Before BeerAfter successfully completing the SCR jumps, we were instructed to buy two cases of beer.  One case of beer was for "drinking" and the other case (cheapist we could find) was to be used in the initiation process.  The beer was placed in large buckets full of ice and water - it was freezing!

We were instructed to wear bathing suits because they would be pouring the cheap beer on us!  I envisioned someone pouring a beer over my head.  That'd be okay - just one can. Unfortunately, it wasn't just one can!

Ice BucketFor the ceremony, I was next to Skydivermom (Kathleen) and Thanatos340 (Jay).  They lined us up and then told us to kneel on the ground.  I was not prepared for what came next! I never realized how cold beer gets, but that wasn't the worst part. Apparently, they had extra plans for Jay and I had the misfortune of being next to him!

Prior to the initiation, we were getting eaten alive by mosquitoes!  Once the cold beer started pouring over us, no one minded the bugs!  When they finished the pouring, the bugs were back in full force!

Dripping in beer, we ran as fast as we could and jumped into the pond. Even though it was kind of gross, it was such a relief! I tried to keep my feet off the bottom because I figured it would be just as mucky as the swoop pond at Z-Hills.  Fortunately, Jay was willing to give me a piggy back ride!