Tag: Hoedown

Five came out to Hoedown with the time change. We started with 4 but Fudd joined us in the COP.

COP: SSH, IWs, Merkins, Flutterkicks, Scorpion Kicks.

mosey to 3rd parking lot for 4 corners. 1st round: Merkins, WWIIs, Heels 2Heaven, SSH. 2nd round: 10 Merkins, increase Merkin count by 5.

Over to Walgreens lot. Alternate 1 Burpee and 5 Squats each spot. 2nd round 10 Merkins & 5 Jump Squats.

Mosey back to front of TES. 3 rounds of PLTs. Some other Ab stuff. Run parking loop and Balls 2 Wall. Finish with 3 min of Mary.

NMS: RVAs darkest AO was still pitch black with the time change. Solid group this morning. Merkin count was 200.

Five gathered under the stars for this week’s edition of Hoedown. We started with a mosey down Lindsay and circled up at the bottom for a warm up that included dead man hang, both wives, merkins, WW2s, flutter kicks, APBs, imperial walkers and SSHs.

Being at the bottom of the hill, we needed to get back. We partnered up to head back up. P1 runs to the top of the hill and back down. P2 does bear crawl, lunges, polar bear and crab walk.

Now back at the top, we headed over to the parking lot for 11s. Start with HR merkins (1) then run across the lot (but not up the hill) and jump squats (10).

Mosey up to the black top for 4 corners x2. First round consisted of burpees (10), squats (20), freddie mercuries (30), SSHs (40). Second round consisted of merkins (10), heels to heaven (20), carolina dry docks (30), LBCs (40).

Mosey back down to the drop off loop and partner up. P1 runs the loop. P2 BTTW, people’s chair and LBCs.

With a few minutes left, mosey back to the flag for some mary that included american hammers, WW2s, and susanne summers.

Prayers for Fireman Ed, Fudd’s sister and Faceplant’s M.

6 Steeds joined for a Handshake Q at Hoedown

Various exercises of various off campus parking lots and neighbor streets

NMS – Lower numbers than usual but we had a great time

Prayer Requests – today is the 5 year anniversary of Mary’s mothers passing, Faceplant’s M having a Benign Brain Tumor removed soon, Fudd’s sisters Cancer

YHC’s appreciates the opportunity to lead, we missed our crew that wasn’t with us.

6 of Tuckahoe’s finest dominated the morning on the latest edition of The Hoedown. Conditions remained 70 and sunny. According to a balling 3 year old girl and distraught 12 year old boy, the following might have happened.

Mosey to the newly completed parking lot palace at 3rd Church.

4 Principles. The 5th one is a surprise for later.

COP – a relatively random set of exercises and stretches, unplanned, yet seemingly organized.

We started, as we often do, with Side Straddle Hops. Then, Dead Man Hang, Fudd’s Wife, Wilson’s Wife (Recently, a burgeoning movement to become just “Rachel”), Pigeon Right, Pigeon Left, More Pigeon Right, Wait for Bodo’s, Hand Release Merkins, Inverted Scorpion Kicks, Regular Scorpion Kicks, Gas Pumps, and Flutter Kicks.

Mosey along the newly widened walkway (very nice!) to the back of the church for 11’s, but a different kind of elevens.

Bear crawl to the first parking space, do 1 burpee, lunge back to the starting point.
Next round, bear crawl to the second space, 2 burpees, and lunge back.
Escalate until reaching the 6th parking space and 6 burpees.
Then, a short mosey (or, mossy, as you will) bro-code style around the parking lot.
Continue escalating to 7, 8, 9, 10, and then 11 parking spaces, burpees, etc.

At the end, couple of minutes of Mary (flutter kicks, Frederick Mercuries, and hello dolly). Then, 10 Carolina Dry Docks.

Mosey BTTVSF.

Numbers, names, and YHC took us out with a short prayer for Fudd’s sister in silen – what’s that Bodo’s?, her name?, yes, Mary – ok, anyone else? Let’s start again, one moment of prayer for Mary in silen – what’s that Bodo’s? What type of cancer? Now, I’m not 100% sure, but I think she has breast cancer that has spread – ok, now everyone, together, please, just one short moment of – wait for it – prayer in silence for Mary.

Announcements:

The Bridge, October 26. TYA has the Q. “I was lonely, and you visited me.” Remember their motto, “if there was a way in, there is a way out.”

7 of the 8 micro-regions have a leader for The Bridge.

NMS:

Today was very emotional for everyone. Bodo’s, Garbage Plate’s daughter, Handshake’s son Tripp, UpChucks’ cousin’s son Benjamin James. Grant them all a sense of humor. Take from them any spirit for retribution.

UpChuck spits the bit.

9 Redwoods gathered for a beatdown at the Darkest AO in RVA and this is what happened.

Mosey to the bottom of Lindsay for a quiet COP. Various exercises to included Inverted and Non-Inverted Scorpion Kicks. Bernie Sanders back up to the top of Lindsay.

