God Bless Saturday

WARMUP:
SSH
Imperial Walker
Hillbilly Walker
Low slow squat
Merkins
Honeymooner
Downward dog
THE THANG:
Indian run with 3 merkins then sprint

1776 workout
17 merkins
76 squats
17 CDD
76 LBC
17 Mike Tyson’s
76 Lunges
27 Imperial Walkers
76 Sumo Squats
Lap together burpee in the middle

Basketball shuffle
Group does LBCs
One member does a merkin on one sideline and a Bobby Hurley at the hoop then another merkin on the other sideline shuffling across

MARY:
Stretching

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Bethel men’s
Dam to Damn pickup
Jaeger

COT:
Prayers for brotherhood, health and bountifulness of God

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Slippery on Deck

Three pax posted to The Yard after the ice-pocolypse. Started with mosey run and then: Warm up: SWIMLAPPs: all in cadence: SSH 15x, windmills 10x, Imperial Walkers 10x, Moroccan n/c 10x, low slow squats 10x, big arm circles 10x, peterparkers 10x, plank stretches (honeymooner/down dogs).
-short run-
Thang: F3 card deck…and each pax got one veto (the option to skip their or another’s card and go to the next one).
Mary included in the thang.
Fini

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New Year’s Lessons and a triumphant return

WARMUP: Mosey up the back road and circle up at the light pole of YHC’s choosing.

Exercises in cadence were windmills, hillbilly & imperial walkers, low slow squats, holding people’s chairs with Moroccan night clubs, side straddle hops and seal jacks. And of course – the goofball in honor of <@U028PKR68GJ>’s glorious return to the gloom.

PAX planked for shoulder taps, single count merkins, a few Broga poses and recovered in time to mosey to the wall

THE THANG:
Lesson 1 – “the best remedy for anger is delay” – Seneca

BTTW – hold for 15 seconds and then do 5 d/c Australian Mountain Climbers in cadence, recover, walk it out, back to wall for wall sit for 30 seconds followed by shoulder presses from the wall sit position in cadence.

PAX repeated this sequence once more.

Mosey off to the next lot

Lesson 2 – “he who suffers before it’s necessary suffers more than necessary.” – Seneca

Dora with a partner – because we shouldn’t do life alone. Partner 1 exercises while partner 2 runs. Then flapjack. Rinse and repeat until all exercises were finished.

50 burpees
100 squats
150 double count flutters

All finished and we moseyed to the basketball court and circled up for abs

LBC’s in cadence
Flip over for Superman holds
The following three exercises were done in double count cadence keeping legs in the air at all times until the third exercise was completed
1 – 10 LBC’s in cadence
2 – 10 Hello Dolly’s in cadence
3 – 10 Rosalita’s in cadence

Quick recovery in time for some protractor holds at various angles and recover to head to COT for a 60-second stretch when 0715 was upon us.

MARY: see above, but she was not there. Open to all men.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: We’re announced. Read your newsletter.

COT: remains the fifth core principle

YHC was blessed to start to the first Saturday of 2025 with the HIM of the fort. Thanks <@U07LMG5PDQU> – for the call. :eye:

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Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal

