Anyone who was present knows that YHC was named for a legendary fro rockin’ artist and public television hero with which he shares a common interest. The name does not derive from enjoying the use of any “trees” that may make you happy (or possibly curl up into the paranoid state of defense known …
With an empty Q sheet, YHC took advantage to stretch out some of the muscles affected by Wilson’s IPC sneak attack Tuesday morning. A quick flip through the Lexicon offered some opportunities and some inspirations to try out some new things. Some worked, some didn’t, but it was a great morning to spend with the …
First, cobains for the late BB gentlePAX of Smokehouse. YHC had some other items to attend to yesterday and succumbed to late nap time a little early. Under the assumption, nay, the hope of an FNG, a bit simpler WO was laid out than what was initially planned. It wasn’t easier unless your calling Murph …
Well, Smokehouse, it has been an interesting five years for YHC. I am part of a group I would have never saw myself being a part of. There have been some ups and downs and we are definitely missing some men I would love to see with us again. It is truly all of you …
This one is def coming in a “little” late. No excuses. YHC had an idea for something new, but….after review there was some hesitation that it would be tough enough stuff for the Smokehouse tough guys. With a sleepless night it came to YHC in a dream to seek out the path that needed to …
No Q was truly needed this morning, just a PAX herder. It wasn’t too difficult of a job with only 5 PAX, with the exception of Shankopotamus who is always hard to wrangle. The WO was posted somewhere by F3, and Belding’s late night twitter habits caught up with us since he saw it and …
It was a good morning to gather a little sweat on the brow, or soak a shirt, or whatever in between style of perspiring affects you. We had something for everyone. We missed a few of the regulars this morning, whether you are on the injured list, in a wrestling match with the fartsack/ wife, or …
YHC swore into this BB by putting his right foot a book that looked similar to a Bible. The morning started out like most average gloom Rooster mornings. Everyone showed up at least ten minutes early. No one was running late and got big t-claps for showing up anyway and running by themselves. The Q …
An out of town visitor, Squid from Kanapolis NC, pulled into the AO this morning and with a TBD looming on the Q sheet the Smokehouse PAX had to make due. Two amazing things happened this morning, Swayze didn’t have his speaker and Belding made a how-to BB for Urkle post workout twitter feed style. …
Thanks to the men of F3 Smokehouse for helping two PAX greet their great forties in the gloom. YHC’s hope you all got better. Good times, great burpees, and some boring thrusters were had by all. Also, Could this spell a comeback for “The” Puck? Post on Thursday and find out. Conditions: Ripe for a …
It was only a normal 46 degrees this morning right? Well, tuck em up buttercup and let’s get to work. It is shame this is the first BB in a few Q’s this humble correspondent has written. It may not feel like it should be important but it is one of the core parts of …
It was a cool gloom, to run with the men. There were plenty there… except that one HIM. We waited for the smell of citrus hops, but the hands of the clock just went tic toc.Alas the time has hit five and a one, wait no longer so the ruckers don’t run!With hats pulled low …
Due to some mysterious case of the not feel so goods a last min change was called for the Q and YHC stepped in for the impromptu route. Simple yet satisfying. The rucker/ walkers ventured off into the unknown and we all made it back safe and a little better after 45 minutes. Conditions: Calm …
Rooster BB’s have and always will be the pinnacle of truth! For instance, Urkel showed up before anyone else this morning and Belding lost his ability to sweat! Nine PAX came out for the triple inauguration. New president, a FNG post (welcome Backhoe!), and a newish AOQ. What a day. There were 9 total for …
It was a lonely wait until go time this morning, but never fear, a few regular Smokehouse PAX showed up right on time to relieve the Q of the pressure of performing alone. By few, that means three. Must be a real alarm clock situation taking its toll on the PAX, we know the fartsack …
Good ch..ch…chilly morning Smokehouse! YHC was pumped to have an FNG in the GLOOOOOM! Welcome Blue Hose. I think we may have all had blue hoses this morning, especially if you were commando in shorts feeling the draft like an abandoned farmhouse. Of course Blue Hose’s name should be changed to frostbite since apparently he …