Mosey over West Drive Circle to the first ever Triple Ch-ora. Triple Ch-ora is a hybrid between a Triple Check and a Dora. Round 1 – P1 completes 50 Merkins, P2 runs the circle, P3 Imperial Walkers. If P1 hasn’t completed the 50 merkins then everyone continues the exercises. Round 2 – P1 completes 100 LBC’s, P2 runs the circle, P3 Squats. Round 3 – P1 completes 150 Single Count Flutters, P2 runs the circle, P3 SSH’s.

Line up in 2 lines across from each other. Man 1 on one side Bear Crawls to the front of the opposite lined and Man 2 folds in behind him to the opposite line and continue. Eventual switch to Crawl Bears.

Indigenous Peoples Bunny Hop. *Favorite of Last Calls* Line up and everyone does Squats while the last guy Bunny Hops to the front of the line and rotate. 2 Complete rounds.

Mosey back to the school for various Ab and Merkins. 20 HRMs, 20 5 Count WWI’s, 20 LBC’s, 10 Werkins, 20 Wide Legged Flutter Kicks, 10 Dive Bombers, etc.

Announcements – 2nd Tuesday 2nd F – Firehouse Subs Tuesday 10/8 at 12:00 Innsbrook. Rodeo Clown has a 2nd F planned for someday/sometime, see Last Call for no details, better yet check Slack.

Prayers – Fudd’s sister Mary and her family.

NMS – Today tested the limits of how many variations of exercises can be done after 10 years of F3RVA. YHC thinks it was a resounding success but the Pax may say otherwise. Have a great day.

It’s funny how YHC hates getting wet except when Qing.  Then the PAX’s anguish sustains me.

Here’s what transpired:

Mosey loop around horseshoe and to the front parking lot

COP (IC)

• Don Quixotes
• Imperial Walkers
• Helicopters
• Copperhead Squats
• Plankorama
• Hand Release Merkins
• WWIIs
• Imaginary Jump Rope

Mosey down Hepler and left on Paris

Automobile Bingo

• Cars – Merkins x 5
• SUVs/ Crossovers – Squats x 5
• Vans – Mountain Climbers 2ct x 5
• Truck – Burpee x 5

Mosey across Forest to Spottswood

Dora 1-2-3

• P1 – runs up the hill to the porta-potty and back
• P2 – Mike Tyson Merkins x 100, Flutter Kicks 2ct x 200, Monkey Humpers x 300

Mosey up Forest, left on Lindsay, back to the TES parking lot hill

• Clerkins – 12 at 12, 11 at 11…1 at 1

Mosey back to the front parking lot

Ark Loader

• Bear Crawl
• Crab Walk
• Bunny Hop
• Duck Walk
• Injured Bear L/R
• Human
• Polar Bear

Mosey to the cafeteria

Mary

• APDs
• Heels to Heaven
• Freddie Mercurys

Numberama, Nameorama, COT

MOLESKIN

Must be Q-drenaline, because nothing seemed that bad, but the PAX was full of complaints during the Clerkins.  Make it hard and they’ll come back is what YHC has always heard.  Perhaps we shall see.  Welcome Gonzo, Snuff can explain. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prayers for UpChuck’s coworker/family, Hitch’s friend and mentor, Bodos’ parents in Asheville

10 HIMs fought off the comforts of the Monday Morning Fart Sack to catch YHC’s first post at Hoedown in nearly 2 years. As YHC headed to the second darkest AO in the West End, YHC’s mind raced a mile a minute. What to do? Head Off campus? It’s been nearly two years…. does the PAX even park in the same lot? A welcomed sight pulling onto Lindsay Drive reminded YHC was at the right spot…. BIG BLUE had secured the AO!

Fumbling for words as to why YHC wore long sleeves whereas Swirly had ripped his off, the clock struck go time and the PAX mosey’d down Helper Rd. Circle up at Paris for a quick COT

SSHs, Imperials Walkers, DQs, Dead Man Hang, Few Merkins and LBCs, time for the field trip YHC talked YHC out of. Instead of a hard right to Trinity UMC, YHC forged the PAX back to TES for a trio of partner exercises

The Thang

Dora 50-100-200

Handrelease merkins, Two Count Flutters, Monkey Humpers

Pace car Bear Crawls of the hill and moseys back

ABCs for the Six

Triple Check #1

Mosey to the blacktop

Pace car moseys the length of the court and back

other exercises: people’s chair and mountain climbers

Triple Check #2

Mosey to the cafeteria wall

Pace car lunges to Big Blue and moseys back

other exercises: reverso crunches and BTTW

5 mins of broga, stretching to close out the gloom

Numberama, Namerama, YHC Took us out.

Pleasure to lead at the closest AO to YHC’s home. Been too long. Enjoyed seeing some PAX YHC hadn’t in a while.

YHC isn’t up to date on announcements, see slack for further details.

