injury stopped him getting a good run at it last year, but still a vital player. Ever creative. Could learn from Ben Hudson about Beards."

Then this about Ben.

Bearded ruckman who loves his beard. Aggressive and popular player who makes teammates walk tall. Whiskers"

[firstdogonthemoon]

Mini-Update - The proposal is currently working its way through a few layers of bureaucracy but it is looking pretty good. Stay tuned and get a beard onya.

[aker39]

Sporting Life in The Age have been using the beard quite a bit lately as part of their column. They may be a good source for marketing when you get to that stage.

[firstdogonthemoon]

Sporting Life in The Age have been using the beard quite a bit lately as part of their column. They may be a good source for marketing when you get to that stage.

I imagine the bidding between News Ltd and Fairfax will only be rivalled by the competition for the AFL's TV Rights

[strebla]

Exellent really looking forward to this day and I am sure I can sell some beards at work at the very least. Of course I currently have my own beard but will buy one and wear it as a hat then I shall have two beards and outbeard you all!!!

[firstdogonthemoon]

Men and Women of Australia, it gives me considerable pleasure to note that today is the first (1st) anniversary of the founding of the Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society.

Congratulations to everyone concerned and special thanks to easybeat for the considerable foresight.

Please join with me in a moment of silence, as we give thanks for The People's Beard and the show our gratitude to Woof for giving us the opportunity to be united in this pleasant pastime...




shhh




...

Thank you, as you were.

[LostDoggy]

ANNIVERSARY ODE


Sat at home sipping bourbon and slightly celebrating,
The Beard Society's birthday and quietly comtemplating.
How my world has become wonderfully weird,
Since to my mohawk I have added a bushy Beard.

Things have moved at a cracking pace,
Since I began growing follicles across my face.
Life continues to be deliciously delightful,
For facial hair is totally cool.

[LostDoggy]

Well said firstdogonthemoon & DaDruid!! I'll drink to that!! :D

[LostDoggy]

ANNIVERSARY ODE


Sat at home sipping bourbon and slightly celebrating,
The Beard Society's birthday and quietly comtemplating.
How my world has become wonderfully weird,
Since to my mohawk I have added a bushy Beard.

Things have moved at a cracking pace,
Since I began growing follicles across my face.
Life continues to be deliciously delightful,
For facial hair is totally cool.


Nicely put, as always Da Druid. You're a star, shining so bright in the spotlight right now! ;) Your beard has come along very nicely I must say (I speak from seeing it up close with a sweet little cheek to cheek kiss from you today!!)

Happy Birthday BHBAS :D

And on this anniversary we finally got the beard himself to sign our "Chins without beards..."shirt. Good on ya Huddo!!!!! With a comment from Griffen - "Oh my god, they are everywhere...."LOL ;)

[LostDoggy]

With a comment from Griffen - "Oh my god, they are everywhere...."LOL ;)

Hahah that is brilliant..he's gunna have beard related nightmares now :D

[LostDoggy]

I saw an article in the Herald Sun yesterday about footballers who work outside of footy. Ben Hudson & his Dad have bought into a coffee van franchise. The vans are in service station carparks and The Beard said he'll be working in the Sunshine one when it's up and going 1 day per week. Nice photo of The Beard with his coffee too. :D

[LostDoggy]

I saw an article in the Herald Sun yesterday about footballers who work outside of footy. Ben Hudson & his Dad have bought into a coffee van franchise. The vans are in service station carparks and The Beard said he'll be working in the Sunshine one when it's up and going 1 day per week. Nice photo of The Beard with his coffee too. :D

They need to park out the front of the WO on days like the train with team day...... I soooo could have used a coffee or two yesterday. They would have cleaned up!!

[LostDoggy]

They need to park out the front of the WO on days like the train with team day...... I soooo could have used a coffee or two yesterday. They would have cleaned up!!


Great idea GoDoggies!! Maybe you should have a little chat with the Bearded one. :)

[LostDoggy]

Don't forget, A Day Out With The Beard Society are meeting at the Precinct Hotel (opposite Richmond Station) from 3:00pm until 4:00pmish before the game. Expecting a good turnout so do not dilly-dally and get there early if you can. Even if you do not have a Beard and want one for the game, I shall have some for sale for the unhirsute.

[The Underdog]

Looks like I won't be able to make it to the get-together beforehand. Will get to the game and keep an eye out for the beards.

[LostDoggy]

Happy Easter Beard Day to all see you all at the precinct or at the game.
For those who don't know, I'll be the Loud Mouthed Shnook

[ledge]

Are the beards watching the game together? if so where?

[LostDoggy]

Are the beards watching the game together? if so where?

I hope to get everyone to the Precinct Hotel between 3 and 4 o'clock. If not, see you on level 1 between aisles M10 and M16 at the G.

Go doggies and all power to the Beard!:D

[LostDoggy]

So much love for Benny Hhudson, maybe should all try and get Benny to win the most popular player the cheersquad is running...

Its 10c a vote, and the top 3 is announced at the best and fairest....with the most popular voted by the fans given an award on the night....

Just look out for the girls with a clipboard around the cheersquad area, or walking around the ground....

[BulldogBelle]

Great idea about the most popular player award.

