Author: backblasts

Date: 2025-04-10
AO: ao_mastodon
Q: Samsonite
PAX: Mr Roboto, Audible, Archive, Tortuga, Jailbreak, Sparrow, TBTF, Falsetto, Bellhop FNGs: 1 Bellhop
COUNT: 9
WOR:Abe Vigoas (IC), BatWings (IC), Copperhead Squats (IC), mosey round the lot w/stretching

The Thang: Double Doras in the Dark (50 burpees, 100 BBS, 200 Lunges); Discs at Dawn (throwing and catching. One point for a catch or throw. 5 points call for a ManRise.)

Moleskine: Buddhists say desire causes attachment, which is the cause of suffering. As a Christian, I believe desire is (can be) good, but the Buddhists are on to something. Too often our desire does lead to an attachment where we then demand the thing we’re attached to makes us happy and we experience pain when the thing goes away. But God tells us that our desire should be only for Him, and anything else will disappoint. All other attachments will go away, or fade, or let us down. So stay adaptable, flexible, and hold everything loosely.

COT: Mr Roboto’s brother and his family

Tags: ao_mastodon, Mr Roboto, Audible, Archive, Tortuga, Jailbreak, Sparrow, TBTF, Falsetto, Bellhop

Date: 2025-04-08
AO: ao_flat_earth
Q: 8-Track
PAX: Panda Express, Banks, Pitch Pipe, Velveeta, Jolly, Shiplap, Spielberg, Cheese, Tortuga, Panhandle, DQ, Spokes, Candyland, TBTF, BigBlue FNGs: None
COUNT: 16
WOR: SSH, stretch walk

The Thang: threw flying discs

Moleskine: Tell your loved ones you love them and are proud of them

COT: Prayers for TBTF Brother who is recently unemployed

Tags: ao_flat_earth, Panda Express, Banks, Pitch Pipe, Velveeta, Jolly, Shiplap, Spielberg, Cheese, Tortuga, Panhandle, DQ, Spokes, Candyland, TBTF, BigBlue

Date: 2025-04-09
AO: ao_tar_pit
Q: Jolly
PAX: Manhole, Da Vinci, Banks, Tortuga, Samsonite, Crack, TBTF, The wet burrito FNGs: None
COUNT: 9
WOR: Abe Vigodas, SSH, Picking Daisies, Shoulder stretches OYO, Mosey lap around track

The Thang:
Separated into two teams.
Each round we spun the wheel to determine the next exercise.

Team A starts by doing as many reps of the exercise as possible while Team B does a lap around the track.

As members of Team B complete their lap they tap out a member of Team A who stops their reps and runs a lap. Team B members then do as many reps as they can before Team A completes their lap and taps them out.

The exercises were: Merkins, American Hammers, Nutcracker sit-ups, Curls, Skull Crushers, Goblet squats.

Ended with 1 min holding squat and 1 min of plank.

Moleskine: Stay positive and push through the hard times

COT: prayers for the respect club and their medical issues.

Tags: ao_tar_pit, Manhole, Da Vinci, Banks, Tortuga, Samsonite, Crack, TBTF, The wet burrito

Date: 2025-04-08
AO: ao_mastodon
Q: Sparrow
PAX: Jailbreak, Sparrow, LeMond, Linc, Da Vinci, The wet burrito, Dumpster, Samsonite, Mr Roboto, DeadDrop FNGs: None
COUNT: 10
WOR: Warm-o-Rama

The Thang: At the top of Hoffa, do Squats, Merkins, BBSU, to earn bricks to toss towards the three hoops. Up and down hoffa each round. Team Linc devastated “Team #2”

Moleskine:
#1. Make sure you’re aiming for the highest goal you can. Don’t settle for the easiest wins.
2. We sometimes do things the hard way because that’s what we see other people doing. There may be a creative way to achieve big goals. Be creative and be willing to flex as needed to accomplish big things with your life.

COT: Prayers.

