Biscuit delivery

22 PAX showed up on a perfect morning for a beatdown at the Gashouse.  At 0700 sharp a disclaimer was given which basically said we had no insurance and were idiots or something like that.  We had a quick warm up which consisted of SSH, Merkins, LBC’s, CDD’s (Def Leppard push-ups), and squats.  The Painlab PAX peeled off with Rudolph as the rest of the boot campers went with YHC to the flag for the pledge of allegiance.

Today the Painlab offered some kettlebell work and two groups.  One for the recovering PAX and one for the regulars who are accustomed to Kettlebell workouts.  F3 is a cafeteria.  Serve yourself!

We moseyed to the front of Grier Jr. High for a speed bump merkinfest.  The PAX were instructed to do 21 merkins at one speed bump and then proceed back and forth for more merkins counting down from 21 to 1.  It was a lot of merkins and proved difficult but everyone pushed and got through it.  Short Sale mentioned he wished we did some Morrocan Nightclubs before the merkinfest so I had him lead us in a set afterwards.  By this time I told Monk he was “swole” and I don’t think he was familiar with it.  That is not a word they use in the religious studies department but after you do 210 merkins in 11 minutes there is no other word to describe it.

Then we headed to the steps at FPC for some DORA 1-2-3.  Partner 1 runs to the top of the steps and does 10 Sumo Squats (Gastone style) while Partner 2 stays at the bottom and completes an aggregate count of 100 CDD’s, 200 LBC’s, and 300 Flutter kicks.

We then moseyed to the track at Sherwood for more partner work.  P1 begins lunging the track counterclockwise while P2 runs clockwise until they meet and then switch.  After a lap was completed we moseyed to the playground for some burpeethon training.

Burpees at the top of the minute counting down from 12 to 8 for 50 burpees in 5 minutes.  We moseyed back to home taking the nature trail back to the Painlab convergence and closing Mary exercises of LBC’s, Homer/Marge, and then 5 more burpees as the bells tolled signaling the end of the workout.

COT:  Prayers for Ash Pond for healing and relief, prayers for Spidermonkey’s parents in Tampa, THANKS to the Gashouse PAX for their support of Speed for Need and the Burpeethon next weekend supporting the Special Olympics.  Sign up for these events and brings your families to both as they will be no doubt be memorable for sure.  The Mayor and his M are humbled by our support.  Great effort on their part to make it happen!

One benefit of the pending storm in Florida was that Yo Adrian was able to be home on a Saturday and post at the Gashouse and bring his truck and strong back to help with a quick service project to support Gaston Family Promise.  Speaking of promises, Whoopee posted at Folsom but showed to support the effort and brought biscuits because Whoopee is the MAN!.  Whoopee also reported that Folsom had 17 PAX today and lots of credit goes to #HIM Huckleberry for keeping that place going in lean times and it is good to see it thriving.  If you haven’t been they start at 0630 and it is a great AO and one of the strongest Coffeeteria’s on the tour.  Nothing like watching Gumby order a cheeseburger and fries at 0745.  Sparky also posted at Folsom and then brought his truck so we could get the work done that much faster.  Mastodon let me borrow his truck so we had three trucks.  Short Sale showed up and we were able to knock out the move in an hour and make an impact for families that are homeless and looking for a fresh start.  THANK YOU!

If anyone is interested in helping build a Habitat House next week I will post the address sometime this week.  We will be working the next two Saturdays.

Mark Lee of Third Day is performing and sharing his faith and stories from his new book “Hurt Road” at First Presbyterian Church tomorrow.  Davinci and Dr. Feelgood are leading the effort.  Tickets are free but you need to sign up through Eventbrite.  Try this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-lee-from-third-day-an-evening-of-songs-stories-testimony-tickets-35652022158

A co-worker of Tool time showed up as an FNG today and he said he wanted to join F3 if the rest of us were like Tool Time.  After some comments about his questionable judgement Whoopee asked him what movie he had seen recently and he replied “IT”.  Welcome Gacy to the PAX!  We look forward to seeing you in the Gloom!

Our region is thriving but there are other men in our area that are struggling.  We need to be on the hunt for sad clowns and always EH’ing.  We also had an FNG Friday now known as “Snowman” so Bandit has some company.  Snowman heard about F3 on the Art of Manliness podcast.  Keep spreading the word.  It was a pleasure to lead today and a great effort getting after it today.