That beard was the best 5 bucks i've spent in a long time. Absolute value. The banter you get with it is hilarious. I felt instantly more powerful upon donning the (people's pretend) beard. It ended up soaked in beer which gave it a wet cat look but still went on strong.

Couldn't get into M10 - 16 after trying so I missed the ball there

[LostDoggy]

Would love to see any pics from yesterdays meetup!

The cheersquad idea is brilliant, Id donate at least $10 worth of votes to get Huddo over the line :D

[LostDoggy]

Great idea about the most popular player award.

That beard was the best 5 bucks i've spent in a long time. Absolute value. The banter you get with it is hilarious. I felt instantly more powerful upon donning the (people's pretend) beard. It ended up soaked in beer which gave it a wet cat look but still went on strong.

Couldn't get into M10 - 16 after trying so I missed the ball there

Actually, I was the one who missed the ball there. Thought that was for visiting members but stuffed up. My apologies to all who acted on the wrong info but do not apologise for complaining about the state of the bar service on Level 1 in the Ponsford Stand. Shocking effort by Spotless again. As for the new security company that has the MCG contract, they should not treat people like idiots just because they may look like one (mohawk, collar, etc) and as far as sitting down and being quiet, sorry, this is Australia. If I choose to whinge, so be my prerogative and my right as long as I keep it clean and not overstep the laws of this fine country.

[The Coon Dog]

Just reading BF & apparently The Beard will be on Thursday Night Live tomorrow night on One HD at 7.30pm.

[bornadog]

Just reading BF & apparently The Beard will be on Thursday Night Live tomorrow night on One HD at 7.30pm.

One Red and one blue Tshirt on the show. The Beard himself said it was Murphy and the coaches idea????

[firstdogonthemoon]

I think we are in Very Trustworthy territory

I found this on the internet of all places!

http://i.imgur.com/PHmF5.jpg

FYI - The Beard Proposal is still with the club. Will advise.

[bornadog]

The Beard appeared on Before The Game tonight with the host asking Huddo about The Peoples Beard. He said he was going to shave it at the start of the season and Murph told him it wasn't his decision.

[Go_Dogs]

The Beard appeared on Before The Game tonight with the host asking Huddo about The Peoples Beard. He said he was going to shave it at the start of the season and Murph told him it wasn't his decision.

Haha, yes it was pretty funny. Huddo did well.

[EasternWest]

The Beard appeared on Before The Game tonight with the host asking Huddo about The Peoples Beard. He said he was going to shave it at the start of the season and Murph told him it wasn't his decision.

That's hilarious.

[AndrewP6]

The Beard appeared on Before The Game tonight with the host asking Huddo about The Peoples Beard. He said he was going to shave it at the start of the season and Murph told him it wasn't his decision.

The Beard's work on BTG was great. More of it please!

[The Pie Man]

The Beard appeared on Before The Game tonight with the host asking Huddo about The Peoples Beard. He said he was going to shave it at the start of the season and Murph told him it wasn't his decision.

Asked for comment on Trav Johnstone's beard

'that's out of control'

:D

[LostDoggy]

Saw the beard out and about at the Williamstown game yesterday..

I think the beard was feeling the cold so told Ben to head off early he didn't stay around long.

[bornadog]

Saw the beard out and about at the Williamstown game yesterday..

I think the beard was feeling the cold so told Ben to head off early he didn't stay around long.

He was sitting behind me in the grand stand from the second quarter onwards and was still there mid way through the third quarter when my mate and I headed around the wing area. Not sure how longhe stayed after that. He spent the whole time talking to Murp.

[craigsahibee]

He mentioned on BTG that he and Murph left at 3 qtr time as Murph's little boy had had enough by then.

[Raw Toast]

I managed to get another mention for the Beard (and BHBAS) in MX yesterday after being contacted for comment re cult figures in footy - see attached pic (the second one is the story for anyone who is interested).

[chef]

The guy with the white 'In beard we trust' T-Shirt and orange bike helmet(stack-hat i think) isn't anyone on here is it?

[Throughandthrough]

The guy with the white 'In beard we trust' T-Shirt and orange bike helmet(stack-hat i think) isn't anyone on here is it?


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1440/4593528471_1cf127f8af.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/4593528475_52f65285f4.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1100/4593528481_e32e1c17e0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/4593528487_7ee13d4dc3.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4593528491_38755be67c.jpg

[LostDoggy]

Hahahaha that is brilliant. Slapped with a Stack Hat n all.

Going to go watch that bit now :D

[The Pie Man]

Please tell me that's someone on here - too funny

I love seeing stuff like that on tv - about a 2 minutes to go in the Ess v Port game, I saw someone in the crowd I grew up around the corner from - he was sitting on the wing about 5 rows from the fence and there was a ball up ringht in front of him...he's walked down the stairs a bit and just launched a filthy spray at the umps, and the camera focused right in on him for 2 seconds....was very funny, but even funnier recognising the goose instantly. :D

[Throughandthrough]

Oh, and this is a screen dump from the Nick Cave Movie "The Proposition" (2005)

Proof that the Beard was famous before he met Ben Hudson.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1259/4593528493_929f16d3c7.jpg

[SonofScray]

A song for the Beard, by the Beards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmFnarFSj_U

[firstdogonthemoon]

An update - still in discussions with club re: BHBAD - and when I say discussions what I mean is that when I emailed them last week and said what is happening they said that they like the idea and are really busy but will get back to me at the end of the month. Or thereabouts.

