Update: Polar Bear Plunge photos

I've uploaded some photos from today's Polar Bear Plunge held at the Cedar Point Beach. I'll have a little bit of video up later.

http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?a=427

Wow, that's crazy.. I could never do that. 30 degree water temp? No way Jose.

Thanks Walt for that update. That's a great pic on the home page of this site. Looking forward to the video.

Haha there's a really goofy picture of me on there!

It twas exciting let me tell you. Definatly worth it though. I highly recommend it to anyone.

I like a stroll on a LE beach, even in the winter, but no thanks! BRRRRRRRRR!

Hey Walt you wouldn't happen to have any more pictures of the second group that ran in would you?

Great a whole bunch of guys on a beach.....yippie. I know its for a good cause and all, but I'd rather see a picture of dirt on the main page.

People are crazy.

In this picture, Magnum looks small.
http://www.pointbuzz.com/gallery.aspx?i=3121

Hey, not only is it a good cause, some claim that kind of thing to be healthy.

My town has that tradition in the beginning of January every year. It was started by our now 108 year old crossing guard at the elementary school. People take a quick dip in the Maumee River and apparentely it is healthy. The crossing guard has said that is what has kept him living so long.
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It looks like fun!

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Cory Marshall

Calypso said:
Haha there's a really goofy picture of me on there!

Which one are you in?

Ryan: You are a nutcase. :)

Calypso said:
Hey Walt you wouldn't happen to have any more pictures of the second group that ran in would you?

I have more pictures, but not of the second group running in. When they ran, I started taking video.

http://www.pointbuzz.com/videos/pbp030406.wmv

(To clarify, the air temperature was 30 degrees. The water temperature of the lake never goes below 33 degrees. I'm sure some of you smart college types know why. :) )

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Beautiful photo gallery as always Walt. That one shot of the entry point into that water - brrrr! Man, I bet that was cold. At least some of them were more naturally insulated than others. ;) Kudos to all those participants for raising money for a good cause.

TTD 120. I'm the dude in the orange shirt with the girl and dragon on it. Its like a 5 dollar shirt from pagoda.

Thanks Walt. Even I think those people look crazy watching a video of myself running in.

I love water. I HATE cold water. ...And as far as it being healthy... ??

(keep up the good cause though!)

Why would the water tempature never drop below 33 degrees? i know the sandusky bay side freezes a'little, right? muffelhead eggs keep it from dropping in temp?!?

Idiots! MrScott looks smart next to those guys. BRRR!

MrScott

What happens to water at 32 degrees?

It turns to alcohol?

*raising hand in the air* OH!! I know, I Know!!
Please teacher call on me, please
*waves hand enthusiastically*

*teacher rolls her eyes and point to me* Yes you may answer

It turns to ICE!!

Am I right? *** Edited 3/6/2006 12:41:18 AM UTC by Morté615***