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Have a Funky Little Christmas

QIC:  9 Volt

Date: 12/15/20

PAX: Abercrombie, Deep Dish, Clothespin, MaYhem,

AO: The Battery

Conditions

A distinctly seasonal flavor thanks to the presence of orange peel, juniper berries, ginger root, cardamom and cloves. Nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon are notable flavors. Honey is also featured in the fermentation process. A caramel malt flavor and spices define this Ale.

COP

Mosey to the top of Mount Evil and grab two bricks from the pile.

Nothing says Christmas quite like James Brown so the Q played “James Brown’s Funky Christmas” Album
** For you Millennials, An album is a group of songs that you buy all at once only to discover that most of them suck

1. SSH IC X 20 (With bricks)
2. Baby Arm Circles (With bricks)
Fwd IC X 10
Rev IC X 10
3. Seal Clap
Fwd IC x 10
Overhead IC x 10
4. SSH IC X 15 (No bricks)
5. Forward Fold IC x 10
6. Ab Vagoda IC x 10 (With bricks, because some jackass had to ask)
7. Slow Merkins IC x 10
***10 penalty burpees because Deepdish broke a brick (Damit Deepdish)

The Thang

The PAX starts on curb next to the pool & performs exercise labeled Haaaaah!
Then run to the opposite side of the parking lot and begin the exercise labeled Good God!, but don’t start counting until the six joins the group.

Haaaah!Count Good God!Count
Plank Jack20Squat20
Peter Parker15Imp Walker15
Front raise (Brick)20Bonnie Blair10
Merkin10High Knees10
Mt. Climber10Calf Raise30
Inch Worm (Brick)Lunge
Carolina Dry Dock10Sit Ups15
100’s10Box Cutter10
American Hammer10Dive Bomber10
Freddie Merc10Flutter Kick10

COT

Words of wisdom

Christmas sweaters are best purchased in July
Hide your sweater from your wife or it will dissapear

Moleskin

Why does somebody always ask if it’s four count?

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    Metal Christmas Music — I Love It!

    QIC:  Mr. Clean

    Date: 12/15/2020

    PAX: V-Squared, Dolly, Sunburn (Respect), and Brain Fart

    AO: Boneyard

    Conditions

    It was chilly. Cold enough for an extra layer, but it was warm enough for the top layer to be shed fairly quickly. No real fog or humidity to speak of.

    COP

    SSH x25 IC
    Forward Fold OYO
    Willie Mays Hays x15 IC
    High Knees x15 IC
    Forward Fold OYO

    The Thang

    V-Squared seemed to have coined the term Youra this morning. In my efforts to communicate the plan for exercises by saying, “it’s much like a Dora. but not really because you do a lot on your own.” Youra was born. Thanks V!
    YOURA
    500 reps total. Running to a chosen light pole every 25 reps of each set of 100.
    Merkins
    Squats
    LBCs
    Overhead Claps
    Toe Merkins
    Mosey to the wall and hill.
    11‘s
    10 Dips at bottom
    BearCrawl to the Top and complete 1 Squat
    Mosey back down.
    Rinse and repeat until time got us. Mosey back to the flag.

    COT

    Standard 7.42 of the Tennessee State Standards cover Thomas Aquinas and Humanism. As I was developing some curriculum materials along with F3 — Petrino yesterday, we discussed how much the idea of Humanism had changed compared to the original writings of the guy that proposed it.
    There is a school in Florida that “rolls” out the atheletes from year to year. The school is Saint Thomas Aquinas, yes, SAINT Thomas Aquinas.
    Thomas Aquinas was a theologian AND philosopher. He deveoted his life to educating people both in (pastoral) and rational (intellectual). He believed strongly in his Christian faith. His teachings have stood the test of time; because, he proposed ways in which faith and rationale live in harmony.
    At times, faith becomes so mystified, some are either turned away from or cannot understand it. Philosophy, at times, opens the door for such self-serving purposes that it also turns people away or causes us to make poor decisions.
    Aquinas taught that these worked together in that our faith helps us learn, fill in the gaps of which rationale simply can’t, and prevent future mistakes often resulting from a pure dependence on rationale. On the other hand, he taught that philosophy can help us understand the world around us better, and it helps to demystify faith in such a way that the human brain can actually understand.
    Should you search Humanism on Google today, chances are you would not find the type of Humanism in which Aquinas devoted so much of his life’s work toward. A search now seems to yield articles connecting atheism and Humanism as one in the same, or to be a Humanist one must be an atheist. Why? The guy that proposed this would have completely disagreed!
    What can we learn from these articles that seem to be in abundance on Google and Aquinas’ teachings? The human element in which Aquinas did not account for: selfishness had most successfully bastardized the original intent and philosophy of Humanism.
    The challenge is this: please do not be those that turn to the self-serving purposes of the world and take an ideal, moral, or ethic and change it for the worse. Change is great, but change does not mean sacrificing ones morals, convictions, and beliefs.