[LostDoggy]

passed through training yesterday and got a great pic of Huddo, The Beard and the new 'The People's Beard' scarf. Will post by week's end.

P.S. Huddo loved the scarves. His personal preference is the ones with tassels.

:D

[LostDoggy]

I managed to get another mention for the Beard (and BHBAS) in MX yesterday after being contacted for comment re cult figures in footy - see attached pic (the second one is the story for anyone who is interested).

Would you have a copy of these in high-res, so we can read the text. Very interested. Thanks :).

[LostDoggy]

Did anyone else see the cartoon opening to the game on Channel 7 last night? There were various players from both teams depicted as cartoons. Ones I can remember were 'Iron Fist Hall', 'AKA Headlines Akermanis' 'The Flash Cooney' and my favourite 'The People's Beard Hudson'. Did they consult WOOF? :D

[stefoid]

yeah, that was brilliant, Can someone provide images?

[KT31]

Did anyone else see the cartoon opening to the game on Channel 7 last night? There were various players from both teams depicted as cartoons. Ones I can remember were 'Iron Fist Hall', 'AKA Headlines Akermanis' 'The Flash Cooney' and my favourite 'The People's Beard Hudson'. Did they consult WOOF? :D

Best part of the coverage.

[LostDoggy]

yeah, that was brilliant, Can someone provide images?

I paused it on the Foxtel IQ & took a photo on my phone. I don't know how to upload to the computer though. If anyone wants to PM me their mobile no. I can send it & then maybe it can be uploaded? :)

[jazzadogs]

Did anyone else see the cartoon opening to the game on Channel 7 last night? There were various players from both teams depicted as cartoons. Ones I can remember were 'Iron Fist Hall', 'AKA Headlines Akermanis' 'The Flash Cooney' and my favourite 'The People's Beard Hudson'. Did they consult WOOF? :D
Link to Channel 7's Cartoon (http://cosmos-web03.bcst.aue.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=240897&ch=2018460&cl=20060323&lang=en)

[LostDoggy]

Link to Channel 7's Cartoon (http://cosmos-web03.bcst.aue.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=240897&ch=2018460&cl=20060323&lang=en)

Thanks Jazzadogs!! :D

[Mofra]

Gia on SEN after the game mentioned that Hudson is probably the best ruckman in the game apart from Sandilands.

Is there anyone that challenges this theory? Ottens is too injury-prone, and Jolley's been below his best so there has to be some merit in this argument.

[The Coon Dog]

Gia on SEN after the game mentioned that Hudson is probably the best ruckman in the game apart from Sandilands.

Is there anyone that challenges this theory? Ottens is too injury-prone, and Jolley's been below his best so there has to be some merit in this argument.

Jamar at Melbourne has had a terrific year.

[chef]

Jamar at Melbourne has had a terrific year.

Mumfords been going alright too.

[boydogs]

Gia on SEN after the game mentioned that Hudson is probably the best ruckman in the game apart from Sandilands.

Is there anyone that challenges this theory? Ottens is too injury-prone, and Jolley's been below his best so there has to be some merit in this argument.

Hille was going well until his injury and Cox has probably had a better season. Kreuzer, Jamar & Mumford have also been good

Change it to best stoppage ruckman though, as opposed to best overall ruckman, and you might have a case

[Mofra]

I'll concede Jamar.
Cox started very slowly, Kreuzer plays completely differently and would be the no 2 if paired with Minson. Mumford was teh firm no 2 at Sydney until Seaby went down from what I saw and I still rate Hudson higher.
Hudson is very underrated by the football public outside of the Kennell.

[hujsh]

I'll concede Jamar.
Cox started very slowly, Kreuzer plays completely differently and would be the no 2 if paired with Minson. Mumford was teh firm no 2 at Sydney until Seaby went down from what I saw and I still rate Hudson higher.
Hudson is very underrated by the football public outside of the Kennell.

The way Hudson beat him earlier this year I wouldn't.

[Topdog]

Got a photo with the bearded one and had my Hudson scarf signed by the great man at the Irish club in WA after the game on Sunday.

[The Coon Dog]

Huddo must be blown away that his scarfs have appeared in WA!

[LostDoggy]

Gia on SEN after the game mentioned that Hudson is probably the best ruckman in the game apart from Sandilands.

Is there anyone that challenges this theory? Ottens is too injury-prone, and Jolley's been below his best so there has to be some merit in this argument.

No challenge, just a seconder. Our most consistently solid performer in the team week in week out this season. IMO

[LostDoggy]

Loved Huddos "Whaaat!?" at the umpire when he wasn't given a free kick when pushed over after arguiing with NicNat ;)

[The Coon Dog]

Can see this comfortably ensconced on a t-shirt in the future:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs016.ash2/34171_413401397486_356560647486_4394875_2085099_n.jpg

[LostDoggy]

Just given heads up from a source that there is some/one in the club who feel that the BHBAS have gone too far with the shirts and scarfs and such. He/she/they think that it is creating a distraction and putting Ben Hudson in a similar position as Akermanis and the Handstand and like the Handstand, it should be stopped. Even the copyright to Ben Hudson's image was expressed as an possible form of legal tactic. The People's Beard must go in order to kill off the Society and have "this rot over and done with!"?!??:eek:

Is Hudson to be told to shave?

