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8 mostly burly men arose this morning through the gloom and some snowflakes falling to find out out what Boberry had in store. Only Boberry was warm in his sack and YHC took the Q for a birthday Q. Even though 49 years of mileage was on his body YHC felt a little lighter on his feet today. According to the Groundhog here is what went down.

COP- 49 SSH, 9 each: DQ’s, cherry pickers, helicopters, Jazzercise, IW’s, Merkins.

The Thang: Do 49 of called exercise and run a lap. Over and over and over again. Just like the movie a repeato fest!! Each exercise performed 2 times for a set, alternate between AG’s and planks for the six. Exercises were Merkins, Squats, Carolina Drydocks, LBC’s, Toe taps on curbstops, Plank jacks and ball dippers. So to my calculations that was 18 laps around the parking lot and according to Wilson’s watch 2.6 miles. At 6:12 YHC called for last exercise of 49 Burpees only to call foul and BTF. YHC never does burpees and a birthday present to PAX, time was up.

Announcements Kindred Spirits Wednesday 6pm end of dry January.

Glow for Galactosemia 5K 2/28 4pm. See slack for details.

YHC took us out in prayer.

I feel very lucky to have found F3 and PAX. Yes I wish I found when I was a younger man but no regrets. Thank Wilson for EHing me and dragging me out. I find a lot of strength in the the 3 F’s and thank all of you. Just being part of F3 pushes me to be a better person and a better man. I thank you for letting me lead! Make today Awesome!

Five faithful SOJ HIM’s posted to NoToll expecting a DTH beatdown in freezing rain. But, their Faith being true, God cradled the AO in His hands, keeping conditions mild and dry, and they embraced the DTH beatdown with gusto – as follows:

The THANG:

COP #1:

• Mosey to Circle Up in the Parking Lot
• Welcome & F3 Disclaimer
• Slow Body Builders x10 IC
• DQ’s x10 IC
• Imperial Squat walkers x10 IC
• Hairy Rockettes x10 IC
• CDD’s x10 IC
• Werkins x10 IC
• Crunchy Frogs x10 IC
• Oblique Crunches x10 IC ea side

COP #2:

• Mosey over to Field 1 and line up along the baseline for a LINDSEY:  
• Merkins:  30, 25, 20, 15, 10
• Sprint across field between
• Ball Dippers:  10, 15, 20, 25, 30

COP #3:

• Mosey to the Pavilion & Partner up (since odd numbers, four of the PAX passed partnering around the circle, leaving one man to do whatever Mary they wanted)
• x3 Sets of:
• x10 WWBooyah’s – sit facing w ankles locked, alternate WWII w booyah fives in middle – waiting partner remains at 45 degrees
• x15 Squerkins each
• x20 PLT’s each

COP #4:

• Mosey to the Parking Lot & Partner Up
• Catch Me If You Can:
• x2 Laps: P1 does x3 Burpees, runs to catch P2 doing Bernie around lot
• x1 Lap: P1 does x5 Polar Bears, then catches P2 doing Lunges
• x2 Laps: P1 does x10 SSH, then runs to catch P2 doing Caraoke

Mosey BTTF:

• Hold 6” plank until times up

COT:

• Counterama # 5
• Namerama
• Announcerama (see Comments)
• YHC took us out in Prayer

NMS:

• Literally as the PAX broke from COT and YHC pulled the SF from the ground, it started pouring freezing cold rain. What a generous gift from God to deliver us such a beautiful dry morning to complete the workout, holding off the rain until we were done. YHC is reminded so often of God’s faithfulness, because YHC can see Him working in and through everything. It’s been AWESOME getting back out i to the gloom and stretching this Covid-whipped frame back into shape. Appreciate you gents permitting me the honor to lead. SYITG, YHC, DTH

5 could be criminals could be saints showed up to a 70 – 41 degree day at No Toll. YHC arrived ahead of schedule dresses in all black which must have seamed suspicious to the two cop cars sitting in the parking lot at 5:30ish A.M..

