Author: Last Call

  • What Happens in the Gloom stays in the Gloom

    A party of 8 woodsy compatriots enjoyed the unexpected cooler temps that awaited them at Huguenot High School. Here is how things went down as was seen by the mirrors placed on various trees.

    Slaughter start on the peaks of Mt. Chaplain. Bearcrawl up and Lunge across and down. Continue across all 3 elevations. Mosey to the front of school for introductions and disclaimers. Warm ups included DQ’s, Helis, Ukrainian Soldiers, Dead Man Hang, Cherry Pickers, WWII’s, Merkins, mixed in with a bit of Broga. Good times were enjoyed by some but not all.

    Mosey to the front bus loop for a quadruple check. 4 rounds of fun with timer running the loop. Exercises for the 2 groups included curbside merkins, WWII’s and Monkey Humpers. Quality Mumble Chatter was abundant and plentiful.

    Mosey up to the sidewalk along Forest Hill for a bit of Burpee Road. Alternate between 2 burpees and 2 Lt. Dans at each telephone pole. Stopping at the digital sign.

    Mosey to the trees for a bit of 6’s. Similar to 11’s but using the large oaks along Forest Hill. 5 squats at the tree come back to the pavement for 1 merkin. 4/2, 3/3/, 2/4…. you get the idea.

    BTTVF by completing Burpee Road. 2 minutes of broga to stretch what ails you. Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayer. Machismo took us out.

    Announcements: Congrats to Dealer on his award for work and his upcoming trip to Costa Rica. Hairy backs are encouraged. T-claps to Tin Man for crushing F-3 challenges over the year. Good luck to those participating in Ragnar next weekend make sure you hit up the food trucks.

    NMS: Great group this morning with good conversation on various topics including Machismo using mirrors to agitate neighbors. Not a tough beatdown but good variety and ample laughter. Don’t break the COT fellas. Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy the morning with you fellas.

  • That is what we love about liberty, we can do what we want!!

    The perfect prime number of 7 heeded the announcement for the return of the Lounge back to Twin Team. Conditions were brisk but the mumble chatter was hot. After Rosie got some preseason training in, here is how things went down.

    Mosey over to the blacktop for introductions and warm ups in conversation as always. Warmups included Helicopters, DQ’s, Dead Man Hang, Jazzercise, Imperial Walkers, Michael Phelps and other leisurely activities.

    Proceed to the corner for a quick 4 corners including 10 merkins?, 20 LBC’s?, 30 Squats, and 40 monkey humpers. That was supposed to be it, but some of the PAX had to go the full 45 minutes.

    Mosey across the field down to the track for 2 laps with exercises occurring at each corner. These included lunges, squats, APD’s, carolina dry docks, broga, Lt. Dans among others that can not be named.

    Mosey out of the stadium and back to the black top along the road stopping along the way for arm circles and calf raises while traffic passed. Mind the hole by the gate.

    Wall worm at the black top. PAX hold peoples chair while 1 person bear crawls across the parking lot and takes new position at the front of the line.

    Bit of stretching at the end took us to time.

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

    Prayers for current and upcoming travelers, especially OC venturing to the islands for spring break.

    Announcements included upcoming Century Classic – get your team ready.

    NMS: After a long week, the lounge is the perfect remedy. The exercises may not be perfect but the mumble chatter always is. Good laughs and discussions including Senior Assassin, backyard contractors, AAU basketball and pineapples. Always an eventful morning at the Lounge.

    Well done fellas. Appreciate the opportunity to enjoy the morning with friends.

  • Late Night You Tube

    10 SOJ regulars arrived on time, with the Site Q coming in tardy. Demerits were distributed accordingly so the beatdown began. Here is how things went down according to Machismo’s internet search history.

    Circle up at the bus loop for a variety of warm ups. Some in cadence most in conversation with exercises including Ukrainian Soldiers, DQ’s, Dead Man Hang, Cherry Pickers, Jazzercise (with toe taps), a bit of Michael Phelps as the cherry on top.

    Mosey down to the steps to the lower lot. Partner up at the jerkin gym. 3 sets of jerkins with 10 reps each while partner holds feet. Rotate between sets.

