Polar Bear Swim!

The Third Annual St Louis Adventure Group Polar Bear Swim! Ring in the new year with a SPLASH! Rain, snow, earthquakes, killer whales... Whatever! We're going swimming!!! This will separate the adventurers from the mall-walkers! Be there ON TIME because the actual swim may not last very long. Wear your swimming attire under your clothing. At high noon, we'll hit the water en masse. Most of us will probably return to shore VERY quickly. You'll probably spend less than 30 seconds actually in the water, unless you insist on a little extra frolicking. Rules: Costumes: I'm dressing as a swimmer, you do whatever you want. Nudity: This will almost be a family-friendly event, you may be nude UNDER your clothes. Whining: Hell no! Bonfire: Oh yeah... Guests: You may bring guests but if you're not swimming, your guests must pay money to see our sexy bods. Hopefully, we'll have more swimmers than spectators this year... CAUTION Wisecracks about "shrinkage" will not be tolerated. You MUST be completely submerged or you can't claim to have survived the Polar Bear Swim. If you don't go completely under water, you can only claim to have participated in the Polar Bear Wade. If you refuse to even go into the water: YOU'RE A WIMP! We'll bring a few tents to use as a locker rooms for those of us who prefer a little privacy as we change into dry clothes. Stuff to bring: - Towels (DUH!) - Dry clothes (Double DUH!) - Extra pair of shoes (I wouldn't recommend running into the water barefoot) - A blanket or sleeping bag to wrap yourself in before the plunge or waiting in line for the "locker room". If you have any spare firewood laying around, bring it. After the swim, we'll all meet somewhere to eat, laugh and be merry! I can't think of a better way to start the new year! Location: Who knows??? Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. -Perry- Adventure Group Polar Bear Swim video, 01/01/08 Pictures from our First Annual event can be found at http://www.meetup.com/StLAdventurers/photos/271693/