What would this mean?

Where do we stand legally?

Should we be concerned?

Are we having a joke pulled on us?

Or is it a case of "Can I have some Chinese whispers with Bulldog short-hirsute and two steamed dim sims, please?"

[ledge]

Well it certainly isnt affecting his performance!

[bornadog]

Just given heads up from a source that there is some/one in the club who feel that the BHBAS have gone too far with the shirts and scarfs and such. He/she/they think that it is creating a distraction and putting Ben Hudson in a similar position as Akermanis and the Handstand and like the Handstand, it should be stopped. Even the copyright to Ben Hudson's image was expressed as an possible form of legal tactic. The People's Beard must go in order to kill off the Society and have "this rot over and done with!"?!??:eek:

Is Hudson to be told to shave?

What would this mean?

Where do we stand legally?

Should we be concerned?

Are we having a joke pulled on us?

Or is it a case of "Can I have some Chinese whispers with Bulldog short-hirsute and two steamed dim sims, please?"

If this is true then I am really disappointed that a club would think this way. Fans love their players and a free to express their love in any way they feel. Its not the same as the handstand, that handstand is created by the player himself, its not as if Ben asked us to worship his beard.

Personally, I would ignore anything the club says, or any individual in the club.

[LostDoggy]

Nearly forgot!! The People's Beard won the Bulldogs Poker Tournament at Crown the other night. :D

[SonofScray]

It is a great beard and given his form of late, I suggest all the players get some fuzz rocking.

Still need a decent mo here and there.

[LostDoggy]

Mini-Update - The proposal is currently working its way through a few layers of bureaucracy but it is looking pretty good. Stay tuned and get a beard onya.

Any more updates? Fremantle only 2 weeks away.

[firstdogonthemoon]

Any more updates? Fremantle only 2 weeks away.

True! However when we suggested Freo we weren't expecting to be an important game so maybe not Round 17! I am hoping to have a discussion with the Dogs Commercial Department this week so we will have an answer v soon either way. Please note, this necessary delay is all due to the Dog's timing rather than the management committee dragging their feet.

[The Pie Man]

There's a bit of Ethan Hawke in that water spitting pic of Hudson above.

Adam, was that heads up from the club serious? They're the last group of people I want to get offside

[firstdogonthemoon]

Just given heads up from a source that there is some/one in the club who feel that the BHBAS have gone too far with the shirts and scarfs and such. He/she/they think that it is creating a distraction and putting Ben Hudson in a similar position as Akermanis and the Handstand and like the Handstand, it should be stopped. Even the copyright to Ben Hudson's image was expressed as an possible form of legal tactic. The People's Beard must go in order to kill off the Society and have "this rot over and done with!"?!??:eek:

Is Hudson to be told to shave?

What would this mean?

Where do we stand legally?

Should we be concerned?

Are we having a joke pulled on us?

Or is it a case of "Can I have some Chinese whispers with Bulldog short-hirsute and two steamed dim sims, please?"

Sorry I missed this earlier. I will get this cleared up asap. We have made it clear to the club that this is all in fun and is not intended to be a distraction from The Plan! But we also don't want to be all No Fun Pants just because someone at the club is a bit unhappy about idiots on the internet.

[LostDoggy]

Just got a mention on Channel 10 from Tim Lane.

[LostDoggy]

I wore my scarf to the game on saturday night....have no idea how i kept it on in that heat(probably wasnt such a smart idea to leave it on for the game, considering how hot and humid and muggy it was)....but i did.....and held it up after the game.....Huddo saw it and gave me a smile and thumbs up.......such an awesome scarf.....

[Curly5]

Any plans for another scarf production, Pie Man? Would love one for my brother's milestone birthday coming up. :)

[Throughandthrough]

Can see this comfortably ensconced on a t-shirt in the future:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs016.ash2/34171_413401397486_356560647486_4394875_2085099_n.jpg



How does he do that?


The Powerade bottle is still full, yet he can spit out a pint...


Is he possessed or something?

[SonofScray]

What odds of fans donning beards in the style of kids at a primary school production, or the Soggy Bottom Boys in O Brother Where Art Thou? Imagine 15,000 plus scraggers in the crowd looking something like this:http://www.morethings.com/fan/o_brother_where_art_thou/o_brother_pardoned-146.jpg

Could be a new merchandising sensation: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/10/how-to_make_a_fake_beard.html

[firstdogonthemoon]

What odds of fans donning beards in the style of kids at a primary school production, or the Soggy Bottom Boys in O Brother Where Art Thou? Imagine 15,000 plus scraggers in the crowd looking something like this:http://www.morethings.com/fan/o_brother_where_art_thou/o_brother_pardoned-146.jpg

Could be a new merchandising sensation: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/10/how-to_make_a_fake_beard.html

That is already the plan. We are waiting to hear back from the club. And waiting.

[w3design]

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=733465&page=3

Chance to have a fully rendered computer modelled version of Hudson by BigAnt studios (who are currently making the new AFL video game).

