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Last chance to order a FORT Region shirt (new colors)

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We will be doing a redesign of the FORT logo later this year, so this is your last chance to order the current FORT design before then. Think of it as a way to say you are a FORT region original before all the newbies arrive. For all of you wondering if we would ever have another option other than gray, you are in luck. MudGear just released red and royal blue!

The MudGear obstacle race jersey fits close to the skin without compression (tapered cut). Its highly breathable, wicks sweat, and has excellent drainage capability. This is the style all regions wear across this great nation of ours. Don’t you want to be a great American? Aren’t you proud of the hours of pain and gallons of sweat you lose with your F3 brothers? Why wouldn’t you get this shirt? Also available in badass black (standard F3 Nation uniform color for our workout ninjas). Is it visible to oncoming traffic at 0515? Nah. Does it need to be? Meh. Will you blend in with your surroundings? Probably. Will you look good wearing it? Heck yes!

Price: $33 (MudGear red, blue, black)

Also available is the black Sport-Tek Adult Competitor Tee. This one is lightweight, moisture-wicking, and breathable. It has a looser fit. This is the more cost-effective version. Not as durable, but just as sweet. Ladies cannot resist a man in black. Heck, there was even a movie (or 3) about men in black. Don’t you want to impress the ladies? Why wouldn’t you want to rock out a bad mama jama black F3 shirt? Show the CrossFitters what a real shirt looks like on a real #HIM! I hear it actually makes you do better merkins.

Price: $24 (Sport-Tek black)

The grey on black looks pretty sweet. Last day to order is 4/3/16. To save you shipping charges, I’ll deliver them to you when they arrive in late April. Get them before they are gone! Don’t look back on this and say, “I wish I would have gotten the shirt.” Just click below and order it now. Operators are standing by. Do it!

F3 The Fort Shirts Pre-Order

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I should be in charge of marketing….for other AO’s

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  • QIC: Longshanks
  • When: 02/23/2016
  • Pax: Repeat, Longshanks
  • Posted In: Block Party

Rolled up to WEP this morning around 5:05 and Repeat was already there waiting for the beatdown.  In the next 10 minutes I was hoping to see some others roll in, but sadly none showed up.  So Repeat and YHC got out of our vehicles and proceeded to crush the workout.  Disclaimer was given and I also mentioned that I would be making this up as we go.

The Thang (what we didn’t do, but should’ve)

No warmup.  Start at the base of the stairway 30 burpees at each lightpole while bear crawling to the top.  Hit all 6 light poles – 180 burpees total. Run to playground and do 50 pullups.  Return to the stairway and do 25 merkins at each lightpole (150 total) while crab walking.  Run to playground and do 50 more pull-ups.  Run back to the base of the stairway and do 25 squats and 25 LBC’s while backwards bear crawling.  Run to playground and do 50 more pullups.  Return to COT and do 250 SSH and 250 plank jacks.

The Real Thang

Mosey lap around WEP stopping at each drillbit for 20 SSH, 15 Mountain Climbers, 10 Imperial Walkers, 5 Windmills.

Then Mosey over to the small wall in the Garden area of the Synergy building. 20 Step ups (10 each side), 15 dips, 10 Derkins.  Repeat but in reverse order – 10 derkins, 15 dips, 20 Step ups.  Repeat again but this time 20 Stepups, 15 Dips, 10 incline merkins.  Repeat a 4th time but reverse it again.  10 incline merkins, 15 dips, 20 stepups.

Mosey over to the medium size wall in the parking lot by Synergy.  People’s chair for 30 seconds with 10 shoulder presses IC. Then 10 muscle ups on the wall.  Followed by 5 burpees.  Repeat sequence 2 more times.

Mosey over to high wall at the springs building (covered area). 5 Pull-ups on the wall followed by 20 LBC’s, 20 Flutter kicks, and 20 Squats.  Rinse and repeat 2 more times.

Finish with some AB Lab of Hello Dolly x 15, Heels to heaven x 15, Rosalita x 15, Superman, Peter Parkers x 10 and Parker Peters x 10 with some plankarama as well.  Head back to WEP for COT and BOM

Announcements – Donut Run this Saturday, Palmetto 200 meeting tonight at Beef’s, Charlotte Spartan Race April 9th and 10th, Mud Run April 30th.

