BS: Firewalk Challenge

Subject: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 04:00 AM

On the 11th February, I will be undertaking the Firewalk Challenge...which involves walking 20' over hot coals, which are burning at 1236 degrees F. To put that into perspective...paper ignites at 451 degrees and alluminium melts at 1100 degrees.
This is to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice, which is a hospice for the terminally ill..people dying of cancer etc.
If you would like to make a sponsorship donation, please PM me and I will provide an address to send the money.
Thanks, in anticipation and Best wishes. Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 09:49 AM

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 10:04 AM

Best wishes, GS -- don't wear aluminum pants. Or shoes, either.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 05:00 PM

Thanks Amos, don't think I'll be wearing anything very combustable.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 03:46 AM

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 03:58 AM

Asbestos is good.

eric

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 08:29 AM

You're all ma-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-d!

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Pied Piper
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 08:49 AM

Asbestos is unnecessary; the fire is made with the embers of burnt wood that at the time of the fire walk have been reduced light porous carbon that is only burning in a thin layer at the surface. This thin layer is indeed very hot, but as soon as a foot cuts of its oxygen supply it stops burning and the extremely low specific heat capacity of the material means that very little heat is lost to the foot.
In short no magic just Physics.
Now if they were to walk on rocks at the same temperature; that would be a very different story.
Still good luck Mike and I hope you make lots for the charity.

Next week I will de-bunk the tooth fairy.

PP

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Amos
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 09:27 AM

PP:

Donchew go messing with no tooth fairy, pal; your likely to come down with a Mythically Transmitted Disorder. That's how must zealots start their downfall, you know...

A

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Cats
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 01:09 PM

I saw people fire walking at a Folk Festival in Bulgaria a few years ago. They hyped themselves up into an almost trance like state and carried icons. Having spent all day, on and off, watching the bonfire burn, I had to go and see it done late at night - it adds to the spectacle! Good luck, brilliant cause. Relax and enjoy it.

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Cluin
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 01:26 PM

Explain it as many times and ways as you like, PP. I still wouldn't attempt it.

Good luck, Mike. `Tis noble of ye.

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 06:29 PM

Well thanks for the support you guys.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 06:45 PM

Just a suggestion....

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Bill D
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 10:08 PM

you'll either be fine, or you'll have a new, exciting dance to show us.

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 08:26 AM

Even hotter than the Vida-Loca?
Best wishes.

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: hilda fish
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 10:04 PM

go for it and good luck. done it myself a few times and it's more about challenging the fear within oneself - the walks not so hard once that's done. Its a mighty, spiritual and very personal journey and 'bravery' is the reward in a funny sorta way. Just for walking on a few hot coals!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 03:57 AM

Thank you for the response from those who have offered sponsorship. Much appreciated.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: GUEST,DM
Date: 04 Feb 05 - 08:21 AM

I notice u have advice (though it is incorrect) but you didnt take part!!

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Bobert
Date: 04 Feb 05 - 08:35 AM

You did say this was to raise money for a hospital, didn't ya? The "Burn Ward" per chance?

Nvermind, GS, you'll be just fine...

PP said so...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 04 Feb 05 - 12:16 PM

Over £200 so far so people must have faith in my doing it...just have to live up to it now.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Firewalk Challenge
From: Bill D
Date: 04 Feb 05 - 12:27 PM

don't sit down, we don't want any hot, cross buns...