Author: Last Call

  • Immaculate Conception

    Six timely gents, including one traveler from the south, heeded the call of Machismos watch and took off to parts less traveled. A lone warrior ventured in search and upon his travels, found this tale was told.

    PAX traveled off campus, across Robious into Greenfield Community to see the latest happenings. Circle up at Granada and Woodmont for welcome, disclaimer and warmups that included Invisible Jumprope, DQ’s, Jazzercise, Copperhead Squats (with hissing) among others. Everyone seems warm, lets get it on….

    THE THANG:

    Partner up for Love Hill on Flat Ground. 1 man runs while the other does moving exercises that included Bear Crawls, Lunges and Broad Jump Burpees. Finish up at Neptune Dr. Short Mosey over to the lush fields of Greenfield.

    DORA of Love: Partner up again. 100 Pickle Pounders, 200 Squats, 300 Flutters (2 count). Partner ventures out to find 3 trees and returns, no repeatos.

    Back out onto Greenfield for Brocode Lindsay. Start with 30 WWII’s and 10 Carolina Drydocks. Travel around the block as a group, stopping at various intersections until complete 10 WWII’s and 30 Drydocks. Avoid the spikey grass, heavy traffic and numerous onlookers staring out their houses. Finish up at Woodmont and Rockledge Rd.

    Burpee Drive BTTF: Travel along Woodmont stopping at vehicles along the way. SUV = 1 burpee, Car = 1 HR Merkin, Truck = 1 Jump Squat. Double the exercise if vehicle is parked on the road or passes the PAX along the way. School Bus = 1 WWII.

    BTTF to find the lone PAX member returning from a solo for quick Mary of American Hammers and APD’s.

    Names, Numbers, Prayers, Announcements. YHC took us out

    Announcements:

    SOJ Social this Friday March 10th. 5.30 @ Diamond Billiards. Try to win Rosie’s money at 8-ball.

    Good luck to DTH and his Family as they spread the good word and good medicine to those living in Papa New Guinea. Safe Travels.

    NMS:

    Good to have a traveler, Marta, join the group from Charlotte as he visits F3RVA for a quantitative physics convention. This led to intense mumble chatter throughout the beatdown. With smaller numbers due to various reasons, it was good to venture off campus and see a new territory to explore. Machismo lost his Pickle Pounder virginity on those plush green fields of Greenfield park. Neighborhood was quite busy this morning but led to some good laughs and entertaining discussion. Always good to spend the morning with you gents.

  • Lets Flip Some Stuff

    Perfect conditions were awaiting a quintet of faithful forgers this morning. Sleeves were optional as 5.30 donged. This is what was rumored to have occurred according to the security footage obtained on at the scene.

    Short mosey until PAX found a suitable location. Introductions, disclaimers and warmups commenced, including Helis, DQ’s, Jazzercise, Hillbillies, Dead Man Hang, LBC’s and Suzanne Summers. All warm…..

    Short mosey down to the lower bus loop for a triple check. Timer runs the loop, Incline Merkins and Donkey Kicks. Short Mosey back to Snuff’s Gate

    Quintuple Check for all involved. Timer runs thru Snuff Gate flips the large tires and runs back up the hill to the awaiting PAX. PAX performs a variety of exercises that include shoulder taps, hand release merkins, LBC’s, flutterkicks, heals to heaven, WWII’s, arm circles, squats, carolina drydocks and others. 3 rounds were completed.

    Mosey back up to Forest Hill stopping at every light pole for 8’s. Merkins and American Hammers were the exercises. Upon arriving at the intersection, mosey back to the flag stopping at every light pole along the way rotating between 2 burpees and 2 Lt. Dans. Plank for the 6.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements. YHC took us out.

    Announcements: Oyster Buying Lunch today at Brick House Grill? in Midlothian 11.30ish? SOJ Social Hour at Diamond Billiards Friday Night 6ish. Bring your own pool stick and try to take Rosie’s money. DTH discussed QSource Podcasts. Reach out to DTH for more information. Prayers to Florence as he recovers from his hip issues.