Tags: ao_mastodon, Jailbreak, Sparrow, LeMond, Linc, Da Vinci, The wet burrito, Dumpster, Samsonite, Mr Roboto, DeadDrop

Date: 2025-04-08
AO: ao_dark_room
Q: Manhole
PAX: Beaker, Crack, Framed, Lakers, Manhole
FNGs: None
COUNT: 5
WOR: yup

The Thang: some coupon work, 1 mile scout run with leg work, playground circuit

Moleskine: life is a balance of health, wealth and time. Reference book “Die with Zero”

COT: Beaker friend

Tags: ao_dark_room, Beaker, Crack, Framed, Lakers, Manhole

Date: 2025-04-07
AO: ao_tar_pit
Q: Tortuga
PAX: Banks, Jolly, Big Mac, DQ, Panhandle, Oompa, Dumpster
FNGs: None
COUNT: 8
WOR: Yes

The Thang: EMOM timer. Run down and back up to the spa. Complete as many reps as you can before timer ends.
For the next round, do the same, but take off 5 reps. Then add a rep each of the next rounds until failure. When you fail to complete your reps in the minute, only run down 2/3 of the ramp, but still add a rep. Next fail, just do 1/3 of the ramp, but still add reps.
First to fail the 1/3 ramp carries the sandbag to the bottom, does two sandees, return with sandbag to the spa then join back in with reps and running until third PAX fails. Then ALL PAX run all the way down, return to top, recover and get instructed on next round while holding a wall sit. Round one – overhead press
Round two – block sit, feet off the ground, to jump squats
Round three – hand release block merkins

The directions were unclear but by round three everyone was fully on board. I’ll do better next time.

Mary: back to the flag, 40 flutter kicks IC
Anyone who did not get to do sandees during the beatdown did two during the flutters.

Moleskine: Write your M a nice note. Pens and post it notes were provided.

COT: Prayers for Tortuga’s doctor appointment today and the new young family group at DQ’s church.

Tags: ao_tar_pit, Banks, Jolly, Big Mac, DQ, Panhandle, Oompa, Dumpster

Date: 2025-04-07
AO: ao_ground_zero
Q: Mr Roboto
PAX: Manhole, Ankles, Panda Express, Samsonite
FNGs: None
COUNT: 5
WOR:
SSHs x15
Stretch OYO

The Thang:
Rucking on the path and through downtown

Moleskine:
Life has ups and downs of different lengths. No matter where you are in relation to one, you will get through. Rely on friends and prayer.

COT:
Health, next steps

Tags: ao_ground_zero, Manhole, Ankles, Panda Express, Samsonite

Date: 2025-04-05
AO: ao_flat_earth
Q: Mr Roboto
PAX: Jolly, Crack, Tortuga, Candyland, Krampus, Shiplap, Spielberg, Panda Express, Pitch Pipe FNGs: None
COUNT: 10
WOR:
SSHs x15
Stretch OYO
Down and Back

The Thang:
Sprint down the track to determine Rock, Paper, Scissors matchups to determine teams. Losers wear pinnies.

Game 1: RPS losers won 6-1
Game 2: After a Roboto+Tortuga trade to the winning team in exchange for Panda and Shiplap, the game was a much closer 6-5 in favor of the non-pinnies.

Moleskine:
Life has ups and downs of different lengths. No matter where you are in relation to one, you will get through. Rely on friends and prayer.

COT:
Health, next steps

Tags: ao_flat_earth, Jolly, Crack, Tortuga, Candyland, Krampus, Shiplap, Spielberg, Panda Express, Pitch Pipe

Date: 2025-04-04
AO: ao_ground_zero
Q: Dumpster
PAX: Ankles, Crack, Pacecar, Samsonite, Mr Roboto, Dumpster
FNGs: None
COUNT: 6
WOR: OYO Stretching, Abe Vigodas, Michael Phelps

The Thang: Run or Walk North

Moleskine: “Lord, When I am feeling tired and strained, Help me not to take it out on other people.”

COT: Prayers from PAX & Amen

Tags: ao_ground_zero, Ankles, Crack, Pacecar, Samsonite, Mr Roboto, Dumpster

Date: 2025-04-04
AO: ao_flat_earth
Q: Shiplap
PAX: Spielberg, TBTF, Tortuga, Candyland, Dewey, DQ, Jolly, Krampus, LeMond, Manhole, Panda Express, Panhandle, Shiplap, Samsonite FNGs: None
COUNT: 14
WOR: SSH – down and back

The Thang: 7v7 ultimate until Samsonite pulled his hammy

Moleskine: just let them

COT: happy birthday to Manhole M

Tags: ao_flat_earth, Spielberg, TBTF, Tortuga, Candyland, Dewey, DQ, Jolly, Krampus, LeMond, Manhole, Panda Express, Panhandle, Shiplap, Samsonite