    Moleskin

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      A Pleasant Jog Through the Veteran’s Park 12/15/2020

      QIC:  NordicTrack

      Date: 12/15/2020

      PAX: Friar Tuck, Dundee, U-turn, Hasbro, Blue, Roomba, Cleaver, Doogie, Freetime, Milkman

      AO: The Huey

      Conditions

      32 degrees, but dry.

      COP

      Bunch of leg stretches.

      SSH

      Shoulder Blasters

      The Thang

      Do this is a group.

      Start at the Picnic Tables. Do an Indigenous People’s run after every set around the track.
      A Pleasant Jog Through the Veteran’s Park
      Set 1

      25 Burpees

      50 SSH

      75 Lunges (easy count)

      Set 2

      25 Burpees

      50 LBC

      75 Monkey Humpers

      Set 3

      25 Burpees

      50 dips

      75 Imperial Walkers (easy count)

      Finished with a set of 75 Calf Raises, then did 25 Gretel style burpees.

      COT

      Studies have found that experiences are more memorable than gifts. Experiences relieve stress, leave lasting memories, and provide benefits well beyond the length of material items. Consider this Christmas season, and what experiences you and your family are going through. Are they positive? Will they leave fond memories?

      Moleskin

      This workout did a good job keeping us warm.

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        Look! It’s Santa Claus on the Walking Track!

        QIC:  Lanyard

        Date: 12/12/2020

        PAX: Best In Show (R), V Squared, Toe Jelly, Pebbles, Sunscreen

        AO: Battlefield

        Conditions

        Upper 40s. Dry. Rain the night before.

        COP

        Mosey to sheltered pavilion

        SSH X20 IC, Forward Fold OYO, WMH X10 IC, SSH X10, Third Grade Exercise X10 IC, LBA X15  IC, Reverse X15 IC, Overhead Press X12 IC, MNC X12 IC, SSH X10 IC

        Grab a good size rock for your coupon from the creek bed.

        The Thang

        5 Curls

        10 Big Boy Sit Ups

        15 Squats

        20 Merkins….Take a Lap

        Wait for 6

        5 Merkins

        10 Curls

        15 Big Boy Sit Ups

        20 Squats….Take a lap

        Wait for 6

        5 Squats

        10 Merkins

        15 Curls

        20 Big Boy Sit Ups…Take a lap

        Wait for 6

        5 Big Boy Sit Ups

        10 Squats

        15 Merkins

        20 Curls….Take a lap

        Head over to the bathrooms for a nice wall sit for 30 seconds. Then, Muhammed Ali X10 IC, Rest a couple seconds, Jabs X15 IC, Recover. Next round with the coupon:

        5 LBCs

        10 Smurf Jacks

        15 Pickle Pointers

        20 Tricep ext….Take a lap

        Wait for 6.

        5 Tricep ext

        10 LBCs

        15 Smurf Jacks

        20 Pickle Pointers…Take a lap

        5 Pickle Pointers

        10 Tricep ext

        15 LBCs

        20 Smurf Jacks…Take a lap

        Wait for 6

        5 Smurf Jacks

        10 Pickle Pointers

        15 Tricep ext

        20 LBCs

        Back to the bathrooms for a wall sit for 30 seconds. Then, Muhammed Ali X10 IC, Rest a couple seconds, Jabs X15 IC, Recover. Put coupon back in the creek bed. Then, take a lap to wrap it up.

        Oh wait, no flag. Bummer. 5 penalty burpees.

        COT


        Holidays are among us. I encourage everyone to be thinking about a specific family member or friend that might be estranged or isolated. Be a good idea to call or text that person inviting them to the annual family get together or, just checking in on them to see how they were doing.

        Pray.

        Moleskin

        Best in Show seems to be recovering well from his surgery. Santa Claus running on the track. No big deal, he’s here every week. Remember Pebbles’s family in your prayers, as their new little one will be here soon.

