Awesome. I had some friends talked into doing it about…oh…20 years ago, but they backed out and I didn’t want to go alone. Now, I’m old and I’ll just enjoy watching everyone else freeze their asses off.
Brooks, Drew, Mollie, Chris and your sister just watched this – Chris, your sister and Drew would have joined you, Brooks and Mollie think you’re crazy.
We all say good job and Mollie is making an
“Uncle M…” face to you.
Thanks, y’all. If you’re thinking about joining us next year, it’s really not that bad. It’s about three minutes of ohmygodreallyfreakingcold … and then everything’s fine again. C’mon … you know you wanna…
At 3:13 on the video, you can hear my voice. I’m saying, “108 12th Street” — as directions to our house to our running / swimming mates. We got a handful of newbies into the ‘swim’ and then had waffles at our house on the South Side.
[...] going to be dealing with something closer to the forecast low, which is 11. So there’s that. (This year’s temp at swimming time was 16, so don’t worry about that too much. When it’s that cold, I don’t think 5 degrees [...]
*standing ovation*
Seriously, awesome
i had to wrap up in a blanket watching this.
Absolutely awesome. You’re nuts. LOL
You know, I almost regret not going now. Almost.
clap, clap, clap
I too felt cold watching, but just may have to give it a go next year. My only issue is that I don’t even want to jump into The Mon when its warm.
Awesome. I had some friends talked into doing it about…oh…20 years ago, but they backed out and I didn’t want to go alone. Now, I’m old and I’ll just enjoy watching everyone else freeze their asses off.
GREAT video! Thanks guys! I needed some proof I actually did this.
Love the music. Meanwhile, my heater in the computer room is at full power!
You guys rock. Mighty impressive.
Brooks, Drew, Mollie, Chris and your sister just watched this – Chris, your sister and Drew would have joined you, Brooks and Mollie think you’re crazy.
We all say good job and Mollie is making an
“Uncle M…” face to you.
Yinz are awesome!!! Loving the excitement…maybe I will jump in with yinz next year.
@chad_warren
Thanks, y’all. If you’re thinking about joining us next year, it’s really not that bad. It’s about three minutes of ohmygodreallyfreakingcold … and then everything’s fine again. C’mon … you know you wanna…
That’s my boy!!!!! I thought you were joking when you posted this Chris. Love, Mom
At 3:13 on the video, you can hear my voice. I’m saying, “108 12th Street” — as directions to our house to our running / swimming mates. We got a handful of newbies into the ‘swim’ and then had waffles at our house on the South Side.
Join us next year after the swim.
BTW, I posted a few pix on the blog at
http://rauterkus.blogspot.com/2009/01/polar-bear-swim-2009.html
FWIW, I’m @Rauterkus.
Great job everyone, I’ll be with yinz next year!
Mark: I was looking for you; didn’t realize we were that close. We’ll be sure to get our groups hooked up next year.
OMG. This is insane, and by insane I mean crazy, and by crazy I mean awesome. Good job yo.
UC!!! So cool! (har dee har!)
I have to tell you, my cousin did that as well this year. Was there a huge turn out?
BTW…Go Bucks!!
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