COP (Pass the Po-Po) smile and wave, boys just smile and wave

DQ’s, Helicopters, Deadman Hangs, Cherry Pickers, Slow Jasersize, Crab Cakes, Merkins

Mosey to the shelter area

Dora – 100 Sugar Sticks, 200 American Hammers, 300 Scrunchy Frogs partner 2 runs across the field

Stay put for 11’s

1 Squat run to the other side 10 Merkins

Mosey to the parking lot

Parking lot crawls to 10, reverso with Lunges and increase by 2 squats at each line

Mosey to basketball courts (mid way do some Big Boy Skips)

All 5 on the line, hold 6″ while end person runs Suicides. Once first person is done next goes. Hold 6″ if you have to rest go to 90 degrees

BTTF

Numbers/Names YHC took us out

NMS:

Small numbers for No Toll due to the COVID concerns so we kept a reasonable distance. A little mumble chatter about the running this morning but a good time was had by all.

5 Socially Distant Studs rose from the Fart Sack to find some seldom seen occurrences, a open Q at No Toll and a Mr. Roper appearance. 5.30 hit without a lead to start so PAX nominated Roper to start us off for the ensuing Toasty Potato.

Mosey to the parking lot for a Warmarama consisting of SSH (20), DQ’s (10), Russian Soldiers (10), Carolina Dry Docks (10), Helicopters (10), Merkins (20), WWII’s (20). Some exercises in cadence, others not so much. Roper, running out of ideas, tossed the steaming tuber to Doner Kebab

DK continued to sample the wet pavement, mosey to the parking lot edge for a train of pole smokers. 10 pole smokers then leapfrogs neighboring PAX holding 6″ or performing Rosalitas, dealers choice. 1 round complete, short mosey for curb crawls with merkin breaks. 3 rounds of 10 steps/10 merkins got the shoulders nice and hot. Herbacious Perinneal was passed to Boberry.

Mosey to the Tennis Courts for 11’s consisting of generously spaced merkins and copperhead squats with a sprint across both tennis courts in between. Feeling the burn, Boberry led a respectable 4 corner routine with 40 reps at each turn. Exercises included Plank Jacks, Squats, LBC’s and SSH’s. Starchy goodness was passed onto Last Call.

Mosey over to the often neglected restrooms for a quintuple check. 3 rounds of 5 exercises rotating by the timer. Exercises included bench dips, squats, people’s chair, balls to the wall with the timer running to the playground entrance and back. Everyone goes 3 rounds. Times up, BTTF.

Names, numbers, announcements – Doozy took us home.

NMS: It seems the Covid circle has gotten a bit snug as of late, opening up the Q sheet at No Toll and reducing the usually strong numbers at No Toll to allow more socially distant activities. Roper emerged from his car after his cross country vehicle delivery, requesting the Q to avoid ground activities so not to soak the bum. PAX agreed the best way to avoid such activities, is to take the Q. Roper was a bit reluctant but got the potato started by quickly going to ground on the warmup. Counting was a bit of an issue while continuing various conversations, some in cadence, others, not so much.

All exercises were spaced accordingly and much appreciated by the PAX. With time winding down, YHC happily agreed to post the backblast to avoid Doozy’s Mankillers

Thoughts and prayers are with those brothers and thier families currently in quarantine. Hoping for minimal effects and a quick recovery. Miss seeing the numbers but smaller groups allow time for comradery and good mumble chatter.

Announcements: Posey (Doozy’s 2.0) is using the art of probabilities to raise funds for a trip to Cooperstown. Doozy’s Casino can provide squares a plenty for your gambling needs during the upcoming Super Bowl. Doozy is also organizing a Dry January Release Party on February 1st at Kindred Spirit for those looking to break the personal shackles of alcohol free start to 2021.

