Conditions: low 70’s

FNGs: none

Disclaimer: GIVEN WITH PRIDE

COP:

SSH 20 IC

The Thang:

Another round of crazy 8’s.  Thanks to corona we did not partner up this time.  Instead went from one side of parking lot to other as singles.  The travel was done in the form of a cusack for the first 4 rounds.  The last 4 rounds were a jog over and sprint back. Each PAX was responsible to do 8 reps of each exercise prior moving on to the next exercise.  Each round consisted of 8 exercises.  This was done to the extent of 8 rounds. (IC-in cadence) (OQ-on Q)

1. CURLS WITH BLOCK IC
2. Ballerina Toe Squats OC
3. Tricep Extension IC
4. Lunges with Block IC
5. Box Cutters IC
6. Smurf Jacks IC
7. Gas Pump IC
8. High Knees IC

(we only made it to complete 6 full rounds in time allowed)

Mary:  Heel Touch x 25 IC

              Heels to Heaven x 25 IC

              LBC x 25 IC

Numberama: 7

Namerama And Pledge: Done with pride

Announcements: 

Prayers and BOM : Done

Devo:

QIC was watching a documentary where an individual was talking about the importance and significance of a proper handshake.  Yes, I understand the current regulations in effect of not allowing personal contact as such.  However, a proper handshake has a multitude of underlying meanings.  First is, “hi nice to meet you”.  Second is “hi, this is who I am”.  What is not necessarily understood when given a proper firm handshake is an underlying message.  One that states if something were to come through the door and threaten the life of you, I will stand next to you and defend you and myself to the fullest.  As a child I did not understand what my dad meant when he tried to explain this to me.  As I have grown older I have come to understand that its more important for me to let an individual know that I just met that this is who I am and this is the respect I give to you.  If something does come through the door, I will stand shoulder to shoulder and fend it off with you.

Moleskin:  

Many of the PAX discussed how in history sometimes all that was needed for any agreement was a proper handshake.  Whether that was a purchase or coming to an understanding.  This lead down a path of what is now needed for any agreement.  From anything like signing a contract that has to be witnessed and notarized to who knows what DNA sample would be requested (insert weirdest form of DNA sample here).

Conditions: 71 calm and cool

FNGs: none

Disclaimer: GIVEN WITH PRIDE

COP:

Imperial walkers 15 reps IC

The Thang:

Today we “PLAY” CRAPSS and celebrate Outhouse’s 39th birthday.  Die one is the exercise, die two is the rep count. Number below represents the number on the die. Q rolls die one first, PAX to right rolls die 2 first. Rotate each die clockwise after each turn one PAX at a time. Pax rolling for exercise is responsible for calling the OQ or Cadence.

DIE #1

1. Curls for the girls OQ
2. Rockette Squats IC
3. Alabama Ass Kickers IC
4. Pattycake Merkins OQ
5. Side Straddle Hop IC
6. Starfish Crunch IC

Die #2

1=5
2=10
3=15
4=20
5=25
6=30

We were able to complete 2 full rounds with each PAX rolling.

 

Mary:

Freddy Mercury – 39 reps IC
Heels to Heaven – 39 reps OQ
Australian Snow Angels – 39 reps IC
Pickle Pointers – 39 reps OC
LBC – 39 IC

               

Numberama: 4

Namerama: Oops, Mr. Feeney, Cornhole, Brokeback

Pledge: Done with pride.

Announcements:  

Prayers and BOM : Done

 

 Devo:

Proverbs 9 : 10-11

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.  For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.”

God wants to open doors and make a way in your life and that includes understanding how to exercise good judgement.  However, if you don’t apply wisdom principles such as obedience to God, humility and waiting for His timing, your path forward will meet impasses.  Trust in God and allow good judgment to make a way for you.  Have the intimate conversation with the Father and you will see the fruits of your trust in Him to guide you throughout your days.

Sometimes it is amazing how one devo plan gets changed right in the middle of the one you were planning.

Conditions:

FNGs: NONE

Disclaimer: GIVEN WITH PRIDE

COP:

SSH 20 IC

The Thang:

The Rock #3

YHC was reading about a workout regimen online trying to brew up ideas for Q’s. Stumbled on The Rocks workout regimen and made the gears start turning. We will be doing a shortened version. Each exercise will complete one round followed by a lap. this will be done to the tune of 4 rounds.

1. LBC – 15 REPS IC
2. AMERICAN HAMMERS – 15 REPS IC
3. DIPS – 15 REPS IC (curb)
4. FLUTTER KICKS – 15 REPS IC
5. PICKLE PUNDERS – 15 REPS IC
6. CRAB CAKES – 15 REPS IC (crab crunch opp arm opp leg)
7. OHP – 15 REPS OQ
8. CPR – 15 REPS IC

Last exercise was allowed to change to PAX choice after round 1

 

Mary: Got hers in the thang

Numberama: 4

Namerama: G.I. Jane, Brokeback, Olaf

Pledge and COT: Done with pride.

Announcements: 

Prayers and BOM : Done

 

Devo:

PROVERBS 25:28

A MAN WITHOUT SELF-CONTROL IS LIKE A CITTY “BROKEN INTO” AND LEFT “WITHOUT WALLS”

SATAN WILL RY TO “BREAK” INTO US AND LEAD US TO OUR SINS WHERE HE FEEDS ON OUR MISTREATMENT OF OURSELVES.  ONCE HE GETS US TO SIN WE WILL BE OPEN TO MANY MORE ATTACKS FROM HIM BECAOUSE OUR “WALLS HAVE FALLEN”.  IF YOU HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF WITNESSING THE PREVIOUS 2 Qs FROM ME I HAVE GIVEN YOU THE FACTS OF HOW TO SURROUND YOURSELVES WITH THE ARMOUR AND WALLS NEEDED TO STAND FAST AND BLOCK HIM FROM INVADING.  THOSE TOOLS WILL ALSO KEEP YOU FROM ALLOWING SATAN TO ATTACK YOUR WALLS.

