Author: The Carpenter

  • Donkey fun is back!

    6 donkeys cruised into the elementary school parking lot at 5:28 am for a sunny and 70 meeting of the minds that went something like this…

    Mosey around the parking lot twice – once running forwards, once running backwards.

    COP All IC – 1 SSH, arm circles, 10 helicopters, 10 don quixotes, 10 copperhead squats.

    Mosey to the wall

    Donkey Bells

    10 donkey kicks, lunge to the middle of the parking lot, followed by an exercise, side lunge back to the wall. Repeat 4 times with the following exercises: 10 halos each way, 20 kettle bell swings, 20 sit-up presses, 20 overhead presses. Freddie mercuries until all complete

    Slow mosey around the parking lot.

    Donkey Bells Part 2

    15 donkey kicks, lunge to the middle of the parking lot, followed by an exercise, side lunge back to the wall. Repeat 4 times with the following exercises: 15 halos each way, 30 kettle bell swings, 30 sit-up presses, 30 overhead presses. Flutterkicks until all complete.

    Bear Crawl Merry-Go-Round

    Place kettle bells in a mid-size circle. Bear crawl until YHC stopped the PAX. Someone calls out an exercise and do 10 reps. Repeated this 5 times.

    NMS:

    YHC almost backed out of the Q last night due to a killer headache and stubborn cough. YHC made the better decision to go to bed early and wake up ready. The PAX was ready too.

    The initial mosey around the parking was interrupted by two LIFOs. As the PAX approached them, Mudface said, “We should do another lap to punish them.” His wish came true and the PAX repeated the lap backwards. There was some groaning by those who had clocked in their backwards running yesterday at DaVille.

    The Donkey Bells set was inspired by a Circus Maximus Q led by HoneyDo a few years ago on Groundhog Day. This sequence provides ample pain and the PAX received their fair share of it. Mumblechatter was light except for Yardsale. He was a on roll and provided enough sports radio analysis for the day. There is no need to tune into sports radio today after his analysis. At one point Mudface said, “Man, are you doing any work over there?”

    Mudface and Helix fought through the workout with massive kettle bells and should be acknowledged for their higher level of output. The rest of us pushed through too but with smaller weights. No Idea moved up to 35 lbs and YHC moved up to 30 lbs (thanks to No Idea’s generous offer to let him use his old 30 lb kb).

    The morning provided another opportunity to start the day the right way. Every decision to deny ourselves and get out of the fart sack for a F3 workout makes us better and this world a better place. Let’s take that positive energy out into this world and serve someone today!

    The Carpenter



  • Early 3 year anniversary

    12 warriors landed in the Atlee high school parking lot for an early 3 year anniversary celebration that went something like this…

    Mosey past the bus loop to the front of the middle school.

    COP All IC – 50 SSHs, 25 LBCs, 25 crab cakes, 10 hand-release merkins (HRMs), 20 copperhead squats, 10 don quixotes, 10 helicopters, arm circles.

    Mosey to the bus loop.

    11s with running variety – Count off by 2s. All begin with 1 HRM. The 1s start by running forward around the outer bus loop. The 2s start by running backward around the inner bus loop. 10 two-count mountain climbers on the far side. Switch the bus loop each time. Continue until the 11s are completed.

    Mosey to the flag

    MOM All IC – 20 two-count american hammers, 20 freddie mercuries, 10 two-count flutterkicks, 20 HRMs

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out.

    NMS:

    YHC initially signed up to Q this workout thinking that it was the 3-year anniversary of DaVille and also of YHC’s time with F3. Spit looked up the date and discovered that it was actually 3/22/16. Close enough…

    YHC led the PAX to the front of Chickahominy Middle School because that is the location that the F3 app showed for DaVille three years ago (and still does today). The mumblechatter was at a normal level, including Emoji’s exclaiming, “MY FAVORITE” when YHC called for Don Quixotes.

    YHC then led the PAX to the bus loop because that is where his first F3 workout took place under the leadership of Circle K. The PAX engaged in a mix of bus loop runs – running forward around the outer loop, running backwards around the inner loop. The PAX groaned after the halfway mark of the inner loop because of the incline. YHC didn’t plan on the surprise Bernie Sanders as part of the loop.