Great morning to show up and spend some quality time with the PAX for some fitness, fellowship, faith, and flippers. Some plans were made but due to sore butts and tight calfs one portion was repurposed into some soggy stretches. No Polish Mafia, True Bouknights, Lumberjacks, Mayors, Silver Foxes, Long Socks, or Kenneth Schulers were …
There were several training routines happening in this morning at the Away Waffle House AO. Some wind resistance training, paired with rain distraction for your balance…some heat resistance training to train for hot coffeeteeria. There was even weighted vest coffee training. Some stayed warm, some got warm, but we all got better! Conditions: see above. …
5 PAX displayed mucho CANTORE in the gloom this morning. What better way to show appreciation than to give them what there hearts desired, a throwback to the time when playing in the mud was a great gift. A time before trivial allure of growing up slowly takes away the quantity and quality of those …
A couple members of RS8 team met in the gloom pre go-time and discussed highly strategized plans to recon possible strategic waypoints for the take down of an unnamed high ranking Polish area of operations Q. The remaining team assembled and waited for asset 1 command central to arrive with the flag. Watches synchronized and …
After a solid convergence yesterday YHC thought the Smokehouse PAX that couldn’t make it may want to have some of the experience. Two stations were “randomly” sampled as part of the plan. The BC was hopefully challenging but the real good stuff dropped with the COT chatter. There are people hit with tough news everyday. …
A great, cool, super gloomy morning is perfect for exploring the exicon a little more. YHC pulled a couple things that seemed interesting and put them into effect this morning. We gotta say there is some good stuff in there… Conditions: super gloom! Disclaimer, Prayer Traveling warm up: TTT x10 IC, 4 corners around the …
*PASTED BY HAPPY TREES ON BEHALF OF THE VQIC TODAY…PUTZ Concerned about the weather ruining our plans but drizzle remained minimal for YHC’s VQ. Had a number of plans and a deck of cards was a casualty the cause. 13 Pax for a round of luck 4-Corners style. Conditions – 75 Degrees and light-heavy Drizzle …
Imagine if you will….. 17 PAX wake in the gloom. Their mental fortitude, and some aging bladders, pull them from the fartsack, we are looking at you Matlock. The FOMO was real and they knew there was something brewing on this particular morning, not Swayze’s late night soda and peanut butter hot dog snack, but …
What a beautiful morning. YHC was put in the EH hard by the silver fox that may have in turn needed his own EH this morning. The no show thus ruined efforts in deterring a plank challenge…oh well it will make us better. Putz wasn’t last to show but not because he was on time. …
We ran to Smokehouse to find FIA. One PAX decided to stay and keep the Rooster company. I don’t know what they talked about but YHC imagines there was a lot of self discovery, teamwork playful banter, and trust falls. There may have even been some warm tears to nourish a blossoming friendship between a …
Some things always sound better in your head. Eh…you live, you learn. The most important thing is this, 12 PAX defied the fartsack and posted for some fellowship ITG. Everyone worked hard and we tried to prepare ourselves for the day. Let’s get our minds right and get even bigger numbers Thursday. The more the …
Get in that corner and do some monkey humpers young man!Read More »
YHC had been perusing the pages of hero WOs for a couple of days and had originally decided to mash up a Vietnam Hero WO with the remembrance of DDay. We stuck to the plan but YHC also thought it would be fun for some of the guys who cant make it out on Saturday …
There aren’t many times that a complete shut-out occurs on the sweat stained battlefield of Smokehouse’s ultimate field. In fact, YHC doesn’t remember reading of any such historical event in the sacred annals. Today, one group of vanquished made history. Unfortunately “Swayze’s Daisies” (sponsored by chest rugs) fell to a team whose superiority has yet …
YHC dreamed he would wake up on time and post to Q this morning. That he did, big round of applause everyone. YHV is not tooting the proverbial horn but he is definitely playing the kazoo. Great fellowship and turnout this morning and not to jinx anything but welcome back Khakis! Conditions: cool Disclaimer, Prayer …
YHC has finally defeated the fartsack to bring his sorry six back to Rooster to run with the boyz. It was awesome meeting Grand Pepe and seeing the usual PAX. We took Shealy Road in reverse, or forward. TnG pointed out we dont really know which way is which, it’s six of one or a …