15 morning warriors and 1 four-legged friend kicked things off at NoToll promptly at 0530 and 1 joined LIFO to make things even for a Proper Dora. Some guys even limbered up early with pre-game Broga! The normal festivities went like this:

Mosey to the back lot for the disclaimer and COP, all IC, including:

1. SSHs
2. DQs
3. Helicopters
4. Jazzercisers
5. Imperial Walkers
6. Tempo Merkins
7. LBCs

Mosey to the far end of the parking lot near the field and each man finds a post and assumes the position on their six holding the post for a pole smoker line of fire. YHC started with 10 pole smokers while the PAX held six inches. Second man starts pole smokers as YHC runs to the end of the line and finds a new post. Six inches was painful with 15 men, so part way through we mixed in some Hello Dollies, Rosalitas, and Flutter Kicks. After each man did 10 pole smokers – recover and mosey to the pavilion.

Triple Check at the pavilion. 1 man runs across the field and back, 1 man does merkins (dealer’s choice), 1 man does WWIIs. Swap and rotate. Three times through. Plank for six and do some ASTs IC.

Mosey to the front field for 4 corners, compounding and Bro-code style. Start in corner 1 with 10 merkins. Run to corner 2 and plank for the SIX, then do 10 merkins and 20 jump squats after SIX arrives. Run to corner three and plank for the SIX, then do 10 merkins, 20 jump squats, and 30 2-ct mountain climbers after SIX arrives. Run to corner 4 and plank for the SIX, then do 10 merkins, 20 jump squats, 30 2-ct mountain climbers and 40 SSHs after SIX arrives – and after BONE THUGS ARRIVES! Our resident speedster (Fresh Prince) left his sweatshirt in corner 1 mistakenly assuming YHC would close the box… no worries, the PAX went on a search and rescue mission and continued the mosey for a full lap and all the way back to the basketball courts.

Pair up for a Proper Dora-cide. Partner 1 runs a suicide while Partner 2 completes as many proper Dora exercises as possible. Flapjack, continue counting and repeato until 50 Proper Doras are complete or time is called. The proper Dora consisted of 1 merkin, 2 LBCs and 3 squats. Transitioning up and down was as hard as the exercises.

Circle up in the middle for 4 minutes of MARY, including:

1. 1 Burpee (to make the workout official)
2. Hello Dollies
3. Rosalitas
4. Flutter Kicks
5. APDs
6. Heel touches
7. Freddie Mercuries
8. 30-seconds of plan (for the Brogas!)

BTTF, COT, Numbers, Names and YHC took us out.

Announcements:

• Great news – Bone Thugs’ parents are recovering well from COVID,
• Happy news – Florence and his M are expecting 2.2…check the Jerry Springer headlines for confirmation of paternity.
• Broga session went well. 5 or 6 guys were there. Other than OC, they remained nameless. Broga sessions will continue 0500 on the tennis courts at NoToll.
• Hardywood on Q at W-Dog tomorrow.
• 3rd F tonight – Gomer has (or had) the Q.
• SOT continues to have both a bootcamp and run option on Wednesdays.

NMS: Great morning for some work and some fellowship. YHC peeled in hot (DK style) at 0529:30 ready to roll. There was fear that maybe I forgot or overslept. Never fear, just putting the final touches on this morning’s bowl of Gumbo. YHC was bummed with the initial 13 number that moseyed tot he back – can’t pair up or triple up…DAMN. I figured (hoped) Fresh Prince would roll in LIFO to make an even 14, but he brought a friend (Chaplain I think?), so 15 it was a the Triple Check was on. Then to my wonderous surprise, during 4 corners, a Bone Thugs miracle appeared out of the woods. And YHC’s hope for a Proper Dora was achievable. Thanks Bone Thugs!

Always great to lead such a fine group. Thanks for following along.

Stay well. Be great.

No More Gumbo For You!