Have a great week Gents! SYITG!

We repeated, almost completely, a workout from a few months ago. You’re welcome!

Mosey to corner Parking lot and give standard disclaimer

• 20 SSHs
• 10 Man-Maker Merkins
• 15 Crunchy Frogs
• Stretch

Mosey to Asphalt playground

• 20 IWs
• 10 Diamond Merkins
• 10 each side Suzanne Sommers
• Stretch

Mosey to corner parking lot

• 20 Squats
• 10 Stagger Arm Merkins
• 15 Knee Ups
• Stretch

Mosey to asphalt playground

• 10 Don Quixotes
• 10 Stagger Arm Merkins
• 15 Ukrainian Hammers
• Stretch

Line up on sidewalk to the asphalt playground for 11s

• Mike Tyson & V-Ups

To the grass playground in back; Count off by 3s. Rotate Clockwise.

• 10 Get-ups at the swings, (lay on your back and then stand up without using your hands)
• 20 Hanging Knee-ups at pull-up bars,
• 30 Dips at benches,

To the wall for

• 15 People’s chair airpress
• 10 BTTW hip slaps in cadence
• 15 Donkey Kix
• 15 People’s chair Milkers
• 10 BTTW Australian Mountain Climbers
• 15 Donkey Kix
• 15 People’s chair Muhammad Ali
• 10 BTTW Toe Taps

Time’s up!

Announcements:

Friday: 10-year anniversary convergence: Snuff’s house happy hour. They need some HCs.

Saturday: 10-year anniversary convergence: Dogpile: 6AM Ruck, 7AM Workout, 1:30 – 6:00 Huguenot Park for dinner and afternoon of fellowship (Shelter #1)

Circle of Trust: from 1 Samuel Chapter 8:

¹⁰ Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. ¹¹ He said, “This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots. ¹² Some he will assign to be commanders of thousands and commanders of fifties, and others to plow his ground and reap his harvest, and still others to make weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. ¹³ He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. ¹⁴ He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. ¹⁵ He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants. ¹⁶ Your male and female servants and the best of your cattle and donkeys he will take for his own use. ¹⁷ He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves. ¹⁸ When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, but the Lord will not answer you in that day.”

In short, the Lord told Samuel to tell the people “I’ll give you a king but you will be disappointed.”

Keep in mind that whichever party you support or whichever politician you support, they are humans which means they are just like those of us around the Circle of Trust. They are flawed people and may even have a couple additional flaws. If you want salvation, don’t look to a politician, look to the Lord.

Five God Fearing men issued in this new brisk Monday Hoedown style.

Mosey the bus loop while waiting on the Hitchhiker to catch up.

Standard Hoedown COP warm up & disclaimer in front parking lot.

Mosey to Walgreens shopping center for group LBC-Run, APD-Run, Merkin-Run, Scissor-Run.

Mosey across street for (2) deep squats at every pole and post. *To many to count.

(3) sets of 20 Dips at left of shopping center.

Mosey around back of school through fence. This got YHC a few bewildered looks with some questioning mumble chatter.

Partner up for some more Dips-Run, Balls to wall-Run, Balls to wall-Run.

Mosey to covered walk way for some partnered Gerkins. + More Dips.

Mosey around bus loop for a COT.

Prayer Psalms 51:10-12

Prayer Request. Work Stuff from the Pax.

I enjoyed the small 5-Man Pax this morning. What a great way to start the day!

Twenty, yes twenty (!) mighty men of Westhoe gathered in the gloom for a Monday morning beatdown. Bathed by the glowing luminescence of the Third Church building, casting rays of light which emanated out of every single window in the entire damn building, the pax ventured forth at 0530. Here’s what happened…

COP in the near Third Church lot: Deadman hang // helicopters // DQs // Ukrainian Soldiers // Copperhead Squats // APDs // LBCs // Planks

Merkin Jax  1:4 ratio : 1 merkin, 4 plank jax, 2 merkins, 8 plank jax, up to 5/20 and all the way back down. Mosey to middle lot

Endless Escalator! Perform 20 reps of exercise 1, run a lap. Exercise 1 + 2, Run a Lap, Exercise 1+2+3, Run…..all the way up to Exercise 1-10 and Run a Lap. Exercises:

• Merkins
• WW2s
• SSHs
• Carolina Dry Docks
• Squats
• Crunchy Frogs
• 2x Mtn Climbers
• 2x Imperial Squat Walkers
• Reverse Crunches
• Burpees

Audible was called at 6:05, the whole pax started at the top and worked our way down the ladder, 10 reps each. mosey back to the school

COP: Swirly led some final ab excercises

NMS: awesome morning to have so many guys come out. Lots of mumble chatter about why YHC cannot get the contractor to turn off the lights of the church building every night. Attempted confrontation of contractor was thwarted, maybe next time.

Next Monday Convergence at Knuckleville somewhere way out West. SYITG!