Prayers/Praise – Repeat about to move into new home in next month.

Moleskin

  1. Pete and Repeat are in a boat. Pete falls out. Who is left…..Repeat!!!  Thanks for the opportunity to lead this morning.
  2. When it’s just you and Repeat then you find an exercise and just repeat it several times.
  3. We talked about my marketing skills last week at Coliseum.  When I Q at one place then the numbers will be great everywhere else.  You can thank me later Dark Helmet for having 14/15 at GC.
  4. Seriously guys, I hate harping on this but rain is just water.  Get out of you #fartsack and Post somewhere when its raining.  Always great fellowship and mumblechatter when its wet outside.  You’re just going to go home and shower anyways.
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#SB50 @Broncos Victory Parade = #F3BlockParty

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  • QIC: CSPAN
  • When: 02/09/16
  • Pax: Magnum, Repeat, Shelby, DD, Chaser, Longshanks, & Birdcage
  • Posted In: Block Party

Conditions were cold and dry and 32 degrees

Disclaimer

Sermon #1 (below)

Warmup while DD got his shoes tied = SSH, SQTS, Seal Jacks, & IW x 10 all in cadence

And we were off and running

Quality #mumblechatter

And a good “mosey” pace to the upper parking lot at Mill Stone Park

Warmup sequence to get my “old bones” warm, favorites included bunny hops, karaoke, one legged race, lunges, toy soldier, soccer hips, back and forth…over and over…chatter and laughs quality 2ndF moment with a strong group of #HIM

#UvsU portion

In honor of Super Bowl 50…the circuit consisted of 10 burpees and run down to the mill stone, up the stairs, across the top of the park, and back to the parking lot…we did the circuit 5 times…lots of running #F3RunClub…gather and final lap to pick up the 6

Sermon #2 (below)

Mosey, one stop with flutters, mosey home

COT

Prayer and Praise

BOM

NMM

Congratulations to my @Broncos and their victory in #SB50

Sermon #1: The refs did not have a great game, and the poor calls were perceived as slanted against both teams. I was disappointed by Cam and his missed opportunity to take charge of “his” team during a very disappointing loss, Carolina is going to be back, but it would have been great to see a #HIM accept his role as a leader instead of being overwhelmed in the moment. Peyton also disappointed me with his going to have a bunch of “Budweiser” tonight…where does that come from? Even if you feel like that, how can that be on top of mind, when you are playing the biggest, and last game in a Hall of Fame career?

Sermon #2: 2015 was the @F3TheFort year of #HIM, what I soon realized is that most men are competitive and in an attempt to be a #HIM, Satan quickly got involved and the comparison sin quickly burrowed in just under the surface of our group. While I believe competition is a good thing, comparison is extremely unhealthy, in that it hurts the men “miffed” by not “keeping up” and the “guilt” felt by the men farther along the journey and trying / pulling the group along. Therefore to truly make an impact you need to behave in a #UvsU (you verse you) mentality, and give your peer group your best in everything. This passes across all men from stones, blades, and comrades. We all know that we are “weak” men, and know that we need support to truly display our best. A #UvsU environment, and challenging others with your best will change our groups dynamics…find me to discuss, as this idea is evolving with me.

Always an honor to lead, T-Claps to Repeat for the invite,

Be a better man today than you were yesterday,

AYE!

CSPAN

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Super Bowl Bound Cone Repeats

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  • QIC: Cornhole
  • When: 01/26/16
  • Pax: Bird Cage, DD, Longshanks, MacGyver, Repeat.
  • Posted In: Block Party

Quick disclaimer and a brief explanation about how today’s beat down will progress and use of cones.

The Thang:
Easy mosey up the hill to beginning of parking lot. No cones in sight.
Warm Up
25 SSH
20 IW
20 Windmills
20 Moroccan night clubs
20 Mtn Climbers
3 slow merkins
Mosey around the parking lot. Little did they know they would become very familiar with route. Hey look a bag a cones. Lucky us.

