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posted: May 05 @ 7:48am

6:30am, May 5th. Cloudy, air temperature 44 degrees Fahrenheit, and its starting to rain. The lake will be frigid, still in the 30s. Ice only got out fully in the last couple of weeks. Damn, I wish I had a wet suit. Three layers of light capilene will have to do. Ok.. risks.. lets see. 1) hypothermia. Hmm, how much time. Says here that 32-40 degree water can cause unconsciousness in 15 minutes. The photo shoot should take 5-10 minutes for the surface to settle and get a few angles. I'm good. 2) heart attack. Hmm, here's a page on yahoo answers, 'can you die from jumping in ice cold water?' 11 answers.. yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no and yes... so..hmm.. yes. Upside? Ah yes—a sweet pic of my Octopus emerging from an ice cold lake at dawn. That's worth a lot for sure. But I have three kids to think of.. yes.. think of the kids.. yeah.. the kids..

Yeah, the kids will be stoked to have this pic when I'm gone.

SamOneilosis says:: Crazy octopus bathing...
I love it ! 5 {
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:49am - ∞

Big Guns says:: Tough as nails.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:51am - ∞

jnonfiction says:: in case you need an edited version of the above:

Damn, heart attack. But the kids will be stoked.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:51am - ∞

jnonfiction says:: as indeed i'm sure they already are.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:51am - ∞

Boaz says:: Threat of dead octopus=5
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:51am - ∞

Cap'n J says:: Octo Rising
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:52am - ∞

Hungarian Moustache says:: Dude... you look like a rock. CLAME!!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:53am - ∞

Zackle says:: The elusive Kraken emerges from the icy depths.

Yes!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:54am - ∞

Revgoomba says:: Genius!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:54am - ∞

Hungarian Moustache says:: And that's a good thing... 5 and fav.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:54am - ∞

Mr. Mustachio says:: One word: Majestic
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:56am - ∞

Rookiestache says:: Brilliant!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:56am - ∞

Viva Bigote says:: You look like the monster that threatens the Fellowship as they're entering the Mines of Moria.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:56am - ∞

KO says:: 5's just because your story is longer than mine today, and I didn't think that was possible. Plus it's a rad picture! Favorited.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:57am - ∞

Banjofreak says:: Oh man, such a win. I went for a run by the water this morning in beautiful FL, contemplating a shot something akin to this. Although, to be fair, according to NOAA the water was 82.2 degrees this morning.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 7:58am - ∞

mattyc says:: Now...we have team octopus.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:00am - ∞

mustachetan says:: The reflection is my favorite part. Glad to see the stache didn't experience any shrinkage.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:01am - ∞

mattyc says:: Unfortunately I could not upload fast enough and we are unable to be neighbors and teammates.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:03am - ∞

The Bandito says:: Astounding, such a nice shot. Way to suffer for your art.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:03am - ∞

davis says:: 5 stachios for DANGER.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:04am - ∞

Pip says:: You need a whale to fight.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:05am - ∞

catfish says:: eerie.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:07am - ∞

Ozzy Nelson says:: damnit. mustachetan took my comment.
Along those same lines, you have to have some huge balls to take that pic.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:08am - ∞

hankbobs says:: at the moment this pic was taken, no, not huge balls at all :-)
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:11am - ∞

Mackle says:: Cthulu would be most proud.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:12am - ∞

keifel says:: words cannot begin to descrip how amazing this picture is.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:14am - ∞

Stachtastic! says:: Awesome hankbobs.... just awesome 5{'s
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:14am - ∞

YASLY says:: Apocalypse Now! Love this! Your stache is so gnarly!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:14am - ∞

hankbobs says:: CLAME for the frosty aftermath
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:16am - ∞

Twisted Sistare says:: barracuda
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:24am - ∞

mattyc says:: I forgot to tell you how awesome this photo is.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:25am - ∞

Fofe says:: Excellent! And such commitment! Definitely 5 staches.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:34am - ∞

the Velvet Hustle says:: Stachetacular indeed. This would bring a tear to Jules Verne's eye.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:41am - ∞

Jesse says:: We're all gonna die!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:47am - ∞

Bawston Sean says:: Wasn't there a Roger Corman about just this very event? The Octo-stache From20,000 Fathoms, I think...
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:52am - ∞

Christopheles says:: an early day mayor win, congrats sir
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:57am - ∞

