Another year, another Polar Bear Splash! The guy on the left is Rick Merrit, a hockey buddy. The guy on the right... Well, you all know who he is.
This was taken at The 2006 Quincy Chain of Lakes Tip-Up Festival, which was pretty much a bust because of the lack of ice.
I talked The Ricker into taking the New Year's Day Splash with me in Goguac Lake and he had so much fun (chuckle) he agreed to come with me to Quincy.
Just thought you'd enjoy another picture of the fat guy in cold water. Thanks to Enquirer photographer Doug Allen for the art.