Backblast! The Dooley
DATE: 2026-09-14
AO: The Dooley
Q: Tarzan,
PAX: DillyDilly (Ryan Parker) Tarzan Spit Valve – Nantan (Geoff) Going Once (Daniel) Hooper (Bert D)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 5
WARMUP:
10 SSH
10 Good Mornings
10 Imperial Walkers
10 Hillbillies
10 Windmills
10 Willie Mays Hayes
Downward Dog – stretch calves. Right foot over left. Left over right.
Runners stretch, right and left
Deep squat hold
THE THANG:
60
Merkins × 10
Squats × 10
WW2'S × 10
Dry Docks x 10
Monkey Humpers × 10, IC
LBCs × 10, IC
Mosey and repeat 2 more times
1966
Round 1
19 Merkins
Mosey
22 Mountain Climbers
22 Jump Squats
22 LBCs
Round 2
19 Bonnie Blairs
Mosey
22 Freddie Mercurys
22 Shoulder Taps
22 Monkey Humpers IC
Tarzan Tidbits
In 1966, TV executives formed a band to use in a TV show, called the Monkees, which only aired for 2 seasone, but generated several hits. Two of which are in today's playlist, which are all songs released in 1966: I'm a Believer and Last Train to Clarksville
Superbowl – The first professional football game was played in 1966, caled the World Championship game. In 1967, the name was changed to the Superbowl, when Superbowl 1 was played the year I turned 1. In 2026, Superbowl 60 was played, the year I turned 60. I am as old as the Superbowl.
Star Trek
Star Trek is also 60 years old. The first episode aired 5 days before Iwas born, on September 8.
Batman: first aired in 1966
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas TV show: also released in 1966
Tarzan Trivia
In 1966, the average price of new house was:
$12k
$22k
$32k
$42k
Answer: $22k
Today: $508,000
In 1966, the average price of gas was:
$0.22
$0.32
$0.42
$0.52
Answer: $0.32
Today $4.31
In 1966, the average price of a new car was:
$1700
$2700
$3700
$4700
Answer: $2700
Today: $52,000
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deacon
Lunch Friday afternoon
Neighbor 2 Neighbor event next week
COT:
