Taking the Plunge...
So...there's been this crazy little thing that I've had in the back of my mind for quite some time that I've been wanting to try...and I think that 2008 may just be the year to do it.
I mean, this is absolutely absurd...you know...one of those batshit insane kind of thoughts where you convince yourself that you'll never do it because it's so completely and totally...ridiculously dumb. Yeah...it's one of thooooooooose.
And I'm definitely going to make an attempt to recruit some of my fellow Chicagoland blogging friends. Afterall, misery loves company. Right?!?
So here we go...
Who's with me...
...for the 2008 Lakeview Polar Bear Club's CELEBRATION OF SHRINKAGE?!?! (With a name like that how could you not want a piece of the fun?!)
Now...before you say no barb, no way in hell am I jumping into Lake Michigan in February, it is for a good cause. Plus you've got air in your lungs and limbs on your body and it'll really make you feel alive, so really there's no reason why you shouldn't! And of course, if I'm involved you know we'll be going out for food after, or maybe I'll even make something yummy for all those who partake in thestupidity supreme awesomeness. Besides, we've all done far stupider things in our lifetime. And if you haven't done anything stupid, now's your chance to get in on the action.
So campers...who's with me?! Who wants to submerge themselves in the icy waters of Lake Michigan in the dead of February (nevermind the fact that Lake Michigan was frozen over for the 2007 event and no plunging prevailed)!? You're in the water for all of 30 seconds, and apparently you're only cold for about 5 minutes...it's going to be FREAKIN' AWESOME. We get to be polar bears for a day!!
Now THIS is my idea of one badass RBF gathering.
WHO'S WITH ME!?!?
I mean, this is absolutely absurd...you know...one of those batshit insane kind of thoughts where you convince yourself that you'll never do it because it's so completely and totally...ridiculously dumb. Yeah...it's one of thooooooooose.
And I'm definitely going to make an attempt to recruit some of my fellow Chicagoland blogging friends. Afterall, misery loves company. Right?!?
So here we go...
Who's with me...
...for the 2008 Lakeview Polar Bear Club's CELEBRATION OF SHRINKAGE?!?! (With a name like that how could you not want a piece of the fun?!)
Now...before you say no barb, no way in hell am I jumping into Lake Michigan in February, it is for a good cause. Plus you've got air in your lungs and limbs on your body and it'll really make you feel alive, so really there's no reason why you shouldn't! And of course, if I'm involved you know we'll be going out for food after, or maybe I'll even make something yummy for all those who partake in the
So campers...who's with me?! Who wants to submerge themselves in the icy waters of Lake Michigan in the dead of February (nevermind the fact that Lake Michigan was frozen over for the 2007 event and no plunging prevailed)!? You're in the water for all of 30 seconds, and apparently you're only cold for about 5 minutes...it's going to be FREAKIN' AWESOME. We get to be polar bears for a day!!
Now THIS is my idea of one badass RBF gathering.
WHO'S WITH ME!?!?
Labels: I want to be a Polar Bear
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 2:40 PM
9 Camper Comments:
What? No takers? I linked from my Google Reader just to see who was with you. Good luck with that one. Does sound fun, and if anyone's having muscle aches or joint problems, the ice bath would probably do them good.
I know that Mike (mikehasathought) would seriously consider it. He does it here in MI every year!!
I could be convinced, too.
You should definitely do it. Polar plunges are a lot of fun. I've done 5 in the Atlantic. Two were in December and three were in February. If you need any advice, let me know.
Oh FUCKING HELL NO! I will come and watch with my camera in hand instead.
Are you nuts or have you just completely lost your marbles!?! There is about as much chance of me joining you as there is that pigs will grow wings and fly south for the winter. Have fun though ... this will be something to share with your grandkids someday.
Well, that certainly is crazy talk.
You are insane but best of luck
Muy Loco.
I think that under the right circumstances (lots of booze) I might do something that crazy. But probably not.
Cant wait to hear about YOU doing it though! And pics!!!
WOW, cool!! But, um, I don't think so...
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