The 3rd Annual Marble Mountain Polar Bear Dip Was A Phenomenal Success!
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Yesterday's 3rd Annual Marble Mountain Polar Bear Dip was a big event with approximately 21 dippers of all ages, even children, and at least double that in attendance adding support. (Dave, we missed you!) The air was still and not so cold, that's about as agreeable as weather can be at this time of year. There were dippers from Marble Mountain, West Bay, Lime Hill and Dundee, I think. All of us are pleased for the wonderful turnout and support. Next year, the dip will be followed by a chili cook-off in the hall. I'll donate cornbread. I'm absolutely tickled that it turned out so well! How did this get started anyway? I remember the New Year's Eve bash in the hall when, fueled with good wine, a few folks decided to do the dip the next afternoon. Who kicked it off? I remember Dave was there and Iris and Linda and Jean...
Today the wind has picked up and has increased in speed, with huge gusts, becoming more vigorous as the day progresses. We did our dog walk this morning right after breakfast to make sure we got it in before the winds got too wild. This afternoon, the usual walking crowd did their daily constitutional, they aren't ones to be cowed by fierce winds. The pooches all had a great time, as did the humans. Labs Misha and Riley cavorted with Border Collies Flyn & Lily, chasing sticks and each other. If ever there was pooch therapy, this is it. I had a great walk with Fiona, Pat, Dave and Jim. The wind wasn't too bad then, plus that road is somewhat protected. The temperature remains above freezing, which is very helpful in such winds and adds to walking comfort.
Yesterday's 3rd Annual Marble Mountain Polar Bear Dip was a big event with approximately 21 dippers of all ages, even children, and at least double that in attendance adding support. (Dave, we missed you!) The air was still and not so cold, that's about as agreeable as weather can be at this time of year. There were dippers from Marble Mountain, West Bay, Lime Hill and Dundee, I think. All of us are pleased for the wonderful turnout and support. Next year, the dip will be followed by a chili cook-off in the hall. I'll donate cornbread. I'm absolutely tickled that it turned out so well! How did this get started anyway? I remember the New Year's Eve bash in the hall when, fueled with good wine, a few folks decided to do the dip the next afternoon. Who kicked it off? I remember Dave was there and Iris and Linda and Jean...
Today the wind has picked up and has increased in speed, with huge gusts, becoming more vigorous as the day progresses. We did our dog walk this morning right after breakfast to make sure we got it in before the winds got too wild. This afternoon, the usual walking crowd did their daily constitutional, they aren't ones to be cowed by fierce winds. The pooches all had a great time, as did the humans. Labs Misha and Riley cavorted with Border Collies Flyn & Lily, chasing sticks and each other. If ever there was pooch therapy, this is it. I had a great walk with Fiona, Pat, Dave and Jim. The wind wasn't too bad then, plus that road is somewhat protected. The temperature remains above freezing, which is very helpful in such winds and adds to walking comfort.
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