5 early risers and YHC hit the tennis courts of No Toll for some manly stretching, aka BroGa, aka whatever you’d like to call it. We targeted the hips, hip flexors and hamstrings. Lots of groaning but some good stretching and no one got hurt. We’ll call it a win! Join us next week.

12 PAX showed up for a post Christmas No Toll Beatdown. We decided to adventure off the beaten path.

Mosey to Tennis Courts, yes there are Tennis Courts at No Toll.

COP

SSHs, DQs, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, LBCs, Hello Dolly, Arm Circles

Mosey to Water Tower

Triple Check #1 – Runner Down and Back on path – WWIIs, Lt. Dans

Triple Check #2 – Runner Down and Back on path – Box Cutters and Copperhead Squats

Mosey to Parking Lot

Lady of the Night

Corner 1 – 25 Dry Docks

Corner 2 – 50 Monkey Humpers

Corner 3 – 75 Mountain Climbers

Corner 4 – 100 LBCs

Mosey to basketball courts

Pole smokers and Hold 6inches, 30 second on and off – 3 rounds

Back to the Flag – Numberama, Namerama, DTH took us out.

3rd F tonight on Zoom

Prayers for Bone Thugs parents, both have Covid.

Convergence Satans Hill on Jan 1.

NMS

Strong work this morning fellas! Glad YHC got to show some of you a different area of the AO. Make it a great day and be beacons of light men!

Duke

3 early risers graced the courts of Huegenot Park for the first round of Broga, aka Yoga for Bros. Doozy and Last Call joined YHC for a little stretch and weird poses. We stretched, we bent, we leaned and groaned and as far as I know, nothing popped and we’re better for it. We all could use a little more stretching in our lives so encourage all to attend in the future.

For future Broga sessions, the location will be announced ahead of time but will likely continue with No Toll. Future attendees are encouraged to bring a towel and we might put a cap on the temperature (no session when the temp is below 40) but we’ll see. For now, bring a towel and open mind to the next session. Look forward to seeing you out there.

A seasonally beautiful morning welcomed 14 holiday spirited gloom warriors to NoToll for the 1st Annual DTH Christmas Story reenactment. Here’s how the PAX celebrated Christ’s birth:

The THANG:

COP #1 – The Back Story:

• Mosey to the Field and Circle Up
• Welcome & F3 Disclaimer
• Celebrate Mary & Joseph’s Engagement with SSH x20 IC
• Joseph was a carpenter, x20 American Hammers IC
• Mary was a virgin devoted to God, x20 Hydraulic squats IC (like prayer)
• M&J given shocking news by Gabriel – x20 Sweat Angels IC
• M&J demonstrate obedience before God’s will – x10 DQ’s (like bowing)
• Mary’s abs ached with growing baby Jesus – x10 oblique LBC’s ea side IC
• King Herod decreed all subjects return to their hometown for taxation – x10 Russian Soldiers 

COP #2 – The Journey to Bethlehem:

• Mosey to the End of the Field
• Partner Up
• P1 is the timer with Donkey Kicks x20
• P2 does Burpees awaiting P1 (Burpees represent Joseph loading up bags & Mary on the Donkey)
• Partners each complete Kicks and Burps, then Wheelbarrow x20 yards, switch places and return
• Complete x3 Rounds

COP #3 – Away in a Manger:

• Mosey to the Pavilion
• To represent Mary & Joseph finding no room at the Bethlehem Inns, complete x7 Laps around the Pavilion, x3 Burpees (knocking on doors) after each lap
• Mary & Joseph had to exterminate the stable’s vermin, so PAX partner up for x50 Dying Boxing Cockroaches each
• Mary gave birth to Jesus, and PAX honored that labor and delivery with x10 painful DR.W’s IC

COP #4 – All Hail the Newborn King:

