On the first of January we all got up reasonably early and headed down to South Queensferry as Nathan was taking part in the Loony Dook!
This is a tradition involving running into the icy cold Firth of Forth to clear your head after the night befores festivities! I think it is pretty much obligatory to do the loony dook in fancy dress.
So Nathan raided our dressing up box and went off with a Marilynn Munroe wig and a pair of avaitors!
Everyone who participates raises money for charity and Nathan and his pal Owen were no exception. Owen was using the event to kick start his year of charity events for which he is raising money for diabetes uk. See his website here. www.thechallenginggit.com you can also see an article on his charity fundraising here.
It was so nice to have my Mum, Hillary, Nathan's parents and Wendy, Katie and Wendy's sister and brother and law with us to. Lily and Neil even brought fizz to celebrate with... as well as very tasty smoked salmon nibbles!
Mum and I at the beach at South Queensferry.
A very hungover Hillary with me on the beach at South Queensferry.
The procession was lead by a piper and the town crier.
Crazy Loony dookers!
Nathan and Owen (in the Batman outfit)
In the water....just!
Having their picture taken whilst dooking!
After their dook you can see Nathan without his wig!
Their were lots of press taking photos and lots of exhibitionsits happy to be snapped!
A bride to be and her bridesmaids started off the year by dooking in charity shop dresses!
Lily and Neil
The spectators... Neil, me, Mum, Hillary and Lily.
Owen and Nathan getting into some dry clothes!
The beautiful view across the Firth of Forth with the rail bridge in the background.
Neil and Lily with their fizz and nibbles.
Katie couldn't get onto the beach due to the steps with the buggie but was there to support too.
Lisa, John, Wendy and Katie.
Nathan and I.
