Those looneys in Wisconsin have a New Years Tradition, called the Polar Bear Plunge.
-This year the water was particularly cold ... note the icebergs.
-Even the polar bear decided to take a hiatus.

Some brave souls, however, braved the elements...


Ahhh.... a refreshing and invigorating way to start the year!
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Even brought the celebratory cigar ... Honduran Sancho Panza ... I was shivering too hard to light it.