    NMS: Great morning with the perfect number for strong mumble chatter. Topics included a wide variety of items with Bone Thugs always willing to contribute a variety of interesting tidbits. YHC has been trying to incorporate those tires since discovering them last year, today was the day. They were a bit heavier than imagined. Good thing there was a more economical alternative tire available. Thank you to the PAX for riding along on the journey. Great work this morning gents.

  • Back to Where It All Begins

    A quartet of early risers dusted off their secured broga mats for the 1st pre workout stretch of 2023. Conditions were pleasant with an unexpected overnight dew falling upon the courts. Areas of interest included shoulders, back, calves, hamstrings, hips and glutes. Good to have DTH and Doozy join us this morning and Chaplain in the fold. Plenty of creaks and moans were audible as we work out the winter joints. Hopefully warm weather continues.

  • Morning After Broga

    A loving pair of Brogiis shook off the romantic fart sack for a early morning stretching session. With warmer temps, it was time to get Broga season back up again. Todays session included shoulder work, hips, hamstrings along with some back. YHC dusted off the old towels that had been in winter storage. Other members busted out the 16 ply mat with adjustable knee protection. Corporate should take notes as this newer model Broga Mat will be on the website shortly, patent pending. Thanks to Lockjaw for joining.

  • China is Always Watching

    A group of 9 stargazing enthusiasts rose early to gaze into the abyss and discuss various forms of aerial surveillance. Here is what is currently trending on tik tok.

    Short mosey to the front of the church for introductions and disclaimers. Warm Ups included helis, DQ’s, Jazzercise, WWII’s and a short shavasana. Tales were shared and personal space was violated but everyone seemed warm.

    COP 1: Everyone was in position to bring back a Doozy inspired crowd favorite, Mankillers. Calves burning so lets mosey back to the launch to collect coupons out of Kubota’s secure vehicle. Short mosey to the southern most tip of the park.

    Triple Check Bonanza: Numbers were perfect to perform a variety of 3 legged exercises. 1st round: Curls, WWII’s, Timer runs to the stoplight and back. 2nd Round: Block Press, Heals to Heaven, Timer Lunges to 1st mailbox, Bernie back. Mosey back to the parking lot for 3rd Round: Manmaker Burpees, Flutter Kicks, Timer Runs to the end of the lot, Bernie back.

    Return coupons to the secure vehicle, circle up for quick bit of Broga and shavasana.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayers. YHC took us out.

    No announcements recalled

    NMS: Perfect conditions filled this morning. Splinter was limber and aware enough to avoid a collision with an incoming PAX member on his premile jaunt. Mumble Chatter is always strong at the Watch including a variety of topics such as horticulture, satellites, space stations and home renovations. Daily goals for the monthly challenge achieved. Well done fellas. Great job in starting the day strong.

  • Enjoy the Glow

    Double Ones was the count that descended onto the lush green turf of No Toll this gloomy morn. Temps were crisp 70 and sunny. This is what occurred in the gloomy haze of the watching public.

    Short trip to the basketball courts for introductions, disclaimers and warm ups that included invisible jump rope, DQ’s, dead man hang, merkins, lbc’s and quick spelling bee test based on the results from the weekend.

    Everyone seemed warm, no stragglers – off to the fields.

    Clockwork: Mosey to midfield where 12 stations had been arranged by glow sticks. Each glow stick represented an exercise to be performed in reps of 20. Between each exercise make your way back to the center circle for 2 burpees, proceed to next glow stick and repeat. No particular order, go as an individual or in small groups for protection. Exercises included WWII’s, American Hammers, Chain Smokers, Squats, Imperial Squat Walkers, Ball Dippers, Hand Release Merkins, Dips, Curls for the Gurls, Dying Cockroaches, Arm Circles (forward and reverso) & Block Presses. DTH led variety of plank exercises for the 6. Everyone returns to a glow stick to repeat said exercise, collect the card & return to center circle – 2 burpees.

