I was excited at the opportunity to again Q the original AO in The Fort. So excited that I followed my tradition and threw out a few tweets the day before. Well, this may be the last time I do that because, short of a cold and rainy post with CSPAN and CSPAN only (yes, 2 for those keeping score), this was the fewest PAX for a Q of mine in almost 3yrs. The 4 other PAX that posted showed up and showed up strong. It didn’t matter what I offered up, they knocked it down every time…with hardly any mumble chatter.

So with that, we took a jog around the park to circle up next to the playground:
Warm Up: SSH, Squats, Wind Mill, Mountain Climbers, Diamond Merkins

Mosey to the Playground:
It’s hard to partner up with 5 of us so we did the following as a group.
10 Pull Ups / 20 Dips / 10 Pull Ups / 20 Dips / 10 Pull Ups / Run a lap

Mosey to one of my favorite spots at this AO, the 5′ wall by the Springs bldg:
3 of us on the wall for muscle ups while the other 2 run a lap around the parking lot. Flapjack and repeat.

In the cold, dark gloom, nobody noticed the deck of cards that was placed at the base of the light pole. Once I brought that to attention, some groans could be heard. Don’t worry, it’s customary and so is the pain. Considering the escaping time, it was time for another OMAHA so we only went through about 1/2 the deck but it looked like this:
Hearts = Merkins
Spades = Burpees (missed the Ace)
Clubs = Carolina Dry Docks
Diamonds = Jumping Lunges

I had so much more on the Wienke but again, another OMAHA so we could honor DD with a nice set of Monkey Humpers followed by
Super Man and the rip cord for a few 10 counts
American Hammers
X & O’s for Decibel
V-Up Toe Touches
LBC’s

I’ve been involved in mind-testing and brutal beatdowns over the years but I’m learning that in many cases, it’s not about the quantity, but rather the quality. And on this 28 degree morning, the quality of these 5 was top shelf. I’ll take these guys any day.

Announcements: Read the what? Oh yeah, the email…READ IT. Thanksgiving convergence and a little sampling of fried turkey. Joe Davis…DO IT. Christmas Party…PAY AND SHOW UP (if you’re able).

Prayer Requests: Time of Thanksgiving this week and safe travels for all. Stay safe and return to the gloom. Our service men & women, those gone, retired, active and their families. Thank God for them and their protection/service. Fresh starts on a new day with our kids/families. Trucker’s appt on his foot and hopefully a quick and full recovery. Our own CABLE GUY. Rest up, don’t push it and get back out there. We’ll keep a spot for you in the COT, albeit, downwind from the PAX!!

As You Were.
AYE!!