Our man Ray Ray sneaks a peek at something during a set of benching last night. Eyes on the ceiling, Ray! Put your eyes on the ceiling! (Wait, that actually makes a really gross mental image.)
Sue looks a bit determined.
While Nate was so chill, he appears to have fallen asleep. (Perhaps staying awake would help? Vote in Comments. Or take a nap. You decide.)
But Kirk? Stand back! He’s going to explode!
And, just because you didn’t ask, here’s a realistic history of Thanksgiving.
Wait! Winter is Making You Fatter (And How to Fix It).
November 25th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Kirk rocked the party last night!
My favorite moment was spotting him on that last set – when his face looked like that, and the bar sort of stopped upward movement – all hope appeared lost. I was about to go in and help, and in the most calm serene out of context voice, he tells me that he has it and not help. I think he was even speaking in proper Olde English vernacular? I dunno, I am pretty sure there was something about tea and crumpets said?
Of course Sue and Rayray kicked some ass as usual, but probably used less proper language. Something along the lines of the Olde English 800 dialect I reckon. But I am no linguist….
November 25th, 2008 at 11:01 am
How did you take that picture of Ray Ray?
November 25th, 2008 at 11:51 am
I would imagine lis was being pressed by kirk & nate in order to levitate herself directly above rayray…duh
Is Sue benching 115??
November 25th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
@ Jillianna- you still have an office?? Will you be in it?? can i come visit????
November 25th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Still have an office, though I’m a little surprised!!! Figured I got fired & didnt get the memo!!!
I’m heading over to the Student Center @ 12:30 for a long lunch….then We leave about 2:20 to head over to another pool for practice.
November 25th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Jackie, in addition to gymnastics and kettlebell skill improvements lately, I’ve also learned to levitate. It’s a bit difficult but really helpful.
Now, if you’ll excuse me I have to go add a little eye of newt to my witch’s brew.
November 25th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
You are a woman of many talents
November 25th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
You know it, baby!
(Okay, so I stood on top of the highest plyobox and threw my hand out with the camera. Dumb luck — my best friend in life.)
David — I believe Sue ONLY got to 105 last night. (Insert more motivational goading here.) And then I challenged all to beat my time for 100 wallball — and promised 5 burpees by me if accomplished — and Sue TIED it. Ohhhhh- the agony! (Insert more motivational goading here.)
November 25th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Ahem…..I think you mean Dan…no more drinking at lunch
November 25th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Darsh!!!!!
I can’t believe that I tied you…if only I didn’t have to do that 16th wallball 3 times in a row to get a deep enough squat, I would have smoked you…just you wait…I demand a head to head rematch!!! To go in, one comes out!!!
ARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!
November 25th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
haha, geat post Nate. Even though the bar stopped, I had a feeling I could get it, and 5 minutes later I eventually fully pressed it. It might have been the slowest press ever accomplished. Thanks for believing me that I could actually get it! As for Sue, that elusive 16th wall ball rep cost her the victory. I think we should have a Dan/Kathrine topless OHS competition going on the same time as a Sue/Lis Wall Ball Challenge. I’ll drink beer in the background?
November 25th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
I dunno, we might need to do some qualifying rounds for who gets to drink beer in the background
November 25th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Way to go, guys! Keep up the good work this week!
November 25th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Awwww…. Jill…… Wtf … well since you still have an office i will try n drop by next week….
@ Dan- I think qualifying rounds is an excellent idea.. Why does Kirk get 2 b the 1 drinking beer??? I dunno, just cause you finally got that bar up doesn’t me you automatically win…. I bet Barry n RayRay will have a thing or two 2 say about that!
November 25th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Chris, you will like Wednesday’s workout….are you around that day? 5:00 class. Kathrine, are you around this week?
November 25th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
I’m in for beer in the background!! That’s the 1 thing I’m good at!
November 25th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Speaking of Barry, does he still go to our school? I haven’t seen him around lately.
November 25th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
And I don’t know what’s the big deal about confusing Dan and David. It’s so easy to do. They could be twins, after all. Just like me and Yentl.
November 25th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
3 posts in a row! Who can stop me now?
November 25th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
I’m gonna keep going . . . .
November 25th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Hey Lis! How’s life?
Just great, Lis. Thanks for asking.
Xoxoxoxoxo,
Lis
November 25th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
@Kirk- Nope. I’m not around for the rest of the week, unfortunately. I’ll be back and ready to go Monday.
November 25th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Lis, You earn frequent flyer miles with every post.
I guess main site WOD is out for tonight. Sorry we missed Mon.
November 25th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
If I’m mentioned or confused with someone who was actually at class or working out, does that count as a work out? I’m still sore from Melissa’s madness on Sunday. Who knew that jumping my fat arse up on a box so many times would have such a crippling effect? At least I can walk today with out wincing.
Stamford CT is such a great place. I especially love how convenient it is to get to from the greater Waterbury area.
I won’t make class tonight, will have to do AMRAP 3hr TV.
Cheers,
David
November 25th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
David, yes. It all counts. Even sitting at home and eating challah while typing inanity on blog comments counts.
Drat! My secret is out!
November 25th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Wednesday 5pm class…not just for VIP’s anymore!!!!
November 25th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
i think Barry is probably scouting out the best bar in WTBY for Wednesday night…time honored tradition in WTBY for the night before thanksgiving…..probably elsewhere also…..my wife scheduled a scrabble game for me tom. night! yea!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Is it just me or did that Canadian record setter video on the main site have really bad form? Soo much arch in the shoulders. I would think Lis commented, but I’m unwilling to scroll through 418 comments.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Lis!!! lol… You really are my twin
!!
Sadly will not be able to attend the various CFWatertown celebrations…..
November 26th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Well tonight for 5 is looking like a maybe for me – we’ll see what happens, if I can’t make it I’ll definately see everyone at the Fat Friday WOD.
@ David, her back and shoulders do round a bit, but its to be expected on a max effort deadlift, as long as she doesn’t start to hitch the weight. Those thin plates look deceiving but thats 310 lbs on there
November 26th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Nate Is The Man!!
http://www.thepowerbarn.com
November 26th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
The new site looks great, Larry!
And, for the record, we all love Nate. And we’re all moving in next week with him. Somebody better tell Mrs. Nate.
Jill — how’s the pool lockout going?