Cleats by Bill Hinds for July 11, 2010

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    margueritem  over 14 years ago

    My daughter did the same thing as Abby.

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    James Lindley Premium Member over 14 years ago

    My wife and I each did too. WTG Abby.

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    fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago

    AAAACCCKKK!!!

    Okay, Abby, I admire the motivation, but the ponytail was your single-most defining characteristic…

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    KenTheCoffinDweller  over 14 years ago

    I’ve done it a couple of times and it is getting time to go in for another shearing. For any who might want to consider it themselves and don’t already know - The hair has to be at least 8 inches long in the sections that get donated. At least that is the rule for accepting donations in this area.

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    Cymbol  over 14 years ago

    I’m so amazed! Is Bill actually putting Pediatric Cancer on the radar? I follow so many little heros on carepages and caringbridge and their plight is usually over shadowed by the big cancers (breast, colon, lung). To give the little ones a platform is beyond wonderful!. It takes 4 inches of hair to weave through the mesh cap so Ken’s right, it does have to be quite long…and healthy. I know of a 10 year old boy who grew his hair past his shoulders so he could donate. This was after losing his 4 year old brother to Medulloblastoma (a brain cancer). A year later his mom (who’s hair was down her back) had her head shaved at a St. Baldrick’s event.

    On the other hand…it’s going to be really strange not seeing Abby with that ponytail!

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    Jascat  over 14 years ago

    Alright Abby!! Way to go!!

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    Yukoneric  over 14 years ago

    Dingus, is statue?

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    lewisbower  over 14 years ago

    Best thing I ever did. Trip to barber, to office store for envelope, and a joyous trip to the post office.Started getting more dates. Girls told me I looked God-awful with hair to my waist. Why didn’t anyone ever tell me before?.

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    rmbdot  over 14 years ago

    Thump!

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    fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago

    I almost cut my hair It happened just the other day And I did it, and I don’t wonder why ’Cause I feel like I owe it, yeah… to someone, yeah…

    On the other hand, Abby’s now defenseless if she’s attacked by Debbiezilla again.

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    sfb5761  over 14 years ago

    Abby just made herself beautiful for doing that.

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    yyyguy  over 14 years ago

    my boss’ son did the same thing. he’d let it grow for 7 years (half his life) and it was well past his shoulders when he got the trim. i believe there were six (may have been four) pony tails donated. i agree it’s a great thing to do if you can. haven’t worn hair long enough in ages, but i donate blood regularly so i help where i can.

    & sfb5761, you are correct about Abby.

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    I just wish my hair would grow long enough to donate. Unfortunately, I inherited genes for fairly short hair (barely touches my shoulders, even with only getting about 1/2 inch trimmed off once a year.) I do think it is a wonderful thing Abby did, but it will be difficult to get used to her new look. yyyguy - I’m O negative, and I donate fairly often too.

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    mrprongs  over 14 years ago

    Abby? I thought it was Dee. Anyway, good for Abby. Locks Of Love is a noble cause. Real hair prostetics for those kids in need of hair. http://locksoflove.org

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    Ellis97  over 5 years ago

    I barley recognized Abby.

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    markkahler52  almost 2 years ago

    And she did a right great thing here!! Thanks Abby! Thank YOU, Bill!!

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