On the First Night of the New Year, an unofficially endorsed truce allows the sacrosanct veil of Naval regulation to be pierced . During the mid-watch from midnight to 0400 (and only during the mid-watch) it is permitted for a ship to record the first entry of the New Year …
2018 arrived at 5:30 am with a brisk wind and below freezing temps. Lovely start to the new year. YHC arrived early to make sure his Notre Dame banners were hung with bride, to welcome the LSU faithful to the new year. First hulking shadow figure to appear, dressed in …
Twas the gloom before christmas when all through the marsh not a creature was stirring except for c. sparks. The shovel flag dug in the cool of the air, knowing the rest of the pax would be there!! These Pax must be loco! we all roll up sharing our stories …
PRE-THANG The faithful pax roll up in the gloom of the morning for their last beatdown of 2017! Those that are hungry for more get up extra early for 2miles of foreplay. QIC, shooter, steve, and turbo break the ice. WARMARAMA Committed pax are stirring up some mumble chatter as …
As 2017 comes to a close, 10 men came (eventually) to the Mothership to better themselves in preparation for the new year. It was a fitting gloomy morning, 40 degrees and overcast with a little fog, perfect for a December work-out. As Hawg likes to say, iron sharpens iron. So I …
There’s been a slew of cold and rainy days here on the Northshore, and while YHC can’t attest to PAX attendance earlier in the week, I can say it was no surprise finding the usual gang ready to go at The Gipper (minus Maverick, that is, who materialized immediately after …
QIC arrived on this cold and wet Gloom at the Scramble to the usual Thursday crew awaiting at the AO. After some brief chatter we jumped into the warmup. 20SSH IC, 10 Merkin plank twist, 20WM IC Staggered Merkins 5 each side, 20BK IC T-Merkin (possible new military push-up), 20GM …
So, on a cold, wet Wednesday morning YHC was ready for his second Q. Wondering how many pax would be up for a beat-down in this Post-Christmas, chilly weather, you can imagine my astonishment when a surprise guest decided to join us fresh off his Respect Q. None other than …
Calling All PAX, This year, I will have the privilege to reign as the 68th King of the Krewe of Lourdes. This Krewe does not parade, but rather holds a Carnival Ball as a fund raiser for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Violet, LA. The Ball itself is free …
The Foundry is one of F3 NOLA’s most underrated AO’s. The perfect mix of strength & cardio makes for an ideal hump day beat down. Not to mention that there is never an empty QIC on the schedule because whether you like it or not, someone will sign you up. …
