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You think you know someone … and then they show up in a skirt.

Filed under: General — beverly at 12:21 pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2006

From 1988- 1991, I attended the University of Alberta and took my degree in Recreation Administration. Your beloved blogfather was in the same program, and like the diligent students that we were, we faithfully took part in our faculty’s tradition each week: “FADS” … Friday Afternoon Drinking Society.

In all of the beer that was drank at FADS, and in all of the mayhem that took place, let it be known that Mark never, ever showed up in a skirt. Not once.

He must’ve been restless for a decade or two to try one, because now he’s ordered a running skirt (and matching bra ensemble, no less) and is prepared to wear it, if enough bloggers can convince him. We need 100 bloggers (or friends, families, hairdressers, dog sitters) to support a charity — any ol’ charity of your choice — and leave him a comment on his Skirt Challenge post saying that you’re in. He’s not just going to wear it, and have his wife video it for your viewing … ummm .. pleasure, but he’s going to race in it! You can read all of the details over at Mark’s place.

Cover your eyes, and that of your small children, because at the end of this post is a reasonable facsimile of what he may look like (thanks to the creative Dawn!).
If you want the REAL interview with Mark about this challenge, head on over to Susan’s.

All in the name of charity, folks! Climb on board and cover your eyes!!

P.S. to Mark: How proud Dr. Dave Mitsui would be to see you now, Mark!

Mark in Skirt

6 Comments

Comment by Susan

Wednesday April 19, 2006 @ 1:05 pm

Wouldn’t a FADS meeting after this race be fun? Maybe he could go to the bar in a skirt . . .

Comment by jeanne

Wednesday April 19, 2006 @ 1:52 pm

Awesome job!!

Comment by Jon in Michigan

Wednesday April 19, 2006 @ 5:02 pm

You went to school with Mark? Weird coincidence.

Comment by Mark

Wednesday April 19, 2006 @ 9:22 pm

I bet David would come in a skirt! All in the name of FUN!

Comment by Jack

Thursday April 20, 2006 @ 12:26 am

Wow, you went to school with Mark, cool! I lined up my donation!

Comment by RobbRunner

Thursday April 20, 2006 @ 5:56 pm

I read about your run along the seawall in Van. I used to live there before moving to the right coast…there’s nothing quite like the seawall – anywhere. It’s a very special place.

This whole skirt thing…I once knew a man…(sounds like a limerick – but true) a prominent figure in my former profession who attended a meeting ‘changed’ for real…wearing a skirt and heels. No lie. He showed up then as a woman…today he is a she.

Anyhow, this is a cool spot. Thanks for your comment on my blog. That was nice of you.

Take care.

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