        News

        No news of convergence on January 1st. We’ll just all be happy the calendar doesn’t say 2020.

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          A Trip to the North Pole and Santa’s Promise

          Petition · Please bring back Santa Claus on Coca-Cola cans and bottles · Change.org

          QIC:  Escobar

          Date: 12/14/2020

          PAX: Bob Jones, Tatonka, AOL, Mothballs, CareBear, Sex Wax, WuzntMe, Toe Jelly, Skitch, M.I.A., Ramrod, Uncle Joe

          AO: Hacksaw

          Conditions

          The night before called for 100% rain until 0800. Woke up at 0430 to pouring rain and wind at 20mph. Conditions seemed to get worse as I drove to the AO to get set up.

          Then at 0525, the rain stopped and the wind died down. That’s right, it didn’t rain a drop. Santa made me this promise and he sure delivered. Just like he did the last time with the Weenie Whistle.

          So, back to the point; Conditions were very pleasant with temps in the mid 40s.

          COP

          Moseyed to the bottom of Holy Hill a very small and very slight incline. Bear Crawled to the top like we were trying to reach the top of a mountain (kinda the way I picture the North Pole). Moseyed back to the Commons North Pole.

          The Thang

          Arrived at the North Pole and visited the following areas:

          1. Buuurrrrrpees (it’s cold at the North Pole)
          2. Elves’ Workshop (American Hammers and Smurf Jacks)
          3. Christmas Cookie/Cocoa Station (Flutter Kicks and Plank)
          4. Santa’s Bedroom (Hand Release Merkins and Pickle Pointers)
          5. Reindeer Stable (Carrying Santa’s bag one complete circle around the North Pole)

          Grabbed a partner and headed to one of the 8 stations. Completed an AMRAP with the timer being the time it took one group to carry Santa’s bag 1 circle. Rotated to the next station. Completed 4 total rotations before time was called.

          COT

          Live and be thankful for the current season you are in. If you are always looking ahead to the next season, you will never fully appreciate and enjoy your current season, but instead later look back with regret.

          Don’t follow the retail example.

          Moleskin

          I mean seriously, it didn’t rain a drop until coffeeteria at Chick-fil-A. So we used their our umbrella station and still had a great time.

          As WuzntMe said, we should have our own Chick-fil-A storied commercial. We practically own that place.

          News

          Legacy Launch 12/24

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            Hunnits

            QIC:  Prosciutto

            Date: 12/12/2020

            PAX: Dundee, Gusher, Joanna, John Doe (and Scout!), Jorts, Mansiere, Pound Dog, Recycle, Snow Patrol

            AO: Convoy

            Conditions

            1) AQI was 91 or 19; who knows why? Clouds?
            2) 40-ish degrees
            3) Anticipation of block carrying index was 98; again, why? Because there were blocks present?
            4) Expectation of PAX index was exceeded; more showed than HC’d. That’s great ROI and “value prop”
            5) Disclaimer Index was 0; if a negative value was possible – it would be applied here. YHC needs to spend more time in the legal jargon of things – the fumbling is embarrassing and unnecessary.

            COP

            The usual suspects that you’d…. suspect were there.
            SSHs
            HBs
            WMs
            High Planking
            FFs
            More SSHs
            If there was another warm up exercise, it was ~12 reps as it was the twelfth day of Diciembre (that’s the equivalent of December in some latin-oriented languages)

            The Thang

            Intentionally made more difficult than necessary because YHC knew that YHC would be there and he was owed a real snotwoggler.

            100s
            Pair up with a partner; let’s be clear two men equal a pair. Each round partner pax 1 does reps of three exercises (to the tune of a # of reps / exercises). Once those three exercises are done, then starts the accumulation of reps between you and your partner for the fourth (called) exercise. Partner pax 2 runs a lap around the 400m track, meanwhile.

            Staple exercises; Merkins, Block Curls, Block Shoulder Press

            R1: 25-25-25- Burpees (100 cumulative)
            R2: 20-20-20- Windshield Wipers (100 cumulative)
            R3: 15-15-15- John McCains (100 cumulative)

            That’s it – intentionally monotonous and easy to remember

            COT

            Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.

