13 SOB’s took a 6 mile tour of Olde Decklenburg and against all odds scaled all 7 Ballantyne parking decks (ramps up, stairs down), stopping at each parking deck level and every fountain wall along the way for 7 exercise reps. Chelms said it couldn’t be done, but the men of Ballantyne proved otherwise. Ok maybe he didn’t say it, but he was definitely thinking it. At the risk of giving other AO’s deck envy, here we go…
The Thang
Huddle up in the Vine parking lot to lay down the challenge and provide sufficient motivation.
COP: nope.
Mosey to Premier deck, cutting through Ballantyne Hotel parking lot. Stop at fountain for step-ups.
Deck 1 (Premier):
Stop at putting green for squats with chair presses overhead.
Deck 2 (Harris):
Mosey to decks on N. Community House using trail that runs parallel to Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. Stop at picnic tables along the way for dips.
Deck 3 (Northernmost on N. Community House):
Deck 4 (just South of previous deck):
Deck 5 (MetLife):
Stop at circle between MetLife and Woodward buildings for squats with chair presses overhead.
Deck 6 (Woodward):
Mosey to Ballantyne Village, stopping at fountain near Bad Daddy’s for derkins.
Deck 7 (Ballantyne Village):
Hustle back for 6:15 arrival back at The Vine.
Moleskine
The challenge of completing the mission as a team was a lot of fun. Thanks to Mr. Bean for pushing the pace and encouraging everyone along the way. It was great to see Mic Check out there. We rolled out the concrete carpet for him. Thanks to Fire Hazard from rescuing YHC from a wrong turn in the Ballantyne Hotel parking lot. And a special thanks to Pebbles for crop dusting and providing an unplanned obstacle for the PAX to overcome. 6 miles, 7 decks, 13 PAX. 6+7=13. #mathisfun
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