It is January 27th and it is 7:30 am. This is happening right now in Baltimore, Mind you the temperature is 21 degrees and the water temperature is a whopping 36.5 degrees. Lots of people are jumping in and exposing themselves for charity.

Here is the information about this yearly event in Maryland:http://www.somd.org/plunge/WhatsThePlunge.html

"Expose yourself to the coolest event of the year!Expose yourself to the 2007 Polar Bear Plunge and you'll be exposed to a spectacle like no other! For just $50 in pledges, Plunge participants take a quick dip in the Chesapeake Bay to raise funds for Special Olympics Maryland, the state's largest year-round organization devoted to sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Anyone can participate! (Under 18 requires parent or guardian signature.)Cool prizes for Plungers: With just $50 in pledges,
Plungers automatically get the official Polar Bear Plunge Sweatshirt, lunch courtesy of Damon's Grill, a group color photo, a 30-day membership to any Merritt Athletic Club and bragging rights over all the people who couldn't bear it. Plus, the more money Plungers raise, the more cool stuff they can get - like essential Plunge gear, a great ski vacation or even airline tickets.Personal Plunge Page: Plungers can create their own Plunge Web Page so that friends, family and co-workers can visit and donate right online.The event is open to the public, and all spectators are welcome free of charge. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Maryland. "

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12 Comments on EXPOSE YOURSELF Brrrrrr

JAN
27
2007
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I notice thats not your picture jumping in Ms. Rome....

I never did understand the concept.  Being a southern Californian I really don't get it - but hey, thats what makes this country so great - we can all do our own thing!

Now Have a Blessed Day,

John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR
www.JohnOcchi.com

 
7:40am • #1
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Margaret

I have to agree with John.  Like you, I live in Maryland, but can't seem to find the inspiration to dive into the bay in January.  I do admire the hardy souls that do so for a very good cause.
7:57am • #2
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I was already cold.  Thanks!
9:21am • #3
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I am visiting with family in NJ this morning and we were having breakfast. The discussion led to this post. When I asked my grandson, Kyle, would he consider  to doing the plunge, he said "no way", he didn't even want to get up to have breakfast with us! But when I asked would you do it for $100 he said, "yes".

I then asked our son, Chet and he said "no way"! I asked would you do it for $100-no, $500-no, $1000-.. all No. When I got to $5,000 he agreed to.

 Then on to my husband with same question. No Way! No Amount! Even went up to $1 million. NO WAY! No amount. His feelings: the money would make NO difference because the plunge would most likely "kill" him.

So Caleb, Ed and John, how much would you do it for?

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11:05am • #4
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Margaret, our "Polar Bear" association does that each January 1. The jump into the Puget Sound. I'm even cold thinking about it.
12:47pm • #5
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Margaret

I don't know, I just don't know.  I definitely love the cold weather, but theres something perverse about swimming outdoors in Maryland during the winter.  I don't think that I would do and have to agree with your husband.  It would probably "kill" me as well.  I was surprised last year when Gov Erlich took the plunge.  Do you think O'Mally did it this year?
2:16pm • #6
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Margaret I'm easy; and whacky; so 1 million would do it for me :-)  'cool' post :-) 
3:46pm • #7
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I'm with Carole, a cool million and a hot tub immediately when I get out.

11:07pm • #8
I would rather just give the money to the charity and stay warm and dry. I'm with your husband, I think the shock would do me in too!
11:09pm • #9
JAN
28
2007
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Ed, I love the cold weather also. If O'Mally took the plunge we probably would have heard.

Carol and Laurie, I will be there with the camera. Good headlines for localism. Active Rain Members Take The Plunge!

Michael, I am with you. Pick the chariity!
2:42pm • #10
JAN
29
2007
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Margaret,

How long do I have to be in it, and where's the hot tub? :)

I'd do it for charity I suppose!
1:52pm • #11
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Hey Caleb, I think we would all do it for Active Rain!!  Especially if there were extra points! :-)
2:21pm • #12


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