A morning post with 4 Smokehouse PAX is a good way to start the day. Also it is a good way to get prepared for a nap when you are off of work for the day. YHC would love to tell some lies about what went down but honesty is the best policy. We were …
I was all by myself. No one was watching, and I…ran somewhere and back. The End. Conditions: Favorable to be by yourself Disclaimer Prayer Route: Just followed the Q, crazy bastard was all over the place. Naked Moleskin: Larry Bird to HT, he really shined this morning and finished first. COT: Count …
YHC had an idea a couple nights ago to bring it back to a staple of the F3 palette. The original weinkie was to have a triple Dora (which will happen). The exercises selected were going to maximize reps, however, upon arrival this morning YHC looked at the men of Smokehouse and new they wanted …
The Smoker finally made it around and allowed the men of Smokehouse to partake in all of its glory. You are welcome for the introduction Rabbi, strong work. Strong work from all! The accumulated sweat could have drowned two elephants. (If you poured it into two separate elephant sized bowls and dunked their heads in …
What a crowd! 8 PAX doing all kinds of stuff! YHC likes it. Just get out and do something. When this horribly awesome BRR thing is over, some wheels are going to get put down and the ruck is getting strapped back on. Sometimes it may even be at the same time (believe it or …
This will be easily one of the quickest BB’s YHC has ever penned. All you need to know is that Shankopotamus rolled in on us this morning, which was a blessing for fellowship. He then proceeded to taunt us about how he shouldn’t be ahead of us after back surgery. All YHC really remembers from …
Better be quick, don’t fall in a crack, protect yourself… SHANK IS BACK.Read More »
This morning was good. Every morning is a good morning. Our personal attitudes, struggles, and happiness are what push negative or positive perception onto what God gives us every single morning. Every day his sun rises and offers us a new opportunity. Some might say that based on the same thought process a morning is …
YHC lied this morning when he tweeted out the numbers. If you actually yelled “Freeeeedom” from the back of a giant eagle no one would hear you because the eagles scream would be too loud and bad ass. Due to unforeseen circumcstance Swayze spared our arms and noses from a SBS beat down. With a …
I brought a Flag, you bring the giant screaming eagle.Read More »
YHC had been planning what he was hoping to be “Sweat Fest” 2018. A work snafu with M caused the Q’s time to be shortened and YHC had to seek out a pinch Q for the bottom of the 9th. Nub stepped up for an impromptu co-Q. Nub is and always will be the kind …
Improptu Co Q complete with sweat and man touching.Read More »
Once again as the gloom opened its arms to receive the PAX for a game of Smokehouse Ultimate Frisbee, 8 PAX gathered to forge themselves into legends. More accurately…liars. The only truth to come out of the whole ordeal was that Nub, Crisco, HT, and Albatross owned Al Gore, Mermaid, Aunt Bee, and Cootie. Really …
YHC is thankful for another year of being blessed with the gift of life, love, family, and fellowship. It gets very easy at times to forget just how filled our cups are here and that we should let those cups overfill to the benefit of things other than ourselves. To say we have it easy …
YHC wanted to treat the Smokehouse PAX to a Ruck BC before some of them headed off to The Mission for one heck of a beating…we will get to that a little later. After Sweet Baby Swayze finally showed up we had 5 PAX Ruck ready and 1 PAX not so Ruck ready, have you …
The brave Pax of Smokehouse wondered out into the Gloom for what they thought was a Happy Trees “Q”. After the short Mosey to the practice field & a thorough COP they then got the “Shaft” when Happy Trees turned it over to Defect. Then the chatter really started… “Oh so that’s why you showed …
Crisco is a new PAX to Smokehouse and had mentioned he would be interested in freeing himself from ultimate Frisbee virginity. Far be it from any of us to deny him that awesome of a request. YHC sent a late invitation to The Valley in hopes of getting a good game going. Those guys came …
There is one thing to ultimately say here to sum it all up. WE GOT AN FNG AND HIS NAME AIN’T COOTER IT IS COOTIE! (Hey that rhymes) Okay, I’m collected, back to the task. YHC had some issues he cried about last week and couldn’t make it to post. WAH WAH TRIPLE WAH MY …
With one week to go before some dumb little fun run YHC knew there was a possibility of slim numbers, but they weren’t anymore slim than has been the trend lately. There must be something in the water. YHC would be willing to bet his butt that whatever it is came from Montgomery Avenue sewer …