• Mosey out to the far corner of the field
• The shepherds AWOKE to an Angel Choir – complete x20 WWII IC
• The wise men followed The STAR – complete x20 “I’m a Star” IC
• The Drummer Boy led a MARCH to see Baby Jesus – Lunge Walk back to the Pavilion
• Deferentially hold plank for the SIX prostrated before the Babe in Manger
• KING #1 presented Gold to Baby Jesus, in the form of x20 Groiners IC
• KING #2 gave Frankincense, which looked a whole lot like x20 Copperhead Squats IC
• KING #3, with a twinkle in his eye, generously gave Myrrh to Baby Jesus in the form of x5 Body Builder Burpees IC
• Finally, the Drummer Boy played a cadence to the beat of x100 Calf Raises OYO

COP #5 – The Gift of Christ:

• Mosey to the parking lot and line up
• Because of Christ, our Lord and Savior, we can RUN with FREEDOM, unhampered by sin. The PAX celebrated this Love Victory with x6 variable-speed sprints across the parking lot. 

Mosey BTTF for Elbow Plank 1 Min of Silence to Consider our Christ and Calling.

COT:

• Counterama # 14
• Namerama
• Announcerama (see Comments)
• YHC took us out in Prayer

NMS:

Yes Rosie and Tobit, YHC is joining the ranks of yearly festive Q’s, and no (to whomever cares), YHC is not splitting the PAX in groups of less than 10, now or ever. Highlight of the morning was the lyrics of Rage Against the Machine chiming in to blend with the efforts of a few PAX singing Drummer Boy while lunging across the field. Twas beautimus. There was also the stark and entertaining juxtaposition of Doozy dropping a “F*ck You DTH” (as an effort to quote a movie), with Florence’s eloquent delivery of some Bible truths. As always, SOJ rocks, and YHC loved every bit of delivering the Christmas Story reenactment to the PAX. Already planning some entertaining updates for next year. SYITG, YHC, DTH

6 years to the day after YHC’s VQ 24 (yes, YHC remembered them all) gentlemen braved the cold and crunchy grass to join me for the annual 12 Days of Christmas beatdown. It took 6 years but we finally got all the PAX singing along with YHC as we rolled through the exercises.

After a brief COP with DQ, SSH and Russian Soldiers we took a little mosey to the pavilion to begin the festivities. Mixed them up this year to shock the system. Extra credit to anyone that can name the 2 exercises that stayed in the same place from years past. (extra credit is 10 burpees OYO)

• 1 Burpee
• 2 Sprints across the field
• 3 Captain Thors
• 4 Lt. Dans
• 5 Diamond merkins
• 6 Bobby Hurleys
• 7 Monkey Humpers
• 8 Flutter Kicks IC
• 9 Freddie Mercurys IC
• 10 Alt. Shoulder Taps IC
• 11 Crunchy Frogs IC
• 12 Polar Bears

Wow, the PAX blew through all of that so fast YHC was forced to come up with some more filler. First hit the parking lot for 12 more polar bears. Then basketball court for ring of fire 12 choice merkins. Close it out with some mary and a few others for good measure.

Great times this morning. Hardywood asked if this was year 5 or 6 and as I went back through the annals of Big Data, I found that not only was this year 6 but it was 12/15/15 that YHC first took the reins of the Q and directed this group of hard chargers into the plush fields of NoToll. The fields were a little crunchy today and to Flatline’s disappointment I did not subject the PAX to mary in the grass, pavilion only. Fresh Prince definitely showed up after Round 2 bc the blur that went by me in a later round of the sprints was not there for the first one. Cooper started the morning wearing lights and they were a great warning for the incoming leg sweep but decided to shut them off and go stealth mode for the last few rounds. DTH’s jingle balls brought the spirit but Boberry wins the Christmas Spirit award.

Not sure who drove further, Hardywood from the country out west, or Corned Beef from the plains in the east but I appreciate them both making the trek for today’s beatdown.

We have all ben given incredible opportunities in life, we should enjoy every one of them and give back where we can. I especially enjoy the chance to get out and lead this group. Have a great day.

HDHH tomorrow @ Hardywood West Creek