Getting spruced up for the big event.
What lovely weather for a swim ... A SWIM!?!?!?
Michael, dear, calm down! (Why does she ALWAYS look better then me in MY hat?)
At First Beach we arrive reinforcements in tow. Though I wrote far and near, the only folks that would join us were the Mello folks. I thank you greatly for you support Stephanie & Tabitha!
Warming up my "core"
My mom: Smilin' & Stylin' in the snow
Our hearts in our throats, we all appear calm ... even cheerful as we approach the water.
"Forward!" We roar as we dash to take the plunge.
When can their glory fade?
O the wild charge they made!
All the world wonder'd.
Honour the charge they made!
Honour the Light Brigade, ... Alfred, Lord Tennyson
O the wild charge they made!
All the world wonder'd.
Honour the charge they made!
Honour the Light Brigade, ... Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Aghghghghgh!!!
Land ... Safe at last!
My mother, who couldn't stop laughing the whole time, also returns safely. Hmm ... is your hair still DRY?!?
My appropriately dressed father robes the royal queen
"We did it!"
The team assembles on the beach for a final shot
Numbness
Going back for just one more dousing
Matthew's car temp
Afterwards we all indulge in a nice cup of hot coffee ... all in all, it was quite an exhilarating experience!
2 comments:
Wow! I don't know if I should call that brave, or crazy! But then again, we had a barn dance in 11 degree windy weather! :-) Happy New Year you guys!
Thanks so much for inviting us! I must say it was one of the best and most exciting New Years I've ever had!
~Stephanie
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