Bracing for the Polar Bear Plunge

Yes, here we are again, preparing for the annual Polar Bear Plunge  to support the Special Olympics. And, yes, the doslocosguys are not only supporters but are also on the executive committee.  This means if the weather cooperates, this tiny town will be almost as busy as a day in July.

Last year, over 3,000 folks took the plunge on Sunday - the finale of the fundraising weekend - with many more participating in the other activities, such as the 5K run, and a lot of activities for the kids. As you can see by the photo of the bears at left, everyone is invited to take part.

The restaurant is already swamped with reservations beginning tonight.  Saturday is filling fast, and Sunday is totally booked, beginning at 10:30 AM. (we open at 10 AM for a special plunge brunch) with a party of 27 folks taking the plunge and other reservations for large parties/families joining us after the plunge and staying for the Super Bowl. It is going to be a crazy day, for sure.

The weekend reservations begin today when a party of 22 join us for lunch before doing their check in thing and registering for the weekend's events. Reservations for smaller parties dot the entire afternoon and evening.  Saturday is almost totally booked as well, with large and small parties taking over the dining room.

If you read this space you already know that this has been a very mild winter and if that pattern holds for this weekend, this will likely be one of the best plunges ever.

I am so anxious for the excitement and energy produced by this weekend's event and can't wait to greet the returning families and friends participating in the festivities.

More later.
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