Sunday, January 31, 2010

Before the Ocean Plunge

Somewhat warm and relaxed before the ocean plunge the week before last in Quincy for the John Hancock Birthday Plunge are Greg McMillen, Terry McMillen, Marie McDonald, and Erin McMillen. The girls are wearing the lobster headgear to advocate giving up eating lobsters. The January ocean plunge raises money for local charities and is a really fun event. Some of the swimmers, shown below, after the plunge coming out of the water was originally shown on Quincy Daily Photo.

14 comments:

Susan January 31, 2010 11:27 AM  

Next weekend is our annual Polar Bear Dip where people jump through a hole carved out of the ice and into the river beneath. All for charity as well. BRRRRR

Saretta January 31, 2010 12:24 PM  

Oh, they are far braver souls than me!

John January 31, 2010 1:00 PM  

Very brave, but not for me.

Jacob January 31, 2010 1:54 PM  

Cute headgear on the girls...wonder why they would have people stop eating lobsters?

Can't imagine what you possess people to jump into icy water without clothes on...there must be easier ways to raise money for charity! :-)

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com January 31, 2010 4:37 PM  

well this sounds like an exciting and invigorating event. i don't know how anyone can jump into cold water. Brrr! Thanks for sharing the information about the lobster head gear. I had no idea

amatamari© January 31, 2010 4:39 PM  

:-)
Are generous hearts, have strong bodies and also a great sense of humor!
Wonderful!

Chuck Pefley January 31, 2010 8:45 PM  

Hee hee! Looks like they can't exit the water quickly enough. LOL!!

scenesfromphiladelphia January 31, 2010 9:02 PM  

I cannot imagine doing this! I dont even want to take off my sweater when its cold, let alone go swimming! brrrrzzz

brattcat January 31, 2010 9:20 PM  

I wouldn't even have gone out in a swimsuit last week in Florida. Brrrrr. More power to them.

Gunn White February 1, 2010 7:50 AM  

Great shots!
Many HAPPY FACES, and I also like the RED colors.

Lois February 1, 2010 1:48 PM  

They are very brave!

Tash February 1, 2010 4:02 PM  

the girls are so pretty and seem wise for their age. I can support their 'give-up' lobster cause.
Love the woman in blue...I know other guys are cold, but I can identify with her.

To what shall I compare this life of ours?
Even before I can say it is like a lightning flash or a dewdrop,
it is no more. -Gibon Sengai (1750-1837)

  © Blogger templates ProBlogger Template by Ourblogtemplates.com 2008

Back to TOP