On a brisk, clear 28 Deg morning 7 PAX gathered at THE ROCK.   This was Q #16/25 on the Master Q Trail.

(***Tangent Alert***The Rock was actually another in a long line of Forgettable Nick Cage Movies from the 90’s.   This one starred Sean Connery, Ed Harris, Michael Biehn, and Danny Nucci.
All the PAX say:  “Wait, who the @#&@)(# is Danny Nucci?”   Funny you all should ask.   Danny Nucci is a high school / college friend of mine from my Late 80’s/ Early 90’s days back in LA.   He has carved himself out a nice career as an actor.  Including starring in The Rock.  He also starred in The Titanic, Eraser, Crimson Tide, and several other movies)

So on to the really important part of this Back Blast:   In the chilly temperature only one PAX showed up with shorts on, Sandman.   When this was remarked upon his reply was something to the effect of: “With Hairy Legs like these, it’s like having an extra layer built in.”   So, while hairy legs may not be an advantage in the heat and humidity, in the cold it can be of great advantage.  To ensure that we would all stay warm it was time to do what we came to do.

With that we began our workout:

Fellowship run up to the DTCC Orange County Campus.   On the way Fish & Chips regaled us with stories of Futball (Soccer) Glory, not his, but his 2.0.   Apparently his 2.0 scored the Game Winner in the State Semi-Finals on Friday night, and then followed up with another tally in the State Finals on Saturday.  Great Job!   There was also much discussion, and admiration for the DC Ruck Crew and CH Ruck Crew who crushed their events this past week.   Very inspirational work done by those PAX.

Once we arrived at the DTCC Campus:   SSH x 20 IC, Slow Stretch WMH x 10, IW X20 IC, Peter Parker x 20 IC.   Fellowship run down back down the hills to the Park Cabana.   Time for some Cold Kicks to keep us warm:

Flutter Kicks x 20 IC
Single Count Merkins x 20
Flutter Kicks x 20 IC
Carolina Dry Dock, Right Scorpion (Leg Up) x 20 Single Count
Flutter Kicks x 20 IC
Single Count Wide Merkins x 20
Flutter Kicks x 20 IC
Carolina Dry Dock, Left Scorpion (Leg Up) x 20 Single Count
Flutter Kicks x 20 IC

Pair Up: Team Challenge: Achieve 300 Dips.   One Partner starts Dips.   The other partner executes 20 Swerkins.   Switch after 20 Swerkins and continue until team has completed 300 Dips.   Hold Plank until all teams have finished.

Rosliata x 20 IC
Scissors x 20 IC

Fellowship run back to the launch point.
Flutter Kicks x 20 IC.
Monkey Humpers x 15 IC

Announcements: There were some, but I’ll be darned if I can remember them.  My bad.

Prayers: To Hightower’s father.   Lo Pair in his battle with cancer.   My oldest son as he is struggling with tough issues right now.