# i finally did - two polar bear plunges!

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Posted by swimmerrat on January 06, 2020 at 00:47:24

this post is a little long so bear with it.

I started off the new year right.

I finally did my first polar bear plunge!

Also four clothed swims in the first four days of the new year!

swim #1 - the weather was in the mid 60's and water was in 50's. I decided to do it right. burgundy 3 pc suit, black silk dress shirt, black and burgundy patterned tie, western boots, biking shorts, tall silk socks, and belt (all black).

I was not sure if it was going to happen because got there and there were very few people around but got close to the starting time of 1pm and a few more people showed up. finally the time came and on the count all jumped off a dock into the canal. I was in the second row and so did not hit the water first, but one of the last to come out. the water was chilly but not bad. I would have hung out longer in the water but there was a current so went ahead and got pulled onto the dock with the others, to be greeted with high 5's and fist bumps.

the air was not bad so was not even cold going back to the truck. a bud of mine who was there with me did not go in but took pictures. he had a later appointment so I just threw a towel over the truck seat and went back to my place, where he picked up his vehicle, and I went in, grabbed a couple of beers, and went to take a nice clothed booted shower still wearing my still damp outfit.

Swim #2 - a couple of days later on Friday we had a good rainstorm that evening. it was a mild day, low that evening was in the 60's. I was busy putting away Christmas decorations. I was wearing cowboy cut wranglers, hunter green buttondown, and briefs, tshirt, belt, and boots (all black). white socks.

it was supposed to be a light chance of light rain but suddenly started a heavy rain. I went in the house and grabbed a brown denim blazer, tan suede vest, and brown patterned necktie, got a cream colored cowboy hat and a couple of beers, and went to take a clothed shower, courtesy of mother nature.

just stayed out in rain, chilling out until I decided to hit the pool. water was chilly until I ducked under, then felt fine. swam around a bit and hung out in the rain until it let up, then into the house for a nice hot clothed and booted shower. got out and was drying off when I noticed it was raining heavy again, but still warm out. not going to waste this opportunity while still warm out.

swim #3 - got into brown pinstripe 3 pc suit, brown and tan western boots, brown belt, tan briefs and shorts, and black socks. again out in the rain to get good and wet before getting in the pool again. again had fun with a couple more beers hanging out in the pool. finally had to call it a night because getting tired and had contractor coming to house to do work the next day.

swim #4 - the day I did the polar bear swim read about another one being held a few miles up the road on Saturday the 4th. wanted to go but working at house took priority so kept in back of mind but still planned to go if I had time.

I expected work to go until early but about 3:30 my bud suddenly said he was tired and was going to call it a day. we got a lot done so I was fine with that. suddenly realized I had time to make it.

I put on a charcoal gray 2 pc suit, black vest, gray patterned tie, white pinstripe silk dress shirt, white silk tshirt, bike shorts, tall silk socks, plain, polished western boots, and belt (all black) with white pocket square. got there just as the event was starting ( another five minutes would have been too late).

most others jumped in from the edge of the pool but me and one other went in off the diving board. he dove, I jumped. the dj announced my name and to applause I jumped. this was a pool at a country club so nice clear water, warmer than at the canal. my head popped up to applause and flashbulbs. I treaded water for a minute or so and then swam to the edge where I was greeted with bows, applause, and high five's.

after I changed out they had a chili dinner waiting for the participants, which was nice. I got a business card from a lady that took photos, and tucked it into my pocket to contact her later to get a copy. had a couple of beers there and then headed home to clean up from the contractor.

later that evening I looked at the card and realized she was with the local newspaper. I had a hunch. I went on line that evening, and the next day went to a store and looked at the paper - it was comfirmed - I WAS ON THE FRONT PAGE!! - ALSO PAGE 2!! I thought I was going to die laughing. I really did not think that would happen. so I did only thing I could - bought several copies.

I in the past have tried to go for a swim, or at least a shower, to start off the new year, because never had op to go on a polar bear swim. this year so far has surpassed itself - two polar bear swims and two other swims - four completely different outfits, within the first four days of the new year.

2020 is going to be a great year!!!

by the way you can go on facebook and look up Savannah Rapids Kayak Rentals to see the first polar bear swim. google Aiken Standard and look up Fertama Club polar swim to see my pic from the second swim. for the other two I took pics I can send if you want to see them. the two in my pool are nighttime, others are daytime.

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