Vote away guys, it will look good here is Daisy Thomas for reference (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=18421734&postcount=4)

[LostDoggy]

What odds of fans donning beards in the style of kids at a primary school production, or the Soggy Bottom Boys in O Brother Where Art Thou? Imagine 15,000 plus scraggers in the crowd looking something like this:http://www.morethings.com/fan/o_brother_where_art_thou/o_brother_pardoned-146.jpg

Could be a new merchandising sensation: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/10/how-to_make_a_fake_beard.html

Was in Beechworth recently and, being one of the Kelly Gang hangouts (Ned was tried at the Beechworth Courthouse), this look was actually pretty normal wear even in 2010.

Actually, have we thought about linking Ben to Ned? Talk about folk hero!

[LostDoggy]

That is already the plan. We are waiting to hear back from the club. And waiting.

Please forgive my ignorance, but why do we need the club's permission to wear a false beard?

I hope it hasn't come to this?

[firstdogonthemoon]

Please forgive my ignorance, but why do we need the club's permission to wear a false beard?

I hope it hasn't come to this?

No we don't need their permission. But we thought it was good manners to ask. The delay is because they have some kind of process (which does seem to be taking a while) The first plan is to do something a bit more high profile and possibly involve the people's beard himself, raise some money for charity that sort of thing.

So we want the club's sign off on anything that they think might have an impact on the players. Remember, the object of the exercise is to win a flag. If the club decide that it is a bad idea for any reason, then we would need to consider that carefully before we did anything.

If the club don't want to get involved I imagine we will have a simple (and rather pleasant) Wear A Beard Day just for the hell of it. I am sure I will hear from them any day now and we will have an answer either way.

[LongWait]

No we don't need their permission. But we thought it was good manners to ask. The delay is because they have some kind of process (which does seem to be taking a while) The first plan is to do something a bit more high profile and possibly involve the people's beard himself, raise some money for charity that sort of thing.

So we want the club's sign off on anything that they think might have an impact on the players. Remember, the object of the exercise is to win a flag. If the club decide that it is a bad idea for any reason, then we would need to consider that carefully before we did anything.

If the club don't want to get involved I imagine we will have a simple (and rather pleasant) Wear A Beard Day just for the hell of it. I am sure I will hear from them any day now and we will have an answer either way.

Don't be surprised if 'Akergate' has something to do with the club's current reticence to be seen to endorse an event which glorifies the individual over team (even if it is just tongue in cheek.) Our timing is just a little unfortunate imo.

[firstdogonthemoon]

Don't be surprised if 'Akergate' has something to do with the club's current reticence to be seen to endorse an event which glorifies the individual over team (even if it is just tongue in cheek.) Our timing is just a little unfortunate imo.

Our timing? We have been talking to the club since the start of the season.

waiting... waiting...

in the meantime, here is a website that looks as if we made it ourselves!!!

http://thebeardly.blogspot.com/

Obey The Beard!

[LostDoggy]

[QUOTE=firstdogonthemoon;165613]No we don't need their permission. But we thought it was good manners to ask. The delay is because they have some kind of process (which does seem to be taking a while)

Bumped into that "process"or one just like it myself just recently. Advocating on behalf of others and still waiting weeks after first contact was made. Had no reply whatsoever. None. Nil. Nada. Zip. Zero.

:confused::mad:

[Picken Knows]

On 3AW yesterday, Tim Lane referrred to Huddo as The People's Beard.

[firstdogonthemoon]

Please expect a Beard related announcement tomorrow

[Cooney17]

I think the vinegar sets the printing at some point. For future purchasers:

You will need to wash prior to wearing unless you have no sense of smell.

Do not tumble dry as they will shrink or burst into flames.

How do I get my hands on one of these shirts?

[chef]

How do I get my hands on one of these shirts?

http://www.redbubble.com/people/firs...erve-no-honour

[firstdogonthemoon]

There is a new thread re: International Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Day - Please keep all IBHBAD discussion to that thread. Please. Thanks.

http://www.woof.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=7945

[Thorpey]

Where can i purchase one of those amazing scarfs? My girlfriend is a massive people beards fan, and i want to surprise her for her birthday??

Please help?

[The Coon Dog]

Where can i purchase one of those amazing scarfs? My girlfriend is a massive people beards fan, and i want to surprise her for her birthday??

Please help?

I think you're pushing the proverbial uphill Thorpey. There was an original run of 50 or so, but I am led to believe it was a once off.

Had a few people stop me on Saturday night to enquire where I got mine.

[LostDoggy]

Sniff, sniff, mmm!?! Do I smell another run? ;)

[Murphy'sLore]

If there is another run, put me down for one please!

[bornadog]

If there is another run, put me down for one please!

You can always order a finals TSHIRT if they are still available on Redbubble.

[EasternWest]

Sniff, sniff, mmm!?! Do I smell another run? ;)

We can only hope. Come on TPM!

[LostDoggy]

We can only hope. Come on TPM!

I hope TPM is aware of the poetic implications of inaction. ;)

[LostDoggy]

Seen a snippet on morning telly this morning, it is World Beard Day. Is this a sign from Hairy Hirsute Heaven?

[comrade]

Seen a snippet on morning telly this morning, it is World Beard Day. Is this a sign from Hairy Hirsute Heaven?

How can we lose now?