            I asked Gusher to provide some context for a COT theme of pride and humility. He delivered. I couldn’t replicate what he texted me in reply in the COT, so I tossed it over to him. Why the theme of pride/disgrace/humility? Earlier last week, I acted very prideful in a situation and was shown humility through my lack of awareness. Had I just sat back, let the situation unfold and kept myself in check, the whole thing would have come to pass. The lesson learned through that situation (and Gusher’s tactful delivery of the word) was that the only real shame would be to not recognize the wrong in my actions; in that, being too prideful to own the wrong. But, without pride, there is no humility and thus no wisdom. We must learn from our actions, own up to the wrongfulness and get better through humility and wisdom. Thanks Gush.

            Moleskin

            The twelve days of Christmas technically starts on Christmas; as such, I motion that the “12 days of Christmas” workouts should also have delay until after Christmas. I have done two so far. It’s like eating the sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving before trying the turkey. If it’s not time, it’s not time. Control yourselves. It’s like decorating your house for Christmas after Halloween; now, that’s scary!

            Pie Rankings are difficult, but Chocolate cake in any pie/cake discussion is the default winner. For this discussion to have any traction, the understanding that Chocolate cake reigns supreme is a necessary baseline.

            The elusive Convoy AOQ happened again; we were all so lost. So many questions and question marks!

            John Doe is a beast; shows up for Convoy and leaves to go to Landfill before COT to make it to two beat downs in one day. #King

            The real winner today was Scout who protected us on our laps from the mystical evil Troll under the bleachers like a boss, and such.

            News

            Toys for Tots wraps up 12/14 @ Lions Den (see what I did there?)

            Smackdown/Convoy Holiday Happy Hour at Pruitt’s patio on 12/18

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              Jailbreak at the Battery

              QIC:  Abercrombie

              Date: 12/12/2020

              PAX: FNG-Tijuana, 9-Volt, Mrs. Baker, Clothespin, Threeskin, Coldplay

              AO: The Battery

              Conditions

              Conditions were perfect! Any more details would just take away from that.

              COP

              Slow Merkins x 10

              Hillbilly Walkers x 10 (yes, it’s in the exicon)

              Whatever, enough warm up.  Let’s do this!

              The Thang

              Sally up (one of these days I’m going to make it through the entire song, but wasn’t happening today)

              Box Cutters x 10

              American Hammers x 10

              Flutter kicks x 10

              Heel grabbers x 10

              Jane Fonda’s x 20 each side

              100’s x 20

              Freddie Mercury x 10

              Nolan Ryan’s  x 10

              High plank / low plank (up/down) until no one wanted to play anymore. 

              Mosey to the hill and bear crawl backwards up the hill.  9 Volt was the only one with any business participating in this stupid activity. 

              Mosey to the tennis courts

              1 Merkin, 10 squats, 10 SSH

              2 Merkins, 10 squats, 10 SSH

              3 Merkins, 10 squats, 10 SSH

              Continue this for 10 minutes with no rest.  Some of the PAX were in the 15 – 16 Merkin range at this point, it was tough.

              Doracides!!!

              Teams of two starting on a tennis court baseline.  PAX#1 will place one tennis ball in five different designated spots on the tennis court while PAX #2 is doing one of the below exercises.  Once PAX#1 puts out the five tennis balls, he will tag out with PAX#2 and continue the count to 100.

              We completed the following exercises:

              100 Kettlebell swings

              100 Decline Merkins  skipped this one because the Q is a sissy. 

              100 Squats

              100 Should press

              100 Curls

              We finished the beatdown by swinging at some tennis balls.  Many moons ago I was the tennis coach at Ocoee Middle School.  The kids loved playing a game called jailbreak which involves hitting tennis balls on one end of the court while others are trying to catch them on the other end.  Anyway, it was fun and a chill way to end the beatdown. 

              COT

              I just shared a reminder to the PAX to remain cognizant during tough times that you are developing and growing in wisdom as you manage through the difficulties.  It is typically the adversity and challenges in life that create the biggest opportunities for growth and development.  The apostle Paul showed tremendous resilience in his life, which led to him penning near 2/3 of the New Testament. 

              Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  But you must let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.  James 1:2-4. 

              Threeskin tagged on to the COT mentioning how wisdom is an action.  Many times, we pray for wisdom and expect God to just make us smart or give us good decision making abilities.  It does not work that way.  When we pray for wisdom, God grants it by putting us in situations (we usually don’t like) that forces us to grow and develop.   Man!  I love COT time! 

