Tag: DaVille

A weekend text to Phonics gave the DaVille PAX a warning and a chance to curb their weekend plans in favor of rest to prepare for the Rosie Q that awaited them on a humid 70 and sunny morning at Atlee HS. Corned Beef was the first to show and let me know that the trend at DaVille is arrivals in the last few minutes. He nailed it as 4 faces familiar to YHC plus one new regular showed up to see what the beginning of the SOJ takeover was all about. A perfect prime number to eliminate possibilities of partner work or trios.

The Q had the PAX running into each other as he twisted and turned from one location to the next to find a good spot to take on the each round of exercises. No real plan for the day except no Scorpion Kicks and enjoy some time with the fine gentlemen of Mechanicsville.

COP on the basketball courts. SSH, DQ, IW, AST, Merkins, LBC with some discussion of the varying counting style of Daville, also it’s been a while but this court was repaved since the last time and was much easier on the hands. We found a nearby field that wasn’t too wet and ran through some 11s with merkins on one side and WWII on the other. Nearby, the middle school tennis courts were calling out to be used. Why not bring Honeymoon’s Lady of the Night (Prostitute) – 1 burpee at the start, and 10 CDD, 20 MH, 30 AH, 40 MC always rolling back to the start and repeating exercises as you pass each corner. If you have read this far and can figure out all of the exercise abbreviations I’ll buy you a beer at the next HDHH. Zig zag across the AO while the pax try to figure out what is next and circle up for some random exercises in cadence, including some ISW which did not go well and YHC recalled it was also a fail by the Q, DK, at my first post 7 years and 11 days ago. Finish up with some Mary at the flag to close out the 45 minutes.

The SOJ takeover officially started yesterday so post and support your guest Q this week, you won’t regret it. It was a pleasure to make it back out to DaVille after a long gap in posts. Thanks for letting me lead this morning. Many things in the works, no specific announcements today, watch slack or BBs for details.

YHC showed up to welcome a new recruit thanks to Opus. Knowing others may be coming in hot, plant the flag, and mosey to parking lot and start with parking space tracers. Bulkhead comes rolling in and we have 4 for this morning’s fun. With the group formed we mosey to the bus loop and form up for some COP

COP

We start with 20 SSH, 10 DQ’s, 10 Imperial Walkers, 10 Ukrainian Soldiers, 10 helicopters, 15 arm circles, 10 small and 5 big, reverso, 20 LBC’s, 10 reverse scorpions, 10 4ct American Hammers, 10 scorpions, 20 merkins.

THANG

With for YHC decides a Triple check is in order using the bus loop, with an FNG, this is good to allow some mumble chatter with the FNG and also keep a nice sweat steady workout. This routine consisted of P1- Running a Lap as the timer, P2 – Squats, P3 – LBC’s, P4 – Step ups on the bench. We rotate with P4 – running the Lap, P1 – Squats, P2 – LBC’s, P3 – Step ups on the Bench. We rotate 2 more times so everyone has a turn at each exercise. This completes one Set. We do two more sets for a triple check.

Next we mosey to the Tennis court and form up on the side line we brocode the following:

Bear crawl to mid line, Crawl bear back to side line, we Lunge to the opposite side line and bernie saunders back. We do this two more times for a triple check and mosey back to the flag. We have one minute left for some merkins, Jazzercise stretch 10 reps (shout out to Nancy Lopez!).

Numberama, Namerama, we met a FNG today his name is Chris Fulcrod – who owns and manages Air Park Auto Service and lives in the area. He likes to go on little adventures so we collectively thought Gilligan was appropriate. Welcome Gilligan! YHC took us out in Prayer.

Announcements – Daville is looking into a Happy Hour coming up soon at Final Gravity in Lakeside, we are thinking a dart board competition between the F3 guys! Stay tuned for the details.

Finally – Today is D Day, Saving Private Ryan is likely the most recent and accurate depiction of the D-Day Assault and subsequent battles in the following days. Most reading this backblast have likely seen this movie and would probably agree how moving this movie was in bringing the war to life where the audience may (even for this brief time) experience the loss, anguish, grit and determination to survive and return home to the US. If you have not seen this movie, I highly recommend you do so and learn of some patriots that gave it all for freedom and peace.

Have a great day gents, as it was an honor to lead this morning. Cheers….CB!

