swedishcelt 0 #1 January 5, 2008 I'm going to do it. I may be scarred for life but it's for charity. I just now joined with my friend Linda, a non-DZ.commer. I would like to raise $500.00 and if anyone on here helps me out I will post pictures of me & my cold white heatsuckingbootymonster behind jumping in Long Island Sound on February 23rd, 2008. I may even be wearing a penguin suit, and those little suckers creep me out almost as much as squirrels and flies. Has anyone else done it and if you have can you give me any tips on surviving it? I positively HATE the cold. Argh!! Swedishcelt's Happy Feet Team for the PENGUIN PLUNGE for Special Olympics Charity!! I have a relative involved in Special Olympics and it gives him incredible joy. Plus, I'll post myself freezing my ass off and that may give some of you joy. LOL. Please help if you feel led. If not, tips on avoiding hypothermia are also appreciated. [I did ask Sangiro if I could post this and he said it was okay.] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #2 January 5, 2008 So how does this fundraiser work? Seems like a *cool* way to raise some money for a charity. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #3 January 5, 2008 I do the coney island polar bears every year. Oh, Bethany... You've NO idea what you've gotten yourself into. :) Giggle._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 January 5, 2008 I think dare ya should to do it nekkid!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #5 January 5, 2008 It was a dare. And people bet against me. What else could I do Peter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #6 January 5, 2008 Just click the linky and it'll tell you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #7 January 5, 2008 Just take a deep breath and it'll be over. :)_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #8 January 5, 2008 My buddy is getting married that same weekend, otherwise I would totally freeze my balls off for charity. I made a small contribution though, sorry I couldn't help with more! "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 January 5, 2008 Under armor is your friend. Its thin and its warm at the same time. They sell these amazing ski masks that are very thin. I jumped last winter in -22* (F) once without and 7 times with the mask. The first time was because I couldn't remember where I put the mask. I told the DZO "I am done jumping, its too cold up there." The next day, I found my mask and didnt notice the cold(6 jumps with it.) Go buy some of those stick on heat pads (for back aches etc) stick em on. Wear a neck gator/warmer. You can go to REI (or a similar store) and buy thin gloves. ...and of course everything else should be nude. My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 January 5, 2008 Quote ...and of course everything else should be nude. Shoulda thought of THAT *before* you mentioned the Under Armor, don't you think?? *smacks jtval about the head with a large, smelly dead fish*Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #11 January 5, 2008 yes but I was talking about the ski maskMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #12 January 6, 2008 Quote I'm going to do it. I may be scarred for life but it's for charity. I just now joined with my friend Linda, a non-DZ.commer. I would like to raise $500.00 and if anyone on here helps me out I will post pictures of me & my cold white heatsuckingbootymonster behind jumping in Long Island Sound on February 23rd, 2008. I may even be wearing a penguin suit, and those little suckers creep me out almost as much as squirrels and flies. Has anyone else done it and if you have can you give me any tips on surviving it? I positively HATE the cold. Argh!! Swedishcelt's Happy Feet Team for the PENGUIN PLUNGE for Special Olympics Charity!! I have a relative involved in Special Olympics and it gives him incredible joy. Plus, I'll post myself freezing my ass off and that may give some of you joy. LOL. Please help if you feel led. If not, tips on avoiding hypothermia are also appreciated. [I did ask Sangiro if I could post this and he said it was okay.] Nice!!!!!!! Congrats!!! Welcome to the polarbear club. I've done plenty of cold water swims before. Some people like to just run in and run out as fast as possible. Me... i usually go in slower, and let my body get used to the temperature as i submerge myself more and more. That usually works for me, but like i said most people run in, and out very quickly. I can't wait to hear about it!!! CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #13 January 6, 2008 Good for you!!! I'm planning on jumping nekkid into Lake Tahoe next month. I'll be thinking of you. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #14 January 6, 2008 Quote Good for you!!! I'm planning on jumping nekkid into Lake Tahoe next month. I'll be thinking of you. Send pics!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #15 January 6, 2008 Thank you, you guys, it all helps and thanks to those mods. and the anonymous ones too. And Jtval, good idea, I am going to put the heat thingies EVERYWHERE!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #16 January 6, 2008 Um. Yeah. Bubbles, you ENJOYED it??? I am doing the running thing.... you know.... the cartoon character/ cloud of smoke behind the booty going-so-fast kind of running thing. Yeah. Most definitely. I'll post pics but that's about it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #17 January 6, 2008 Quote ...I am going to put the heat thingies EVERYWHERE!! "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #18 January 6, 2008 Congrats! Way to go, celt! My son is a Special Olympics athlete and he loves it. I'll donate next month -please hit me up in the first week of Februray if I forget! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #19 January 6, 2008 I am also holding off to donate until Feb. and am searching for a local corporate donor to match what I end up with but this is my first time trying to do that! Wish me luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #20 January 6, 2008 Thanks for doing this for the Special Olympics. It's a wonderful thing for those children. We've done some jumps into their games, and the kids are great.Don't freeze your a$$ off too badly. Get pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #21 January 6, 2008 God Bless you for doing this. They have a Polar Plunge here in Superior (I think next week) and I hate it so bad, I can't even watch it on tv. SO is a great organization!skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #22 January 6, 2008 Thank you, the pics are for sure, so is freezing my ass off. I promised the pics either way, LOL, and thanks you guys, you ROCK!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #23 January 6, 2008 Quote And Jtval, good idea, I am going to put the heat thingies EVERYWHERE!! Yea? tell me more...My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #24 January 6, 2008 Quote Um. Yeah. Bubbles, you ENJOYED it??? I am doing the running thing.... you know.... the cartoon character/ cloud of smoke behind the booty going-so-fast kind of running thing. Yeah. Most definitely. I'll post pics but that's about it!! Ya, i do them all the time. One time i had to break the ice in the lake to get in.. The last one was at the end of september in the Arctic Ocean... I think that counts!!! They're just different. I wouldn't do it every day, but I'm going to be doing another one in the middle of February for charity!!! It's a nobel cause Can't wait to hear your experience about it! Good Luck CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #25 January 7, 2008 Thank you! I will be calling you for advice closer to the date! Thanks so far for the donations. I really appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites