tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post7934777913276132715..comments2024-03-27T05:15:49.616-04:00Comments on Around Roanoke, VA (A Daily Photo Blog): Polar Bear PlungeTanya Breesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-30828174586860344262009-01-09T17:23:00.000-05:002009-01-09T17:23:00.000-05:00They're CRAZY!! But, it does sound like a good li...They're CRAZY!! But, it does sound like a good life lesson. Good for them!crittoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913343247347449375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-80401635132681564882009-01-08T11:57:00.000-05:002009-01-08T11:57:00.000-05:00Wow....that makes me cold just hearing about it.Wow....that makes me cold just hearing about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-7018535301288609342009-01-08T07:32:00.000-05:002009-01-08T07:32:00.000-05:00I'm with you - I'd rather take the picure!!I'm with you - I'd rather take the picure!!Robert Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020486610281934443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-43001964710117770812009-01-07T18:49:00.000-05:002009-01-07T18:49:00.000-05:00Nope I don't think I would like this but I admire ...Nope I don't think I would like this but I admire people who can do this.Nevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601316661181297640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-84319834220053335142009-01-06T16:29:00.000-05:002009-01-06T16:29:00.000-05:00How much fun is that? And is that a KC Chiefs hat...How much fun is that? And is that a KC Chiefs hat I see on your hubby?San Diego Farmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10561103211171226430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-42995614430793563332009-01-06T01:31:00.000-05:002009-01-06T01:31:00.000-05:00Tanya, I love this, creating family moments throug...Tanya, I love this, creating family moments through a challenge. I think you might like to see this version of a Polar Bear Plunge, the Butterfly Girls are totally awesome!<BR/>http://barrierislandgirl.blogspot.com/2009/01/butterfly-girls.htmlPJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059415005282675289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-46250621250524716582009-01-05T22:28:00.000-05:002009-01-05T22:28:00.000-05:00That is not something that ever interested me to p...That is not something that ever interested me to participate in.Clueless in Bostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246601221880879890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-76126005770478025562009-01-05T20:48:00.000-05:002009-01-05T20:48:00.000-05:00BRrrrrrrrrr!(rrrrrr!!!)Better those guys than me. ...BRrrrrrrrrr!(rrrrrr!!!)<BR/><BR/>Better those guys than me. I get cold in a pool in the summer! In California!Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-63928585302791375612009-01-05T19:16:00.000-05:002009-01-05T19:16:00.000-05:00How could they stand it? I have trouble getting in...How could they stand it? I have trouble getting in a heated pool in the summer time. ;) I say to each his own.... Gigi Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092019687497845746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-87464823887208278272009-01-05T17:36:00.000-05:002009-01-05T17:36:00.000-05:00I only have one thing to say..ARE YOU CRAZY!!! ......I only have one thing to say..<BR/>ARE YOU CRAZY!!! .....giggle...<BR/>There is no way I would do that..Way to go guys! You are braver than me..I hope you had some warm blankets and hot chocolate waiting.<BR/>(shhhh don't tell but it does look like fun)Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840399136320094652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-28508026730133301142009-01-05T17:21:00.000-05:002009-01-05T17:21:00.000-05:00Great story. Love those pictures!Great story. Love those pictures!abchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609320981147763206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-81352066268542292172009-01-05T15:50:00.000-05:002009-01-05T15:50:00.000-05:00Impressive!!Coming from Brittany where the water n...Impressive!!<BR/>Coming from Brittany where the water never goes beyond 68 deg even in summer,I still bow in front of your men!!!Marie-Noyalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08929839775594103524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-36610362854520173442009-01-05T12:30:00.000-05:002009-01-05T12:30:00.000-05:00I am so impressed! Not every family has such cool ...I am so impressed! Not every family has such cool bonding activities! (Cool, literally as well. :) )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-17742480108366720422009-01-05T11:57:00.000-05:002009-01-05T11:57:00.000-05:00I used to think what a lovely mom you were and wha...I used to think what a lovely mom you were and what a great family you had but you send them in the freezing river! And they went. Mad! Lol! <BR/><BR/>Here in Cheltnham they open the outdoor swimming pool (The Lido) on Christmas Day and New Years Day for people to have a dip. Lots of people go. I'll have to be the official photographer next year!<BR/><BR/>Love this post, and the photo collage too :)marleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472265054401361817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-40464108913090300672009-01-05T10:58:00.000-05:002009-01-05T10:58:00.000-05:00I admire anyone willing to do this! I would have ...I admire anyone willing to do this! I would have even had trouble watching someone do it. They are all so brave!Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737705457021667861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-90880895038076737812009-01-05T10:08:00.000-05:002009-01-05T10:08:00.000-05:00wow! Are we not men?!!!Tanya, did you think puttin...wow! Are we not men?!!!<BR/><BR/>Tanya, did you think putting that ad on my blog was in poor taste? My girlfriend thinks so. I just thought it was so bizarre it warranted a post. It is out for anyone to see. Curious as to your thoughts...Ken Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100185198750536244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-53047084415305114062009-01-05T09:52:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:52:00.000-05:00et bien, ils sont courageux !allez hop un petit th...et bien, ils sont courageux !<BR/>allez hop un petit thé pour se réchauffer...Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12812264952309210647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-49488730800124059372009-01-05T09:29:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:29:00.000-05:00Brrrr, that took courage. In my much younger year...Brrrr, that took courage. In my much younger years I may have tried this in the midwest, Problem there is that it was always far too cold and all the creeks, lakes and streams were completely frozen over. This plunge is a great memory for your family. <BR/><BR/>Di<BR/>The Blue Ridge GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-67744893433296952602009-01-05T07:44:00.000-05:002009-01-05T07:44:00.000-05:00Great job, official photographer. That would have...Great job, official photographer. That would have been my job too. ;)<BR/><BR/>Your boys certainly all look happy and proud of themselves though.<BR/><BR/>I must admit it, I don't get it. I think it's a guy thing. :)Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-48576511180843637032009-01-05T07:42:00.000-05:002009-01-05T07:42:00.000-05:00Wow! I take my hat but i surely wouldn't do it! :-...Wow! I take my hat but i surely wouldn't do it! :-)<BR/>The top left photo shows how cold it was outside! He looks so cute! lol!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-15692311543879970742009-01-05T07:23:00.000-05:002009-01-05T07:23:00.000-05:00I'm with you! I'd opt to be the photographer.I'm with you! I'd opt to be the photographer.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187924454780490386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-54997020425989427252009-01-05T07:02:00.000-05:002009-01-05T07:02:00.000-05:00No way, no how.....very good for the guys. I am s...No way, no how.....very good for the guys. I am sure they can tackle anything that comes their way this year. <BR/><BR/>Well done!Jim Klenkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663882561325002445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-22852430982996899502009-01-05T06:32:00.000-05:002009-01-05T06:32:00.000-05:00I bet your kids will never forget that. Maybe you'...I bet your kids will never forget that. Maybe you've set up a family tradition. <BR/>That mosaic works really well..angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041407522731399499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-17907250299979800532009-01-05T03:34:00.000-05:002009-01-05T03:34:00.000-05:00Congratulations to all determined guys!Congratulations to all determined guys!PAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714762321951908838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640847503018468156.post-28718601463238741262009-01-05T02:34:00.000-05:002009-01-05T02:34:00.000-05:00They are very game! Don't forget that until it fre...They are very game! Don't forget that until it freezes water can't get any colder than 32F (0C), probably warmer than the outside air! I think you are very clever placing your photos like that Tanya. You must let me know how you did it?- DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851174879441602754noreply@blogger.com