    Spike absolutely crushed the 11s. Spit and Helix were not far behind. MayTag was a warrior and demonstrated the grit that all early F3 participants need to show in order to grow in strength. The old quote, “The workouts do not get easier but you will get stronger” applied today for him and many others. The PAX did not disappoint with their tenacity.

    It may not be the official 3-year anniversary but it is close (10 days away). I can’t thank God enough for the gift of F3. It has given me an outlet in the midst of many intense and stressful years. I have discovered new friends and I have rediscovered my love for outdoor adventure, even if it is in a parking lot. I am truly grateful for F3 and all of you.

    The Carpenter


  • ABSolutely Crushed It!!

    The rain may have kept some away but 12 fighters jumped out of the fart sack and rolled into The Creek for a battle that went something like this…

    Mosey around the church building to the far part of the parking lot.

    COP All IC – 50 SSHs, 50 LBCs, 50 Imperial Walkers, 10 Don Quixotes, 10 Helicopters

    Mosey to the pavilion.

    CRUSH THIS!

    5 skull crushers one way, 5 skull crushers the other way, 5 two-count flutter kicks, hold six inches for 5 count – All IC

    Repeat with 10 each, repeat with 15 each, repeat with 20 each, repeat with 25 each, repeat with 20 each, repeat with 15 each, repeat with 10 each, repeat with 5 each.

    Some more time MOM – All IC

    20 american hammers, 20 heels to heaven, super man, 50 LBCs

    1 merkin…

    Mosey to the parking lot

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out

    Announcements: Grow Ruck events, Colonial Relay 70 in September.

    NMS:

    There is a buzz in the air at the recent workouts in the land of DaVille. The core PAX have been showing up along with some new guys. YHC wanted to provide some fun for all this morning.

    Mudface baited YHC with some fake excuses last night via text. YHC responded with some challenges and Mudface must have approved because he showed up. Mailsack continues to rival Emoji with enthusiasm and nobody on earth thought that would be possible.

    The rain was minimal at the beginning. The COP featured some nasty 4th F gas from Rounders. YHC started to drive heave and almost lost his previous night’s dinner in light of the Jersey-like smells. The SSHs brought out the best in everyone as the PAX leaped around. Spit made his way all the way to the side of the building to get some shelter from the rain. YHC decided to go up to 50 IC with the imperial walkers and realized that he may have never done that before or remembered anyone else doing that. It was a good way to fire up the troops.

    The PAX seemed relieved to go to the pavilion as the rain started up. YHC designed the workout to avoid any use of arms since he was still recovering from Spit’s MURPH workout on Tuesday and Mudface’s Turkish beatdown on Wednesday.

    YHC honored our Houston F3 brothers with a large helping of skull crushers. YHC visited Houston for a training a few years ago and experienced a Texas-sized beatdown at a few AOs. YHC took the PAX on a long series of skull crushers. Bulkhead said something like, “I bet you can’t take us up to 50…” YHC considered it but decided to start descending after the sequence of 25. Gigawatt was one of the first to move to the ground for the flutterkicks each time. He has been a great addition to the PAX!

    The final merkin gave us one brief moment for our arms…

    As always, it was an honor to lead this fine crew of warriors in the gloom. There is nothing like it!

    The Carpenter



  • Stay Local

    A rock-solid team of 14 stormed the Atlee High School parking lot and fired up an early morning carnival that went something like this…

    Mosey across the parking lot, around the greenhouse and back to the parking lot.

    COP All IC – 50 SSHs, 10 hand-release merkins (HRMs), 50 LBCs, 10 HRMs, 25 imperial walkers, 10 HRMs, 10 don quixotes, 10 HRMs, arm circles, 10 HRMs

    Mosey to the sidewalk near school entrance

    Triple check – with the following three exercises (1) run around the green house (2) heels to heaven (3) dips with a bear crawl from (2) to (3)

    Slow mosey to the school entrance door and smile for the security camera

    Little DORA – Partner up, one partner runs the perimeter of the school parking lot while the other exercises. Cumulative exercises for 50 HRMs, 100 WWII situps, 150 two-count mountain climbers.

    10 HRMs

    Mosey to the flag.

    All IC – 20 American hammers, 20 freddie mercuries, superman, 10 alabama prom dates

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out

    NMS:

    The Mechanicsville PAX is starting to re-engage and a strong team of both core participants and new guys showed up to play this morning.