On YHC’s 6 anniversary of his first post in Mechanicsville, 6 Davillians arrived at Atlee HS on a sunny and 70 morning in May

This how it went down

COP (all IC) – SSH, Copperhead Squats, Skip Jacks, Arm Circles little and big….Reverso, Merkins, LBC’s

Parking lot Tracers

Mosey to bus loop

4 corners: X20 merkins, X20 2 count flutter kicks, X20 Dips, X20 WWII situps

Mosey to closest basketball court:

Partner burpee suicides: One runs burpee suicides while partner sits in the people’s chair. Switch and repeat.

Mosey to the backwall of HS

Triple check: Run loop around the first island of the Teacher’s lot, Alabama Prom Dates, Balls to the Wall

Lots of time left so we repeated Partner Burpee suicides and 4 corners

Mosey back to the SF

5 MOM – PAX choice of exercises then 30 secs of starching

Numberrama, Namerama, Announcements, Opus took us out

MOLESKIN

This year YHC decided to run the same workout Lab Rate Qed back in 2016. With a smaller PAX things got done quicker so repeating was needed

Great mumble chatter was had by all.

To finsh YHC shared the words Lab Rat put in his Backblast on that morning. These words have a lot ways become the memo for DaVille:

“There were guys of various fitness levels out there this morning so YHC wants to ensure that everyone knows these workouts are designed to be tough for everyone.  “You versus you”  means do what you can, then move on.  Another way of saying it is “fake it til you make it”.  Also, most importantly, know that we WANT you here.  It can really suck at first, but if you keep coming out, you WILL improve.  “The workouts don’t get easier, YOU just get stronger.” “

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Bridge on June 4th and Memorial Day Convergence at Tredger starting at 7am

SPIT ON THAT!!

YHC back from a long weekend in Texas was ready to get the week started @ Daville. With the shovelflag planted and two more show up to form barely a fire team, it is time. We begin to mosey to bus loop and here is what happened:

COP

We arrive to West entrance on Atlee and perform 20 SSH, 10 DQ, 10 4ct helicopters,15 arm circles, 10 small 5 big, reverso, 10 Imperial Walkers, 10 Ukrainian Soldiers, 10 4ct American Hammers, 10 4 ct LBC’s, 10 Alabama Prom Dates, 10 Scorpions and 20 merkins.

THANG

With 3 the triple check is a natural start so we have Partner 1 (P1) -Run a lap around the bus loop as the timer, P2-40 merkins then rests the remaining time, P3-Amrap Step ups on bench. Rotate P3 – runs lap, P2-AMRAP Step ups and P1 40 Merkins then rests. Rotate a 3rd time with P2 runs lap around bus loop, P3 40 merkins then rests and P1 – AMRAP Step ups on Bench. this make one full rotation. We perform 2 more rotations for a triple check.

Next we mosey to the Basketball court for anther triple check. P1 – Runs 1 suicide on the basketball court as the timer, P2 – 10 pull ups then rests (dealers choice 5 sets of 2 pull ups, 3, 3 2 and 2 just as long as it totals 10 pull ups.) And P3 – AMRAP LBC’s. Rotate as above to complete all exercises and do this rotation 2 more times for a triple check.

Mosey back to flag for 1 minute of stretching and that is a wrap.

Numberama, Namerama YHC took us out in prayer.

Moleskin

Nice cool morning for a workout and was great to catch up with Phonics and see Piggy Bank continuing to post. Fun mumble chatter and it was an honor to lead this morning.

Have a great week gents. Cheers..CB!

Two of the finest Hoes from Tuckahoe traveled north of the wall to start the week and were greeted by a six pack of DaVillains. 

Here’s what transpired:

Mobile COP (Travel to back end of the Atlee property stopping half way and again at the Football Stadium)

• Imaginary Invisible Transparent Jump Rope
• Copperhead Squats
• Helicopters
• Imperial Walkers
• Jazzercises
• Suzanne Somers L/R
• Heels to Heaven
• Merkins w/ Plankorama

Mosey to the damp hill

Quadruple Check

• P1 – Bernie to fence and run back
• P2 – WWIIs
• P3 – Hand Release Merkins
• P4 – Squats

Quadruple Check Mulligan

• P1 – Bearcrawl to fence and run back
• P2 – LBCs
• P3 – Monkey Humpers
• P4 – Carolina Drydocks

Mosey back along light pole alley

• P1 – Runs ahead 2  light poles and back
• P2 – Exercises (Polar Bears, Lunges, Broadjump Burpees)
• Repeato approximately 6 light poles

