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Penguin Plunge Update and Photos

By Amy Hahn

Real Estate Agent with Pine Knoll Shores Realty NCRE# 242843

January 01, 2009 08:55 AM

I posted a blog recently announcing the Annual Penguin Plunge in Atlantic Beach, NC. My dad, my brother in law, my priest and several other people I know took the plunge today and participated in submerging their bodies in the Atlantic Ocean! It was 38 degrees today and breezy, but as you will see from the photos it was absolutely gorgeous here on the Crystal Coast. Hundreds of spectators came out to show their support, and my guess would be that about 130 people took the plunge.

My dad getting ready for the plunge!

My Priest getting ready for the plunge!

My Brother-in-Law before the plunge !

All the crazy participants entering the water!

My boys after the Plunge!

Me on the sidelines cheering them on!

(NO, I AM NOT CRAZY ENOUGH TO HAVE JUMPED IN)

The Penguin Plunge was actually great fun, and My mom, my sister and I have all agreed to participate next year. I will start praying for a warmer winter next year!

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Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

You couldn't pay me enough to jump into the water unless it's 85 degrees outside!

Those folks are nuts!

Jan 01, 2009 08:59 AM

Kelly Klein

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Pen Fed Realty - Santa Rosa Beach, FL

"Doing Great Things Today to Improve Tomorrow"

How fun. I would have done it. I am a bit of a nut and would fit in well with this group. LOL

Jan 01, 2009 09:11 AM

Marian Goetzinger

Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 - Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Crystal Coast Real Estate NC

Hello Amy,

You look like an eskimo in that hood. What a fun day! I can't wait 'till next year when you, me and your sister take the plunge. YEAH!

PS: Glad to see you back above me (where you belong) in Carteret County ratings.

Jan 01, 2009 12:17 PM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

I did a plunge on January 1, 1973, in the bay in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Gulf Waters are always supposed to be warm. Nope. Too cold for me. That was the first, last, and only time. LOL

Best wishes for health, happiness, peace, and prosperity in 2009.

Jan 01, 2009 03:05 PM

Liz Moras Migic

Chilliwack, BC

Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

We call it a Polar Bear Swim here - but Penguin Plunge sounds great! :-)

Jan 03, 2009 04:28 AM

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