well, just in case anyone out there in ct land is curious i'm letting u all know that i did go thru with it & am now bald... i had my head shaved yesterday for the Leukaemia Foundation World's Greatest Shave... so far i've managed to raise just under $400 but am still waiting on a few more donations to come in... my neighbour had the honours of doing my hair... it took her 5mins to cut thru the plait i put my hair in then another hour to finally get all the hair off my head... i'm so happy with the result & have to admit i can't stop rubbing wat little hair i have left on my head LOL... anyways luv to u all & hope to catch up with u soon muahhhhhhh<3