[LostDoggy]

I just heard on SEN that the San Francisco Giants beat Texas Rangers in the first game of the World Series, with Giants pitcher Brian "Fear the Beard" Wilson closing out the final inning. They were discussing his beard and even said that it beat Ben Hudsons!! :eek:

It has become quite famous by the look of it, and he dyes it several shades darker than his hair. I bet he doesn't have a Brian Wilson's Beard Appreciation Society though!! Or a scarf!! ;)

What do you think? (Apologies for the small photo, I don't have photobucket). :o

[Scraggers]

I just heard on SEN that the San Francisco Giants beat Texas Rangers in the first game of the World Series, with Giants pitcher Brian "Fear the Beard" Wilson closing out the final inning. They were discussing his beard and even said that it beat Ben Hudsons!! :eek:

It has become quite famous by the look of it, and he dyes it several shades darker than his hair. I bet he doesn't have a Brian Wilson's Beard Appreciation Society though!! Or a scarf!! ;)

What do you think? (Apologies for the small photo, I don't have photobucket). :o

I should have read here first ... I just posted a picture of the paraphernalia the Giants are using to promote the beard in the "Beard For Babies" thread (Link (http://www.woof.net.au/forum/showthread.php?p=188974#post188974))

I love the way the Giants promote the beard ... something our club can take notice of !!

[LostDoggy]

Had 2 TV appearances in 5 days with Beard scarf getting a run during National IQ Test and 'In Beard We Trust' shirt getting guernsey during Hey Hey It's Saturday! All hail The Beard!!

[Twodogs]

Had 2 TV appearances in 5 days with Beard scarf getting a run during National IQ Test and 'In Beard We Trust' shirt getting guernsey during Hey Hey It's Saturday! All hail The Beard!!


Way to go mate. I wish I watched more crap TV!

[Bulldog4life]

Way to go mate. I wish I watched more crap TV!

I'm glad I don't.:D

[Twodogs]

I'm glad I don't.:D


I've got the 'flu and as a result I'm at home on the couch watching TV. I've lucked out severely-There's a two hour Are You Being Served movie on 90GEM.

[Bulldog4life]

I've got the 'flu and as a result I'm at home on the couch watching TV. I've lucked out severely-There's a two hour Are You Being Served movie on 90GEM.

I liked that show 30 or 40 years ago.:) Hope you feel better soon.

[Twodogs]

I liked that show 30 or 40 years ago.:) Hope you feel better soon.

Parts of it were very funny. They did a long complicated joke that was a variation on that old pass the parcel joke which ended up with Mr Humphries under the impression that Captain Peacock had romantic designs on him. Very funny stuff.

The rest was a bit naff.

[cammo78]

Had 2 TV appearances in 5 days with Beard scarf getting a run during National IQ Test and 'In Beard We Trust' shirt getting guernsey during Hey Hey It's Saturday! All hail The Beard!!

I notice the mohawk got a run at Flagstaff yesterday morning, also

[LostDoggy]

I notice the mohawk got a run at Flagstaff yesterday morning, also

3rd Annual International Mohawk Day. For me, pretty much compulsary. to put the hair up.

[Mofra]

If anyone bumps into Huddo, tell him to avoid Kentucky: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/duo-who-forced-kentucky-man-to-eat-his-beard-avoid-jail/story-e6frfku0-1225955014196

[The Coon Dog]

In The Age tomorrow at the back of the Sports section, look out for a humourous piece advocating 'The Beard' to captain the Dogs.

[w3design]

I'm not sure whether the man behind the beard is captaincy material, but the beard in itself gets my vote.

[firstdogonthemoon]

I did actually get a call regarding this issue. And as the not at all official spokesbeard for the society I felt happy to speak on all of your behalfs as we just make it all up anyway.

I suggested that while Johnno had been good leader for the club it was obvious that we would not have any real success until we had proper leadership.

And that meant having the Beard as captain.

I said this had been one of the goals of our organisation for some time and even thought it hasn't it should have been so I said it was.

I also said that even if Ben Hudson had retired at the end of the year we would have expected the beard to play on. It was possible that Ben was even holding the Beard back and that it would actually do better without having to drag Huddo around behind it everywhere.

Finally I said that The Beard was the ideal replacement for Sam Newman on the Footy Show as it was more articulate and far more respectful to women.

[ledge]

Now that is funny

[LostDoggy]

I did actually get a call regarding this issue. And as the not at all official spokesbeard for the society I felt happy to speak on all of your behalfs as we just make it all up anyway.

I suggested that while Johnno had been good leader for the club it was obvious that we would not have any real success until we had proper leadership.

And that meant having the Beard as captain.

I said this had been one of the goals of our organisation for some time and even thought it hasn't it should have been so I said it was.

I also said that even if Ben Hudson had retired at the end of the year we would have expected the beard to play on. It was possible that Ben was even holding the Beard back and that it would actually do better without having to drag Huddo around behind it everywhere.

Finally I said that The Beard was the ideal replacement for Sam Newman on the Footy Show as it was more articulate and far more respectful to women.

Love it!! :D

[The Pie Man]

Gold First Dog

A mate at work suggested the below

..maybe you could do a little YouTube excerpt starring Ben Hudson with background Music to Simply Red’s Mick Hucknells song “Holding Back the Beard” / Years

[Murphy'sLore]

Yay First Dog! Love your work.

[LostDoggy]

FirstDog - you have done it again - especially the part about the Beard taking over Newmans spot on TFS! :D

[Throughandthrough]

For those lucky enough to not live in Victoria, any chance of a scan/upload of the article please?

