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    Re: Free hugs

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    I'll join the Scottish team!

    Ditto

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    Quote Originally Posted by jacksondonut View Post
    ...........ok how about the 6th January... who is game????

    I'm game!

    But as for the 6th January, MK sounds good to me. I'll check with Ian, as he enjoyed it last time too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella View Post
    I'm game!

    But as for the 6th January, MK sounds good to me. I'll check with Ian, as he enjoyed it last time too.

    Great.. Will look forward to it!! I think 6th is a definate.. lots of people getting over xmas and having to think of going back to school and work after the holidays...


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    Re: Free hugs

    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella View Post
    I'm game!

    But as for the 6th January, MK sounds good to me. I'll check with Ian, as he enjoyed it last time too.
    Me too! Would Love to take part

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella View Post
    I'm game!

    But as for the 6th January, MK sounds good to me. I'll check with Ian, as he enjoyed it last time too.
    I've checked the date and it's OK so a tentative yes for me as well (a newbie to the hug scene)

    I might also be able to persuade a few other non-forumites to join in (is that OK?)



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    Quote Originally Posted by HelenB View Post
    I might also be able to persuade a few other non-forumites to join in (is that OK?)
    Absolutely. Ian (hubby) is up for it too
    Anyone else going to get a group up and running somewhere else?

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    Re: Free hugs

    Just one thought about 6th January... won't the January sales be in full swing?

    Have to admit that it's the time of year when I would usually avoid town and shopping centres like the plague due to the sheer numbers of people, particularly on a Saturday.

    Am still thinking about this - if anyone else in London is organsing, might join in but will decide nearer the time. Facebook group is a good idea though CJ - will keep an eye on things there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twirly View Post
    Just one thought about 6th January... won't the January sales be in full swing?


    Yeah, that is exactly why I think its perfect...

    .....more stressed people = more people needing a hug...!!


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    Re: Free hugs

    I'm actually not sure if I want to do this in the new year.

    I'm not actually sure if I want to do it at all to be honest.

    I've become a follower of the saying "Quality over Quantity". Getting and giving hugs to all and sundry may be all well and good but it no longer does anything for me. Giving out fewer but better hugs to the select few that I care about is better for both me and the recipient.

    Sorry if this is a bit negative. I still hope you all manage a good turnout.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beowulf1970 View Post
    I'm actually not sure if I want to do this in the new year.

    I'm not actually sure if I want to do it at all to be honest.

    I've become a follower of the saying "Quality over Quantity". Getting and giving hugs to all and sundry may be all well and good but it no longer does anything for me. Giving out fewer but better hugs to the select few that I care about is better for both me and the recipient.

    Sorry if this is a bit negative. I still hope you all manage a good turnout.

    But have you ever thought that the person you hug may have nobody else to hug? Surely that's the whole point of the event - to hug someone who really needs it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beowulf1970 View Post
    I've become a follower of the saying "Quality over Quantity". Getting and giving hugs to all and sundry may be all well and good but it no longer does anything for me. Giving out fewer but better hugs to the select few that I care about is better for both me and the recipient.
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    It's about giving, not receiving.

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    Quote Originally Posted by batnurse View Post
    But have you ever thought that the person you hug may have nobody else to hug? Surely that's the whole point of the event - to hug someone who really needs it?
    I can remember one lady saying to my husband as she hugged him 'I haven't had a hug since my husband died 27 years ago!' That's the sort of moment that makes it so rewarding.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella View Post
    Didn't you do the last one Beo? Can you remember the euphoria from it all?
    IIRC Beo sadly hasn't been able to make any of them due to other commitments (mostly work I think).
    Last edited by Aleks; 4th-December-2007 at 07:19 PM.

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    Re: Free hugs

    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella View Post
    I'd definately be up for doing it again. It's not a completely selfless act, I got a great sense of warmth and happiness from it.
    I was thinking after the last one that it's more likely a totally selfish act - we feel good that we believe we are doing something 'generous' and we get hugged all day. That shouldn't deter us from sharing our time and love around; there's also a high chance that we are also actually doing what we think we intend, so I'll be there again this time too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aleks View Post
    IIRC Beo hasn't been able to make any of them due to other commitments (mostly work I think).
    Isn't this him then?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella View Post
    It's about giving, not receiving.
    Yes.. but unfortunately one cannot give without receiving. I'd rather the special few receive top quality prime Beo-class hugs and not some shallow mass produced substitute.

    If a hug is not sincere then there's no point giving it IMHO and besides I no longer feel able nor willing to pour out so much of my own self onto others.

    I've done the hugs thing, My friends will still get hugs on demand but the huddled masses will have to do without my watered down offerings this time round.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aleks View Post
    IIRC Beo sadly hasn't been able to make any of them due to other commitments (mostly work I think).
    No I did the London one in Convent Garden With Twirly, Alice and Yliander (and Ghost who turned up for moral support at least )

    Exhibit A -

    and Exhibit B -

    The Glakit looking Scotsman ... C'est Moi !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beowulf1970 View Post
    Yes.. but unfortunately one cannot give without receiving. I'd rather the special few receive top quality prime Beo-class hugs and not some shallow mass produced substitute.

    If a hug is not sincere then there's no point giving it IMHO and besides I no longer feel able nor willing to pour out so much of my own self onto others.

    I've done the hugs thing, My friends will still get hugs on demand but the huddled masses will have to do without my watered down offerings this time round.
    I don't think anyone who has taken part in a hug day has ever offered anyone a water down or half-hearted hug. In my own experience the more hugs I shared the more I felt able to give and came away feeling totally loved due to all the hugs I'd shared throughout the day.

    That leads me to a new question - are we giving hugs or sharing them?
    How much of what happens on the day relates to our openness to receive hugs?

    I'm sad you don't seem to feel you have anything to give/share, which is unusual for you. I hope normal Beo service is resumed soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beowulf1970 View Post
    No I did the London one in Convent Garden With Twirly, Alice and Yliander (and Ghost who turned up for moral support at least )

    Exhibit A -

    and Exhibit B -

    The Glakit looking Scotsman ... C'est Moi !
    Ooops!
    Apologies.
    I had remembered you being unable to hug in Aberdeen both times and forgotten your other temporary residence.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beowulf1970 View Post
    Yes.. but unfortunately one cannot give without receiving. I'd rather the special few receive top quality prime Beo-class hugs and not some shallow mass produced substitute.
    I'm sorry but our hugs were not shallow and mass produced - they were hand crafted, organic, nut free, no fat, free range hugs!!!



    Quote Originally Posted by Beowulf1970 View Post
    I've done the hugs thing, My friends will still get hugs on demand but the huddled masses will have to do without my watered down offerings this time round.
    everyone must make they're own decision - and hats off to you for having ever done it - it makes you a braver person than many

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