Blackjack with a twist @ SoCal

The Thang: 

6 Pax showed up to get better together @ SoCal tonight

Warm-ups – x10 reps

Moseyed to field behind the Post Office – YHC was busy before the 8:00 pm starting time setting up the field with cones & a table with a Deck of Cards.  Just a side note, this is a “killer” hill.

BLACKJACK 

1 Merkin, 20 squats = 21; 1 LBC & 20 RBC’s = 21 – get the picture

At the end of round 4, plank position until everyone was finished.  Time to deal the cards with Banjo stepping up to take on the dealer.  If dealer wins – everyone performs 5 burpees.  Luckily, Banjo won & we began rounds 5-8.

At the end of round 8 which consisted of 8 Merkins, 8 LBC’s, 13 squats, 13 RBC’s we played another hand – Castaway stepped up to play the dealer & busted – everyone performed 5 burpees.  Began rounds 9-12.

At the end of round 12 which consisted of 12 Merkins, 12 LBC’s, 9 squats, 9  RBC’s, it was Cropduster’s time to take on the dealer – Sorry, dealer got 21 – 5 burpees.  Began rounds 13-16.

At the end of round 16 which consisted of 16 Merkins, 16 LBC’s, 5 squats, 5 RBC’s it was Udder Butter’s time to take on the dealer.  To everyone’s delight, Udder drew a 21 & we were burpee free.

With time running out, we were not able to finish rounds 17-20 (Banjo suggested this would be a great routine to take to 300 when we have a full hour) YHC agreed so be on the lookout for this in December. The Pax helped YHC gather up his goodies around the field & we moseyed back to the flag.  Thanks Udder for carrying the 25 lb. weight.

Count off & name-o-rama.

WOD

Matthew 7:7 – “Ask” and it will be given to you ; “seek” and you will find; “knock” and the door will be opened to you.  YHC then read the following poem and asked the Pax if this reminds them of anyone they know.

I woke up one morning and rushed into the day. So much to accomplish! No time to pray!

Problems tumbled in; heavier came each task. Why doesn’t God help me?  He answered, “You didn’t ask.”

I wanted joy and beauty, but all was gray and bleak.  Why doesn’t god cheer me?  He answered, “You didn’t seek.”

So I approached his door, trying all my keys in the lock.  And God lovingly chided me: “My child, You didn’t knock.”

I woke up this morning, and thought about the day.  So much to accomplish!  So I took time to pray.

I think we are all guilty of the above as we go through life – juggling work, family, Church, leisure (what’s leisure?).  I raised my hand as I am just as guilty as the next one.  Just a reminder, that we need to daily take time out of our busy lives to talk to God to seek his will for us.

Lifted up prayer concerns – Houston, TX, Castaways daughter, Tyler Sims Endure Challenge

 

Moleskin 

YHC’s knee is still doing well and getting through the workouts without pain (thank you Jesus).  Castaway missed the warm-up, but made it in time for the explanation on the game of Blackjack.  He literally drove his truck around until he found us (now that’s dedication).  It seems that 2 Stroke sent YHC a text message @ 7:55 pm wanting to know where we would be.  Sorry 2 Stroke, left my phone in the car.  Of course you could have been as dedicated as Castaway and found us, but did you “REALLY” want to feel the pain – just sayin’.  Thank you men of Granite for putting up with my workout – I did hear a few rumbles during with some asking, “who the heck came up with this”.  YHC kept blaming it on other Pax that were present.  It is always a pleasure and honor to lead these men.

Also discussed the Fall festival coming up on September 16 in Granite Falls & setting up a tent for F3.  Flyers will be made to hand out as well as water, etc.  Twig will be looking for volunteers to man the table throughout the day.

2 Ply out!

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