Growing up, we all lived in the myth that you should wait to swim after eating. You will DEFINITELY cramp up and be in pain. Well, my Canadian friends across the river tested that theory yesterday at the 17th annual Polar Bear Dip for Childcan, a charity for children with cancer. Lunch at 11 said the schedule with the dip at 1 PM (actually started a little after 12:30). I am happy to report there were no reported cramping episodes. Friend Jen, who partook in the dip, said lunch consisted of everyone taking swigs out of each other's flasks. A little liquid cabbage is always a nice topper before going into 34 degree water (one Celsius for our Canadian readers).
Good time, good people.
Trail Head
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| the "holding hands" idea didn't last long |
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| "the waiting is the hardest part...." |
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| friend Jen in the forefront - pre-dip - she is warm for now |
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| the scene |
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| friend Shannon (black shirt - middle) trying to talk herself into it (or out of it) |
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| old cottage looking good |
