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About me My story

I'm doing this partly in memory of my mother Jean, who would have been thrilled I'm here 'cos she found this kind of art an exciting and unique type of "happening", and partly for my daughters, who are never surprised at the things I want to do, and partly for my (yet to be) grandchildren, so they can say "Look what Grandma did!" And I'm definitely doing it for ME so that, whatever I do or don't do on the plinth, I can say "I was there".

I've been ill the past couple of years and see this experience as a way to regain a chunk of myself that's been mislaid in that time.

I have no idea, yet, what I will be doing with my hour - but whatever I decide it will be MY hour, and mine alone, literally. As one of my daughters said... "Art or embarrassment ? You decide."

Update on 29th August - only 3 days to go... follow this to see what I shall be doing with my hour - http://www.deafsign.com/ds/index.cfm?scn=newsdetail&newsID=1319.

Comments

At 21:02, 05 September 2009 Murray & Sue Woodley - New Zealand wrote:

Wow, you looked great, full of confidence, your Dad would have been very proud of you.

Love from New Zealnd
At 22:20, 03 September 2009 Ed and Clare, Leo, Duke and Alfie wrote:

made up there was an Edward in the crowd for you to sign with!!!

how do you sign- "you've got balls of steel!" ??!

well done, loved the energy, xx

Ed x
At 16:38, 02 September 2009 Tony & Jenny Collingwood wrote:

We are very impressed and thought you did really well putting your thoughts across for such a good cause. Tony & Jenny
At 07:58, 02 September 2009 Mary Colligan wrote:

We've just been watching you up on the plinth. You looked great and did a fantastic job. Good on you surviving all that wind, it looked as though you were in Wellington!

Love Mary (New Zealand)
At 19:06, 01 September 2009 Mike B wrote:

Dear Frances -- well done from Switzerland!.

We were in London at the weekend -- would have loved it if we could have seen you live!

Love from cousin Mike
At 16:09, 01 September 2009 Cath Smith wrote:

Franny that was fantastic - very well done indeed, we were all watching you from here and felt so proud.

Wonderful reaction from the crowd and great to see so much interaction and involvement from young and old alike - and you looked great.

A big big THANKYOU.

Cath
At 15:52, 01 September 2009 Tim wrote:

well done.

:)
At 15:26, 01 September 2009 jeanjeanie wrote:

I had the wind on the pinth too!!!!!

Week 4 Wednesdy !
At 15:25, 01 September 2009 Stephen wrote:

Well done, it was so good to watch, brilliant!
At 15:25, 01 September 2009 Derek Barnes wrote:

Welldone, Frances. An excellent tribute to your Mum.

Uncle Derek
At 15:10, 01 September 2009 harrap wrote:

Fabulous!
At 15:09, 01 September 2009 vince wrote:

We don't "sign or finger' spell like this in America. Very interesting though.
At 14:59, 01 September 2009 Rick Moore wrote:

Hey, Im so proud of you, I would be too scared but youre just dead cool and I know it will go well for you , this is just a natural stepping stone from dragon slaying, have a really good day x
At 08:43, 31 August 2009 Mary Colligan wrote:

Hi Frances, We are receiving the website loud and clear here so we are with you in spirit. Take care on that plinth.

Have fun. Good luck love from your New Zealand cousin Mary xxx
At 09:51, 30 August 2009 John B wrote:

Hi Frances. Long time no see ... I remember that great smile! Hope you have a great day and you get plenty of support for your charity. I'm at work , so can't watch live, but I'll look at the recording in the evening. Take care John
At 09:07, 30 August 2009 Isabella Collingwood wrote:

Good Luck Aunty Frances & Good on you! Love from Issy, Dan & Ed, (Ed is very impressed) xXx
At 09:07, 30 August 2009 Isabella Collingwood wrote:

Good Luck Aunty Frances & Good on you! Love from Issy, Dan & Ed, (Ed is very impressed) xXx
At 18:54, 29 August 2009 Cath Smith wrote:

Good luck for Tuesday.

We will be watching - and thanks for all support for www.DeafBooks.co.uk
At 15:47, 29 August 2009 Cath Smith wrote:

I hope all goes well for you on Tuesday, and that the weather is kind.

Really looking forward to seeing your slot, and well done on the idea - and for the support for www.DeafBooks.co.uk