Tag: Crossroads (Page 8 of 20)

It was a small crowd of delusional HIMs thinking this would be a good day for a run!  The rain however proved their discipline and drive to better themselves.  We launched at various times and went multiple ways but returned like clock work.  A quick COT and it was on to Q-Source.  We learned about initiative and how one Dad “scooped” in and saved the day by leading the way!  We will begin reading the book The Way of the Shepherd (Dr. Kevin Leman & Bill Pentak) next week.  I’ll begin with an introduction and my plan is to ask folks at work for spare copies of this book so nobody has to purchase one.

Announcements:

Building a relay team for the Smoky Mountain Relay .  Let me know if you’re interested!  April 29-30, 2022

SMOKY MOUNTAIN RELAY

Prayer Requests:  People battling Covid & other ailments / Stephanie Lane family (lost brother on Christmas Day) / PM’s pastor diabetes vision related issues

Excuz Me While I Kiss the Sky!  PH

Gonna keep it short and sweet.  Nine of us showed to run on this last Crossroads for 2021!  Afterwards, we gathered inside Ingles for some great fellowship.  See you in the New Year gents.

Announcements:

• New Year’s Convergence 1/1/22 @ 07:00 @ Midoriyama
• Ball Joint 1 year anniversary Q @ Folsom

Prayer Requests:

• PM’s grandma transitioning to an assisted living
• Folks battling Covid and just sickness in general
• SA sick

Excuz Me While I Kiss the Sky!  PH

It was truly a SYITG type of morning at Crossroads today.  A slight drizzle was in the air but fortunately the temp was pushing 60.  YHC arrived to find Dr. Seuss and Roundup having already completed 6ish and Dr. Seuss fixing to leave to join the other Folsom area deserters for a long run at Members Only.  It looked liked it was going to be me and Sarlacc but with zero on the clock in rolls Slaw… “sorry, I had to POO”!!!  Off we went and back we returned.  With only 3 of us it was an easy Name-O-Rama, I didn’t even have to move!  We moved inside to Ingles for a final lesson on Lizard Building to wrap up the Q-Source series for the year.  Oh, and we did get to see an “extremely dapper” Pizza Man stopping by for his morning cup of Joe headed to church!

Announcements:  Convergence 1/1/ 2022 at Midoriyama @ 07:00

Prayer Requests:  Slaw’s M, Sarlacc’s current foster kid & foster kids in general during Christmas, others that have lost loved ones during the Holidays, Purple Haze’s 2.1’s basketball coach (Aaron Moir) who suddenly passed away a couple of days ago (Wife Brynn & 2 kids).

Scuze Me While I Kiss the Sky!  PH

I arrived a few minutes early to plant “Ole Glory” in her rightful corner before a quick warmup.  I saw where the 3 amigos had already launched on what I’m sure was promised to be a “slow 9” for 8 or so miles.  Next the dynamic duo took off on their typical fellowship mosey but no hurry of course, as they could take a 15 minute penalty and still clock more miles than the rest of us.  Oh but then I look and see a new face… well at least I thought it was with my memory but turns out it was Freon, you know the Mt. Hollyian.  He was sporting some pretty cool running gear and looking for a Crossroads regular… Blart.  Apparently he was EH’d the night before to come join us so I offered to wait a few minutes to see if he was just running late.  A couple of minutes pass but still no Blart so we took off on a good 5er heading out of town, around Deadman’s Curve, by the Pita Wheel, and back to the start.  I promised Freon I’d be sure to give Blart a hard time in the BB but unfortunately its taken me so long to get back around to writing it, I have to go easy now since Blart agreed to lead the crew for this Sunday’s Q-Source on Missionality.  I had a great time burning a few calories with Freon and poking a little fun at a true HIM!

Scuze Me While I Kiss the Sky!  PH

12 PAX showed to click off some miles.  Q-Fail, I didn’t recognize that a new face (not an FNG) had joined for the run but he came alongside us near the front of the college.  As we talked, I EH’d him to start joining us on some of our weekday runs in Dallas.  That’s when he said he goes into work around 4:30am!  Found out he is a custodian at one of the Belmont Elementary schools so it made since why we hadn’t seen him through the week.  Later, once we all reassembled at Crossroads it somehow got brought up again that Cyclone goes to work way early so SA asks “What are you a Garbage Man”…  “Well kinda” he replied!!!  It was great to have a new face join the crowd.  Look forward to laying down some more miles with Cyclone 👍  Pledge / Announcements / COT / then on to QSource for “Opportunity”

Annoucements:  Christmas Town 5K – Pizza Man is looking for a Regional Q to take his spot since he’s been asked to serve on the Board / Christmas Party 12/11 @ Lewis Farm / Rudolph’s last Q this Saturday @ Gashouse / Assemble Service Project Bags afterwards

Prayer Requests:  Rockabilly & Family / Chris Howell Family / Stogie’s Dad / Mayor’s M

Excuse me, while I kiss the sky!  Purple Haze out

Nice group to run on a beautiful Halloween morning. Many were running 10 miles today but I sacrificed to be the Q and only ran 5 with Gumby. Sarlacc and Blart, I believe, ran over 6. We waited for a certain Pax (rhymes with Claw) and waited and finally had to move on. Nice job everyone!

After Crossroads, most went in for coffee and Q Source where we discussed Apprenticeship. I wanted us to focus on being apprentices not just at work but in our families and other areas of influence. Our world needs men to look to as examples and F3 Pax should be leading this cause. Are you a man that younger men look to for advice or at least as an example. If not, what could you do to improve that?

Announcements: Extinction Run next Saturday 11/6 at 9:00 at Primal Brewery in Belmont. Sign up on Slack.
F3 Christmas Party Saturday, December 11th. Sign Up on Slack.

Prayer Requests: James Goudelock, Mayor’s M. Broke took us out!

Thanks to all who posted!

**NMM The Q Source discussion was just underway when Wirenut takes a seat with a large box of warm honey buns from the deli. This was very distracting especially to those trying to participate in the 40 day challenge. We can understand as Wirenut’s daughter was married just the evening before so he deserves a cheat dessert. He did offer to share the honey buns though. Q Source was completed slightly quicker today as some long-time chatty attendees were not in attendance. We miss you. You know who you are.

6 PAX ran, 1 came for the COT and 5  stayed and went to “School” at Crossroads this morning.

Announcements

Going away party for T-Square and Rudolph today at Martha Rivers

Blood drive

Christmas Party

Extinction Run

Prayer Request

Mayor’s M

Gomer’s grandmother

Broke’s 2.0

Wirenut’s daughter getting married

YHC took us out

I’m Broke

8 PAX ran various distances around Dallas and one joined in for a QSource discussion on Consistency.

Announcements

JJ5K this Saturday at 9am

Convergence Downtown on Oct. 2nd at 7am with 2nd F and a speaker after

Extinction Run Nov. 6th at Primal Brewing

Service Project items – Crackers and Applesauce / Fruit cups

Prayer Request

Huck’s Mom

Big Pappy and family

Turtleman

Pizza Man’s grandma coming home from hospital

Seuss took us out.

I’m Broke