Cones stacked, Select cone from the top and perform that exercise. All in 4 counts unless noted.
Make a lap around the parking lot. Plank for six. Select next cone and repeat.
20 Mtn Climbers
20 Merkins
20 Sumo Squats
20 LBC’s
20 Parker Peters
20 Carolina Dry Docks
10 Bomb Jacks – OYO
20 Freddy Mercury’s
10 Burpees – OYO
10 Wide Arm Merkins
Calf Raises 20R, 20I, 20O – OYO
20 Plank Punches
20 Peter Parkers
20 Dips
20 Ski Abs

COT
Announcements: Yeti, Feb 6th Race – Bing, Feb13th Cupid Cup – Boeheim, Crossroads at Dunkin Donuts, Wetstone
Prayers – DD, coworker family going through addiction.

Always an honor to lead leaders! Appreciate the opportunity.

Cornhole

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The Fort Fuel Challenge 2016

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Listen… We work out… Some of us work out most days a week.  So with all this working out, the question is: Why aren’t we shedding the love handles and the spare tire?  With the amount of physical torture we endure, we should be chiseled like a Marble Statue.

Alas, working out is only a portion of the plan… you have to stop eating garbage.

With that, I bring you The Fort Fuel Challenge 2016.  This is the new incarnation of what we did a little over a year ago (found here), but this time around you have experience on your side… I am not a professional, but we’ve done this before and have seen results.  YHC lost 7.5% of my mass (presumably fat), with the overall lead by Cash coming in at just shy of 10%.

The key to this isn’t calorie reduction (although that may be something you have to look into) and it isn’t about eating the same food every day for lunch.  You don’t need to starve yourself to see results, you just need to feed the machine the right fuel.  To feed yourself the right fuel, you need discipline and accountability.  That’s really what the Fuel challenge is all about…

So here’s the deal.  We are going to kick off on January 18th through February 29th.  This gives you two weeks to do two very important things… in fact, these are so important that I would propose that you cannot succeed in this program with out completing them:

  1. Clear out all the junk in your pantry/fridge.
  2. Get the M on board

Number 1 is easy.  Get rid of the junk now before you start.  Less junk means less temptation.  Eat it in the next two weeks if you have a problem with throwing it away, but get it out of your food storage before January 18th.

Number 2 is not as easy for some of us, but it is crucial.  You cannot do this in your house on your own, especially if your wife is eating a bowl of Ice Cream after dinner every night.  You will either come off as a self righteous prick or you will cave.  Neither of these is a recipe for success.  Get the M on board, she really wants to eat better too.

Base Program

The Fuel Challenge will give you a chance to test yourself with the support of your fellow men of F3.  And maybe after 6 weeks, you will stick to the plan (or much of it) in order to live a healthier lifestyle. The program will have a base list of items that are prohibited during the six weeks as follows.  This is mandatory and is really what will make the biggest difference in your quality of food intake.

  • No Fried Food
  • No Fast Food (inc. Pizza)
  • No processed snacks like Potato Chips, Candy Bars, Etc.
  • No Dessert
  • No Sodas or Sweet Tea
  • No Cheeses (including shredded, feta, or slices. Get it off your sandwiches and salads)(Cottage cheese will be allowed)
  • No Cream Based Sauces/Dressings (This Includes Fat Free Options for Ranch, Caesar, Alfredo, Etc.)

This seems like a significant challenge, especially for the road warrior, but you can do it.  You just need to be aware of what you are eating and plan.

You will receive ONE free pass per week – this could be a steak dinner, a pizza, etc. – no carryovers though, the pass can only be used that week – try to use your weekly pass in moderation.  Some call this a “cheat”, but use if you need to.

After week one, we introduce challenges, which are cumulative.   Some would argue the health benefits of a few of these, but I don’t think anyone can claim that limiting these items will have a detrimental effect on your well being.   Remember this is not about “dieting”, but about discipline.  Keep that in mind.