Mosey, At each stop, Ask the Question– If correct, do the exercise listed. If incorrect, 5 Burpees then do the exercise
· How many ghosts show up in “A Christmas Carol?”
– Four – 10 SSHs (IC)
· In “A Christmas Story,” which department store has the item in its window that Ralphie wants?
– Higbee’s – 10 Monkey Humpers (IC)
· In the movie “Elf,” what is the name of the author Buddy calls an “Angry Elf?”
– Miles Finch – 10 Moroccan Night Clubs (IC)
· What is the name of the dog in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas?”
– Max – 10 Low Slow Squats (IC) (Incorrect)
· In “ELF” what department store does Buddy work in (before getting fired)?
– Gimbels – 10 Merkins (IC)
· In “Jingle All the Way,” what is the name of the action figure that the father is desperately trying to obtain?
– Turbo Man – 10 Mak Tar Jai (IC) – up downs/plank
· What are the neighbor’s names in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?”
– Margo and Todd – 10 American Hammers (IC) (Incorrect)
· What color is the ornament Charlie Brown puts on his tree?
– Red – 10 Hand-Release Merkins (IC)
· What is the name of the head elf in “The Santa Clause?”
– Bernard – 10 Smurf Jacks (IC) (Incorrect)
· In “A Christmas Story” what happens to Ralphie’s little brother Randy”? (multiple choice) Wear a bunny costume; Tongue stuck to a frozen pole; Falls in the snow and can’t get up? Mouth washed out with soap?
– He Falls in the Snow – 20 Calf Raises
· In the movie, “Fred Claus”, Santa’s bitter older brother was played by? (multiple choice) Vince Vaughn; Bradley Cooper; Owen Wilson, or Bill Murray?
– Vince Vaughn – 10 Wide Arm Merkins (IC)
· “The Movie, “Christmas with the Cranks” is based on a novel by what author (multiple choice): John Grisham, Norman Mailer, John Updike, Stephen King
– John Grisham – 10 Jump Squats (IC) (Incorrect)
· In, “Home Alone”, what was the name of the elderly male neighbor? Old Man Marley, Gus Polinski, Erza T Cobb; or Devin Ratray?
– Old Man Marley – 10 Carolina Dry Docks (IC)
· In the movie “Elf” what does Buddy make on the Etch a Sketch that is displayed in the store?
– Mona Lisa – 10 Singlet Merkins (6 count: Mak Tar Jai + merkin)
· Twice in “Die Hard,” Sgt. Al Powell sings a Christmas-related song to himself. What’s the song?
– “Let it Snow” – 5 Burpees (Incorrect)
· In “Christmas Vacation”, how many lights were on the Griswold house? (multiple choice) 10,000, 25,000, 50,000, or 75,000
– 25,000 – 10 Hello Dolly’s (IC) (Incorrect)
· In “Home Alone”, where does Kevin’s family go for Christmas?
– Paris – 10 Reverse Crunches (IC)
· In “The Santa Claus”, how does Scott Calvin become Santa?
– Previous Santa fell off the roof – 10 Flutters (IC)
· How many “Home Alone” movies are there? (multiple choice) 1,3,4,5
– Answer is 5 – 10 Box Cutters (IC) (Incorrect)
· What city did Miracle on 34th Street take place? (multiple choice) Boston, New York, Chicago or New Jersey
– New York – 10 Alternating Shoulder Taps (IC)
· In “The Grinch”, What is wrong with the Grinch? (multiple choice) He’s heartless and hates Christmas? He doesn’t believe in Santa? He’s turkey-intolerant? Or He can’t sneeze with mouth closed?
– He’s turkey-intolerant – 10 LBCs (IC)
· What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
– “Home Alone” – 10 Freddy Mercury’s (IC)
· In “Christmas Vacation” what is the final spoken line? (multiple choice) “Where is Eddie?”; “Merry Christmas, kiddo”; “And to all a good night”; “I did it”
– I did it – 10 Bobby Hurleys
· In “Christmas Story”, what is the name of Ralphie’s Father?
– The Old Man – 10 Plank Jacks (IC)
· What cartoon character is a Christmas Eve staple in Sweden and is watched by millions of Swedes every year?
– Donald Duck – 10 Lunge Steps (each leg)

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Christmas Eve Convergence at The Yard

WARMUP: (cake boss): 5 Burpees, SSH, 4 B., Imp.Walk, 3B., HillWalk, 2B, something else, 1B…

Count off 1 & 2; Group 1 w/ Farmers Only, Group 2 w/ Suplex
Switch Q’s at 1/2 mark

THE THANG:
Group 1 (Farmers only):

Group 2 (Suplex):
Cocaine Bear Crawls to the 50 (2 merkins at each 5yrd). Al Gore till the 6
Mary #1: 12 Hello Ladies (IC), 24 Plank Jacks (IC), 12 BBSU & 24 Heel-taps (OYO)
Go right into….
Burpee Broad Jumps (3 & 3) to end zone
Plank till the 6

R.2
Crane Carries to 50: back to back, 1 runs while other flutter kicks (swap @ 25… mod. to piggyback if needed)
Mary #2: 12 AmHamms (IC), 24 Gas Pumpers (IC), 12 Dying CockRoaches & 24 LBCs (OYO)
Go right into…
Other man in Sparrow Run.
@ end zone: 12 Imp-Squat-walkers (IC) 24 or something else (improv.)

