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Was the Q Lollygagging?

Good crowd showed for the Coconut Horse this morning.  Some ran.  Some rucked.  One extra showed for Q Source.  It was colder than expected.

The Q (YHC) is nursing a lower back issue so I ran a slightly different, flatter and shorter route at a slower pace than the PAX.  I was then accused of Lollygagging (rightfully so relatively speaking).  We all survived and got better for it.

We are in the midst of a “Q-Choice” for topics during Q Source for the next couple of months.  Today, we discussed a book and concept on A Complaint Free World.  It was a great discussion about how often we complain (I’m at the front of the list) and the reasons why.  I was shocked when I really started paying attention to how often I complain and negatively impact those around me.  I would encourage you to do the same.  I am on a journey to make it 21 straight days without complaining.  I am not there yet. I have started the day count over multiple times.  I will continue to work on it.

The two reference books are A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen and The No Complaining Rule by Jon Gordon.

It was an honor to lead.

Until the next one.  Aye!

Stroganoff

Coconut Zephyr

The wind was blowing in the faces of all who ran/rucked at the Coconut today, no matter which direction we ran.  We ran  5 or we rucked 3.  One did EC.

Stroganoff watched as a HT shopper parked in the pole position outside the store but decided to leave the shopping cart beside the spot.  The people that leave shopping carts out there are scoundrels.  Tube pushed the cart back inside the store, and Stroganoff was furious that he didn’t get to do it.

Doodie

  • We had six studs show up to the Coconut Horse. Flintstone and Short Sale went for some extended half marathon training. Winehouse and YHC hit the Coconut traditional route, and Whoopee and Hunchback got pulled along on a Scrat ruck through Heatherloch.
    Maybelline asked for a substitute Q for Q source  as he isn’t feeling well  (get better Maybelline)  so YHC volunteered but couldn’t find the book.  Winehouse was prepared to lead Chapter 7 on duty and did his duty and did an admirable job .

second F lunch on the 17th at Whiskey Mill in Gastonia

prayer for turtleman, hunchbacks dad, and kids going back to school

Duty is what we do everyday. Doing what is right and what we know we need to do. Just do it.

 

Qweesheie makes you faster

Three PAX at the world famous Coconut Horse. It was chilly to say the least.  It looked like it would be Winehouse and me, until we heard footsteps and a shadowy figure approached  wearing an unlit lighted vest. It turned out to be none other than the world famous physician Quiche. He quickly informed us he was taking no new patients, and with that the three of us took off to run the normal route.  As per his usual, Quiche  hit the gut check, and basically disappeared from sight.
We closed with COT and then were  joined by Defib and Maybelline for Q source, discussing chapter 2 of the hero code on humility.
Next week the site Q himself is in the Q and we can look forward to that. F3 humbles me everyday because of guys that are faster, older, younger, smarter, and more capable than me. Some I dare say are better looking.

Prayers for Turtleman and his family and those missing loved ones over the holidays.

Remember the Christmas party next Saturday.  It is going to be lit🔥🔥

 

Roscoe

Good morning ShortSale

Whoopee rode his bike.  JJ, Winehouse, and YHC ran. Amazon, Hunchback, and Flintstone rucked.

Stroganoff showed up for QSource only and got called a name.  (See title of BB)

The virtual flag for the pledge was blowing in the virtual wind.

Announcements are many…stay tuned to the pending newsletter

Prayer requests:  Turtleman and family, Senior Citizens losing friends

 

The Q-Source topic was the Chapter, “Expect what you inspect”.  Setting high standards and meeting them won’t happen if you don’t inspect.  A leader should (on a schedule) show up to inspection to reinforce the standard.

Yours very truly,

Roscoe

Everything has been solved

Beautiful morning for running and rucking.

4 ruckers and 3 runners this morning at the Coconut Horse.

Roscoe and I solved half the world’s problems during our run and as we passed the ruckers up Robinwood Rd, we heard their discussion and they were solving the other half.  You’re welcome.

All 7 stayed for a discussion on Trooping the Line from The Wisdom of the Bullfrog.  We must know those we are leading and understand what they deal with on a daily basis.  Only then can we help provide solutions to issues and remove the obstacles to success.

Until the next one .  Aye.

Stroganoff

It’s Still Humid

It’s still humid.  3 runners and 2 ruckers for the Coconut Horse.

The Q decided to get crazy today…….we reversed the Coconut Horse route.  There was much debate after about which direction is more difficult.  For today, I say it is the reverse route.

As usual, fun was had by all.

Announcements included upcoming ruck csaup on Oct 21 and 2nd F lunch coming up.

Prayers to Flintstone’s sister-in-law, Turtleman and others.

Q Source:  We continued studying The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral William McRaven.  Today was Chapter 11 – It Pays to be Winner.   In my words, I would say the importance of having high standards.  This seems to be getting more difficult in today’s world but having high standards and trying to maintain them in everything we do is important.  Hold the Line.

I appreciate the opportunity to lead.

Until the next one.  Aye!

Stroganoff

Do you even park, Bro?

YHC arrived at Coconut a little early for a quick mosey around the AO.  Whoopee and Breaker Breaker were cycling but Whoopee’s truck was dangerously close to being over the parking space line, disregarding the others who may arrive at 0540 and want to park a far piece away from the Harris Teeter beside his truck.  Putting his truck in enormous jeopardy to receive a well deserved door ding, and with Stroganoff out of town, YHC instinctively knew that he would have to call out Whoopee for not backing into the space as well.   You hate to see it.  YHC called him out on text.  Even thought the topic of Q Source was “Run to the Sound of the Guns”, we could also throw in Q 2.6, Correction.  Correction is zealous advocacy for Shared Virtue, which are the standards of moral excellence that are Essential to the Group.  By calling out Whoopee for his precarious parking job, he was exhorted to uphold the parking standards of F3 Nation.  Only later, did YHC receive a text from Whoopee proclaiming his apologies and error or his ways and begging for another chance.  He proved it with a picture of his truck backed into a space with ample room on either side of his parking space.  Like a wolf who feeds on the sheep without mercy, we, as men of F3, should give no slack to other men when upholding our shared virtues.

In other news, Captain Steubing showed up for his first Coconut Horse lap.  Is he eyeing a shot at the Coconut Derby belt?  Winehouse is now a Coconut Horse regular.  JJ and YHC ran and Sledge, Scrat, and Hunchback rucked the Heatherloch route.  We then had 7 for Q Source.

As usual, it was a great Sunday morning!

September 4th Convergeance at the FUSE Stadium at 0700

Prayer Requests:  Turtleman, Norwood, Huckleberry, Radar’s family, Sledge’s M, Tiger’s Dad

Roscoe

Something about doctors

Flintstone arrived to ruck wearing the Iron Sharpens Iron belt and was joined by Maybelline, Woopee, Scrat, and YHC. Winhouse,  JJ,  Stroganoff, and Roscoe set off for their regular run. Afterwards, Roscoe said something about doctors to Woopee that cannot be repeated here. JJ left; Sledge and Shortsale joined us for QSource & Chapter 5 of The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, which expounded upon the following:

  1. You must bring energy and enthusiasm every single day.
  2. You are not entitled to anything but more hard work. The rank and file are working hard and getting paid less.
  3. Attack each day as though it was critical to the organization’s success

Announcements:

  • Convergence on Labor Day at 7am – stay tuned for details
  • PT Tests at the end of August
  • Coconut Derby August 27 – pre-blast to follow

Prayer request:

  • Norwood
  • Silent intentions
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