Co-QIC: Airplane and Retainer
PAX: Spygate 2.0, Porkchop, Numchuck 2.0, Abacus, The GOAT 2.0, Big Bird, Nutcracker FNG, Crockpot, Valdez, Jolly Rancher, Meter Maid, Viking, Catfish, Airhart DR, Red Bull 2.0, Mama’s Boy, Echo 2.0, Alexa, Snowman, Fergie, Gilligan, Forced Close.
The NFL attempted to showcase a few of their finer franchises. But the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears should have just stayed home. Because after the Burpee Football game that was played at the County at 0730 on Thanksgiving morning, every other game seemed like a waste of time.
But before the football game ensued, we needed to warm up. Airplane got us started with a mosey around the parking lot, 20 SSH, and 20 GG. Then, partner 1 retrieved a coupon while partner 2 did 10 burpees, 10 merkins, and 10 BBSU. Rinse and repeat, so that everyone had a coupon. Then, circled up and YHC led a 15 minute coupon circle beatdown. Overhead presses, flutter kicks, repeat, curls, Freddy Mercurys, repeat, Overhead presses, big boys, repeat, glute bridges, bench presses, repeat, and finally a few coupon swings to close it out.
We returned coupons, and the burpee game began. We started by debating whether to play on the soccer field or the parking lot. Given the number of tackles that occurred, the soccer field was the right choice. Then we divided teams and agreed on the rules. Defense does a burpee for every completed pass and touchdown. Offense does a burpee for every incomplete pass. Everyone does a burpee for each turnover.
Airplane claimed that there weren’t enough Poshies to field a team, but Retainer insisted that he and Catfish could handle the other 22 Counties. Airplane somehow won this argument AND got Catfish on his team. My request for a recount was denied. In retrospect, Posh should have also claimed Alexa and Mama’s Boy, 2 great Posh Qs, and Abacus, who’s been with Posh since the beginning.
Pennies threw off to Skins, and the game began. Highlights included two Retainer touchdowns for the Pennies, and he would have had a third, but the DR Pax thwarted that by tackling him as he went for his third. I spit the grass out of my mouth and kept playing. Catfish scored two touchdowns for Skins, but was later thwarted from a third by some outstanding defense. Three of the four 2.0’s were tackled and injured at various points by adult men, but they’re all better for the experience. Spygate got kicked in the head by Valdez, who was pushed into Spygate by Retainer. Spygate’s left eye is a little crooked, but hopefully we can kick it back into place at next year’s game. The game ended in a 5-5 tie, and everyone celebrated by doing a burpee ladder, backwards from 5 to 1.
Good times were had by all, and we circled up for Numberrama, NameORama, and the COT. We named our FNG Nutcracker, a professional woodworker who hates theater. We celebrated Thanksgiving with a reading from Jeremiah. Then every Pax went around the circle and was asked to state something that they were thankful for today. Several expressions of gratitude about our military members, friends, family, and F3. Spygate was very thankful for his school.
Finally, a shoutout to Valdez, who ended the morning by sharing a case of Guinness with the PAX. For my money, he’s the strongest of the County PAX. And he shared with us the struggles that a family member continues to face. Prayers and intentions for you brother, and thanks for making Thanksgiving that much better.
We spent a few more minutes around the flag, sharing stories of the game and our plans for the day. Called it a morning at 0825.
This is my favorite holiday, and I’m glad to share it with all of you. Thanks to Airplane for the Burpee football idea. And thanks, once again, for letting me lead you gentlemen in the gloom. My life is so much better for knowing you.
Retainer out.
F3 Louisville 