Goundhog Day at Purgatory

QIC: Manscape

Date: 02-02-2019

PAX: Goofy,Burlap, Spamalot, Splash, Root Canal, Parkay (WB), Green Acres, Ink Spot (WD), TPS, Razzle Dazzle, Hoptoberfest, D-Day, Bulldog, Turnover, Manscape

The celebration of Groundhog Day on February 2nd derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog comes out of his burrow and does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring. If he does see his shadow he will retreat into his den and there will be 6 more weeks of winter. No such retreat for the 15 PAX who showed up for today’s edition of Purgatory.

WARM-O-RAMA

SSH x 20 IC

HILLIBILLIES X 15 IC

ABE VIGODAS X 10 IC

MERKINS X 10 IC

SEAL CLAPS X 20 IX

OVERHEAD CLAPS X 20 IC

WHIRLYS X 15 IC

MOSEY TO THE LIDO DECK FOR:

UPPER AND LOWER BODY

DIPS x 15 OYO

STEP-UPS 10 EACH LEG OYO

MERKINS X 15 OYO

ALTERNATING ROCKING CHAIR LUNGES X 10 IC

DERKINS X 15 OYO

JUMP SQUATS X 15 OYO

MIKE TYSONS X 15 OYO

PRAYER SQUATS X 15 OYO

REPEATO – REDUCE REPS FOR MERKINS, DERKINS JUMP SQUATS, MIKE TYSONS AND PRAYER SQUATS TO X 10, OYO

MOSEY TO ROCK PILE AND DIVIDE INTO TEAMS OF 3, SELECT ONE ROCK FOR TEAM

MOSEY TO END OF SCHOOL BUILDING

The largest celebration of Groundhog Day takes place in the western Pennsylvania town of Punxsutawney where the legendary groundhog Phil determines the outcome regarding how much winter remains.

To celebrate this occasion, PAX divided into teams for 3 Man Grinder with PAX running back and forth between the end of building and the flagpole:

Exercises at the end of school building

Plank Jacks
Upright Rows
Nolan Ryans
X– Factor
Squats
Upright Rows
Turkish Get-ups
Alternatiing Shoulder Taps
World War II Sit-Ups
Nolan Ryans
Elbow Planks
Your Choice of the Above

Exercises done at the flagpole

Peter Parkers
Hand Release Merkins
Imperial Storm Troopers
Low Flutter

Q calls time about halfway through PUNXSUTAWNEY for

MARY

Freddie Mercurys IC
Heals to Heaven IC
Other Exercises called by Spamalot, Root Canal (yes, he called Planks) and Burlap

FINISHED

COT
– Prayers for Palin’s mother
– PAX needed to help Van Gogh in demolition of deck at Hoser’s widow’s home
– F3 Boone official launch set for March 23rd – see Turnover for details

YHC took the group out giving thanks for the day and lifting up those in need.

NMM

– Astute observation by PAX early on that YHC had brought cardboard, not a good sign of things to come
– The Q was called out by the PAX early on for lightning speed cadence during Abe Vigodas
– A lot of emphasis on “11” during cadences this morning. This was lost on YHC.
– A lot of hard work during Punxsutawney Phil grinder – appreciate the partner work with Burlap and Ink Spot
– Parkay really killing it today
– Great to see Razzle Dazzle continuing to post
– 3 double respects posted !
– Time did not permit the completion of the 3 man grinder, most teams got to the second U in Punxsutawney, somewhat ambitious plan by the Q
– A pleasure to lead this strong group today, returning the keys to you TR, thanks !

2 Comments

  • Burlap
    February 3, 2019 11:38 pm

    Great job of leading that motley crew, Manscape. That grinder was brutal on everyone.

    There was a 50 year gap between the WD and the WB. And at 55, YHC was the youngster of my three-man group by eight years.

  • Spamalot
    February 4, 2019 9:43 am

    Not one, not two, but three double respects! No one was cheated and everyone put forth maximum effort!

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