    Mosey to the lower lot, 4 corners. 10 HR merkins, 20 Drydocks, 30 Squats, 40 Monkey Humpers.

    Mosey to the bottom of the stairs for Triple Check. Timer tooth fairies up the stairs and runs down the hill and around. Partner Leg Tosses performed by the other 2 members. Rotation ensues. 3 rounds.

    Mosey to the middle parking lot, 4 corners. 10 WWII’s, 20 American Hammers (2-count), 30 dying cockroaches, 40 APD’s.

    Head over to the wall for Pigskin Special. 10 Donkey Kicks, 10 Muhammed Ali’s (or George Forman’s, RIP), 10 Australian Mountain Climbers. Next Round: 15 DK’s, 15 Milkers, 15 Hoedowns. Final Round: 20 DK’s, 20 Air Press, 20 Hoedowns.

    Mosey to the top parking lot, 4 corners. 10 Lt. Dans (or Dans Dans Revolution), 20 Calf Raises, 30 Squats, 40 SSH’s. BTTVF for time. Numbers, Names, Prayers, Announcements. YHC took us out.

    Prayers: Upcoming Travelers over the next few weeks.

    Announcements: Breaking Bread – go do it. Century Classic – get on a team.

    Naked Moleskin: Good morning with a fine group of fellows. Good to see Oyster stop by outside of the Summer Tour. Mumble Chatter is always strong with limited counting. Variety of topics were covered with all the worlds problems solved for 45 minutes. We are not responsible for what happened after time was called. Thank you fellas for the opportunity to spend the morning with you. Always good times.

  • Hitch the new Handshake?

    Six Booters and a single stroller enjoyed the glorious tuckahoe morning for a beatdown for the ages. The Pax anxiously awaited for the timely arrival of little blue only to be welcomed by the sign of the silver sedan of Hitch coming in hot. Most of the intrepid travelers set off while Kubota wandered aimlessly likely egging houses and leaving flaming bags of feces (possibly his own) on the enchanted Tuckahoe stoops. For us more cultured souls, here is how things went down.

    Mosey around the parking lot and into Henrico’s smallest but finest park for introductions, salutations and disclaimers. YHC declared this beatdown would be a numberless episode with all exercises done in conversation without need for reps or responsibilities. Warm ups included, all on your own, DQ’s, Dead Man Hang, Imperial Walkers (maybe) along with some minor broga.

    Mosey over to Country Squire for some mailbox roulette. Merkins for the left sided mailboxes, WWII’s on the right. All done brocode style with YHC determining when to switch exercises.

    At the intersection of Country Squire and Ridge we partner up in odd numbered groups. Timer runs up the hill to the first reflective sign on the right and returns to find other performing squats and shoulder taps. Rotate a few more times.

    Slowsy up the hill as a group performing lunges, high knees walks, reverse lunge and finally mosey to the tip of the triangle park. Observing various landscaping features along the way the seemed like good bathing options to some.

    At the triangle we grouped again. Timer runs to the traffic light and returns to find partner performing various ab centric exercises. These included LBC’s, Flutters, APD’s and Freddie Mercuries.

    Slowsy into the park for some broga including pigeon and shavasana. BTTVF to meet up with Kubota. Names, no numbers, Prayers, Announcements. YHC took us out.

    Prayers/Announcements: Fireman Ed and Roger Roger as the work thru various health issues. Neighbors and friends that have lost employment recently. Chili Cook Off at El Woods casa. Centurian run/ruck. See Slack

    NMS: YHC had no idea what he was going to do today. A casual beatdown with plenty of conversation and broga was just what YHC needed after a hectic week. Sorry for the late backblast but it has been one of those days. Great mumblechatter of various topics including honeymoons, swim attire, travel plans among other topics. No verbal assaults from the neighborhood but plenty of decor open for comment. Thank you fellas for the opportunity to lead. Always enjoy this group of lads.

  • Casual Potatoes

    A triumphant trio of F3’s finest chose to end the week strong with a hot potato at SOJ’s most exclusive early morning establishment. Vacant Q sheet matters not as mumble chatter was a plenty. Here is how things went down.