    Return the coupons to the stack and short mosey to the gate.

    Triple Check: Find your 2 closest friends. Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, runner runs to the water tower and back. Careful not the touch the electric/non electric fence.

    Mosey to the Basketball Court for quick broga session.

    Names, Numbers, Prayers, Announcements: DTH took us out

    Bermuda Triangle is up and running on Tuesdays at Goyne Park in Chester. Fill your tank, stamp your passport and make your way down south for a beatdown with Posh, Florence and Shank.

    Prayers to Corned Beef and his family on the loss of his mother.

    NMS: Wonderful morning with good mumble chatter throughout. Fields were damp but the temps were pleasant. Thank you Greenbow for taking the glowsticks to enhance your kids room and get the full effect of the blacklight poster of Snoop Dogg. Enjoy the day fellas and appreciate you all coming out.

  • Tuber en Fuego

    A nice, round pax of 11 arrived in their Vineyard Vines finest to venture around and awaken the slumbering neighbors. Q sheet was vacated, Handshake arrived to announce a hawt potato. Everyone popped their collars and away we went. This is what was rumored to have occurred according to the early morning travelers.

    Handshake Q: Short mosey down and around West Drive Circle. Circle up with Fudds’ failed attempt for a mutiny. F3 disclaimer and warm ups that included SSH’s, DQ’s, Ukrainian Soldiers, LBC’s, Inverted Scorpion Kicks.

    Triple Check: Runner around the loop, World War II’s uphill, Hand Release Merkins downhill. AG for the 6.

    Mosely down to Lindsey Court. Partner up for Catch Me if you Can (inspired by Roger Rogers heroic aviation tales). Bernie up the hill, while partner performs 5 burpees than pursues.

    Top of Lindsey – Q was passed…

    Wedding Singer Q: Mosey to the dropoff circle for a Triple Check: Runner on the loop, Wall Sits, Dying Cockroaches.

    Mosey over to the asphalt hill for elevating merkins. 1 merkin at the bottom, bearcrawl up the asphalt hill to the fence, 2 merkins. Mosey back down, 3 merkins, bearcrawl up – 4 merkins….upon reaching 5, begin decent back down to 1.

    Upon completion – Q was passed….

    Last Call Q: Burpee arrows. Follow arrows around parking lot. 1 burpee at 1st arrow, lunge to 2nd arrow – 2 burpees, bearcrawl to 3rd arrow – 3 burpees. Alternate method of approach. After 5 burpees, work your way back down to 1 burpee. Upon 1 burpee, work your way back up until arrows are no longer there.

    Finished up with some broga and quick Shravasana.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements – Pigskin took us out.

    NMS: Great mumble chatter throughout the morning as expected with hot potato and triple checks. Good to have Pigskin and Fudd back from their medical expedition with good tales and in good health. Roger Roger is a stud when it comes to west coast engine failure. Fargo making it thru 2 rainy day posts, Keep up the good work. Great work this morning fellas.

  • Look Deep into My Eyes

    7 intrepid enthusiasts escaped the clutches of the fartsack to embrace the Tuckahoe cold for the early workout. Here is a brief summary of tales that were told according to the boisterous K-9 in the distant gloom.

    Mosey to the front of the church for introductions, disclaimers and warm ups that included DQ’s, Invisible Jump Rope, Jazzercise, Dead Man Hang, Freddies and Suzanne Summers. Continue on to the cooler side of the church.

    Booyah Ladder: Partner up and perform 12 booyah merkins. Upon completion, 1 partner runs to the van and returns, while the other partner performs WW2s. After reuniting, perform 11 booyah merkins and switch. Continue this routine to 1 booyah merkin (switched from WW2’s to Lt. Dans halfway thru). Good times had by all.

    4 Corners: 10 Ball Dippers, 20 American Hammers, 30 Carolina Dry Docks, 40 Monkey Humpers. 2nd round increase each exercise by 5.

