How to polar bear plunge
It made me
Elated 
"Great fun, excellent way to bring in the new year. Lake washington is cold will bring a robe next year, and maybe a wig."
How I did it: Drove down to Matthews Beach in seattle with a bunch of clothes and a towel and ran in with the rest of the crazies.
Will definitely do it again yesterday that was a great start to 2009.
Lessons & tips: Slip on shoes and footwear for the water help.
Flask with warm cider and whisky for next year..
Resources: Also checked out the facebook group