    Lab Rat drove into the parking lot at 5:31 and the PAX took off running. YHC already had in mind to circle the green house and that doubled as a way to trick Lab Rat (and Yard Sale) about our location. They caught on quickly and joined us for the COP.

    As expected, Emoji was super elated when Don Quixotes were called and he exclaimed, “MY FAVORITE!” The hand-release merkins didn’t seem to be the favorites for the PAX however. They provide a solid way to warm up and get the blood pumping.

    YHC kept everything “local” in the Atlee High School parking lot and entrance in order to create an efficient workout. YHC didn’t want to waste any time. Spike didn’t waste any time in his sprints around the parking lot. Lab Rat was right behind him. The whole PAX gave 100% both in terms of effort and GAS (“the 4th F” according to Mudface). We may need to hand out gas masks along with gloves for future workouts…

    It is always an honor to lead and this morning was no exception.

    The Carpenter


  • The Beast Mother Returns

    13 kettle bell fighters took over the MANNDate parking lot and engaged in a battle that went something like this…

    Mosey around the parking and then circle up for the COP all IC- 30 SSHs, 10 copperhead squats, 30 LBCs, 10 don quixotes, arm circles

    Swing & Squat Ladder

    Circle up. 10 two-hand kettlebell swings / 10 goblet squats, 10 swings / 9 goblet squats… ladder down until you perform 10 swings / 1 goblet squat

    Sit-Up and Go

    Pair up. One partner does sit-up presses while the other walks around the bus loop with kettlebell raised high. Continue until each goes around the bus loop.

    The Beast Mother

    Circle up. Start with two reps each on both sides and add two reps and repeat until you peak at 8 reps on both sides for the following: One arm swing, Clean & Press, Snatch, Front squat to press

    Overhead Presses and Go

    Pair up. One partner does over-head presses while the other walks around the bus loop with kettlebell raised high. Continue until each goes around the bus loop.

    Squat & Swing Ladder

    Circle up. 5 goblet squats / 5 two-hand kettlebell swings, 5 goblet squats / 4 swings… ladder down until you perform 5 goblet squats / 1 kettlebell swings

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out.

    NMS:

    We had a record number this morning for MANNDate with 13 with the PAX. The parking lot was full of cars and everyone was ready to get to work.

    The mumble chatter was kicked off by Emoji and he never stopped. He seems to enjoy yelling out “MY FAVORITE” after each exercise is announced. The FNG gave him a classic “What is up with this dude?” look that Emoji receives frequently from those who have never met the man.

    The announcement and description of the Swing & Squat ladder brought mostly groans from the PAX except Helix. He responded positively and he backed it up with his hard work.

    Mudface provided verbal assistance those who needed help with technique. He shared additional words with YHC and seemed to enjoy egging on everyone. That is one of his many gifts!

    The PAX enjoyed throwing out ideas for the FNG. He sealed the deal when he said that he did not want to have any more children… “Snip Snip” was born! We also renamed another member of the PAX. He shared that he enjoyed playing pool so we named him 8-Ball. YHC is grateful that we didn’t fall into the pre-Helix trap of naming him “Black Balls” or something along those lines.

    The PAX shared in lots of laughter and kettle bell pain this morning – a perfect combination!

    The Carpenter

  • SSH Insanity!

    8 fighters stormed the parking lot and stood ready for a morning fun fest that went something like this…

    5 hand-release merkins (HRM). Mosey to around the parking lot and over to the pavilion. 5 incline merkins. Mosey across the field. 5 HRMs. Mosey back to the pavilion. 5 derkins. Mosey to the parking lot.

    COP – All IC – 25 SSHs, 25 invisible jump ropes, 25 imperial walkers, 25 LBCS, 10 don quixotes, arm circles

    Mosey to the front corner of the church building.

    A Little Hike

    Run to the first corner – 5 two-count mountain climbers, 5 HRMs, 5 WWII sit-ups. Run to the second corner – 10 two-count mountain climbers, 10 HRMs, 10 WWII sit-ups. Run to the third corner – 15 two-count mountain climbers, 15 HRMs, 15 WWII sit-ups. Run to the last corner – 20 two-count mountain climbers, 20 HRMs, 20 WWII sit-ups.

    Reverse direction while starting with 15 exercises each and the descending. Replace mountain climbers with squats, HRMs with merkins, WWII sit-ups with LBCs.