              Moleskin

              9 Volt can bear crawl (backwards) faster than most people run (forward).

              Threeskin is going to wear gloves regardless of the activity, but he still likes to know whether or not they are recommended.

              News

              Last chance to give Toys for Tots! Bring to the Lions Den on Monday 12/14/2020. Or check the 3rd F for more info.

              9 Volt and John Doe are on Q Tuesday and Thursday this week at The Battery. Come see us!

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                The Bridge to F3’s Legacy

                QIC:  threeskin

                Date: 12/10/2020

                PAX: Sousa, Ramrod, SeaGull, Sunscreen, Iron Butt, Go Blue, M.I.A., Sex Wax, Oui Oui, Shawshank

                AO: Legacy

                Conditions

                Cold, its finally winter

                COP

                Threeskin Special: bridge edition

                SSH
                Arm Circles
                SSH
                Merkins
                SSH
                Tea Pots
                SSH
                3rd Grade Exercises
                SSH
                Willie Mays Hays
                SSH
                Imperial Walkers
                SSH

                The Thang
                Key to Core is Legs

                Squats – AMRAP
                Mosey
                Bridge Lunges
                Mosey
                Flutter Kicks – AMRAP starts when 6 is in
                Mosey
                Bridge Lunges
                Mosey
                Squats – AMRAP starts when 6 is in

                Hip Bridges – AMRAP
                Mosey
                Bridge Reverse Lunges
                Mosey
                Plank – AMRAP starts when 6 is in
                Mosey
                Bridge Reverse Lunges
                Mosey
                Hip Bridges – AMRAP starts when 6 is in

                Squats – AMRAP
                Mosey
                Bridge Lunges
                Mosey
                Flutter Kicks – AMRAP starts when 6 is in
                Mosey
                Bridge Lunges
                Mosey
                Squats – AMRAP starts when 6 is in

                Hip Bridges – AMRAP
                Mosey
                Bridge Reverse Lunges
                Mosey
                Plank – AMRAP starts when 6 is in
                Mosey
                Bridge Reverse Lunges
                Mosey
                Hip Bridges – AMRAP starts when 6 is in

                Pickle Pointers til time.

                COT


                An F3 AO is where we can experience next level sharpening. The mission is to plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership. The goal is to have greater accountability and responsibility for each other. Personally, I am challenged by complacency and would like a place where I can step up my game because everyone else is too. We should be thinking about playing up a level instead of falling into the trap of playing down. If we push each other we will continue to get better. This is the Legacy we want to leave.

                Let’s talk about how Legacy can help us up our game.
                – plan your beatdowns, run it by another PAX, the AOQ
                – know your beatdown cold, be prepared, own the morning
                – maximize the word
                – it doesn’t end there – feedback (giving and getting)

                Moleskin

                Coerced M-C – so the Q made everyone do more pickle pointers

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                Toy’s For Tots!

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                  (draft) Detention 12/8

                  QIC:  NordicTrack

                  Date: 12/09/2020

                  PAX: Dundee, Gretel, U-turn, Blue, Ponce de Leon, Cleaver

                  AO: Detention

                  Conditions

                  Very cold (27). See below.

                  COP

                  A lap or two around the track. Stop at each corner and do some warm up exercises.

                  Burpees

                  Forward Fold

                  Arm Stretches

                  Back Stretches

                  The Thang

                  We had to modify the workout because the blocks were so cold everyone’s hands were going numb. Lesson learned: We need warmer gloves, and less block time when it is this cold.

                  Instead we ran around the area and did whatever came to my mind.

                  Rifle Carry Dora’s

                  Can be done in groups of 3 or 4. Pax (A and B) on each end will do an exercise that is counted cumulative with the group. Pax C (and D) will Rifle Carry between A and B. They will hand off count and resume the exercise they were doing.
                  Rifle Doras
                  Group A

                  Curls – 300

                  Overhead Press – 300

                  Arm Extension – 300

                  Bent over row – 300

                  repeat

                  Group B

                  Squats (with coupon) – 300

                  Hammers – 300

                  Toe Merkins (with coupon) – 300

                  BBS – 300

                  COT

                  Herman Cain is well known as a presidential candidate, and as the former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza. One of the more interesting stories of his career was in how he transitioned from VP of Operations into the role of CEO. He had a corner office on the top floor of an office building in downtown as VP of Operations. Many people would dream of reaching this position. His problem was he had no direct operations experience that would allow him to step up to the next level. He decided to resign as VP of Operations and begin as an Assistant Manager at a chain restaurant. He eventually made it to CEO, as we all know. Imagine the courage it took for him to take that step? His drive to achieve his goals and dreams allowed him to see past the fears we would all face in a situation like this. What fear is standing between you and your goals and dreams? Is it worth facing your fears in order to achieve your goals, or are they not important enough for you?

