the blogfather skirt challenge
I thought I’d take a moment to update you and respond to comments on my last skirt post.
First of all, the package is on its way from Cindy and Christie at runningskirts.com who Fed-Exed it Saturday. It will contain a ‘Pinky Pink’ skirt and matching bra. ‘Pinky Pink’?! Cindy said something about pink making the challenge ’serious’ - as if my wearing any color bra and skirt weren’t enough. Oy.
So I’m more than a little nervous about wearing this little ensemble. Wearing an ensemble is more than I offered. Yeah, I said I’d wear the skirt but now the skirt is an entire outfit and it’s all PINK. That’s a lot of pink - feminine - attire. And, to top it all off, the bra part of this outfit involves exposing my midriff area. Have I mentioned I’m a 38 year-old male? Yikes! You might not want to see what you want to see.
So I ain’t makin’ any promises on the bra. However…
I can be bought. I’ll do it for money. Specifically, I’ll do it if lots of you make a charitable donation in exchange for my heroic offering. I’ve been thinking about this. On one hand, I could just pick a charity and ask you to contribute. Pam thought this charity would be a good choice but I was thinking the breast cancer pink ribbon charity might be a good one too.
Then I got thinking I could just let everyone choose their own charity - that way it’s something you care about. You’d be on the honor system but you’d have to report your donation. Not the amount (how much is not important) - just the fact you donated and where your hard-earned cash went.
Then again, maybe picking one charity is easiest and that way, we can measure the impact you, the RBF, have on that charity. What do you think? I need to hear back from you on this or I ain’t wearing no bra, bro!
Some comments and responses to comments:
1-There will be no SHAVING of any body parts.
2-Nancy: I had to look Metrosexual up and I’m pretty sure I ain’t one of those. 
3-Susan: About the colors? See above. Sizing? I have a 33 waist and I wear a 42 suit so I have no idea how that translates to bra and skirt sizes.
4-The larger number of people that donate, and the larger amount of money you raise will determine how far I’ll be willing to go with this. You want me to run a race wearing this stuff? Then there’d better be a LOT of you making a donation.
Why am I doing this? First and foremost, I’m just having some fun. Second, I’m supporting Cindy and Christie - two gals who I think have something for the running community that I’m happy to promote. Third, I am loving the charity angle. It’s become a huge motivator for me. It’s my chance to use this blog for a really worthwhile cause. Lastly, I’m doing this for men everywhere. Fellas, please note the sacrifice I’m making to get more women to wear running skirts 
and pony up some dough.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Spread the word.
Comment by Susan
Monday April 17, 2006 @
Ok, I’m making a donation to the Monticello and Flower Mound Animal Shelters. I’ll donate $30 total - $15 to each. Will this work?