tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47663704681109397902011-04-21T16:54:18.777-07:00Dave Matkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11559534376732568320noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4766370468110939790.post-5622478628127276432007-09-27T08:48:00.000-07:002007-09-27T08:51:17.824-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hi everyone! Where to start ………..<br /><br />Well I now have my Blog up and running. The main thing I will be blogging about over the next month is my escape for WEAR (World Escape Artist Relay </span><a href="http://www.ibmring362.org/WEAR2007.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.ibmring362.org/WEAR2007.html</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">). I have just finished setting up a just giving site for this event to try and raise a bit of much needed money for STEPS (</span><a href="http://www.steps-charity.org.uk/"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.steps-charity.org.uk</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> ).<br /><br />For those of you that don’t know this is going to be my most challenging escape so far. My first for WEAR was 4 pairs of handcuffs and a pair of thumb cuffs in the back of a police van. Then last year I did my mad triathlon (sky dive, cell escape and blindfolded fire juggling). So that was slightly mad really but this year things are getting serious!<br /><br />I will be chained, handcuffed, shackled and generally bound then placed inside a wheelie bin, which will be locked with 2 locks one American lock on the inside. This will give me access to a combination dial padlock (safe type lock) that I will NOT BE ABLE TO SEE the dial so I will be taking it blind! Did I mention there is a time limit? No well there is ….. I have ….. well not sure how long …. I am working on expanding the time but basically it is as long as I can hold my breath.<br /><br />No wheelie bins are not air tight – as such BUT did I forget to mention the bin will be full (no not just me!) it will be full of water as well!<br /><br />So I will have as long as I can hold my breath for. It’s akin to Houdini’s water torture cell but in a wheelie bin. It really is going to be a challenge.<br /><br />I plan on finishing the building tomorrow and then I start training for the event. I will keep you updated on my training as I go along this coming month.<br /><br />There is no doubt in my mind this IS my most dangerous stunt to date and I will be challenged to my limit. I am not sure yet where this is going to happen but I will let you know as soon as it is conformed. You can come and watch if you want BUT if you are of a nervous disposition I would NOT recommend it!<br /><br />How to sign off in a cool looking and sounding way? Oh I can’t be bothered …<br /><br />So<br />TTFN Dave<br /><br /><br />PS the just giving site is </span><a href="http://www.justgiving.com/davidmatkin"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.justgiving.com/davidmatkin</span></a> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4766370468110939790-562247862812727643?l=dmdw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dave Matkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11559534376732568320noreply@blogger.com0