    Mosey to another part of the parking lot.

    Partner up. One partner lunges while the other does 2 burpees and runs the loop until he catches his partner. Switch. Go back and forth until the loop is complete.

    Mosey to flag and circle up

    All IC – 25 two-count American hammers, 25 two-count flutter kicks, superman, 25 heels to heaven, 25 Alabama prom dates, superman, 25 freddie mercuries, 50 LBCs, superman. 20 HRMs.

    Numerama, Namerama, Announcements, Spit took us out.

    NMS

    It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood and everyone came to play this morning. As always, Emoji was full of life and ready to fire up the troops from the opening moments. The PAX was surprised to see Mudface roll in at 5:29 am and be able participate in the initial mosey around the campus.

    The SSHs during the COP got a little out of control. Spit decided to start moving around and that kickstarted a kind of SSH revolution of insanity. The PAX was running into one another, attacking one another and some even headed into the woods. Rumor has it that Emoji has taken a dump (or more) in the woods over the years but there was no evidence discovered during the SSH insanity.

    The COP got a little awkward as Spit got a little too close to Mudface. YHC wondered if some names should be changed… to include Spitface or Mudspit or something else…

    The “little hike” brought the mumblechatter to a halt and the PAX got to work. Spit and Rounders paced the team but every man fought through the entire thing. Pinkie arrived somewhere in the middle and joined the party.

    The final exercises yielded some vomit-inducing fumes from Rounders. He shared that he ate something like a pound of pork sausage last night. Mudface seemed interested in the recipe and gravitated toward the green mist that was surrounded Rounders. Once again, talk of Emoji’s antics in the woods surfaced in the mumblechatter.

    There was a lot of laughter this morning. YHC needed that laughter. He has missed a lot of workouts in 2019 and he is looking to get back into the stream of the F3 greatness. As Spit said well in the final moments, “This is more than a workout. We are a brotherhood and we are here for one another.” We all need to hear that and, more importantly, live it out! Let’s keep this rolling, F3RVA!!

    The Carpenter

     

  • Let’s Keep Moving!!

    6 fighters saw 13 degrees on their thermometers, laughed and stormed the Atlee High School parking lot for a sunny and 70 degree fun fest that went something like this…

    Slaughter start – 5 burpees followed by 25 SSHs IC

    Mosey to the entrance to the school, 5 burpees, 25 SSHs IC

    Mosey to the next parking lot, 5 burpees, 25 SSHs IC

    Mosey to the far end of the parking lot, 5 burpees, 25 SSHs IC

    COP all IC: 20 imperial walkers, 15 copperhead squats, 50 LBCs, 10 helicopters, 10 don quixotes, arm circles

    Mosey to the field

    Polesmokers – PAX held 6 inches while each person did 10 two counter flutter kicks and ran down to the end of the group.  PAX held 6 inches while each person did 10 heels to heaven and ran down to the end of the group.

    Climb This! – Four Corners – First corner 5 two-count mountain climbers, Second corner 10 two-count mountain climbers, Third corner 15 two-count mountain climbers, Fourth corner 20 two-count mountain climbers.

    Mosey to the football field parking lot

    Touch a tree – Touch a tree, do 7 heels to heaven, run to field entrance, 7 merkins… continue touching trees with descending numbers of heels to heaven and merkins down to 1.

    Mosey back to the flag

    20 two count American hammers, 15 two count flutter kicks.

    Numberama, Namerama, Annoucements, YHC took us out.

    NMS

    The PAX started moving right at 5:30 am and we kept moving throughout the entire time. All of the PAX pushed through the entire workout and the mumblechatter elicited all kinds of laughter. Emoji always has something funny to say to keep everybody on their toes.

    It is always an honor to lead.

    The Carpenter

     

     

  • New Territory

    8 rock-solid DaVille fighters stormed into the Atlee parking lot and engaged in a fun-fest that went something like this…

    Mosey down speed-bump lane to a field. 20 merkins at some point along the way.

    COP All IC – 30 SSH, 15 imperial walkers, 30 lbcs, 15 copperhead squats, 15 crab cakes, 10 don quixotes, arm circles

    Find a post… hold 6 inches while the guy at the front of the line does 5 burpees and runs to the end.

