Twitter lit up last night about the possibility of there being at least a couple FNG’s this morning at Mary, along with one kinda visitor. I say kinda, because Obama (F3 Swamp Rabbit) posts often enough and knows enough folks up here to hold dual citizenship with F3 RVA. Not going to lie, in the light of day, I was really scratching my head figuring out who were FNG’s, who were the visitors, and who were F3RVA guys which I just wasn’t too familiar with. Besides, it was a massive group of 30 guys with too many LIFO’s to count (Saab may have been the last), and I didn’t know I was Q’ing until 0529, when Phonics pulled up and Opus was not with him.
So let’s tackle the elephant in the room real quick so we can get down to what actually happened. Word is Opus is fine, but the nightmare that keeps all Q’s restless the night before apparently had no effect on him….he overslept. As much as that will probably suck for him this coming week, that truly is the best case scenario for a no-show. The comment that was thrown around this morning (in jest, of course) was “I hope that he’s ok, in which case Im gonna kill him.” We are not, obviously, but there will surely be a comment added to the corporate file.
With this many guys, the thought was keeping everybody together. Going off site would have been fun (usually done to mess with LIFOs and no shows), but let’s face it, we had a literal herd of dudes. Not in the cards. Since a member of Swamp Rabbit was here, we had to get in some merkins, some situps, and some running for the big June challenge they have going on. Lindsay’s around the block was the obvious call. I am not even going to feel bad that I used it Tuesday, and I will use it again next Tuesday at No Toll. The usual suspects flew thru it, then did a victory lap to rub it in the faces of the mere mortals….not cool, dudes, not cool. I kid, of course they were heading back to the six. To be fair though, the six was looking pretty good here, so it was time to kick it up a notch.
The Beast came next, with a little explaining for those unfamiliar. I was a little disappointed when I started poling the pax for suggestions burpees kept coming up. Come on guys, as the Dothraki would say: “it is known that burpees always go last on The Beast….it is known”. Well, we ran out of time and didn’t get the full 6 legs in, but burpees did go last just the same. We did get in squats, American Hammers, and some Lt. Dans before though. Good work all around.
Thanks to Swirly for punishing the pax with some Mary while I got the recording device ready for this super sized pax list! The 6 inches to finish it off was gut wrenching. Sorry about the lack of personal stories thrown in here, it was truly a blur just trying to keep the pax moving in the right direction.
A final note: We are happy to have Frank Lloyd Bunyon From F3 Chapel Hill join us this morning, sorry I didn’t get to chat with you today in the chaos. Hope that you were made to feel at home by someone in the pax.
FNG’s:
-“Partridge” came from a big family, just like the Partridge Family. Google it, Millennials.
-“FEZ” started as “Exchange Student”, since he named half of the NCAA on the east coast schools as his alma maters. It was shortened to FEZ for it’s roll off the tongue linguistics. For those not in the know, the Foreign Exchange Student on “That 70’s show” was named FEZ because nobody could say his real name. He barely avoided getting named after some horse that won the Kentucky Derby, and “blah blah blah Sock”. Oh yeah, and “Sandusky” wasn’t happening. You are welcome.
-“Le Tigre” was named for the LSU shirt he wore to the workout (where’s Gumbo?!?). Le Tigre is an offshoot of the Polo shirt craze in the 80’s. And it means Tiger in some language (not Spanish according to legend)…and has a cute little jumping tiger avatar on it. Also, as a Gamecocks fan, who is also in the SEC, I wasn’t going to listen to “Roll Tide” every time he posted, which was the only other name worth talking about that got thrown out by the pax.
Apology of the week goes out to …….well me. I get the apology of the week for having to write this soup sandwich of a back blast. I didnt mind the Q, that was easy! Anyways…..
Opus apologizes…
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Way to step up Labrat !
Great to have Obama back with us.
Welcome to all the new guys – let’s keep EHing boys !
See y’all in the gloom..
I wrote this backblast while eating 2 donuts for breakfast. Let’s call it a wash.
I wish I had a better story like I was out late last night partying and decided to abscond with an armored personal carrier, but alas someone beat me to that. Thanks to Labrat for picking up my slack. You should have seen the workout I had planned for you all… I’ll be back.
Nice Q, Lab Rat. The (Long) Lindsay around the block at Mary is a strong call. Two donuts for breakfast? Eh, also strong.
Glad to hear you’re OK, Opus. Looking forward to your whatever you had planned, next time.
Welcome to Partridge, Fez, and Le Tigre. Great work out there and we hope to see you back out soon!
Great Q on the fly, LabRat. The Survivor Season 1 Buff was on point. How’s Richard Hatch these days?
Welcome to the new FNG’s. I think we are only 3 shy of having the entire RLL MP7 coaching squad on board. Keep EH’ing…It’s what’s up.
Glad Opus is ok. Ask Wilson, you will stop hearing about it, um….NEVER!
Great job picking him up Lab Rat.
Welcome FNGs – especially Le Tigre…Love it. GEAUX TIGERS!
See you in the gloom boys.
Way to step up Labrat, solid Q man! Welcome to the new guys!
Great Q Lab Rat and way to step it up! The big Lindsay four corners is a keeper. Can I get a side of whatever Rosie and Swirly are taking. It is either EPO or some bad ass mushroom because they are running out of their minds. Awesome to have all the new guys this morning. Stick it out and make it to a few of these.
Roll that “r” or no?
Must roll it!
Another excuse we would have accepted (or at least expected) would be that you simply misplaced your glasses and got lost on the way to the Q : )
Please note that Lab Rat stated that eating liver does not agree with him.
Well done keeping this large rowdy bunch reasonably in check and stepping in for your sleepy DaVille brethren Lab Rat. Welcome Le Tigre, FEZ and Partridge. Hope to see you all back soon.
Unconfirmed but Boudreaux may have splashed Bordeaux
And I wasn’t there to witness…DAMN IT! If confirmed…Tclaps Lab Rat!
just a lil’ bit to get the morning started right
that’s the good thing about pulling up the rear – nobody was there to witness
Richard Hatch? Vinny! wow obscure reference! Haven’t heard that name since he went to the pokey for tax evasion over a decade ago.
Woo Hooo! A notch in Lab Rat’s belt! That taste in your mouth, Boudreaux, that’s the taste of Victory.
tasted more like alewerks, but i hear ya.
also, my legs are still throbbing – nasty impromptu Q – kudos
Ha! Took a bit to get that reference. Got it now…. #blondeale
Labrat, like a pro!
Opus, you won’t live this down so just accept it! Like Swirly says, “Prison sex, just let it happen.”
30 at 45MOM is awesome. Welcome FEZ, Le Tigre, and Partridge! Keep posting and reap the rewards!!
Labrat, nice notch in your belt. Merlot by Beaudroux!!
Obama, great to see on old friend and Keydet!!
Boys, keeping digging if you want to find water!! And I like hanging out with this wrong crowd!!
Loud and Proud!
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Sorry I missed this – looks like a lot of fun – way to lead, Lab Rat
Now that I see how Le Tigre is spelled it makes more sense… Thanks for taking the Q and killing it Lab Rat!