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12 Total PAX posted to Crossroads on Sunday. Def Leppard and Slaw were still on strike for the weekend. We saw SA’s private plane fly overhead on our run. I think all either ran or rode this morning. The batflippers have increased the biking mileage so you better be fast if you roll with them. The shorts are getting tighter too. There’s talk of swimming going on but we did that the entire run through this air, welcome to summer. Afterwards we discussed accountability focusing mainly on what is required to have it. In a lot of relationships the difficult part is the enforcement and consequence. I’m now reflecting on what that looks like in my shield lock. I feel some terrible and embarrassing things coming because that is just how we roll.

COT:

Pledge

Announcments-2nd F lunch this week

Prayer Request-Pockets getting married, Gumby’s mom, Blart’s friend Ron

A diverse crowd posted at Crossroads this morning. We had runners. We had ruckers. We had riders. It was a beautiful day for any activity outside this morning.

YHC led the Q Source discussion on Positive Habit Transfer. YHC had to compete with Valerie Bertinelli cooking on food network for the attention of the PAX. Ingles has installed new TVs in the “lounge area”, so it’s like moths drawn to a front porch light bulb in the evening. Anyway, the discussion varied from Def Leppard’s “Little Debbie snack drawer” at his house to Blart not being able to smoke a Marlboro red left-handed. If you usually post at Crossroads for Q Source, you need to. It’s akin to a redneck version of Rowan and Martin’s laugh-in, but with a topic for discussion.

Announcements:

• 6/10 – Convergence at Neverland (Martha Rivers Park) to remember our Brother, Turtleman
• 6/19 – 2nd F lunch at Bubbas in Gastonia
• F3 Dads workout coming up soon

Prayer Requests:

• Turtleman’s Family
• Gumby’s mother
• The Families of the two 7 year old girls who passed away

YHC took us out in prayer

L8R SK8RS,

Slaw

Good crowd at Crossroads for a holiday weekend. Some of the regulars were missing; Gumby was glamping, Def was having a jam session with his band and Slawbag was…who knows, he just wasn’t there. Those that did show put in some work and then stayed for a discussion on how to change the values, beliefs or attitudes about a topic through Influence.

Don’t forget there’s a Murph at Martha’s tomorrow at 7am and a Site Q change at The Sword.

Prayers for Turtleman and family, Gavel’s family and those traveling. Remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy.

Mayor took us out.
I’m Broke

10 Pax posted to Crossroads Sunday morning. I believe most ran even after running some extra miles at the Extinction run on Saturday. It was good to have Roundup out. Keep coming around. We are better for it. Afterwards we covered Live Right from Q Source. Living right is about impacting and serving others. While doing that we also receive so much that it can really be viewed as a selfish act. As flawed people we all are a little selfish so it should be appealing to serve.

COT:

Pledge

Announcements-Memorial day Murph

Prayer Request-Turtleman, Anchorman, various family members

All HIM were dragging a little this fine Sunday morning before the launch.  Had I closed my eyes I would have sworn there were two Def Leppards amongst us creaking and groaning but this new voice was actually our one and only Hal walking up with zero ruck sack, walking clothes, and untied shoes!  Totally spent from the prior day’s Tobacco Road Relay he had no plans to run today.  But wait, the voice of Slaw quickly reminded us that both Broke & Wik lit the TRR on FIRE, layin down some mighty impressive numbers and securing the proper title of DC!  Something to the effect of being a “lying hooknosed sand bagging sack of …. was mentioned about Hal and we think Wiki was just finally able to run without the old guy holding him back!!!  Dang if he didn’t pull up about that time ready to run again.  We launched, ran, rucked, & walked, then returned for a lesson on Prayer.  As usual it was an honor to lead.  Thanks.

Announcements:  The Goonie / Extinction Run / Additional SFN event (Gastonia Runway 5k in the fall)

Prayers / Praises:  Wirenut family, Gumby family, Slaw’s daughter

10 Pax running various routes and distances and paces on this beautiful, cool Spring morning. Nice size crowd but missing a few who will likely be called out with an empty chair pic. Afterward at Coffeeteria we had a lively discussion about Shieldlock. Life is tough but always better when you have a few guys to help you through the difficulties. I am thankful for the ones I can and have counted on.

Announcements: Community Foundation Run April 13th with a workout at the Gastonia baseball stadium at 7:00 am. This is a Speed For Need event where we are pushing kids in race chariots and it’s a great time.
The Gastonia Goonie coming up 5/4/24 at 3:00 am (yes, Defib said 3 a.m.) What you need to bring is yourself, a rucksack, and a good attitude (you know who you are).

Prayer Requests: Huckleberry, Turtleman, Anchorman, Wirenut’s family, Gumby’s family. Broke took us out.

11 HIM fought the pull of the fartsack and the morning 🥶 to try and better themselves. Several 🚀 early to make 8 including YHC (Thanks Mayor for starting the 6:30 group).   We returned for a quick COT in which YHC totally bollixed Freight’s day by flip flopping the prayer and Name-O!  We then moved inside for Qsource on the “M”.   As always it was a pleasure and an honor to lead you.

Announcements:  Nothing new

Prayer requests:  Wirenut’s family, Gumby’s family, Hall family

9 PAX posted on a beautiful Easter morning. Defib came up due to The Coconut Horse being closed. I’d say it was good to see him but I got stuck running with him and Seuss so they pushed me a little faster than I wanted to go. I needed it though. I’ve been struggling a bit on my runs and needed the push to recognize I had it in me. Mayor was a little late due to a wreck Slaw may have caused and left the people on the side of the road. As we were hitting the last 1/2 mile we could hear PH start singing at his church’s sunrise service. I guess he had his hearing aids turned down.

After words we discussed shorties at Q Source. We’ve been trying to not use the Q Source manual and just use the topic to find out own material. I shared a lot of stats about why fathers are important. 1st the positive impact fathers have on children and all parts of their life. 2nd the benefit of being a father and what it does to us. 3rd how not having a father impacts children. 4th how we can help fatherless children and even men who aren’t fathers can help out.

Moleskin:

If you have been paying attention I’ve been posting a pic of an empty chair on Sundays for those regulars that aren’t there. A little dynamic shaming never hurt anyone. For those at Members Only, yes I know Seuss has been there but I like giving him a hard time anyway. This morning it was for Jesus Christ as a representation of the empty tomb. If you don’t what I’m talking about or don’t fully understand please ask me.

What a beautiful morning for a run/ruck. One lesson learned – if Broke says he’s planning a “pretty flat” 7 mile route, he’s lying.

The PAX headed inside Ingle’s for a discussion on “Jester”.  The discussion was very lively and thought provoking. You really must show to know!

Announcements:

• 2nd F lunch 3/20 @ Bad Daddy’s in Gastonia
• 4/13 – Speed for need/ Community Foundation Run. Convergence before the race. Need runners to push 2 track commanders (Purple Haze has the Q)
• 4/20 –  Extinction Run
• 5/4  – The Goonie CSAUP (Defib has the Q)

Prayer Requests:

• The Hall Family
• Gavel’s Family
• Anchorman
• Huckleberry
• Gumby’s Mom
• Slaw & Chili’s Parents
• Purple Haze’s Parents
• Wirenut’s Mom
• Sister Act

YHC took us out in prayer.

L8R SK8RS,

Slaw

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