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08-01-2010, 01:21 PM
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Would you go swimming in the freezing cold!?

This over50 guy did!

As the freezing weather continues to grip the UK, most people are wrapping up in multiple layers to stay warm.

But a group of regular swimmers at the Serpentine in London, are continuing their morning swims, breaking the ice and taking the plunge.

People with health problems are advised to avoid getting into icy water, but the swimmers, who get used to the cold conditions by swimming all year round, swear by the benefits.

Tim Muffett spoke to one hardy swimmer.
see vid here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8447675.stm
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08-01-2010, 01:26 PM
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Re: Would you go swimming in the freezing cold!?

no thank you, that's not for me!

I find it cold getting into the pool/sea on a hot summer's day so you could call me a water wimp!
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08-01-2010, 01:34 PM
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Lol me too Mags! Think I' d die on the spot if that were me
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08-01-2010, 02:01 PM
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Absolutely not! I hate cold water and they were picking the ice off! Brrrrr
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10-01-2010, 04:30 PM
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Re: Would you go swimming in the freezing cold!?

Here's some more, this time in Berlin Lake Oranke: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8450457.stm

Mad!
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10-01-2010, 04:40 PM
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No Chance!
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10-01-2010, 04:51 PM
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....... and not a goose bump in sight!

They must be mad!
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10-01-2010, 05:45 PM
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phwwwww not for me either. A hot bath is my limit.
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10-01-2010, 08:37 PM
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Not for me. I'm not fond of swimming anyway, let alone doing it the cold!
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10-01-2010, 10:56 PM
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Not for a million dollars .... they must be mad!
 
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