    Mosey to the wall

    Donkey Crawls

    • 5 donkey kicks, bear crawl to the side walk, 5 merkins, run back, hold people’s chair until everyone returns
    • 10 donkey kicks, bear crawl to the side walk, 10 merkins, run back, hold people’s chair until everyone returns
    • 15 donkey kicks, bear crawl to the side walk, 15 merkins, run back, hold people’s chair until everyone returns
    • 10 donkey kicks, bear crawl to the side walk, 10 merkins, run back, hold people’s chair until everyone returns
    • 5 donkey kicks, bear crawl to the side walk, 5 merkins, run back, hold people’s chair until everyone returns

    Mosey across Atlee Station Rd and down the road under construction to the roundabout.

    Crab Circle

    • Find a barrel (or bucket)
    • Crab crawl to the next barrel (or bucket) and do 1 heels-to-heaven
    • Crab crawl to the next barrel (or bucket) and increase by 1 heels-to-heaven
    • Continue until 10 heels-to-heaven

    Mosey to flag area

    MOM

    • Hold 6 inches
    • 30 freddie mercuries IC
    • Hold 6 inches
    • 15 american hammers
    • Hold 6 inches
    • 15 heels-to-heaven
    • Hold 6 inches
    • Supermans

    COT – Numerama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out

    NMS

    YHC has not Q’d a workout since early September and it was time to re-engage. YHC could not have asked for a better set of warriors for this morning’s fun.

    The PAX took off running down the road and Lab Rat started his normal mumble chatter. At one point he said something like, “This would be a great running Q, perhaps with 20 merkins at some point.” Wish granted… the PAX dropped to do 20.

    It is hard to explain the feeling of “coming home” that I felt this morning as I started the COP. YHC’s M returned to work as a nurse last month and the family schedule has been thrown off, including F3 mornings. It felt right to be back and to lead the PAX.

    Spit took us off-campus last week and YHC had similar plans for today. YHC had explored the new construction with some of his 2.0s over the weekend and he decided to take the PAX to the round-about. The PAX crushed the exercises and headed back toward the start.

    YHC could not have been happier to be back in the fight with the PAX this morning!

  • Two Years!

    18 warriors showed up to celebrate two years of The Creek and it went down something like this…

    Slaughter Start – 26 merkins

    The Carpenter took the Q

    Mosey around the church building

    COP All IC – 25 SSHs, 5 HRMs, 10 copperhead squats, 6 HRMs, 10 dying cockroaches, 7 HRMs, 10 don quixotes, 8 HRMs, 25 LBCs, 9 HRMs, arm circles, 10 HRMs

    Mosey to the front of the building near the loop

    Loop This!

    • Partner up
    • One partner goes around the loop, half with bear crawl, half with lunges while the other partner does WWII sit-ups. Switch.
    • One partner goes around the loop, half with crab walk, half with lunges while the other partner does HRMs. Switch.

    Spit took the Q

    Mosey to the field

    Polar Bear Dora

    • Partner up – one partner grabs a cinder block
    • One partner does 5 polar bears out and 5 polar bears back while the other exercises. Switch until all exercises completed
    • 100 overhead presses, 200 leg raises while holding the cinder block up, 300 squats while holding the cinder block

    Mosey to the flag

    10 boo-yah merkins!

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, Wild Thing took us out

    Announcements

    • Convergence tomorrow morning – 6 am at Dogpile followed by a COP and then run
    • Puppy pile next Saturday after Dogpile

    NMS

    Abacus called for a Friday morning AO a few years ago and there were many doubters. He and a few others pushed through the resistance and fired up The Creek. To this day, no one really knows the location of the creek but the AO is next to a neighborhood called Ashcreek so there you have it…

    The PAX rolled in and was ready to go to work. Hardywood elicited a cheer as he located his special parking spot (Spit noticed that non-DaVillians tend to park in the spots closest to the road). Emoji offered gloves and somebody confused it for a drug deal. There is never a dull moment at The Creek.

    Spit called for a slaughter start of 26 merkins. 26 men showed up for the one year anniversary of The Creek last year and we paid respect.

    YHC took the Q from there and the COP showcased some of the PAX doing all kinds of dance moves during the SSHs. YHC limited the number to 25 to stop the madness while recognizing that someone was going to get hurt. The increasing HRMs strategically placed between each exercise elicited the expected groans and provided for a full warm-up before heading over to The Loop.