    11’s: Mosey to the special use parking lot. 1 donkey kick, bearcrawl to opposite side, 10 merkins, lunge back. Continue as normal 11’s go.

    Mosey back to First Watch Parking Lot for 4 corners: 10 WW2’s, 20 American Hammers, 30 Flutters, 40 LBC’s.

    Still time on the clock? Merkin Ring of Fire, followed by some light stretching.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements:

    YHC took us out

    Frozen Triangle Jan. 21. Need HC for volunteers and mouths to feed.

    NMS: Lite chatter this morning was made up by the constant song of the neighboring K-9 that applauded the Pax for the entire workout. Neighborhood HOA should file a complaint. Other topics discussed included home values along Tacky Light tours, proper etiquette for Suzanne Summers and tractor repairs. Coffee followed for some but good times as always on the watch.

  • Everyone is a Runner

    It was a bilingual beatdown this chilly autumn morning for eight of Richmonds elite athletes looking to start the week off with a bang. Conditions were clear but crisp 70 degrees.

    5.30 hit and off we go for a quick jaunt around the bus loop then line for COP. Introductions, disclaimers were quickly followed by Invisible Jumprope, Helicopters, DQ’s, Jazzercise, Hillbillies and Dead Man Hang. All seemed warm, lets begin:


    Quick mosey down Lindsay Court for some additional work. Plank, Merkins and shoulders stretches. Love Hill to get back up. Runner runs, while partner bear crawls, lunges and broad jump burpees.

    At the top, lets mosey over to Puckers Park where the real fun begins. Numbers were ideal for a quadruple check. Timer runs the loop, remaining partners do merkins, LBC’s and Monkey Humpers. 4 rounds.

    Back to the flag with a Brocode Lindsey along the way. Carolina Drydocks and Heals to Heaven. Various stops along the way.

    Still time on the clock for some Broga. Names/Numbers/Announcements. Bodos took us out with some inspiration.

    Announcements; Spider Run 10k Turkey Trot – Tuesday 11/22 – route is posted on slack, start time is up to you. HDHH – Hardywood West Creek – Tuesday evening 11/22, starttime around 5ish or at your convenience. Forest Hill Loops – Friday 11/25 at 7 am – Forest Hill Park.

    NMS: Great work this morning. Good to see Termite and Tater at Hoedown as the ventured from lands afar. Quadruple Check was a bit more difficult than imagined. Some additional explaining was needed after everyone decided to run. Still some confusion as Doozy and Bodos ran 8 times, you do you. Cooler temps means winter glove season will soon be upon us but it was a great morning. Well done gents.

  • Non Denominational First Watch

    7 First Watch regulars and 1 SOJ traveler woke before most to brave the tepid temps along River Road to see what YHC had in store. According to the 5.30 biker that cuts across the parking lot, this is what was rumored to have or have not occurred.

    5.01 hit on Handshakes timer so off we go to the front of the church for disclaimer and warm ups that included DQ’s, Helis, Invisible Jump Rope, Jazzercise, Merkins and a bit of Broga to finish us off.

    Mosey to the small side parking lot for 11’s. Donkey Kicks, bear crawl to the opposite side for Merkins. Lunge back.

    Mosey to the front of the church for quadruple check. Timer runs to the vans, Australian Mountain Climbers, X Planks, LBC’s.

    Mosey down Ridge to the southern end of the park for Burpee Dora that included 100 mountain climbers, 200 merkins, 300 jump squats.

    Still time on the clock. Florence selected option A so BTTF for 3 minutes of ab work. Not So Lazy Boys with each Pax performing 10 ab exercises on their own.

    Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayers. YHC took us out.

    Grow your stache for November. Merkin challenge vs. Jersey happening.

    NMS: Good to have Florence join up today with an overshare. A bit mumble chatter but it seems the group is on a bit of a dry spell. Maybe the warmer temps and the leaves falling on Splinters trampoline will provide better tales next week. With Kubotas hopeful return, could some Florence Nightingale adventures be forthcoming? Well done fellas. Enjoy the day.