    Last Call Q: Mosey around Betty Weaver to ensure no stragglers were coming in hot. None to be seen so circle up at the front of the school for introductions and disclaimers. Conversational Warm Ups included Helis, DQ’s, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, SSH’s, and Calf Dips on the Curb. Followed up with Triple Check #1 of WWII’s and Squats. Timer runs BTTVF and around the drop off loop.

    Wedding Singer Q: Mosey to the rear of the school. Triple Check #2 with Merkins and American Hammers. Timer runs to the end of the blacktop and back.

    Rosie Q: Mosey to the playground. Triple Check #3 Flutters and Pull ups (or rendition there of). Timer does 10 lunges (2 count). Mosey BTTVF, avoiding the incoming traffic, for a bit of Mary with heavy ab influence. Hello Dollies, Rosalitas, Suzanne Summers and WWII’s. Numbers, Names, Announcements and Prayers. YHC took us out.

    Announcements: Centurian CSAUP coming May 2-3. Routes are being engineered with both run and ruck options. See slack for deets. Prayers to those workers that have recently been released from their employment. Please keep a lookout for other opportunities that become available for these families.

    NMS: The Lounge is dusting off the winter blues and prepping for spring rejuvenation. Today’s beatdown was just what YHC was looking for. Casual conversation with a bit of work in between. Topics mostly centered around work, vacations, travel, youth sports and colleges. Great times were had by all and look to see a few more of the lounge regulars return to the velvety embrace in the upcoming weeks. Thanks for the opportunity fellas. Always good to have a few laughs before the dawn.

  • Conversational Broga

    2 insomniacs pulled out their sponsored Broga gear to welcome the warmer tides of spring. Introductions and salutations were upfront with good stretch session that emphasized the shoulders, neck, back, hips and glutes. Shorter shavasana then planned as the breeze created a bit of a nip.

    Always enjoy the conversation with Hutton making the effort to answer the bat signal. Great way to catch up on life. Thanks for the comradery.

  • Neighborhood Watch

    The best looking of SOJ’s finest descended upon the glorious accommodations that awaited them at No Toll. Conditions were ideal for a stroll off the typical parking lot and plush fields. DJ Snuff dropped the beats so here is how things went down.

    Short mosey around the basketball courts and circle up for introductions and disclaimers. Warmorama included SSH’s, Helis, Dead Man Hang, Jazzercise (with toe taps), DQ’s, another Dead Man Hang with a bit of broga mixed in.

    Off we venture out towards Robious and across into the Greenleigh neighborhood.

    Lindsay was 1st up with stops at each intersection for 30 Merkins, 10 squats. 25/15, 20/20, 15/25 & 10/30 until we arrived at Greenleigh park.

    Triple Check with a few of your besties. Exercises included, LBC’s and Mountain Climbers, timer touches 3 different trees (no repeatos). Enough shenanigans at the park.

    Burpee Road on the way back. Weave our way back thru the neighborhood using the long way. Stop at every vehicle parked on the road. 1 merkin for cars, 1 WW2 for trucks, 1 burpee for anything else. Gazelles doubled up the number and waited for the 6 at each intersection.

    Back into Huguenot Park for another quick triple check at the restrooms. Pole Smokers and Lt. Dans while timer runs to the playground entrance and back.

    Mosey back to the basketball courts for quick Ab centric Mary. 10 ab exercises completed in cadence. Time was called. Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayers. YHC took us out. Prayers for Family DTH as the embark in Papa New Guinea on their medical mission for 3 months. Thoughts for Snuffs Papa-in-law and his family as they deal with declining health. Chili Cook Off at Castle El Woods on March 22nd; plush TP has been promised. Mad respect to Bone Thugs as he continues his recovery from knee surgery for putting in the miles.

    NMS. Been a while since we moseyed into Machismo’s backyard to wake the neighbors. Thanks to Snuff for providing the tunes as we ventured the mean streets of Greenleigh. Always fun to mix things up a bit and appreciate the efforts of the PAX for accommodating. Good to see Dry Rub back out after his winter slumber. Thank you fellas for the opportunity to work with you guys. Great times and good conversation.

