50 / 50

Trying to establish holiday traditions can be tough, but you just gotta stick them out sometimes. Last year we initiated an annual polar bear swim in our pool, after a previous effort at a friends house. Last year was quite successful with lots of the boys friends getting wet.

This year we had high hopes for a good turnout, but unfortunately even best laid plans can fail so you can imagine if the plans are poorly communicated..... Especially with teenage boys.

So while we were low in numbers, Marc, Corey and I took the plunge. We had a couple of spectators but no other takers. Other visitors arrived well after the event and far too late to participate.

The air temperature at the time of the jump was 50F. The water temperature was also 50F. Needless to say, the time in the water was short indeed.