Mosey back to the Flag

Mary

• Flutter Kicks
• Alabama Prom Dates
• American Hammers

Numberama, Nameorama, COT

MOLESKIN

YHC received a late text from Handshake to set up a play date at DaVille.  The dynamic duo ignored all signage to pull into the AO just in time for CB to plant the flag and launch.  For future guest Qs, the backside of the AO is much further than you will probably think.  YHC is not certain if both teams of 4 butchered the quadruple check but Team B bungled it so badly a second chance was imperative.  Thanks to the DaVille PAX for the warm welcome, maybe next time we won’t even try to count above ten.  Tuckahoe Takeover is in full swing, look for strangers all over. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prayers for Lab Rat, Mr. Holland

HDHH Wednesday – See Slack

It was a glorious Monday morning at Atlee High School when YHC signed up to Q at 5:25 AM. As the 3 generations of F3 pax members (Phonics EHed Corned Beef who EHed Trout) circled up for the COP, YHC started into the count of SSH by saying, “1) The first exercise is SSH, 2) Starting Position 3) Moo Moo Moo.” After 6 years, YHC still can’t say “Move” but he did complete it with “In cadence, exercise.” The rest of the beatdown went like this.

COT

SSH, Arm Circles (10 small, 5 big, reverso), Helicopters, Don Quixotes, One legged backwards lunges, switch legs, Merkins, Angled Knee Jumps, LBCs, Freddie Mercuries, Heels to Heaven, One legged APDs, switch legs, Roselias.

The Thang

Triple Sprints – Standing 50 yards apart, the 1st Pax member ran 50 yards and tagged the member to return to the 3rd member. Each did 5 burpees until they ran again. Do this 5 times and then bear crawl to meet in middle and then do 10 IC Merkins.

Lat Hangs/Merkins – While holding your chin above the pull-up bar, count from 15 to 1. Then lead 10 Merkins IC. Each Pax member led twice for total of 6 rounds with a 400 slow mosey 1/2 way through.

At basketball court, hold elbow plank for 30 count then do 10 IC rotating elbow planks. Mosey to other corner and hold side plank for 30 count with last 10 seconds moving hip up and down. Then mosey to other corner and hold the other side plank with moving hop up and down for 30 count.

Mosey to SF for 2 MOM. Hold back plank for 30 seconds then move butt up and down for last 10 seconds. Then hold six inches for 30 count.

Numberaroma, Name-O-Roma, Announcements, YHC took us out.

NMS

YHC is thankful for all of the friendships and experiences he has had over his 6 years of being Phonics. Thank you to Lab Rat for your determined effort to EH me. As we started into our first mosey, Corned Beef pointed out the 3 generations that were represented. That was an awesome observation.

It was a pleasure to lead this outstanding Pax today!!

Gotta Run!

Phonics

YHC rolled into the parking lot to see an FNG already parked about 7 minutes early. Flag was planted and 5 additional brothers arrived for a 7 man bootcamp. Nice cool morning and here is what went down:

COP

We mosey to the basketball courts behind Chickahominy Middles School and circle up for 20 SSH, 10, DQ’s, 10 Imperial Walkers, 10 Helicopters (4ct), 15 arm circles 10 small and 5 big, reverso, 20 4ct American Hammers, 10 4ct LBC’s, 10 scorpions and 20 merkins.

THANG

We mosey to the corner of the basketball courts and we perform the 7 of diamonds, Corner 1(C1) – 7 merkins, C2 – 14 squats, C3 21 LBC’s and C4 28 2ct flutter kicks. We did this Brocode style keeping the PAX together. Repeated this 2 more times.

Mosey to Tennis courts and form a line on the sideline we bear crawl to mid court crawl bear back to sideline, lunge to opposite sideline and Bernie Saunders back for one set. We repeat 2 more sets.

Mosey to rear parking lot behind Atlee High school and everyone forms up on a Parkin space number. We perform 11’s starting with 10 Squats, lunge to opposite parking space number 1 merkin, lung back to start 9 squats lunge back to opposite number for 2 merkins and continue until 1 squat and 10 merkins.

Mosey to the Gym wall and break up into groups of 3 and 4. FNG and Spit hang together for this triple check. P1 – Touches 4 trees as the timer, P2 wall sit and P3 donkey kicks. P1 – goes to chair, P2 – DK’s and P3 touches 4 trees and finally P3 – goes to wall sit, P1 – DK’s and P2 touches 4 trees. We repeat this 3 more times for a triple check.

Mosey back to the flag for 1 minute of stretching.

Numberama, Namerama, YHC took us out in prayer.

Moleskin

We welcome Brian Roundtree who is a friend through church with Spit and finally decided to post today. He was in the army and posted in Ft. Lee, Ft. Lenard Wood and Germany and now works in the banking industry. We tossed around some suggestions and Piggy Bank won the popular vote. Welcome Piggy Bank and we look forward to seeing you in the gloom again soon.

