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  1. #1
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    40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    I just jumped in Ky lake as part of the Polar Plunge to raise money for special olympics. I knew it would be cold, but it really takes the breath out of you. The worst part is, I had to do it in a pair of Speedo's only. Four of the special education teachers in the area, promised we would if our team raised 5,000 dollars - we raised over $9,000 from our team alone, and over $30,000 total from the area (much larger than we anticipated when the challenge was made). It was fun, but really opened up my eyes to how serious a fall in cold water could be. I am looking forward to doing it again next year, and I am glad we raised such a big chunk of money for much needed program that relies on donations and fundraising to operate.

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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    Way to go Col. I would pledge, but no way in H E double hockey sticks would I have jumped in.

  3. #3
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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    In a Speedo------ Oh my eyes!!!!!!

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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    Nice Job Col. And for a good cause.

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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    Aint no way I'm jumping in 40 degree water with nothing on but a banana hammock...but I admire your charitable resolve!

  6. #6
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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    Congrats....Very nice thing to do. I bet it was an eye opener!

  7. #7
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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    Shrinkage??

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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    speedos and 40 degrees...sounds like a sick joke of humiliation

  9. #9
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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    I found a speedo that I used to wear all the time back in the 80's in my closet. My wife dared me to try it on . So I did. It hurt my eyes when I looked in the mirror. I think my wife pissed herself laughing!

  10. #10
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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    Quote Originally Posted by Tyme2fish View Post
    Shrinkage??
    Major Shrinkage.

    Way to Go Kevin, great cause.

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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    Quote Originally Posted by Col Forbin View Post
    I just jumped in Ky lake as part of the Polar Plunge to raise money for special olympics. I knew it would be cold, but it really takes the breath out of you. The worst part is, I had to do it in a pair of Speedo's only. Four of the special education teachers in the area, promised we would if our team raised 5,000 dollars - we raised over $9,000 from our team alone, and over $30,000 total from the area (much larger than we anticipated when the challenge was made). It was fun, but really opened up my eyes to how serious a fall in cold water could be. I am looking forward to doing it again next year, and I am glad we raised such a big chunk of money for much needed program that relies on donations and fundraising to operate.
    That's a lot of sacrifice for your cause. (The speedo, not the water.)

    Great job.

  12. #12
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    Re: 40 degree water is COLD... I just jumped in KY Lake.

    Good job Col but my suggestion if you are going to jump into Kentucky Lake wait until August.

    Beep Beep

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