Polar Dip Thrills Crowds in A-Bay

   An enthusiastic crowd lined the shores of the St. Lawrence River at Bonnie Castle Resort in Alexandria Bay this afternoon to enjoy the Polar Bear Dip to benefit the River Hospital.

Over a Hundred Jumpers Dressed in Costume Took the Plunge

    The weather was pleasant, although a misty rain lingered. Temperatures were near forty and there was no wind. Bonnie Castle and the waterfront bar looked much better than last year now that new owners are there. Frankly, last year's event in the Rum Runner Lounge was ghetto, but it was much improved and cleaner this year.

 



Purple Girl Was Actually Quite Pretty With the Hood Off

 

            The real mystery going in was who would be the star coming out...I don't think Brittnee jumped, as I didn't see her and all the pre-event hype was over LaFargeville native and Rochester resident Jennifer Lynn Wansha. I recognized her from Newzjunky and introduced myself. She was quite charming and I met her dad as well.

Jennifer Tells Me There is a Meaning to Every Inch of Ink on Her

 

     I saw a few other people I knew and had a good time, but had to leave about an hour into it to get back to town.
      The event also celebrates the tenth anniversary of the River Hospital, a project that has survived despite the efforts of some in health care to sink it.  People in the Bay are truly proud of their community spirit in supporting the hospital.

A Good Time Was Had By All