The 2013 Rocky Neck Plunge will be held Jan. 1st at 11 am
Here are some GMG FOBs who have yet to pledge to plunge-
The Van Ness Clan, Mayor Kirk and Bill, Marty Luster, EJ, Patrick Ryan, Father Green, , Greg Bover, Gloucester Newcomers Rich Bean, Brooke and Tristan Welty, Len Burgess, Ron Gilson, Janet Rice,Rob Hall and Beth Swan (they’re married), Elinor Teele, Anthony Marks, Joan Kimberley, Toby Pett, Doug and Gloria Parsons, Bex, Alice Gardner, Maggie Rosa, Solange Baumann, Shewsberry, Joey Ciolino, Denny Cunningham, Marty Morgan, Misti and Larry from Glosta Joes, Katherine Richmond, Bob Ryan, Paulie Walnuts, Judy Wilburn, Al Bezanson, Thom Falzarano, David Cox, Tom Philbrook, Brenda Davis, Kathy Chapman Scrobie, Meg Lee, Andrea Holbrook, James and Anna Eves, Kevin From New Jersey, Bill O’Connor and B, Litter Lady, Patty Goulart, Carol McKenna, Terry Del Percio, Sinikka Nogelo, Laureen Maher, Martin Del Vecchio, The Destinos Kimberley Funk and Bradley Sheetz, Sheree DeLorenzo, Gail Guitarr, Heidi Wakman, CammyGramm, Bruce McDonald, The Grows, ect ect ect.
If you’re a FOB we want you there and don’t forget to bring some grub for Open Door.
From Cathy McCarthy-
Hey Joey,
The Annual Rocky Neck Plunge will be held on Jan. 1st….2013 at 11 am..
Once again, we will be hosting a food drive for The Open Door.. ‘
Items most needed::
Tuna, 100% juice, Soups, Peanut Butter, Pasta Sauce, Breakfast Cereal , Baking Items.
They requested no glass bottles. We collected over 600 lbs last year and would love to be able to hit that mark,plus more..
We will do our traditional poem by George Sibley at 11 am. and then the plunge…
Much Thanks Joey,
Cathy McCarthy
Rocky Neck Plunge Countdown- 6 DAYS!!!!!! Comment and Get On the Pledge To Plunge List!
Here’s the IN List-
Pledge list- Joey C, Paul Morrison and Rubber MF Duck, Donna Ardizzoni, Rick and Ericka Hyam, Karen Ristuben, Ed Collard, Heather Smidt and Nick Zagami, The Anderson clan is IN, colleen apostolos-marsh, Melissa and Bill Cox, Gabe, BJ, Will, Amandacakes, Alicia Pensarosa, Steve Noble, Stephanie and some other idiots, Lindle Willnow, Zamira, Barry Cuda Pollock
Good Morning Gloucester 
LOL, would love to if I were brave but alas I am a coward. I will be cheering you on though. Have fun!!
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Do they have a weather report? It’s not going to be cold is it?
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Historic Fred would love to plunge, but not as young and brave as the IN List. I bet I’m in the same boat and the “infamous” Fred and many of the senior taxpayers who haven’t signed up yet. But you never know what pirates might do unexpectedly. You may see some of us at the warm-up with restoratives for the dippers afterwards.
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I will take a dip in “sprit” one kind or another , but I will be Chilling down in Forida . LOL
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doh!
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joey – that wd be a challenge indeed. i’ve been breathing thru a hole in my neck since dec. 10 2003. there’s more to losing yr voice to cancer than just making buzzing noises. but, like historic fred, i’ll be toasting your exploits with some spirit of my own (glenmorangie single malt) skol!!
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Sorry to miss all the fun but I’m in Japan for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be doing my New Year plunging in an onsen.
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I would love to be in a Japanese “onsen” (hot spring bath) again – but I will take one for the Greg Bover Team and do this vicious plunge. Lord knows I need a good (soulful) clensing!
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(Hm how to decline gracefully) Sorry Joey but we haven’t got proper bathing attire!
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and here I thought you guys wanted to immerse yourselves in the community. for shame!
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Community immersion – yes! Fucking cold water immersion – no!
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Lamo.
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Ericka Hyam and Rick Moore Donna Ardizzoni and as far as the weather, in the 20’s… Yikes
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I’ll definitely be there with my camera to capture you brave ones willing to expose your bodies to frigid air and water in the name of fun.
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Gabe, my friend Will, and I will be there!
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I’ll be there with lots of cheers of support and goodies for Open Door BUT my bod is not built for anything but comfort. Frigid water and I do not mix. Build a jacuzzi out there on Rocky Neck and it’s a go.
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I’m feeling the peer pressure!
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So sorry, will have to decline this year as I’m still battling bronchitis which may have turned to pneumonia, if I’m well enough, will certainly cheer you brave folks on and bring goodies for Open Door and the plungers.
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I know, who am I kidding, I wouldn’t have plunged anyway, but at least I have a good excuse this year! 🙂
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I can barely get my ass in the water in the dog days of August after drinking three beers. Sure as shit not going to do it in January. But I WILL volunteer Steve to plunge….
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Hi Joey – I’m definitely in and will bring some other idiots with me. What time is the scheduled plunge?
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At the risk of being prideful I will assume the Chuck MF Cook referred to is me! Not sure where the MF came from but I am digging my nom de GMG.
Alas other plans preclude my participation that day. And as others have noted it takes every fiber of my being to get in the water up there during the dog days of August.
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What’s an fob?
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Friend Of the Blog
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And I was going to add in addition to FOB, FOG – Friend of the Gallery.
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I’ll be home warm and watching the last of the Three Stooges Marathon.
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“I gave at the office.” Meaning I have already exceeded my quota of immersion time – in bunks under leaky decks. Any more and I might dissolve.
Al Bezanson
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I will bring some donations for the cause. Then I will be more than willing to document the event. Swimming, ahhhhhhh NO!
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The crazier half of Cape Ann Giclee aka James might be coerced into taking a dunk and some of the younger folk in our household may join in but if not we will still contribute to the food pantry and hold a towel for anyone, have 911 on speed dial etc . Joey – I think you’re going to need a pair of Vibrams for the dunk!
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Totally!
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The Good News: may warm up to 35F by plunge time. The bad news. 20 mph wind and wind chill of 10 F and there is snow on the beach.
My Rubber Duck is stiff at those temps.
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Totally missed this challenge as I was out of town when it was issued, and when the plunge took place. Lucky me!
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