Here are the cumulative challenges:

Week 2 (and on) – No Red Meat
Week 3 (and on) – No Breads (Sprouted Grain is accepted)
Week 4 (and on) – No Pork
Week 5 (and on) – No White Starches (Potatoes, Pastas, White Rice. We’ll talk about substitutes)
Week 6 – No Dairy or Things Cooked in Butter

Just like last time, we’ve “modified as needed”.  Here are a few “Extra Credit” challenges for those so inclined.  These are not mandatory, so feel free to adopt whatever works for you.

  1. HC to F3 250.  For those that are at 2-3 posts a week, this could be a way to up your game.  Tracking F3 250 along with this attention to dietary details could be what takes your fitness (and physique) to the next level.  You can even track using this handy template.
  2. Implement Intermittent Fasting.  I’m planning on doing this and would encourage you to try the same if you can handle skipping breakfast.  There are numerous health benefits that are purported as side effects to Intermittent Fasting, but do your own research and try it if you think it makes sense.

Similar to last time, here’s how we’ll be tracking for accountability/encouragement from the participants:

  1. On January 18th, post your starting weight in the comments of this page. You have time to buy a home scale or find out where the one at your gym is. On the pending February 29th backblast post, you will post your weight using the same scale. This requires honesty and consistency. If you want to weigh yourself in the buff (don’t tell us) just do it both times. Same if it’s in underwear and t-shirt, swim trunks, etc. Having a scale also helps track progress along the way but is not the ultimate measure of health. You will need to post your weight on both posts. You will also track your weight on the My Fitness Pal page.
  2. Sign up for My Fitness Pal and download the app if you have not done so already (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ ).  Enter in all of your information including starting weight. This will factor into your suggested daily calorie consumption. Send me (Gears) your MFP id so I can invite you to the group. You can reach me via twitter (@vinsonizer) or simply put the id in the comments below.  If you didn’t have enough options, you can just go to the following URL and request group membership: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100013-f3thefort
  3. Track your exercise and calories on My Fitness Pal. If you see really good results, guys may want to go back and see how you did it. The app allows you to scan bar codes, enter in recipes and ingredients to determine calories, and already has a robust library of foods from restaurants and grocery stores.  You can also enter in weight goals and it will help provide daily calorie count, protein, carb and fat limits. You gain higher limits to stay on track with your goals by entering in your workouts.

One last comment to reiterate the above: If you are moved to do so, please view this as an opportunity to exercise not only physical/mental discipline, but also spiritual discipline. Any type of fast can be leveraged as a catalyst for prayer and worship, allowing the limiting of the desires of the flesh to remind us of our dependence on SkyQ. My personal hope is that this will be fruitful in all the self-dimensions of our personal lives: Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind.

If you are ready to go, comment below

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The Ultra-vergence… Man, that’s a lot of vergence…

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(Poorly paraphrased from Dredd that AM): “Well, we [he and OBT] said, we’ll show up and if it’s just us two, then we’ll go do something else, but if they [the other invited Pax] show up, then we might have something and we’ll see where it goes…” (emphasis added)

That was 5 years ago. Now, we’re celebrating a new year, and we’re celebrating the 5 year anniversary (birthday?) of F3. Clearly, they had something…

As approximately one Pax for every day of the year crawled out of their clowncars and onto what may have been the wettest field I’ve ever been on, the energy was palpable. Friends from all over F3 Nation were reconnecting and new ones were being made, including an FNG from The Fort who apparently EH’ed himself (welcome Speaker)… There were smiling faces and shovel flags everywhere. The fun had started, but before long, it was time for the workout to begin…