[The Pie Man]

http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab106/rhnbtlr/BeardinAge.jpg

[Throughandthrough]

Excellent!

[LostDoggy]

Great work

[Scraggers]

Magnificent work !!

[LostDoggy]

Love it!! :D

[LostDoggy]

Mentioned article to Rocket this morning, He loves the BHBAS and its' fascination with facial follicles.

[Daughter of the West]

Absolutely fantastic! Loved it!

[LostDoggy]

I am very much looking forward to the 2011 shirt to add to my current collection of shirts

Long live the beard

[Remi Moses]

The Beard a fan of Iggy Pop?
Funny article :D

[LostDoggy]

Love the publicity FDOTM!

[chef]

Well done First Dog.

[LostDoggy]

So appeals to my wicked sense of humour! FirstDog, you do us proud!

[SlimPickens]

brilliant!

[LostDoggy]

Is King Beard going to get his friend back Baron Mohawk ? :)
.

[The Coon Dog]

C'mon FDOTM, time to have a 2011 t-shirt available in time for Christmas???

[comrade]

C'mon FDOTM, time to have a 2011 t-shirt available in time for Christmas???

http://i54.tinypic.com/t9ximh.jpg

[LostDoggy]

Ben makes a great Santa!!

[LostDoggy]

Any idea if the Society is organising a gathering/event this season?

[firstdogonthemoon]

Any idea if the Society is organising a gathering/event this season?

Initial highly secret discussions are underway with key people at the club.

Or at least are planned to be underway. And aren't really secret any more because I just told you about them.

And I made them up anyway.

But yes!

[w3design]

^^^^ From up coming AFL Video Game

[comrade]

^^^^ From up coming AFL Video Game

Epic. I want this game even more now.

[w3design]

Epic. I want this game even more now.

Yeah all the players faces have been computer modeled. This is a up close zoom in of a larger screen shot from in game.

Larger image of it you can see the freckles on his skin. Considering most shots will be almost TV like distance, glad Big Ant Studios are going to this detail.


*OT* from this thread apologies

[LostDoggy]

Word around the block...
The beard has disappeared from Huddo's face...

[Curly5]

Word around the block...
The beard has disappeared from Huddo's face...

I remember reading somewhere, before Christmas, that he said the beard wouldn't be around for this year. :(
We might not recognise him without it....

[LostDoggy]

Unfortunately word has been put into action :(

[LostDoggy]

:eek::eek::eek::confused::(:(:(:(

It is official. The face of Ben Hudson is now no longer the location of The People's Beard. Huddo is clean shaven. Robert Murphy feels slightly slighted for not being involved in the decision-making process. Other members of the playing group thought there was a noob at training. I told Ben that I now realised why he grew the beard in the 1st place.

The People's Beard, gone but will never be forgotten. Long Live The Beard!!

[jazzadogs]

:eek::eek::eek::confused::(:(:(:(

It is official. The face of Ben Hudson is now no longer the location of The People's Beard. Huddo is clean shaven. Robert Murphy feels slightly slighted for not being involved in the decision-making process. Other members of the playing group thought there was a noob at training. I told Ben that I now realised why he grew the beard in the 1st place.

The People's Beard, gone but will never forgotten. Long Live The Beard!!
Well, let the planning start.

A National Day of Mourning is required.

[LostDoggy]

:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

[w3design]

Vale Huddo's beard.

[comrade]

I just tore up my membership (which is bloody difficult with a plastic card) and now I'm getting drunk.

The Beard is dead, long live The Beard.

[aker39]

I just tore up my membership (which is bloody difficult with a plastic card) and now I'm getting drunk.

The Beard is dead, long live The Beard.

You don't need your 2010 one anymore anyhow:)

[Throughandthrough]

Today's thursday. Surely such a manly man could have a regrowth by, say, Friday evening?

[firstdogonthemoon]

Today's thursday. Surely such a manly man could have a regrowth by, say, Friday evening?

Exactly. You can't keep a good beard down. And remember The Beard is a state of mind, it is more than the sum of it's individual follicles and thus transcends the laws of time and space, it is a force of nature and it will not be denied.

We will be back. Just you wait.

[LostDoggy]

Today's thursday. Surely such a manly man could have a regrowth by, say, Friday evening?

And training isn't until Satuday morning. The People's Beard might only miss one training session, not too badder impact on His preseason overall. Maybe the Footy Dept thought He needed a quick freshen up, after being in action year round nonstop for a few seasons. No offseason could be the contributing factor.

:confused:

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I think Hudson had had enough of being stalked by us. He wants ownership of his face back. Having the peoples beard is onerous when its on your face and just keeps growing there unless you shave it.

[LostDoggy]

I think Hudson had had enough of being stalked by us. He wants ownership of his face back. Having the peoples beard is onerous when its on your face and just keeps growing there unless you shave it.

I think he was jealous of the fans the beard had vs the amount of fans he had.

Id love to see a pic, im sure one will pop up soon just can't picture him without it now.

[bornadog]

You can't keep a good beard down

[Before I Die]

Not wanting to detract from the Marmo or James awards, but could we perhaps present a weekly "Most worthy to wear the Beard this week" award. The criteria could be debated. I would suggest something along the lines of:

"Not flashy, not even particularly attractive, but got the job done".