  • Murph is on the Menu

    10 of SOJ’s finest looking fellows were joined by a lost Westhoean to at the velvety smooth confines of the Twin Team Lounge. Doozy went off to log miles while the rest of the PAX were enthused by YHC’s date reminder of this being the last day of the month and traditions need to be upheld so they are not forgotten. Handshake arrives with 24 seconds to spare, here is how things went down.

    Short mosey around the drop off circle to collect the tardy El Woods, circle up for introductions and disclaimers. Brief warmarama that included SSH’s, Helis, Dead Man Hang, Fudds Wife, Wilsons Wife, Broga and DQ’s.
    Let us begin the Murph:

    Mosey down to James River High School Stadium, 1 lap around the track and back up to Bettie Weaver playground to complete Mile 1 of the Murph. 10 rounds of the following: 10 pull ups, 20 merkins (hand release for some), 30 squats. After each round, run across the field and back. After 6 rounds, YHC modified for time to perform a set of exercises at each end of the field using the opposite playground as well. Still had to cut short due to time, with most of the PAX getting around 8 rounds completed.

    Extra Credit was handed out to all participants due to YHC poor time management. Numbers Names Announcements, YHC took us out.

    Chili Cook Off at Casa de L Woods in March. See slack for deets.

    NMS: YHC took the Q thinking of a loungy style beatdown but Q energy took over with the reminder of the Twin Team Murph tradition being on the last friday of the month. Will utilize both playgrounds in the future to save time. Not much conversation to be had during a Murph as it is truly a burner of a beatdown. Always good to have the Tarrington Clown Car show up and a pleasant surprise for Handshake to visit his juvenile stomping grounds. Thank you fellas for the opportunity to start the weekend off well. Enjoy the weekend however you feel is best. Well done boys.

  • High School Date Night

    Ahh, young love. What better way to spend teenage adolescence than planning and cooking up a meal for some incredible men with your boyfriend under the scorning gaze of her fathers eye. It was Italian night at the Southside Health Center. Lasagna with warm buttered Italian Bread. Apple Pie and Homemade Chocolate Pie for desert with Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Whip Cream.

    Swifty wanted to include her boyfriend in the preparation and delivery. Conversation was minimal, mostly grunts and piercing looks if the young couple were within touching distance of each other. Overall, this was a great event and one our family looks forward to every year. Thank you Oyster for the communication and please consider participating in this great event.

  • Frozen Forge

    10 delirious popsicles decided to come out and drop their core temps for 45 minutes. It was not sunny and certainly not 70. 9 f^#@ing degrees, yes, you read that right; single digits. It was cold and we were stupid enough to decide to come together and make ourselves better. The things men do for bikini season. Here is how things went down.

    Motion was the call of the day. Mosey down through various parking lots. Introductions and disclaimers were done in motion to keep the blood flowing. Mosey for lightpole 11’s (merkins and squats) down to the cul de sac. Gazelles did SSH’s as they waited for the turtles.

    Mosey thru the open gate to the track. Run 2 laps around the track, stopping at each corner for 20 reps of various exercises. PAX assisted in selecting the exercises that included WWII’s, Booyah Merkins, Elbow Plank, Lt. Dans, SSH’s, American Hammers and Burpees (not YHC’s choice).

    After the 2nd lap, triple check was on the menu. Timer runs across the field and back. Hoedowns and LBC’s were performed.

    Back down the road performing various motion exercises between light poles. Lunges, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Butt Kickers, Bernie, High Knees, etc.

    At the ramp we Polar Bear 1/2 the distance up the ramp, Lunge walk the remaining.

    BTTVF performing tooth fairies up the steps.

    Name/Numbers. Too cold for announcements and prayers. See slack for upcoming event (Frozen Triangle, Breaking Bread, etc.) YHC took us out.

    NMS: It was cold. YHC arrived with Tin Man and Dealer already awaiting enjoying the heated seats of their vehicles. YHC was certain he could convince these early risers to join him in the warm confines of Starbucks instead of only for 6 arrivals at 5.27. Great work out there today with a on the fly Q. Good to get the blood pumping and great conversation. Salt Lick loves a burpee. Thank you fellas for joining me in the cold. Next time lets meet in June.