AO: The Ridge
When: 09/05/2023
Number of Pax: 9
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Jellystone
Introduction
Boy its been a while… With injury, vacations, and life challenges, I have only posted 8 times since May and have been out of the gloom entirely for nearly 4 weeks. So when 5-Putt reached out, it was just the nudge I needed to get back ITG. Thanks Brother!
Now, I needed to figure out what I was gonna do…
Warm-O-Rama
Pretty standard issue Jellystone WoR
Parking Lot Mosey
Tappy Taps x10 IC
Hairy Rockets x10 IC
Goofballs x10 IC
Arm Circles x10 each way IC
Michael Phelps x10 IC
The Thang
Thang 1 – Deconstructed Blockee (OYO)
Merkins
– Do 5 Merkins, jump over coupon, do 5 More. Repeat until total count is 50
Air Squat
– Do 1 Rep, jump over coupon, Do 1 rep, Repeat until total count is 20
Burpee
– Do 1 Rep, jump over coupon, Do 1 rep, Repeat until total count is 20
Dead Lift
– Do 1 Rep, jump over coupon, Do 1 rep, Repeat until total count is 20
Clean and Press
– Do 1 Rep, jump over coupon, Do 1 rep, Repeat until total count is 20
Blockee
– Do 1 Rep, jump over coupon, Do 1 rep, Repeat until total count is 20
Thang 2 – Pearls on a string
Did 3/4 Mile west loop and stopped at various stops for PT. Stops included, Big Boys, J-Lo’s, Big Boys, Burpees. I picked different PAX to lead a stop as I was very winded due to my long vacation away from the gloom.
Circle of Trust
As I thought about what to share during my CoT, I decided to open up about the challenges this summer has given me. First, summer is camping season, and anyone who knows me knows we love to get out and camp. This summer we got about 3-week total of camping in and it was GREAT!
Second, in between these different trips, I was faced with turning over a rental property when a tenant left me with nearly another 3-weeks of working nights and weekends in order to get property back into order. Working doubles until 10-11pm did not make 0430 wake up calls very possible…
Third, I was faced with a legal dilemma with my ex, where she presented me with notice that she intends to move to Florida with my daughter. This one really eff’d with me. The ex an I have always had a good working relationship, but this shook me and I was not prepared for it. This hung over me thru most of the summer with many emails, lawyer visits, and counsel trying to navigate this to help push for the best possible outcome. This out of all of the challenges was the most difficult for me as it really as it will forever change the dynamic of my family and impact the relationship I will have with my daughter. We often talk about purpose, and this raddled mine.
Long story, short, Counsel indicated that I would have 50% chance of blocking move, so I spent my time money and energy working on a parenting agreement verses fighting the move. I am getting to be at peace with this decision, and last weekend, Labor Day weekend was my daughters first visit back since the move.
I reminded myself, out loud for the others to hear, that F3 can be an elixir to help ease any personal struggles, if one simply shows up to take it. We all often talk about the benefits of this group, but until you really get into a rough patch, its difficult to know if you will reach out and embrace the support or withdraw and drift away from it….
Thank you to all of my F3 Brother who have reached out this summer. I really appreciate it.
Naked Man Moleskin
Last week was my 3-Year Manniversary. Thank you 5-Putt for checking in on my this summer and giving me the opportunity to jump in and lead the crew this morning.