Blackjack with a twist @ SoCal

The Thang: 

6 Pax showed up to get better together @ SoCal tonight

Warm-ups – x10 reps

• Little arm circles
• Abe Vigodas
• Humpies
• Side straddle hops

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 

• Started @ table at the bottom of the hill & performed 1 Merkin
• Ran to 1st set of cones (~30 yards) & performed 1 LBC
• Ran to 2nd set of cones @ top of hill (~30 yards) & performed 20 squats
• Ran back to 1st set of cones & performed 20 RBC’s
• Ran back to table

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

• Round 2: 2 Merkins, 2 LBC’s, 19 squats, 19 RBC’s
• Round 3: 3 Merkins, 3 LBC’s, 18 squats, 18 RBC’s
• Round 4: 4 Merkins, 4 LBC’s, 17 squats, 17 RBC’s

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!