New to the Lake in Winter

Weirs guy · 12-10-2007, 01:29 PM

I've gotta say one of the best things I've ever done to help with the "what if I go through" idea is to take part in the annual Turkey plunge. Sure, the waters 15-20 degrees warmer then when frozen over, but its a great way to experience just HOW COLD THE WATER CAN BE. And how much it hurts when you go in. Not that I think we should all go out and jump in this afternoon, but theres no replacement for experience. This year we incorporated the kids into the plunge, and it will most certainly come up during our annual ice safety talks.

12-10-2007, 01:29 PM	#22
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've gotta say one of the best things I've ever done to help with the "what if I go through" idea is to take part in the annual Turkey plunge. Sure, the waters 15-20 degrees warmer then when frozen over, but its a great way to experience just HOW COLD THE WATER CAN BE. And how much it hurts when you go in. Not that I think we should all go out and jump in this afternoon, but theres no replacement for experience. This year we incorporated the kids into the plunge, and it will most certainly come up during our annual ice safety talks. __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

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