Tatanka

AO: Grindstone

When: 2025-12-15

QIC: Marsha

PAX (14): Crab Cake, Durty Nelly, Flambeaux, Grimace, Luau (F3 Gwinnett), Nextel, Omaha, Swiper, Tricky, Vanna, Whiplash, Gump and Crosscheck joined at Luau's direction.

Preamble:

When a storm approaches, a buffalo herd GATHERS and charges directly into it, a behavior that contrasts sharply with the reaction of cattle (BEEF), which tend to run away from the storm. This strategy is driven by a survival instinct aimed at minimizing exposure to harsh weather conditions. By running into the storm rather than attempting to outrun it, the buffalo reduce the duration of their time within the storm's most intense phase. This approach allows them to pass through the storm more quickly, thereby decreasing the risk of exhaustion, injury, or exposure to predators.

Warm-O-Rama:

25 Side staddle hops 10 Imperial walkers (CC) 10 Moroccan nightclubs (CC) 10 merkins 10 weed wackers (CC)

The Thang:

Using the lamposts as milestones, we did the following: Lunges to the Imperial March Lamppost - 10 burpies Side squats to Son of David Lamppost - Stairs - Merkin + Monkey Humper 11s
  • run up stairs
  • 20 yard jog to Hump Monkeys
Bison crawl (very similar to bear crawl, but we stay together as a Herd) Karaoke to the Corner Corner to Corner
  • 10 Mountain Climbers (CC)
  • Sprint to the next corner
  • Repeat 3x (some PAX did not listen and did it 4x.  Good for them.)
Bison Crawl to the next lamppost Side Straddles to the next lamppost Indian Run back to the Flag Had time to eat lightning and crap thunder! Rocky - Gonna Fly Now
  • 3 jabs (each side)
  • 3 upper cuts (each side)
  • 3 combination jabs
  • Big Boy Sit-ups x 20
  • I have to say that Striking is an area of improvement for the group.  I am less afraid of a few PAX than before this AO.
BBS + leg extensions (1:4 ration x 4 rounds) Flutter Kicks - 20 reps (CC) LBCs - 20 reps

COT:

Celebrated 7 days sober with Durty Nelly.  THAT IS AWESOME!!! Meditation for the Day: "Be still and know that I am God."  Being still is clear, but what is knowing "I am God?" He is shepherding me to trust that He has the situation in control and I do not need to try to control the situation.  It is challenging to rest in the LORD. We thanked God for the physical and mental health to ACCELERATE this morning and prayed for the PAX that did not.

Naked-Man Moleskin:

The effort and form of the Rockies were honestly, underwhelming.  There was an aura of Taebo and jazzercise among the circle.  I saw a game of patty cake broke out between two PAXs.  One PAX threw some kicks into the exercise, which is a great MMA modification. We will continue the Rockies until performance and effort improves.  I am less afraid of several PAX after witnessing them eat fruit cups and crap cotton candy. This lack of striking skills may be an EAST side thing.  I will experiment by testing the WEST PAX on Friday at Jericho.  WEST may be tougher than EAST. Other Notes
  1. Nextel contradicted his previous comments about adversity to cold weather.  Actions speak louder than words!
  2. Snowman continues to duck a strong, musically engaging AO rising from roots of Dekalb County.
  3. Three PAXs under 20 years old.  They showed up and participated at a high level!
 

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