Every now and again we are reminded just how thin this veneer of humanity is that we believe separates us from "lesser" animals. It's much documented that in times of extreme stress or terror, we humans are known to stampede with precious little concern for our fellow citizens; intent only on saving our own skins.
Well, if this sounds like a good time to you, then you're going to love the Lobster Dip; where you'll find yourself more than willing to pin an old lady or small child under water while you yourself are trying to get in and out in the water in the fastest time possible. Swept along by mass hysteria, all thoughts of chivalry go out the window as you elbow and shove your way through a seething mass of bodies. It's drown or be drowned, and your survival instincts really kick in. But don't worry, because it's all for charity, so that makes it all OK.
That's right. It's time for you to give back, after a year of taking, by drumming up a few sponsors and throwing yourself into the freezing Atlantic on New Years Day. Otherwise known as the Lobster Dip, this event has become a long standing tradition for the club, with all proceeds going to benefit the Maine Special Olympics.
This years event will again be held in front of the Brunswick-Oceanside Grill in Old Orchard, with the dip taking place at high noon. Parking is a byotch, so get there plenty early, and brink plenty of warm clothes to change into. Afterwards, friends and family can congregate in the Brunswick, which puts on a little buffet for the dippers, and opens up its bar so you can get right back on the sauce again.
Volunteers to help organize dippers are also needed, so those of you with a weaker constitution can still do your part, and still raise some money.
If you're looking for more specifics on the event you can probably get forms etc. from Jerry McQueeney at the AGM tomorrow, or feel free to drop him a line.
