Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas

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   The forum is quiet this time of year, my note is late but I do hope you all enjoyed a Merry Christmas with family and friends.
Time to start planning your Polar Bear Ski trip.  January 1st is just a few days away.   My boat is tucked away and will not be going out till spring but for those that do, have a great time.

We did the Polar Bear experience several times many years ago.   The last time I went it was 32* and foggy.   Locally a radio station promoted the Polar Bear event and each participant earned a Badge you could sew on to a jacket.   Hundreds of people showed up to participate and watch.  A big bonfire was on the beach for warming up and lots of Whiskey and Brandy was used to kill the cold.

The last time I went a man decided he was going to do it, he had never skied before and tried to get up on doubles, for this event only a swim suit was allowed, no wet suits or dry suits.   No Beach starts, had to do a deep water start.  This guy tried to get up 3 or 4 times in that weather.   His skin was purple when they made him stop.   I do think lots of alcohol was involved in his decision.

Good memories and a lot of fun.     Hope some of you brave the cold and have at it.  
I do remember some showing pictures of barefooting with snow all around on the shores.   That is very tough duty.

Mark

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MrMcD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-28-2014 Location: Folsom, CA Status: Offline Points: 3757	Post Options Post Reply Quote MrMcD Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas Posted: Yesterday at 12:21pm
	The forum is quiet this time of year, my note is late but I do hope you all enjoyed a Merry Christmas with family and friends. Time to start planning your Polar Bear Ski trip. January 1st is just a few days away. My boat is tucked away and will not be going out till spring but for those that do, have a great time. We did the Polar Bear experience several times many years ago. The last time I went it was 32* and foggy. Locally a radio station promoted the Polar Bear event and each participant earned a Badge you could sew on to a jacket. Hundreds of people showed up to participate and watch. A big bonfire was on the beach for warming up and lots of Whiskey and Brandy was used to kill the cold. The last time I went a man decided he was going to do it, he had never skied before and tried to get up on doubles, for this event only a swim suit was allowed, no wet suits or dry suits. No Beach starts, had to do a deep water start. This guy tried to get up 3 or 4 times in that weather. His skin was purple when they made him stop. I do think lots of alcohol was involved in his decision. Good memories and a lot of fun. Hope some of you brave the cold and have at it. I do remember some showing pictures of barefooting with snow all around on the shores. That is very tough duty. Mark

Faceplant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July-27-2013 Location: Otter Lake , Mi Status: Offline Points: 420	Post Options Post Reply Quote Faceplant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 5:57pm
	Happy holidays skiers !!
	Feels like I am hanging 10 but in reality - probably hanging 6.

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas

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