As you can imagine, attempting to lead a group of 365 Pax is… well… ridiculous. It’s a little amusing to me that part of the whole reason Dredd and OBT broke off from the other workout group to create F3 was because the size of the group had become problematic and unwieldy. So, how should we celebrate 5 years of F3? Well, let’s see if we can’t have the most problematically-sized group come together and let’s try and make them follow instructions. (*COUGH* *GASP* *COUGH* You’ll have to excuse me, I’m choking a little on the irony…) Regardless, though, we warmed up, Dredd split us up into groups, and off we went. The workout, the “thang”? It was in there… We rotated through stations… there was some running, some ladders, some dips, some derkins, hills, burpees (of course), some other stuff… Was it the best workout I ever had? Well, it wasn’t the worst one for sure. But if you came for the workout, you may have overlooked what was happening.
As always, there were a couple of guys who were definitely there to prove they were fitter than the rest of us. That’s cool, you’re welcome here. There were a couple of guys who were clearly struggling to keep up at all. That’s cool, you’re welcome here. There were guys who wear blue collars all week long. That’s cool, you’re welcome here. There were guys whose net worth is that of a small country in certain parts of the world. That’s cool, you’re welcome here, too. Black, white, fast, slow, tall, short, rich, poor, fat, thin… all irrelevant. Welcome is what you are when you are here. It is this way because for that one hour, we all look basically the same (you know the uniform…) so you don’t know who is rich or poor or otherwise. For that one hour, we all basically act the same (unless you are Apache), we’re here to workout and fellowship a little. No one is elected, there is no hierarchy, no one is grading your performance… You know what it is? It’s because for that one hour, I believe, we are about as free as we can be in our modern, over-technologized, overcommitted, over-everythinged lives. We’re free from roles that weigh us down, free from the constraints that life and the world put on us… We’re just free to BE. That’s why we plant a flag, hustle, then take a knee at the end to give thanks to the SkyQ. That’s why we are proud to call ourselves a part of the Brotherhood of Minivan Centurions.

So, we converged, because I think somewhere deep inside we wanted to show our gratitude for this thing that has meant so much to us. Partly to God for leading us to it (or it to us, whichever), partly to the Redwood Originals for starting and sticking with it until it got to us, and partly to each other for continuing to push us to make ourselves more of what we were put here to do. I think that we came because there is strength in knowing and then physically seeing the fact that we are clearly not alone in this battle we fight. That at every turn, there is a man in a black shirt and running shoes that will help if needed.

Again, paraphrased very poorly from Dredd (right before the Ball of Man): “So now our job is to give it away. To share what has meant something to us. Because there are guys out there right now that you know who are crappy fathers, guys who are crappy husbands about to lose their marriages. There are guys who are crappy employees, or are otherwise just dissatisfied with their lives… and YOU CAN SAVE THEM.” (again, emphasis added)

To quote the immortal Forrest Gump: That’s all I have to say about that…

Until the next one…
Helmet, out.

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Rain, Rain, go Away

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  • QIC: Longshanks
  • When: 12-29-15
  • Pax: Javert, Longshanks
  • Posted In: Block Party

At 5:10 at WEP, YHC was the only one at the park, and I was beginning to think this was going to be a solo beatdown.  Lucky for me Javert rolled in at 5:11 to join in on the rainy suckfest.  Disclaimer was given an off we went.

The Thang

Face each other (hard to circle up with 2 people) and do 20 x SSH, 15 Windmills, 15 IW, and 10 Cotton pickers.  Explain the Drill Bit sequence of 10-20-30-40-50.  At each drill bit:

10 Burpees

20 Mountain Climbers

30 Squats

40 Plank Jacks

50 SSH

After Completing one lap of 5 drill bits we moseyed to the Cover of the Spring building and did 4 rounds of his evil half-brother 5-10-15-20-25.

5 Merkins

10 Dry Docks

15 Calf Raises

20 Flutter Kicks

25 LBC’s

then Run down and Back under the covering.

Had COT and BOM under the cover and then moseyed back to WEP

Announcements – New Years Day Convergence at AG Middle, Joe Davis Run, read your email for more

Prayers/Praise – Prayers for injured PAX and those traveling.  Praise for F3 and the Leaders of F3 (Dredd and OBT) for getting this group started almost 5 years ago.  We are definitely better men for having F3 in our lives.

Moleskin

Thank you Repeat for the opportunity to lead.  Wish you were feeling better and wish it hadn’t rain.  Appreciate Javert’s company today on this mostly cardio workout.  Don’t forget I also have the Q this week at Run n’ Gun and Ranch, so hope to see some of you out in the gloom.

