Polar Bear Plunge Photos
Ah, I don't have time or energy to write the story yet, but here are the promised photos of my New Year jump into the abyss.
I coerce an innocent bystander into taking a Before shot of me. 11 is to my right (left in the photo), and 9 is at my side, my towel boy. I am wearing my Japanese robe, just like a prizefighter!
Storrie Lake was frozen over, so the Polar Bear Club had to ask a backhoe operator to smash up the ice along the water edge! Notice the waiting ambulance...
The crowd gathers! I am somewhere in the throng. 11 and 9 got so engrossed at the activity, and the crowd pushed them aside, so they weren't the best photographers from this point.
The Official Sign:
The swimmers line up to take the plunge:
I'm cold and wet, but happy to usher in a New Year! (That's my mug on the right...)
Happy New Year and WOW! Way to go on the Polar Bear Plunge!
Posted by: Deb | January 02, 2007 at 06:48 PM
I can't fail to notice the scarves, and hats, and PARKAS on the various bystanders, B. And, wow, isn't Mr. Eleven sprouting up into a fine tall specimen of young manhood! Great way to communally celebrate the turning of the calendar :-)
Posted by: Carroll | January 02, 2007 at 08:07 PM
Ha ha ha ha ha!!! I just noticed the category you've tagged this with: "Insane Things I Do". Won't *that* one fill up in a hurry ;-)
Posted by: Carroll | January 02, 2007 at 08:10 PM
It's great to see you smile!
Posted by: Vicky | January 03, 2007 at 12:40 AM
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Posted by: Mike | January 03, 2007 at 03:47 AM
just two words come to mind...
F**KING MAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy New year
its 34c as i speak..lol ( and its nearly midnight...lol )
Posted by: Shrexy | January 03, 2007 at 05:45 AM
I love the fact that your hair is wet... when you do a crazy thing... you go ALL THE WAY!
Fantastic!
Posted by: Stever | January 03, 2007 at 11:12 AM
I'm already shivering here, because my house is so cold. Then I have to look at photos like this... BRRRR! I have to go put on my down vest and a hat.
Posted by: Wandering Willow | January 03, 2007 at 12:23 PM
This brought a chill up my spine and a smile to my face.
Posted by: Meg | January 03, 2007 at 12:46 PM
Your pictures are giving me goosebumps just looking at them. You are a far braver woman (or is that crazier) than I.
Good wishes for the New Year!!!
Posted by: cary | January 04, 2007 at 09:57 AM
Birdie, you're crazy and I love it!
Happy New Year! Brrrr!
Posted by: Diana | January 04, 2007 at 09:43 PM