Conditions: Perfect 54 degrees

FNGs: Hightower

Disclaimer: GIVEN WITH PRIDE

COP:

SSH 20 IC

The Thang:

Brought a new version of Crazy 8’s to the Den.  Pax separated into pairs.  One went to grab 2 blocks and the other grabbed a saw horse from the parking lot.  Pax then went to separate sides of parking lot.  Horse was placed in middle of lot and blocks placed at each end.  Each was responsible to do 8 reps of each exercise prior to changing exercise.  Each round consisted of 8 exercises.  This was done to the extent of 8 rounds. (IC-in cadence) (OQ-on Q)

1. CURLS WITH BLOCK IC
2. HIGH KNEES IC
3. CHEST PRESS IC
4. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS IC
5. OHP WITH HORSE OQ
6. AMERICAN HAMMERS IC
7. LAYING PULL-UPS OQ
8. FREDDY MERCURY IC

Mary: 3 rounds of Boat/Canoe next pax around the circle called the next position.

Numberama: 10

Namerama And Pledge: Done with pride.

Announcements:  May still need a few volunteers for P200.

Prayers and BOM : Done

 

Devo:

“You can’t always control your situation but you can always control your attitudes”

SSG Travis Mills, Quad amputee vet landmine survivor in Afghanistan.

At the time of his injury he was stabilized and moved to Walter Reed hospital where he told his wife to take the kid, money in bank account and the house and move on with her life. This was not ok with her.  Since then he has his own foundation that helps soldiers with amputations.

There are things in the world we can not control ourselves. What we can control is how they affect us.  A bad day can be just a bad day it doesn’t mean it has to control your emotions. We all have them. What is different is how we react to them. Someone can say something to you hateful but how you react to it is all up to you. Since his injury SSgt Mills has had a daughter and started an organization that helps other amputees.  He is using the injuries, which he had no control of, sustained in a conflict that he had no reason to be in to better himself and the world. What would the world look like if we could all use the transgressions, injuries, and hurts against us to better the world instead of dwelling on the immediate hurts to ourselves.

Conditions: humid and warm 64 deg

FNGs: none

Disclaimer: GIVEN WITH PRIDE

COP:

SSH 20 IC

IW 20 IC

TTT 20 IC

The Thang:

YHC’s variation on four corners.  Each of the four corners was placed a die and square piece of paper.  There were 6 exercises on each card to correspond to each number on the dice.  Station 1 – Arms, station 2 – Legs, station 3 – Abs, station 4 – Cardio,  Cusak between stations.  Pax divided into 2 teams, one started at station 1 other team started at station 4.  Pax rolled die at station and did corresponding exercise listed on square.  Arms, legs, abs stations were done in cadence or on Q up to 20 reps.  Pax rotated after completing each station.

Mary:  was left alone

Numberama: 8

Namerama And Pledge: Done with pride

Announcements:  Anniversary convergence and party, P200 volunteers needed – see major dad, Classes begining

Prayers and BOM : Done

 Devo:

Proverbs 15:1

On Sunday guest speaker Chris Singleton spoke of how to live a Demo-day so that we could get to the rebuilding day.  He asked us to ask ourselves “is God doing a Demo-day in my life?”, so that he can prepare us the for the rebuild.  In Proverbs 15:1 it says. “a gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”  Meaning how we react to things in our lives determines our situational and eventual life outcomes. Chris went on to quote Charles Swindoll.  “10% of life is action, the other 90% is reaction”, meaning the first 10% of our lives is given and set for us.  The last 90% Is how we react to things in our lives.  We can not control the things that happen to us, what we do control is how we react to them. So, remember no matter how hurtful or painful an event is, what matters is the 90% of our lives we let it control.  Take control of the %90 and react as Jesus would.

Conditions: Calm 40 degrees

FNGs: none

Disclaimer: GIVEN

COP:

SSH 10 IC

TTT 10 IC

HILLBILLIES 10 IC

The Thang:

Spelling is just as hard as numbers.  Each PAX had to spell their name and perform corresponding exercise to each letter.  Most of which would begin with the same letter. EX:  B – 20 Boat/Canoes in cadence on your own.  After each letter a lap was paid in order to get next letter.  Lap = around side parking lot.  With some PAX names being shorter than others those names doubled their name.. Had plenty of time left over for some impromptu spin the bottle.  Pax decided the bottles choice got to choose the letter on the tower. That choice was not modified until the end when Oops decided we would do 100 t-claps.

Mary:  no time left for her

Numberama: 9

Namerama And Pledge: Done with pride

Announcements:

Thanksgiving convergence, Summerville Christmas parade(need Qs, and Pax to sign up), Christmas party.

Praise report – Pax raised $350 for Children in Crisis fund.

Prayers and BOM : 

Devo:

Luke 9:23-24

“all who want to come after me must say no to themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow me.  All who want to save their lives will lose them.  But all who lose their lives because of me will save them.” When my father passed he looked to these exact words.  He realized true salvation was not something he would find here on earth in his belongings but in the one true king.  Once he found peace here on earth he knew that he had eternal life with the father.  I ask you all to do the same, do not hold on to earthly possessions that will one day be gone.  Seek to find the father in all things that matter.  Through this you will seek the kingdom of god.

 

Moleskin:  

Trying a variation on Olaf’s tower of pain. All Pax completed spelling of F3 name and moved into some impromptu spin the bottle.