Dan and His Lunatic Fringe
He doesn't appear to be backing down. He mentioned quite some time ago that he was going to do this. Quite some time ago, it was safe to boast of this as quite some time should pass and our memories would fail us. Yet he has reminded us of his claims, an ever present gnat buzzing always just beyond the swatter. At times, his voice has been soft, like a whisper. Other times, loud and booming. He just couldn't let it go. And now, the time has come. It is as they say time to put up or shut up. I think a more commonly known allegorical reference may have something to do with moving one's bowels or vacating the porcelain seat but since this is a family friendly place, I shan't make such references.
Dan and his mates, ten of them I believe, maybe just seven. Could be just Dan. I'm not really sure who has committed but they all should be committed for even suggesting such lunacy. You see, Dan and his mates are about to embark on a journey, seventy eight miles of walking in a mere six days. (That's an average of 13 miles a day!) I'm not sure how many of you walk, or run or exercise at all for that matter, but the idea of walking 13 miles a day for six straight days has got to be daunting. Hell, I get winded just walking upstairs when I've forgotten the telephone. Half of the time I let a call just go to message because the effort to pry myself from my cozy couch is just to great.
Now, I've got to ask you? Does this.....
appear to be a man that you would envision on a 78 mile hike?
Do any of these men?
Godspeed, gentlemen. Godspeed.
In all seriousness, Dan is not just a loon on a mad mission to demoralize his mates. He's quite possibly one of the nicest blokes you'd ever want to meet and has a heart almost as big as his....self. Dan and his friends will be walking the 78 miles of the Dales Way in Yorkshire, England to raise money for the Joseph Salmon Trust, a charity set up by Dan's good friends Neil and Rachel in memory of their son, Joseph. You can read all about The Dales Walk and the trust by visiting Dan's site, All That Comes With It and also by visiting a site Dan established specifically to inform people of The Dales Walk. More specifically, I ask that you contribute to this worthwhile endeavor. Just click on the icons to the upper right of Dan's homepage or on the homepage of The Dale's Walk. You'll be glad you did and trust me, the warm feeling you'll get inside (that would be knowing you've done the right thing) will feel a whole lot better than the warm feeling in Dan's shoes--that would be blisters.
Dan and his mates, ten of them I believe, maybe just seven. Could be just Dan. I'm not really sure who has committed but they all should be committed for even suggesting such lunacy. You see, Dan and his mates are about to embark on a journey, seventy eight miles of walking in a mere six days. (That's an average of 13 miles a day!) I'm not sure how many of you walk, or run or exercise at all for that matter, but the idea of walking 13 miles a day for six straight days has got to be daunting. Hell, I get winded just walking upstairs when I've forgotten the telephone. Half of the time I let a call just go to message because the effort to pry myself from my cozy couch is just to great.
Now, I've got to ask you? Does this.....
appear to be a man that you would envision on a 78 mile hike?
Do any of these men?
Godspeed, gentlemen. Godspeed.
In all seriousness, Dan is not just a loon on a mad mission to demoralize his mates. He's quite possibly one of the nicest blokes you'd ever want to meet and has a heart almost as big as his....self. Dan and his friends will be walking the 78 miles of the Dales Way in Yorkshire, England to raise money for the Joseph Salmon Trust, a charity set up by Dan's good friends Neil and Rachel in memory of their son, Joseph. You can read all about The Dales Walk and the trust by visiting Dan's site, All That Comes With It and also by visiting a site Dan established specifically to inform people of The Dales Walk. More specifically, I ask that you contribute to this worthwhile endeavor. Just click on the icons to the upper right of Dan's homepage or on the homepage of The Dale's Walk. You'll be glad you did and trust me, the warm feeling you'll get inside (that would be knowing you've done the right thing) will feel a whole lot better than the warm feeling in Dan's shoes--that would be blisters.
Posted by Zoe's Dad at Monday, July 14, 2008 9:40 PM and is filed under Joseph Salmon Trust,Dan Hughes,do the right thing,All That Comes With It,The Dales Walk 
Some time ago I threw what was in my paypal account (it wasn't much) Dan's way. I felt good about it at the time.
The more I have read Dan's blog and gotten to know him as much as one can from the other side of an ocean without ever actually speaking I realize I don't have nearly enough money to devote to his cause.
But I will make it a point of scrounging up at least a bit more.
You're right, they are mad.
Quite. Mad.
And its now 84 miles, I think they're trying to big it up a bit, but its 84 miles apparently, however it is in the most beautiful part of our country so when they die on a lane somewhere they will die with nice scenery.
I'm glad I found an excuse not to go.
Dude, one thing Dan doesn't possess is a fringe of any sort, lunatic or otherwise.
Hence the hat.
Dan's my favourite ever Englishman though.
oh and my apologies, (stupidity is an awful thing,) I forgot to say that this is indeed a bloody wonderful cause and everyone who can afford it should give a few quid in support.
I'm tearing up here!
What I haven't yet mentioned is that I intend to develop a mystery illness the day before the walk and be forced to back out, leaving my nine friends to soldier on without me
Nice job Ed. Dan is doing a noble thing with his walk (so he says ;b ) which deserves our support. I'll be posting another shout-out myself next week.
Holy cow! 78 miles! I wouldn't make it...
Nice post Ed! No that group looks like they regularly walk from the kitchen to the couch and that is it. It will be quite an accomplishment for them and for a great cause too!
WOW. GO Dan!!
And so good for you to post on this!
PG--He's a pretty good guy. I too have given. I just hope even one person ante's up by reading a post about this cause.
Gary--84?? You see, I was feeling a bit bad for calling him a lunatic but 84--yeah, that's lunacy!
XBox--There were other pictures--I tried to be kind.
Dan--I believe if you backed out now you may find just how militant your 9 friends can be.
Jeff--It's kind of like I told Dan, unfortunately most of the people who read me read him more and have already supported. But maybe if just one more person contributes, it'll be worth it.
Jared--the whole thing is nuts. Really!
James--Have you seen the pictures of the pubs along the route? I know that would help me reach a goal!
Bee--Definitely, GO DAN. Because Ed couldn't do it.