On Friday 25th May 2012, Mark and some friends were riding their mountain bikes in the Lake District. Mark's bike hit something in the road.
In that moment his life may have changed but Mark didn't.
This Blog is to keep everyone updated on his progress.
Please feel free to take part, visit often and please leave your own messages too.
Dedicated to Mark and his road to recovery, to Jenna, John and Brenda, his brothers, all his family and many friends.
I am voting no sorry Mark! Unbelievably (considering the hairy beast I live with) I am not a fan of facial hair. Keeps the vote interesting anyway.... Beth x
Always have a beard if you can, that is my motto. In the later phases of growth it doubles not only as warmth and a 'facial stroking blanket' but also acts as a mini lunchbox for scraps and crumbs, which has surprised and delighted me on many occasions when stranded midway between lunch and mid-afternoon snack. It's looking lustrous already, so keep fighting the good hairy fight, you won't regret it. Jenna will soon learn to love it as well, specially when she, too, is feeling hungry between meals.
Having sported said full set on many occasions in the past I can say a wholehearted yes to the face fungus.... although some would say 'never cultivate on your face what grows wild in other areas'.
Hi Swifty! If there was ever a blog post to come in on it was this one. You know my feelings on beards. Let it grow, it's what it wants. And you look hot.
Glad to hear that you're in good spirits and doing well mate. Stay smiling (as if you wouldn't) and I look forward to seeing you again soon. Me and Daws will come check that sexy beard out!
Hey mate, whatever you're comfortable with dude is what i vote for, too much hassle shaving it? then leave it. Feels a bit itchy and annoying? go head then mate get it off :)
lol ok if it was my choice i'd say shave with a set of clippers number 0 so you still have a stubbly manly look, cos mark looks about 12 clean shaven :)
I remember someone once telling me that you should only shave for a job interview when I was applying to GT, so taking that on board, I reckon you grow it man, your words not mine!
I'm glad to hear you're in approaching this in true Swifty fashion, and I hope to see you soon mate.
yo. kev is insisting that we share this pearl of wizdom with you all..."is he really growing a beard? or is he just acting the goat." please all smile and nod now. Jen and Chris say: "yes! keep it! you could be in the next harry potter film playing Dumbledore if you carry on!, also, shaving is one less thing to worry about...anything for an easy life!" keep smiling and showing off those pearlies, lots of love from Chris Kevin and Jen, chloe too woof woof xxx
Glad to see you are doing so well and are on the road to getting better, keep going big man!
Love the beard, im growing one myself so when you're out of Middlesborough, we can compare efforts and congratulate each other on how good looking we are.
Keep it! Once you get past the itchy stage, you can store food in it for later! Also, if it gets left for long enough, you look a lot younger once it all goes!
Stay strong! I'll speak to rotaman about when is best to come up - may have to be a weekend as I have no leave left till Sept!
Beard without a doubt. It's dense, dark and downright sexy. It should only be shaved off once Fitzy has married.
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Haha! Nick, I thought you were describing the average Kaplan tutor before you got to 'sexy'! Hope you are all ok, Beth x
DeleteI'm not sure there is room in Kaplan for a reject from ZZ top tho Nick......
DeleteI am voting no sorry Mark! Unbelievably (considering the hairy beast I live with) I am not a fan of facial hair. Keeps the vote interesting anyway.... Beth x
ReplyDeleteBeard Brother, don't drop out now. Grizzly Woods is still going strong. Keep bristling away!
ReplyDeleteAlways have a beard if you can, that is my motto. In the later phases of growth it doubles not only as warmth and a 'facial stroking blanket' but also acts as a mini lunchbox for scraps and crumbs, which has surprised and delighted me on many occasions when stranded midway between lunch and mid-afternoon snack. It's looking lustrous already, so keep fighting the good hairy fight, you won't regret it. Jenna will soon learn to love it as well, specially when she, too, is feeling hungry between meals.
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Beard!
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Having sported said full set on many occasions in the past I can say a wholehearted yes to the face fungus.... although some would say 'never cultivate on your face what grows wild in other areas'.
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Nooo!! I'll bring you a razor next weekend!!
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Think your in luck Mark- The grizzly look is definately in season for 2012. My mum (auntie jean) thinks if suits you ;) -
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Tom xx ;)
We vote for the Beard or a gringo tash
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Sorry Mark I agree with Andrea!!! It's got to go!!
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I think you should just keep the 'tache' but think you need more volume - a la White Goodman (Dodgeball)
ReplyDeleteHi Swifty! If there was ever a blog post to come in on it was this one. You know my feelings on beards. Let it grow, it's what it wants. And you look hot.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you're in good spirits and doing well mate. Stay smiling (as if you wouldn't) and I look forward to seeing you again soon. Me and Daws will come check that sexy beard out!
Thinking of you dude.
Much love.
Srffft.
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Hey mate, whatever you're comfortable with dude is what i vote for, too much hassle shaving it? then leave it. Feels a bit itchy and annoying? go head then mate get it off :)
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Hey Carl.... get off the fence
ReplyDeletelol ok if it was my choice i'd say shave with a set of clippers number 0 so you still have a stubbly manly look, cos mark looks about 12 clean shaven :)
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I vote to keep! I like it, it is very Bear Grylls ha.
ReplyDeleteGreat update from Jenna today, fingers crossed for transfer news over the next few days.
Thinking of you both lots and thank you again for keeping the blog so up to date, I am checking at least daily! Loads of love Jen Jones xxx
Hi Mark,
ReplyDeleteI remember someone once telling me that you should only shave for a job interview when I was applying to GT, so taking that on board, I reckon you grow it man, your words not mine!
I'm glad to hear you're in approaching this in true Swifty fashion, and I hope to see you soon mate.
With Love
Tom Jones
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yo. kev is insisting that we share this pearl of wizdom with you all..."is he really growing a beard? or is he just acting the goat." please all smile and nod now.
ReplyDeleteJen and Chris say: "yes! keep it! you could be in the next harry potter film playing Dumbledore if you carry on!, also, shaving is one less thing to worry about...anything for an easy life!"
keep smiling and showing off those pearlies,
lots of love from Chris Kevin and Jen, chloe too woof woof xxx
hello mate
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are doing so well and are on the road to getting better, keep going big man!
Love the beard, im growing one myself so when you're out of Middlesborough, we can compare efforts and congratulate each other on how good looking we are.
Sending you positive vibes from the Hurst clan.
Big manly hugs x
Keep it! Once you get past the itchy stage, you can store food in it for later! Also, if it gets left for long enough, you look a lot younger once it all goes!
ReplyDeleteStay strong! I'll speak to rotaman about when is best to come up - may have to be a weekend as I have no leave left till Sept!
See you soon
Pete
Hi mark!
ReplyDeleteBeing a bearded man myself I am definitely voting for keeping it! Although if we're honest I think Jenna's vote will be the deciding factor...
I hope you've got your England shirt on again today and are looking forward to the game! Keep smiling and keep strong!
Phil x
I say... Give the clippers to Jenna to be in charge of (I already told her to draw shapes in your beard for entertainment value :-) )
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