MARY: done w/in Thang
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Newsletters… Merry Christmas!
COT: held (5th core principle)

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12 Days of Yardmas

We did some warmup and then went into a 12 Days of Yardmas board of pain

Complete first exercise and run a lap. Next exercise and the first and run a lap. Repeat ladder style. Extra points to sing 12 days of Christmas while doing it.

12 days of yardmas
1 Burpee
2 Mak Tar Jai
3 SSH
4 LBC
5 calf raises
6 squats
7 plank jacks
8 4 ct flutter kicks
9 CDDs
10 bbsu
11 Mike Tyson’s
12 merkins

When finished PAX picked up the 6 and finished rounds with them.

Ended last lap right at 715

HarryCarry gave away cookies after COT. They were laced with crack.

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The Yard – Bootcamp in cadence + DORA

WARMUP: The usual
THE THANG:
– Exercise of YHC’s choosing in cadence + mode of transport given for 20 to 50 yds, NUR to starting point; repeat
– DORA: 100 hand release/150 low slow squats/ 200 big boys | Partner runs 50 yds, NURs back

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Flag Handoff to Hominy

WARMUP:
– Mosey a lap
– Side Straddle Hop
– Windmills
– Moroccan Night Club
– Plank (with sharing of quotes: Mark 10:13-14,16 & Me & My House by Brantley Gilbert)
– Stretches – Explanation of My Q Philosophy

THE THANG:
– 50-100-150 Dora
– 50 Merkin
– 100 Squat
– 150 LBC
– Ladder (Run a lap after each set of exercises. Add an additional exercise each time.)
– 20 Side Straddle Hop
– 30 LBC
– 15 Squat
– 10 Merkin
– 20 Moroccan Night Club
– 10 Lunges each side
– 10 Count Bear Crawl (Walk backwards to get back)
– 10 Big Boys
– 20 Calf Raises on Curb
– 10 Carolina Dry Dock
– 20 Flutters
The ladder was more than enough to get to 7:15am. Bowser Jr and I just barely got to the 20 Calf Raises on Curb.
MARY: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS: There are still slots available for the Christmas Party. Christmas Eve morning convergence is at The Yard. 30/30 at Coach’s Box is a great AO; come out on Thursdays 5am-6pm at FMHS.
COT: Prayers for Drop Thrill’s Aunt Norma. Praises for 3D transitioning into a new job. Continued prayers for Time Machine’s family.
Additional Notes about COT: There were qty: two 2.0s. Bowser Jr, age 9 and Tap Out age 11. During COT, I sent them away from the group to have their own COT. This allows for a safe time for adult men to share and be open with things that they might not be comfortable saying around children. I put Tap Out in charge, and I gave them the following discussion questions:
– Who is your best friend, and what do you like about them?
– What are some ways that you can be a better friend?

Musical Selection:
The album: Dreamrider by Lazerhawk

Quotes:
Mark 10:13-14,16. From the New Living Translation:
13 One day, some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.
14 When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.”
16 Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them.

From Brantley Gilbert’s “Me and My House”
“For me and my house, we ain’t raising kids. We’re raising God-fearing women and men.”

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Commitment to the DRP

YHC was excited to be asked to Q at the Yard to restart my DRP after a post Thanksgiving smartsack. It is because of the accountability and commitment to the Pax that I find myself leaving the cozy confines of my bed in the morning. While my will is stronger than before, it is this opportunity to get 1% better with my fellow Pax that drives me in the AM.

Weather 28 degrees and dark but sunny by 7:15

WARMUP:

Mosey to parking lot with a moving COP including:
SSH x 10 completed 6 times
Windmills/IW x 10 completed 5 times
Mtn Climbers x 10 completed 4 times
Plank Jacks x 10 completed 3 times
Monkey Humpers x 10 completed 2 times
Seal Jacks x 10 completed once

After each round, we added an exercise and moved to a new location.

Mosey to the back of the school for light poles
At each pole:

10 merkins
10 LBCs
10 Squat jumps

Mosey to benches
10 Durkins
10 Dips
bear crawl to other side and lunge walk back

Rinse and repeat 3 times

Finish with “Death by” burpees up to 9 and some Mary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Read your newsletter

COT:

Plenty of gratitude and prayers shared during COT. I am inspired by the courage of the Pax to share in COT. Thank you!

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