https://www.classy.org/fundraise?fcid=387585

I would appreciate any donations that come from the good people of this site. $1, $5, $20, anything would be great. This has been something on my bucket list for a while now, so its partly selfish that I am doing this. However I know several families who have had people participate in the Special Olympics, and I'm sure some of you here either know or are related to somebody who has taken part in this event. It is a GREAT cause, and its always nice to be able to do even a little something to give to those less fortunate than I. This goes until March 1 when we all take the plunge, so I will be bumping this every so often.

A buddy of mine has done this 3 out of the last 4 years with his work (https://schillings.com/ ), so I am on their team. I am not sure if they wear uniforms or make Tshirts or whatever. If not, I will be going in wearing just swim shorts. And none of this tippy toe bullshit. I plan to run in to about waist high, dive under the water, then run to the warming tent to drink beer. Go big or go home.

Thank you very much in advance, everybody!!

(also, if anybody wants to join and actually take the plunge, send me a PM and we'll work something out!)

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I'm considering doing this up here. I acutally went to the Special Olympics website and filled out
paperwork to vounteer for events and such a few months ago. I never heard a thing back from
them. I didn't know they had all the help they could possibly need. It was disappointing.

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Flew too close to the sun on wings of pastrami

One of my favorite Onion stories was " US Deploys Very Special Forces To Iraq"

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Flew too close to the sun on wings of pastrami

I coach in Area 7 and unfortunately the polar plunge has always been the same day as SO swim sectionals so I miss it.

Done. Thanks for doing this. This is one of my more favorite charities.


In loving memory of Tex.

-Mike and DW

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http://soundcloud.com/darkside124 HOF 2013, MM Champion 2014

Much obliged, Darksides.

Also thanks to Doug- ep and Mrs Doug- ep

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#FireAndPassion #BearWeather

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Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

There's one where you dive in the lake once an hour for 24 straight hours.
F. THAT.

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Couple more weeks!

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Are you doing any training for it?

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Flew too close to the sun on wings of pastrami

Couple more weeks? Isn't the point of doing this, is that it happens in the cold? It will practically be Spring in a couple more weeks.

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Change this title to "Frank Jumps in a Lake" and your donations will triple.

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I don't remember half the time if I'm hiding or I'm lost

He'll ease into the water like an old man into a nice warm bath..... no offense Frank

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Flew too close to the sun on wings of pastrami

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

If you had read the original post, it happens on March 1st, 13 days from now. Given the long range forecast, they will likely have to break up ice in order to let us jump into the lake.

Thats actually a good idea, Sam

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Lake temp averages suggest the temp should be around 42 degrees. I suspect it'll be closer to 36-37.

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@audioidkid

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I've heard anywhere from 3" to 10" of snow Sunday. Awesome.

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Cold water = shrinkage

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Yeah, Frank will see nowhere near 3 inches with that water.

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Flew too close to the sun on wings of pastrami

You are allowed to donate to the Special Olympics anyday you want. You can even donate monthly, if you wish.

Not necessary to watch fools jump in freezing water or dump a bucket of ice water on themselves.

Its easy

http://www.specialolympics.org/donate-to-charity.aspx

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“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

Thanks, bigfan. Pure class as always.

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Good luck Frank!

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Good luck, Frank. This is a noble effort. #HatersGonHate

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Good luck Frank...better you than me.

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Don't hit your head on a rock, all the best.

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This is a dumb effort but nonetheless GODSPEED.

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"I honestly don't see a good bet on the board here."

Good luck Frank. It's raising awareness for a good cause.

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Be well

GO BEARS!!!