July 4th, 2017 By Deuce

5 pax heeded the call to celebrate the 4th the old fashioned new fangled way, with a GaGa Ball beatdown.

Warmup

Run the School Mile then gather at the camp shelter.

• Merkin x17
• 76 LBCs OYO

Mosey to the GaGa Ball Pit.

The Thang

Thirty minutes of GaGa Ball action with penalty exercises for those who were eliminated.

Moleskine

1. A lot of skill displayed out there; one questionable throwing of an opponent; a couple double plays; and many sneak attacks (under the leg or misdirection).
2. There was one very appropriate moment when we met a the camp shelter and the spotlights came on to illuminate the giant American flag beside our COP.
3. Good conversation about when the US was actually independent: at the signing of the declaration or the end of the Revolutionary War?
4. War of 1812 talk too. US tries to flex its muscles and gets its capitol burned down.
5. Baby Face: Impressment  It did not make a good impression on anyone.
6. Contrary to the chatter on Slack, Lady GaGa did not make an appearance nor does she have anything to do with GaGa Ball, to my knowledge.
7. Turns out there are many things more American than GaGa Ball.  Find out where GaGa Ball comes from: http://www.mambagaga.com/gaga-rules/
8. Next up: Pain Academy at Bain Elementary, 0530-0615. Tough Skins has the Q.

Peace,

Deuce

Boondocks, The Village

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