Announcements – We are continuing our combination workouts on Saturday (DaPile) with all of us in DaVille posting at Dogpile on the first Saturday of each month.

We will be having a Hump Day Happy hour on May 5, 2022. Stay tuned for the location.

It was an honor to lead this morning and I will see you in the gloom….Cheers, CB!

2 Warriors meet in the gloom for a Monday morning Daville to remind everyone else what respect can be all about.  According to the couple walking laps in the back parking lot with way too much seemingly lively and boisterous discussion to be married (to each other), here is how it went down:

Mosey to COP all IC, all 4 count; 10x SSH, 10x DQ, 10x Merkin, 10x HRM, 10x Merkin + sky Reach,  10x Merkin, 10x Arm Circle, 10x reverso, 10x seal claps, 10x overhead claps, 10x arm circle, 10x ww2, 51 LBC, 10x Hello Dolly, 10x Rosalita, 10x Bohemian Rhapsody, 10x Freddie Mercury, 10x APD, 10x Tuscaloosa Trailer Park Twister.

Mosey to pull up bars.  10x pullup to start.  50x tuckup (half pullup, elbows at 90deg+ lift knees to elbows) + 50 squats.

Mosey to tires.  Pair up. flip tractor tire. 20x each out and back.

Mosey to benches.  50x dips + 50 squats.

BTTF.  Heel raises and Romanian DL.

YHC took us out.  Prayers for LabRat, Handshakes’ family, TryHards sister.

NMS –  Fun to be in Daville today and talking about leadership and training men for combat with Corned Beef.  YHC abs still tight from Sat – will be a fun week. Its amazing how sound carries 150m in the morning gloom and the kinds of things discerning adults will share.  You probably had to be there.

Missed seeing the rest of the  davilians!  Did the GridIron BB scare off the PAX?  They might want to get some more than others what to get some. 😉  Til next time when we will flip the truck tires.

Get some!

YHC is back from spring break and finisihing 1/2 Marathon on Saturday ready to get the body going again for the week. We had three post today for a bootcamp and this set the table for a nice workout and here is what went down:

COP

Mosey to the bus loop entrance to Atlee High School and performed 20 – SSH, 10 – 4ct DQ’s, 10 helicopters, 15 arm circles 10 small and 5 big, reverso, 10 Ukrainian Soldiers, 10 Imperial walkers, 10 – 4ct American Hammers, 10 Alabama prom dates, 10 LBC’s 10 scorpions and 20 merkins.

THANG

One Mosey to bus loop for a triple check, Partner 1(P1) runs the interior loop as the timer, P2 Step ups on the bench and P3 – performs 40 merkins and rests the remaining time. Everyone takes a turn at each station for one rotation. We do 3 rotations for a TC.

Two Mosey to Tennis Courts and Brocode (We all stayed together on these exercises) bear crawl side line to mid line, crawl bear back to side line, then forward lunge from side line to opposite side line, reverse lunge back. Repeat this routine 2 more times.

Three Mosey to basketball court for a final triple check. P1 – Runs suicides as the timer, P2 – 5-10 pull ups, P3 LBC’s. Everyone takes a turn at each station for one rotation. We do 3 rotations for a TC.

Back to the Flag for 1 minute of stretching.

Numberama, Namerama , YHC took us out in prayer.

Moleskin

It was great to see Rounders back from his Army tour. We had some prayer request for Lab Rat who is dealing with cancer, Trout who’s entire family is positive with COVID-19 and our missing F3 brothers who normally attend our workouts during the week. We miss you gents!

Have a great week gents and I will see you in the gloom…Cheers, CB!

2 guys showed up for a beatdown this morning. No one was injured so it was a good morning!

COP ==

cop — arm circles, SsH, iw,
lunges, merkins, ast’s, mountain climbers

4 corners —
15 flutters
15 flutters, 15 am ham
15 flutters, 15 am ham, 15 freddies
15 flutters, 15 am ham, 15 freddies, 15 cockroaches

reverso
15 cockroaches
15 cockroaches, 15 freddies
15 cockroaches, 15 freddies, 15 am ham
15 cockroaches, 15 freddies, 15 am ham, 15 flutters

lazy dora
100 merkins while other person does plank
200 monkey humpers — other person holds 6 inches
300 SSH with a wall sit

11’s
1 stump merkin and 10 ww2 sit ups….

Good workout this morning — not too much running, in fact none at all.
SYITG!