[AndrewP6]

Years from now, I hope to be sitting in my rocking chair (pun intended), regaling the grandchildren with stories...

"I remember way back when a great and fearsome Beard roamed the land. No one knew how it got there, and no one quite knew just what to do with it. But we were in awe. It had magic powers, that Beard. And then, just like that - it was gone. They were golden days"...

[Rocco Jones]

Yes! Finally the beard is gone and The Barlowians have their chance to claim their rightful position as most popular WOOF cult following.

[chef]

Yes! Finally the beard is gone and The Barlowians have their chance to claim their rightful position as most popular WOOF cult following.

Is there going to be a T-Shirt?

[The Underdog]

Yes! Finally the beard is gone and The Barlowians have their chance to claim their rightful position as most popular WOOF cult following.

Are the Barlowians fans of excellent cross country runners?

[The Coon Dog]

Yes! Finally the beard is gone and The Barlowians have their chance to claim their rightful position as most popular WOOF cult following.

What price loyalty?

There's a bloke out there that was close to being traded/delisted but is working his but off, training the house down & you drop him like a 'yo-yo' for a newer flashier model!

Shame Rocco Shame!! ;)

[Twodogs]

Years from now, I hope to be sitting in my rocking chair (pun intended), regaling the grandchildren with stories...

"I remember way back when a great and fearsome Beard roamed the land. No one knew how it got there, and no one quite knew just what to do with it. But we were in awe. It had magic powers, that Beard. And then, just like that - it was gone. They were golden days"...



You've watched Usual Suspects recently havent you?

[Twodogs]

^^^^ From up coming AFL Video Game



The beard isnt prominent enough I reckon.

[AndrewP6]

You've watched Usual Suspects recently havent you?

Actually, no. Did I unwittingly quote somebody?

[LostDoggy]

If his performances or form suffers this year, expect some backlash from the BHBAS Huddo…

[Twodogs]

Actually, no. Did I unwittingly quote somebody?


I dont want to gve too much away and spoil the end of a great film for anyone. But the last line of the film is Spacey's voiceover saying And then just like that... he's gone.


Fantastic film. One of the very best ever.

[LostDoggy]

Well, I've had a day to think about the demise of the beard, and I am still not sure how I feel about it? Will I still wear my scarf with pride, or will people point and say, "oh, that's so last year?". What a situation, will Huddo's form suffer without the protection the beard proferred? Will the beard somehow find a new vehicle to attach itself too? Will the scarves now become "gold"? I am confused about it all, sigh! :confused:

[soupman]

From what I've heard Sam Reid may have recruited a beard over the summer. Whether it's the beard is yet to be found out.

[w3design]

Does anyone have a pic of Huddo without the beard now?

[firstdogonthemoon]

Listen people! This is not time to waffle and waver. It may be a dark hour, even our darkest hour, darker even than that time Aker became a brunette. (Remember him?) Even as we speak The Beard is working it's way back. We are not PB (Post Beard) or AB (After Beard) we are merely BB (Between Beard!).

[AndrewP6]

Listen people! This is not time to waffle and waver. It may be a dark hour, even our darkest hour, darker even than that time Aker became a brunette. (Remember him?) Even as we speak The Beard is working it's way back. We are not PB (Post Beard) or AB (After Beard) we are merely BB (Between Beard!).

Stirring words, First Dog...

[AndrewP6]

This is reality.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/mmsalih/Ben_Hudson_large.jpg

[w3design]

Wow.

So young.

[chef]

He's only doing it to look younger in a bid to get a longer contract. The beard will be back.

[The Underdog]

Now that Huddo's Beard has taken a hiatus may I point out truly the greatest beard in sports, that of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel as evidenced below. All hail our new overlord


http://nationalpostsports.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/beard.jpg?w=620

[Rocco Jones]

Is there going to be a T-Shirt?

Perhaps. Firstdog's loyalty to the Beard will make it difficult though.


Are the Barlowians fans of excellent cross country runners?

Just one of them. Or perhaps two or more, depends on what gets me more attention.


What price loyalty?

There's a bloke out there that was close to being traded/delisted but is working his but off, training the house down & you drop him like a 'yo-yo' for a newer flashier model!

Shame Rocco Shame!! ;)

Hmm, it's a hard one. Ed, Brennan or Zeph? All fine prospects.

[LostDoggy]

There is an unconfirmed report that The People's Beard has been spotted in the close company of Sam Reid. Can anyone else enlighten?

[LostDoggy]

There is an unconfirmed report that The People's Beard has been spotted in the close company of Sam Reid. Can anyone else enlighten?

Sam was getting advice from Huddo on how to get a Sam Reid Beard appreciation Society Cap ;)

[LostDoggy]

Bring on

The Order of the Shining Skull
.

[craigsahibee]

Congrats to West-Dog for registering the 1000th post of "The Ben Hudson's Beard Appreciation Society" thread. Surely that deserves a T-Shirt

[LostDoggy]

This is reality.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/mmsalih/Ben_Hudson_large.jpg

This pic is a few years old. Leaseplan and Diadora sponsorships are still on the fromt of the jumper. ;)

[AndrewP6]

This pic is a few years old. Leaseplan and Diadora sponsorships are still on the fromt of the jumper. ;)

Yep, I know. But the Beardless bonce is the same :)