YHC may be a Westside PAX who took over a Westside AO for the Westside Takeover, but he is glad it was with the close brothers at Tomahawk. Little backstory to set the tone: Around October-November 2016 Julep put out the call for a Saturday Q for Tomahawk. Having one or two Q’s under his …
It hasn’t been too long since a Murph was run at Smokehouse, but YHC missed it, so with no occupying Q on the sheet a weinkie was set aside. Knowing there is never a bad time honor Murph it was set to go down again this Saturday in a wet gloom. The gloom was …
The YHC’s knew they could not fool anyone into believing that “Hub” was as actual PAX. Well, we did end up fooling Wino, but that isn’t hard to do. Wino told me this weekend that melting Jellybeans over your nipples will prevent chafing. You really need to check your sources dude. YHC’s did end up …
YHC got up this morning to trade the warmth and falsehoods of the fartsack for the cold of the honest gloom. He desired to meet more men that have taken the DRP. More than usual the Q-drenaline level had peaked due to the priviledge of Q’ing the fresh PAX of F3 Saluda and meeting these …
WHAT AN AWESOME START TO THE DAY IN THE GLOOM!!! YHC was excited to see his brothers this AM. There were no new faces, places or paces but we got some good training in. Stay Puff even got in some impromptu street court time and showed us white boys can in fact almost dunk on …
Tis’ the season for the hustle n’ bustle. Running around half the time feeling the sentimental draw of time spent with loved ones near and far. The other half spent scrambling for things to buy for those same folks you miss so dear…Sometimes you just got to slow things down, way down. I have heard …
YHC has been missing the run time with the Rooster calendar boys. Glad to finally get back with the studs. Minus our imaginary friend Wilson. Conditions: Chilly…perfect Rooster weather DISCLAIMER PRAYER 1 Walker heads of to a new AO…F2 Quick Pantry 7 PAX do a Crosson Loop: Bernard to 23, Left Left …
This AM rolled in with some cool crisp air. After 11 fartsacks were emptied, DRP’s were swallowed with a nice cup of CANTORE (Pole Cat probably brewed his on an open fire…so manly). Though YHC is probably the best counter in all of Smokehouse…pause for laughs……he wanted to simplify to solidify and printed out the …
Task. Purpose. Mission. A task without purpose may be completed, and completed well, but honestly how much impact is felt without purpose. How spiritually full is a task? A mission requires that task to have a purpose, filled to the brim with impact. If your mission is given spirit, specifically the kind that asks one …
Filling More Than Bellies…Also, see the PAX list for more RESPECT than Aretha FranklinRead More »
One regular face had his first run at the Rooster this AM. Tongue n’ Groove (TnG fo’ short) usually posts at our local BC AO Smokehouse. He heard the crow of the Rooster, well actually the call of early P200 training (first relay…TCLAPS TnG) and was taken on his first date by Aunt Bee. Shankopotamus …
With the excitement of the new PAX continuing to come to Smokehouse, YHC wanted to deliver a close knit beatdown this morning so we could experience some memorable mumblechatter. Nothing like some good monkey humper strokes, err….I mean jokes, to keep them coming back for more. It was good to see Beta still getting the …
The hands of time are quickening their pace towards this BRR thing everyone is talking about (at least the guys running it won’t shut up about it…stupid Happy Trees). The team that carries Rooster/Smokehouse PAX lost a strong runner, that will be sorely missed, but gained a road smoking teammate from the midst of their …
It was a good morning to Q at Rooster. It is Friday, nice weather, and YHC was surrounded by F3 brothers that push and encourage one another. Puck and Swayze took off on one of BRR training routes and rucked the mess out the Lick Creek Climb. After making it down to the bridge base …
Anyone who was present knows that YHC was named for a legendary fro rockin’ artist and public television hero with which he shares a common interest. The name does not derive from enjoying the use of any “trees” that may make you happy (or possibly curl up into the paranoid state of defense known as …
***Copied on behalf of the Shankopotamus *** Today was a blast. Thanks my brothers for the push. Weather: 74 and humid, saw one pax wring his shirt out 2 times! Disclaimer and prayer The thang: Mosey and circle up near the brick pile 15 ssh 15 ttt 10 …
Bernard street was not ready this AM for the Fartleking, Indian running bad boys of Rooster. We had the guest PAX Peg from F3 Summerville for two days now. YHC, and everyone else has enjoyed getting better with a bro from anotha’ AO. Here is what we did. As usual we all got better in …