Two PAX (Schrute and Bill Nye) arrived for a pre-PHOP mosey.  PAX arrived and 13 started at 0515.   There were no FNGs, but disclaimer was disclaimed anyway.

Warm-Up

Windmills, Morroccan Night Club (30), Imperial Walker, ROL stretch, LOR stretch, hurdler stretches

Thang 1

Stations, 3 groups (60 sec): Merkins, LBC, American Hammer. Rotate through all three.

Stations, 3 groups (60 sec): Bobby Hurley, box cutter, Carolina dry dock.

Mosey to the bridge and wall sit.  (guns out, guns up.  R foot on left knee, switch)-30 sec each.

Mosey to lower parking lot.

In honor of our Nantan Italian Job (who announced at a FNG naming where YHC was present that EVERYONE in Rock Hill hunts and fishes), we did a little fishin’ and huntin’.

Fishin’- in a squat, shuffle around the median in the parking lot; every two steps “reach down, grab the fishing rod, and set the hook.  Two times around left to right, then two right to left.

Huntin’- Two lines of PAX (one behind the other) horizontally across the parking lot.  In a deep squat, SLOWLY “stalk” across the lot.  When Q said ‘freeze,’ stop mid-stride if possible, no movement.  Resume on command.

Wisdom

The message for December is Hope.  1Peter 1:3-6 NIV: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!  In his great mercy he as given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade.  This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.  In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.”

A story about Louis Zamperini was shared.  A true story about trouble-maker turned Olympic hopeful upon which the book and movie “Unbroken” was based (read the book, skip the movie-it leaves out the religious crux of his life’s story, but no wonder; the movie was produced and directed by an atheist.)  Zamperini was a diminutive Italian immigrant from a devoutly Catholic family.  After a troubled childhood, he started running as a HS Freshman.  He won his first race that he ever competed in in HS, and never lost a race through state finals as a Senior. He eventually competed in the Olympics in Berlin, and was recognized by Hitler for his talent.  He was set to go to the next Olympics but was interrupted by World War II.

Assigned as a bombardier on a B-24 Liberator, “Zamp” crashed at sea.  While trying to escape from the plane, he vividly recalled being hopelessly ensnared in wires, unable to get free.  After losing consciousness several times, he survival seemed bleak.  Then he woke up loose from all wires with a clear path to the surface. He and two others survived, and Zamp was at sea with no food or water (except what he caught himself) for 47 days.  One day in the tranquil sunrise, he feared death and promised God to serve him forever if he got home.  He was then captured by the Japanese and tortured ruthlessly off and on for months.

When he finally returned home a seemingly-broken man with alcohol addiction, he married and his wife had a child.  Haunted by his nightmares about his torturers, he almost killed his wife while dreaming. Eventually on the verge of divorce, his wife convinced him to go to an LA tent revival of an upstart tent preacher named Billy Graham.  After a few trips, he was about leave and suddenly flashed back to the ocean and his promise.

He threw out every drop of alcohol, changed his ways, and dedicated his life to Jesus.  Eventually, Zamp built camps for troubled youth and served God for the rest of his life.

There is always hope, men.  You are stronger than you know.  You have thousands of brothers out there in the F3Nation.  God loves you…always.

Thang 2

Tractor tire clean-and-jerk with a partner.  Pounding the tire with the Sledge.

Ab Lab- flutter kicks, LBCs, BB sit ups, box cutters…fa la la la la……

ENDEX

Name-a-Rama was fat-fingered by YHC, so no video was obtained.

Prayers- Schrute read an email from Sgt. York’s M. about the new 2.0 from China.  There have been struggles, but she is thankful for a temporary improvement and all the prayers. Mr. Big Stuff asked for assistance for a friend who has medical challenges, but wants to attend 2nd F events.  Transportation help would be a great benefit.  Reach out to him directly.

Announcements– Deacon shared info about the turkeys for the community in Fort Mill.  Bring a turkey to Ft. Mill Wal-Mart at noon December 17, stay for deliveries at 1300.  If you are interested in the Christmas Party and haven’t registered, contact Italian Job.  If you want to go and can’t afford it, contact him anyway.  There may be help available; come join us.  Sorry men, I know there were others.  I’ll try to better next time…

Praise was given to the Sky-Q