CadillacMoon says:: Fantastic! 5 staches!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:59am - ∞

westerndave says:: i'm speechless.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 9:02am - ∞

derble says:: DO NOT DIE
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 9:02am - ∞

jnonfiction says:: @jesse wins.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 9:08am - ∞

Fuzzy Upper says:: On a scale of 1-5 you are completely AWESOME!!!!
1) Your a badass
B) Your an insperation to us all
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 9:08am - ∞

Hodges says:: I'm cold right now for you and it's 80 degrees out!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 9:17am - ∞

jgalep says:: I for one welcome our Octo-stache overlords.
Nice work.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 9:42am - ∞

FastTeddy says:: moustache of the black lagoon
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 9:48am - ∞

Captain Poutine says:: i need some tentacle tutelage...maybe we can meet up at the Northern some night with Hanson, get two/three beer(s), play a little shuffleboard, and get a Whitefish 'staches photo.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 10:04am - ∞

elclinto says:: Moustache Mayor for the year!!!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 10:10am - ∞

yourfavorite says:: lochness monster! yes! 5{'s + fav
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 10:12am - ∞

Kco says:: WOWOWOW
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 10:13am - ∞

DanielPaul says:: so good- 5 staches
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 10:33am - ∞

specialshoes says:: incredible! 5{...favorite.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 10:38am - ∞

Viper says:: amazing!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 10:51am - ∞

BiGTiME says:: 5 staches for risking death.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 11:04am - ∞

Fargus says:: holy cow! two in a row.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 11:18am - ∞

ben says:: could it be any better...i don't think so...perfection! mayor for sure.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 11:21am - ∞

Art Vandelay says:: Ok, you people need to start slowing down a little here. How is a guy like me supposed to compete with an awesome shot like this??? Really good work here and true dedication to the month.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 11:45am - ∞

Revgoomba says:: I see you have a new addition to your team... sixteen 'tacheticles - not to be messed with!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 12:18pm - ∞

mcgillbot says:: awesome octo-stache!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 12:48pm - ∞

brandon says:: Well done, good sir. Well done.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 2:57pm - ∞

Pilot says:: that is serious dedication
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 3:40pm - ∞

*Boy*Wonder* says:: please sir, be my mayor
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 4:01pm - ∞

Stachetastic says:: Referred to as "the devil of the seas" and the Kraken's tentacles were the devil's grasp.

Clame
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 4:14pm - ∞

MoustachedMoses says:: it does exist!!!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 5:44pm - ∞

Captain Redneck says:: stunning
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 5:47pm - ∞

Hot Hands says:: holy crap. now thats commitment.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 6:00pm - ∞

THE GOOD DOCTOR says:: You make me proud but left feeling inferior. You sir are a BEAST.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 6:16pm - ∞

blastro says:: You made the correct calculation.

THANK YOU.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 6:46pm - ∞

Mr. K and the Moustache of Fire says:: Favorite.

Mayor.

'nough said.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:10pm - ∞

cohete says:: when my moustache grows up, i want it to be like you.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:11pm - ∞

Simcoe County Chopper says:: Holy crap, you just keep taking it to a whole new level.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:15pm - ∞

Chester2 says:: Great picture.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:20pm - ∞

tao jones says:: no contest!!!!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:25pm - ∞

sMOUSTACHErman says:: Dang good!
I hope you didn't die.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:38pm - ∞

otherandy says:: I hope you get mayor so you can get that stache tatoo.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 8:58pm - ∞

The Despot says:: we're all stoked to have this image when you're gone.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 9:46pm - ∞

Curtiss says:: Wow Octopus that's brilliant!
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 11:23pm - ∞

Patchy Stache says:: Wowwwwwww. Preach it, brother. I'm in awe.
Posted: May 5th, 2009 - 11:30pm - ∞

derble says:: tattoo time
Posted: May 6th, 2009 - 12:07am - ∞

Jay says:: WOW!
Posted: May 6th, 2009 - 12:30am - ∞

Site closed!: Unfortunately, Moustache May can't last forever.. the site is closed until 2010.

hankbobs

is totally awesome.

hankbobs is a member of

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The cephalopod of facial hair. This configuration features multiple "arms" and embraces a dedicated to the moustache almost beyond comprehension.

Team Octopus is: hankbobs

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Whitefish, Montana

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About:

Second year at Moustache May, huge huge fan of this community. I'm a developer/programmer/creative consultant for a small ecommerce firm located in Montana.

Following through from last year, I have pledged that if I ever win Mayor again I will get a moustache tattoo somewhere on my body.

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hankbobs

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