{"id":2258,"date":"2011-02-23T10:14:35","date_gmt":"2011-02-23T15:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/?p=2258"},"modified":"2021-11-10T09:51:48","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T14:51:48","slug":"taking-the-plunge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2011\/02\/23\/taking-the-plunge\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking the Plunge!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Michael Flanakin<\/strong><\/a> is doing something insane for a good cause this weekend. Mr Flanakin will be participating in Tim’s Rivershore Polar Plunge 2011 for the VA Special Olympics.<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Michael Flanakin found the image to the left and chased me down through the internet and through this site to do the stand-up and unusual thing of asking permission to use the image. Being that it’s a great cause, and he’s obviously a nice guy, I agreed immediately. You can see how Michael used the image HERE!<\/strong><\/a> It’s really neat what he did with some waves he added.<\/p>\n

If you’re interested in donating, click HERE! <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

You never know which of your images will catch on and which ones will be overwhelmingly ignored. You may sweat blood over a magnum opus only to crash upon a stone wall of indifference or the little doodle you scratch out will have the public beating down your door. I’m happy this silly little scribble can be used for a good cause! Thanks, Michael! Stay warm!
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Michael Flanakin is doing something insane for a good cause this weekend. Mr Flanakin will be participating in Tim’s Rivershore Polar Plunge 2011 for the VA Special Olympics. 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