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                    The Twelve Day of F3 Christmas with Blocks

                    QIC:  Blackout

                    Date: 12/10/2020

                    PAX: Mrs. Baker, Clothespin, Abercrombie, Deep Dish, WuzntMe, 9-Volt

                    AO: The Battery

                    Conditions

                    Much warmer than the rest of the week, which isn’t saying much because it was still 36 degrees. Winter is here to stay my friends.

                    COP

                    Mosey lap around dog park and up the hill to pool area

                    • Forward Fold – silent count (around 15 seconds)
                    • Willie Mayes Hayes x10
                    • Arm Circles x10
                    • Reverse Arm Circles x10
                    • Seal Claps x20
                    • Moroccan Nightclubs x15
                    • Forward Fold – silent count (so relaxing the first time that we did it again)
                    • SSH x20

                    PAX moseyed to block stack to get a coupon for The Thang

                    The Thang

                    The beatdown consisted of 12 different exercises done to the idea of the 12 Days of Christmas song. We began with 1 and then worked our way to 2,1 and then 3,2,1 etc. all the way to 12. We ran out of time at the end so we only got to do the 12 exercise and didn’t get to do 11-1 on the last round. After (or before because Q lost count) each thrid day (3,6,9), we had some fun and moseyed down the hill for some exercises at the bottom before moseying our way back up. All exercises were done with blocks except lunges.

                    • DAY ONE: Manmaker, or Blockee, whichever you prefer to call it (OYO)
                    • DAY TWO: Big Boy Sit-ups (in cadence)
                    • DAY THREE: Tricep Extensions (in cadence)
                    • DAY FOUR: Lunges (in cadence)
                    • DAY FIVE: Thrusters (in cadence)
                    • DAY SIX: Incline Merkins (in cadence)
                    • DAY SEVEN: Curls for the girls (in cadence)
                    • DAY EIGHT: Dips on block (OYO)
                    • DAY NINE: Flutter Kicks (in cadence)
                    • DAY TEN: Shoulder Presses (OYO)
                    • DAY ELEVEN: Goblet Squats (OYO)
                    • DAY TWELVE: Burpees (OYO)

                    After Day 3, we moseyed down the hill and did 3 burpees before moseying back up. After Day 5, we moseyed down the hill to the track around dog park. Did 1 burpee at each light pole for 6 burpees and then turned around and moseyed back up the hill. After Day 9, we moseyed down the hill and did 9 squats before moseying back up.

                    COT

                    Spoke a bit about the COVID-19 pandemic and the things I am thankful for in the midst of the hardships and devastation that the pandemic has had to offer. On the list of those things include being able to spend more time with my family and kids especially. Also, I would have likely never found F3, much like the Tatonka story on Wednesday, if it wasn’t for the pandemic. John Doe EH’ed me for several months and I kept telling him no. I had a routine where I would go to the gym in the mornings. With COVID, the gym closed, so John Doe finally talked me into towards the end of May 2020. I am so thankful for all the men in F3 and the experience it has provided me. It is truly a life changing organization and it is a privilege’s and honor to be a part of it with all of you wonderful men.

                    Moleskin

                    Q accidentally called Clothespin Coldplay. Led to jokes about the picture of the arms with Coldplay’s face posted on Slack in which many PAX experienced uncontrollable laughter.

                    Q was reminded a couple of times that just because AO has a hill, that doesn’t mean it has to be used.

                    Workout was supposed to have moseys after the third, sixth and ninth days. Lost count after five. I’m sure it has nothing to do with Deep Dish’s lack of ability to count past five. On that note, we added some “5” counts instead of “10” counts just for Deep Dish.

                    News

                    Toys for Tots drive ends tomorrow 12/11/2020. Make sure to get these in ASAP!

                    2nd F event at Mash and Hops 4:00 Friday; lunch with El Chapo at noon on Friday as well

                    Clothespin Q at Hacksaw Friday fill in for Mayhem

                    3rd F opportunities Tuesdays for rest of year. Moving to once a month in 2021 on Thursdays. Reach out to John Doe if interested.

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