    The initial bear crawlers collided and fought for position like they were at the RIR. It is a race weekend here in Richmond so they were not too far off from the festivities. Wilt tried to out-crab-walk YHC and got run over. He eventually got smashed by Spit as well. Wilt exclaimed that he felt like he was in a Mario Kart race without any weapons. The only weapon that is necessary at a F3 workout is determination. The PAX showed that this morning. Spike and Hardywood crushed The Loop exercises and finished way ahead of everyone else. That is a team that you don’t want to mess with!

    Spit took the Q and dished out some Creekish (whatever that means) pain in the field with the cinder blocks and polar bears. The PAX didn’t relent and knocked out the exercises in a timely manner with limited mumble chatter. Spit forced the 2.0s to go for a run around the field because they lost focus. Spit will do just fine as his 2.0 grows older. I’m sure his 2.0 will have to do some runs around the neighborhood if he talks back or fails to get his chores done.

    It was a great morning all around as we celebrate two years of The Creek. It would have only been better if Abacus had shown up and made us do 45 minutes of ab insanity… He didn’t… Let’s go for another year and look forward to starting next year’s workout with a slaughter start of 18 of something…

    The Carpenter

     

  • The Favorite

    9 DaVillians and 2 summer challenge travelers fired up the engines and tackled the challenges that went something like this…

    Short mosey around the parking lot and over to the far side of the building…

    COP All IC – 50 SSHs, 10 HRMs, 10 don quixotes, 10 HRMs, 10 helicopters, 10 HRMs, arm circles, 10 HRMs, 50 LBCs, 10 HRMs

    Mosey to the front corner of the building

    4x4x4x4 (modified 4x4s to include SSHs instead of mountain climbers)

    • Start with 10 WWII sit-ups
    • Run to the first corner, do four 4x4s, run back to the first corner and do 10 WWII sit-ups
    • Run to the first corner, do four 4x4s, run to the second corner, do four 4x4s, run back to the first corner and do 10 WWII sit-ups
    • Run to the first corner, do four 4x4s, run to the second corner, do four 4x4s, run to the third corner, do four 4x4s run back to the first corner and do 10 WWII sit-ups
    • Run to the first corner, do four 4x4s, run to the second corner, do four 4x4s, run to the third corner, do four 4x4s, run to the fourth corner, do four 4x4s, run back to the first corner and do 10 WWII sit-ups
    • Finish with 50 LBCs
    • Pick up the six by joining up and doing the exercises until everyone finished
    • Everyone finished up with 25 LBCs IC

    Mosey to the flag – 1 HRM IC, 1 SSH IC

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out.

    Announcements:

    • Labor Day Convergence at Three Lakes Park at 7 am
    • F3 RVA 4 year anniversary on Saturday, 9/22 at Dogpile at 6 am followed by a run followed by a cook-out
    • Chewy has started a new business! Check out https://www.etsy.com/shop/DillonsJurassicArt

    NMS:

    YHC rolled into the parking lot to see Spit, Honey Do and EF Hutton already present and gearing up for the workout. The talking for the workout had already begun the night before when Mudface texted YHC and asked if  “should we come prepared to work or what?” Spit also texted YHC and wondered if SSHs or HRMs were now his favorite exercise…

    The PAX circled up and YHC alerted them that this workout would give all of us a chance to figure out which exercise was more favored – SSHs or HRMs. The PAX proceeded to get to work in the COP with ample amounts of SSHs and HRMs. The opportunities continued during the 4x4x4x4 fun fest.

    Spit took off fast in the 4x4x4x4. Some of the PAX noted that he cut short the initial set and Spit quickly adjusted. He then proceeded to crush the rest of it. EF Hutton, Opus and Honey Do were right behind him. Mudface continued to show us all how to build a warrior of a son through his encouragement and challenges to Chewy and Recess. Flounder pushed through and is demonstrating increasing strength every week. Emoji and Yardsale enjoyed some mumblechatter along the way too.

    In the end, the PAX voted for the favored exercise out of SSHs and HRMs. HRMs won 6 to 4 (with one abstention). YHC stilled voted for SSHs but he is being won over to the HRMs because they reduce the possibility of short-cuts on the merkins.

    It was a blast of a morning!

    The Carpenter