Naked Man Moleskin

My first Thang was an intentional attempt to destroy PAXs’ coupons.  I really want us to try and step up to the Big Boys so I figured I’d help people out by destroying their regular ones.  Like most things I try while Q’ing, it completely backfired.  Of the 4 coupons destroyed, 3 were big boys.  The only non-Big Boy was Sully’s and that’s only because at his height it was like throwing it out a 3rd story window.   We held a brief funeral for the fallen coupons and returned them to nature where they belong.  We took a moment of silence and prayed to Teddy Roosevelt to look after them.

The second Thang was pure nonsense as the snow too powdery to build a true snowman.  Props to Cousin Eddie and Baby Hands for building a snow penis instead.

Big Kahuna was back in a big way today!  This goofy son of a b*tch shows up in shorts.  Here was our interaction as I was bundled in 3 layers from head to toe:

Nacho Libre – Oh man Kahuna, dude you need pants.  Seriously, we are going deep into the snow.  If you don’t have any just go home.  Nobody will give you a hard time about it.

Big Kahuna – Ha Ha Nacho, you’re funny.

Nacho Libre – Wait, what?  I’m serious man, you’re going to freeze.

Big Kahuna – From this weather?  Yeah, ok.  I think I’ll be alright (eye roll).

Sure as sh*t, he never complained about a thing.  Hell, he never stopped smiling.  That dude has a screw loose but is tough as hell.

Sulley was made for running over snowy terrain.   It has zero effect on him, almost like it’s a mutation of his DNA.  Like maybe he’s part Neanderthal?  I feel like Patchouli has this same weird gene.

Cousin Eddie, aka Captain Comin’ In Hot, came in a minute or two tardy but brought his typical joie de vie. Again, I would be remiss if I didn’t compliment him on making a spectacular snow penis today.

Speaking of Cousin Eddie, he partnered with Baby Hands this morning.  For those of you who don’t know, there are two distinct versions of Baby Hands.  The first is the one we have all come to love and respect.  He’s focused, intense, pushing us to be better.  The second is jolly Baby Hands.  He doesn’t come out too often but he’s definitely my favorite!  He dances, laughs at dumb jokes, and smiles a lot.  Think of your M after a couple of cocktails, that’s jolly BH!  We got that version today and it was awesome.

Rain Man is all business and led the way from start to finish.  He is a pro’s pro.

Cable Guy, did you do the “Rerun” dance from the late 70’s TV show “What’s Happening?” during NoR?  Just when I think I can’t like you anymore.

Shoeless, poor bastard got stuck with me as a partner.  We both destroyed our big boys launching them up a hill.  Still, he seems like the kind of guy that enjoys breaking stuff so I don’t feel that bad. I have a mental image of Shoeless going into a Menards and just throwing coupons against the wall, smashing them into a 100 pieces, then getting all exacerbated as he explains to the police that he was just, “looking for the perect one, duh!”

Nose Job, Mellencamp, and Sputnik were all outstanding as always.  These guys are so Site Q-y.  Just always in the right spot, doing the right thing, looking out for everyone, and keeping me from doing too many idiotic things.  If you have young kids, take a look at St. Joan of Arc School in Lisle.  These 3 all have young kids there so you know the place must be filthy with great families that can also hammer out merkins.

Wine in a Box shows up and is slightly more quiet than usual.  He does everything I ask of him but seems a bit more thoughtful than normal.  I spoke to him afterwards and asked if he was feeling ok or had something on his mind.  He proceeds to smile and tell me he’s fine but that he had a gallon of fluid drained out of his knee last night.  So yeah, my sore shoulder excuse just wore a bit thinner.

Speaking of “draining my fluid”, great to see Dorn out there today.  HEY HO!  I joke because I love.  You make Q’ing more fun, thank you.

Daisy was at my Q today.  It’s no wonder we get along so well because we are like the exact same person.  He runs a Q that feature 5 sets of 20 Burpees followed by 1/4 mile sprints and I ask people to make a snowman.  The similarities are eerie.  With all sincerity, Daisy works as hard if not harder than anyone out there.  He’s a machine. . . wait, he might actually be a machine.  Imagine the T-1000 (bad robot chasing Schwarzenegger) now think of Daisy.  Hmmm….

If you have a negative word to say about Chain Link or House Arrest, you have the problem not them.  These are two of the kindest, most thoughtful men I have had the pleasure to get to know in my 42 years.  Now, I have to say that it does piss me off just a bit that they are not only better people than me but can also destroy me in workouts.

I’m convinced Riunite is quietly taking over the world.  He’s like Alexander the Great only quiet and uses a sandbag.  Don’t believe me?  Think about what this guy looked like day 1 now look at him now.  You think that guy can’t handle world domination?  Then you aren’t paying attention.

Today’s Playlist was all soul music from the 60’s and 70’s.

Today was about getting in the work but also about having some fun.  I got it and I hope you all did too.  Great work and thank you.