Marske by The Sea Boxing Day Dip with my Dad on 26/12/08

Apologies for the quality and camerawork on this clip, I was suffering from flu and thought my dad might have a heart attack or something so I wasn't really with it. This was for the local Cheshire Home fund in Marske by the sea, Cleveland (UK) not Cleveland Ohio by the way. I think he was first in the sea when the horn went off, but a couple of other people, mainly brave teenagers went in ahead of the horn and got it out the way. There were about 250 people there to watch at one point and there seemed to be around 30-50 dippers. My personal highlight of the morning was when two volunteers were asked to remove a crucifix on top of the bonfire by someone who was offended by the symbol. Personally I am an atheist-buddhist and couldn't imagine such a ridiculous offence - as a) it was going to be burned b) if you want your own symbol on the bonfire bring it and stick it on c) what about your own tolerance. Anyway, it's preserved in its own right on the video here! This video mainly features my dad, aged 65 looking a bit worried beforehand and quite elated afterwards.

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[bovinelife]

I am indeed a muso!

[jackiepinkhead]

just happened upon this Chris, big up to your Dad, i love him he is an awesome bloke, hope you and your wifey and litlle Ivor are all well n happy :O)x

[vicco70]

Just dropped on this clip by chance,they breed 'em tough in the north east. Lovely music,beautifully played.

[ampallang7]

Ha! I was looking for this place and luved the rest of ya vids, r u muso?

[mushypeas]

there's me and my family! was great to see you chris.

[snakeysss]

Looks like fun but must be dam cold lol

[AladInsaneable]

Was a great morning, and many thanks to Greg eng. who brought two bottles of JD to keep the brave alkies alive. Couls have asked me if it was ok to burn my cobble though !!

See you all next year (and that means you Shane - or will you conviently 'sleep in' again !

[bicgal]

well done!!! i was there that day and it was freezing!!