Excitement had been building all week. Two Yutes was scheduled for his VQ on Thanksgiving morning. The excitement from the pax was natural. It’s encouraging when guys are willing to post on a holiday morning. It’s even more encouraging when a guy steps up and says he will lead on a holiday morning. So to have a guy willing to lead for the first time on a holiday morning was impressive.
Unfortunately fate had different plans for Two Yutes. YHC received a text at 0500 stating that Two Yutes had come down with a stomach bug (graciously provided by one of his two yutes no doubt) and he would be unable to post. It’s a shame. He had shared a preview of the plan with me and it was going to be a great one. Much better than what actually transpired. Oh well, save it for next year. Shorty, pencil the man in for 11/22/2018.
YHC gave the disclaimer amid palpable disappointment concerning the man providing the disclaimer. Then we were off in search of new territory, 6 F3Nola vets, 1 from F3 Birmingham, and 2 Holiday FNGs.
The Thang
We headed east where YHC found a well lit, fairly even, fairly dry area near the lake. We circled up for 25 SSH (IC), 20 Merkins (IC), 30 Imperial Walkers (IC), 20 Peter Parkers (IC), and 20 Low Slow Squats (IC)
We headed further east, crossing the bridge and circling up on the far side. Here we commenced a Dirty McDeuce. All exercises 12 reps in cadence, each set followed by a lap around the grassy area (quarter of a mile?)
- Set 1: Abe Lincolns, Sissy Squats (#CrowdPleaser), LBCs
- Set 2: Wide Merks, Plie Squats, LBTs
- Set 3: Tempo Diamonds, Squats, Dying Cockroach
- Set 4: Carolina Drydocks, Monkey Humpers, Mountain Climbers
Next we took advantage of the nearby parking lot. Partnered up. Pax 1 line jumps parking line while Pax 2 does 15 merkins. Flap Jack and repeato until 4 sets are completed.
This left just enough time to head back and go to the top of the levee for….if Tool or Cowbell is reading this, I am sure they can guess it…..
Quadraphilia! – Always facing the lake, down and back up the levee amrap for 4 minutes.
Headed back to the flag where we had the COT, gave thanks and named our FNGs.
Moleskin
The Dirty McDeuce is one of Yankee’s favorites. Leading it today was my way of saying thanks to him for EH’ing me 3 years ago.
We were joined today by Happy from F3 Birmingham. It’s always a pleasure to work out with guys from different regions of the country. They must be doing something right in Birmingham, because he was leading the charge all morning.
FNG Gator earned his name from the socks he wore this morning. He’s Jingle Vader’s nephew and the sense of style is obviously hereditary. FNG Magellen had a difficult time finding the AO.
At the COT, everyone had a chance to sound off on what they are thankful for. The list included Family, Freedom, Marriage (Happy Anniversary Frac!), Quadraphilia (I’m lying), our 2.0s etc. We have a lot to be grateful for.
T-claps to Da Parish for posting prior to the Turkey Day Race. That’s a man trying to earn his Turkey and Gravy.
