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#1 2003-01-01 2:41 pm

jkahless
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Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

eek  eek  eek  eek I just got back from one, and DAMN.  Every year it seems to get colder.  I only swam out 30-35 metres but by the time I got back my balls had practicly frozen off eek  eek  eek  eek   Anyone that goes on  one of these swims that does not live in Hawaii is a Bloody Fool.

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#2 2003-01-01 4:07 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

I've never done it, but I really really want to at some point. It always has seemed to me like it would be a lot of fun. But then again, maybe I'm just insane. It's definitely a possibility wink.

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#3 2003-01-01 5:07 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

I've never done it, but I really really want to at some point. It always has seemed to me like it would be a lot of fun. But then again, maybe I'm just insane. It's definitely a possibility wink.

Its Hella Fun, until after you come out.  Make sure you take a friend or few.

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#4 2003-01-01 7:05 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

I want to go on one, but haven't yet.

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#5 2003-01-01 7:33 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Wait. Are you saying that you just swam through an ice-cold lake?
What the hell made you do that?

I dispise the cold, I wish I lived in California with the coast within walking distance.

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#6 2003-01-01 7:36 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.


I dispise the cold, I wish I lived in California with the coast within walking distance.

You should change that to: I despise the cold. I wish I lived in Southern California with the coast within walking distance.

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#7 2003-01-01 7:55 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Wait. Are you saying that you just swam through an ice-cold lake?
What the hell made you do that?

It's probably one helluva rush. smile

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#8 2003-01-01 7:59 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Even on the hottest day of the year, Lake Superior's average temperature is only 40 F.  When am I not taking a Polar Bear Swim?!   smile

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#9 2003-01-01 8:05 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Faugh, if you want to live within walking distance of the beach in Southern California, you'd better be ready to cough up 500k$ + to pay for a house.

And San Diego isn't really that warm, as compared to Hawaii or something...  Usually 50-70 throughout the year.

I looooooove polar bear swim.  Go up into the mountains and freeze to death.  big_smile

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#10 2003-01-01 9:02 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

I dispise the cold, I wish I lived in California with the coast within walking distance.

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#11 2003-01-01 10:03 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Wait. Are you saying that you just swam through an ice-cold lake?
What the hell made you do that?

I dispise the cold, I wish I lived in California with the coast within walking distance.

I have know idea!

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#12 2003-01-01 10:05 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

I have know idea!

well at least you no that rite?

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#13 2003-01-01 10:44 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Why is "Damnit" capitalized?

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#14 2003-01-01 11:05 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Why is "Damnit" capitalized?

Sorta like an accent in music.  You pronounce it louder than the rest of the word.  Give the word a bit more umph. Or my shift key could have been brushed by one of my frozen fingers.   Would you like me to change it sir?

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#15 2003-01-02 12:20 am

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

I live right by Puget Sound in Seattle. It's not freezing but it sure is cold. I've often thought about taking a swim in it every morning to wake up, but I probably won't. It would be much better than a cup of coffee, though.

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#16 2003-01-02 12:40 am

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

I've streaked naked.
In Wisconsin.
In 8

Spirit was crushed; now is fading, But I want to help make things right.
Because I can see and I can feel, and you can see and you can feel
So why don't we both either stand up and fight
Or at least together we'll call it a night.

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#17 2003-01-02 12:44 am

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

I think that tonight when I'm all nice and cozy under my blankets, I will be very glad that I live in nice moderate central/northern (depending on whom you ask) California...

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#18 2003-01-02 2:07 am

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

one vote for the abuse, not that this one is THAT obnoxious, but a good half of the rest have been.

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#19 2003-01-02 2:22 am

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

I've streaked naked.
In Wisconsin.
In 8

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#20 2003-01-02 2:23 am

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

I have know idea!

well at least you no that rite?

ha smile

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#21 2003-01-02 4:48 am

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Even on the hottest day of the year, Lake Superior's average temperature is only 40 F.  When am I not taking a Polar Bear Swim?!   smile

you do realize that duluth has a polar bear club, dont you?
yes, people actually swim in the lake on purpose during the winter.... i've done it once before..... the water is actually warmer than the air, so actually swimming isnt that bad, but when you come out and a gust of air hits you and you are covered in a thin layer of ice... well thats not too fun.... (total # of swims in lake durning winter: 2.... total number of on purpose swims: 1..... the other time i was walking on the rocks and hit an icy spot... slid into the water fully clothed, without a towel, no car, 3 blocks from home.... that was not fun.......)

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#22 2003-01-02 8:52 am

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Why the Hell would I want to?

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#23 2003-01-02 8:53 am

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Oh yes.  But I prefer not to go unless I have a sauna to run into as soon as I get out.  Only way to go, saunas are.

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#24 2003-01-02 3:12 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Hey jkahless, I'm from Vancouver too.  Where did you swim?  What organization was it with?

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#25 2003-01-02 3:29 pm

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Re: Damn that was cold!!! Polar Bear Swims.

Hey jkahless, I'm from Vancouver too.  Where did you swim?  What organization was it with?

I live in White Rock and there is a small Polar Bear Swim at the White Rock beach every year.  Just a small event orgonized by some volunteer orginization or another.   What part of Vancouver do you live in?  Greater Vancouver covers a lot of area.

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