Get Better or die trying – Shanks

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Clown Cars from the Fort for 1/1

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Gentlemen (and the rest of you):

I can’t speak for everyone, but I can speak for me, so I will. On 1/1/16, all PAX of F3 Nation have been invited to celebrate the 5th anniversary of this crazy thing that has inspired so many of us to burn the ships (and our fat pants), to reach in out in service and love to our community (and to our F3 brothers), and to straighten our walk with the SkyQ (which for me = My Heavenly Father). For me, this experience has touched and helped to shape nearly every aspect of my character over the last year that I have been involved, and I look forward to the next 5 years to see what changes will come from my association with all of you.

That said, we are going to support this “ultra-convergence”, if you will, and clown car up to the celebratory workout on New Year’s.

Here are the details as I know them:
1. We will meet at 0600 with wheels up at 0610 at the Baxter Starbucks
2. The workout location is Alexander Graham (AG) Middle School in Charlotte.
3. The workout start time is 0700. End is 0800.
4. There won’t be a much better time to bring an FNG, than to this. SO EH SOMEBODY.
5. I am not personally aware of any formal coffeeteria plans immediately following the workout, but I am certain that there will be at least one or two happening, so I’d plan on spending that time there as well.
6. The link to the Pre-Blast is here: http://f3nation.com/2015/12/16/the-fifth-anniversary-convergence-1116/

Several of you have committed to driving a car of clowns up, but if there are more, please let me know @darkhelmetF3, or let me know if you’d like to go, but not drive (which is the camp I fall into… Ask Spiderman (@F3_Spiderman) or Whitesnake (@Raindawg), nobody wants me to drive).

AYE!

Helmet, out.

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Half a Ladder & a Block Party

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  • QIC: Catfish
  • When: 12/01/15
  • Pax: Repeat, Duke Nukem (Welcome Brother!!), Cross Check, Mission Impossible, Socrates, Patton, Montelongo, MP, MacGyver, Old Bay, Dark Helmet, Stang
  • Posted In: Block Party, The Fort

Old (and by old I mean really young and fit) Repeat must have felt sorry for YHC, so he invited me across the river to Q at the heart of Fort Mill’s AOs. There’s no way I was going to miss the chance either!

I arrived fairly early (blaming it on the Qdrenaline and some set up) with Repeat coming in not long after I arrived. Soon Dark Helmet joined the party. So there we stood at 0510 and chatter started about PAX count for the morning. But in true F3 fashion the gates opened and we ended up with 13 PAX for a cool, damp Tuesday morning Block Party.

A disclaimer was given (although I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t have been approved by legal council – seriously not a professional) and away we went.

Took a brisk jog over to the lot in front of springs for a short COP of SSH’s, some of C-Spans favs – windmills, some low slow squats and some merkins. Wrapped up a brief warm up only to head to the gun store hill for Jacobs ladder with 10 Bobby Hurley’s at the top and merkins at the bottom. YHC called an audible half way thru, wanted to make sure we had plenty of time for our block party!

There was a line of cinder blocks lined out in the parking lot. The exercises were:

  • SSH
  • Monkey Humpers
  • Burpees
  • Right Side Row
  • Curls with 20 lb Kettle Bell
  • Left Side Row
  • Tri extension w/cinder block
  • Floor press w/ cinder block
  • Overhead press w/ cinder block
  • Squats with cinder block
  • Dips
  • Clean and Press with 30lb Kettle Bell
  • Run across parking lot, carrying 30lb sand bag

The PAX running with the sand bag was the timer, everyone cycled down an exercise as the runner returned and passed off the sand bag.

After two complete cycles we moseyed back to the virtual shovel flag (hey Repeat, where was the flag brother?!?!) for 9 mins of Mary. If you haven’t done an extended ab workout in a while, give it a try … it’s a real crowd pleaser!

Appreciate the oppurtunity to lead the very fit men of Fort Mill! Even the FNG (welcome Duke Nukem!!) wasn’t slowed down by the workout! Thanks again for letting this Rock Hill boy cross the river!!

 

Catfish … Out!!

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Just a walk in the park and a game of cards

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  • QIC: Maximus
  • When: 11/24/15
  • Pax: Esso, Birdcage, MacGuyver, Trucker
  • Posted In: Block Party, The Fort

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!!

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