AO: The Ridge
When: 05/02/2024
Number of Pax: 14
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Dilly Dilly
Introduction
I took an opportunity to check in on Morticia yesterday to see if I could “have his 6” & fill in his Q to allow him to be there for his family during this time. 13 other men joined me as well.
Warm-O-Rama
Warm O Rama:
- SSH – 12
- Good Morning – 12
- Willy Mays Hayes – 12
- Grady Corns – 12
- Hillbillies – 12
The Thang
Thang 1: Pearls on a String
- Targeting 5 rounds
- Run 5 mins at an avg. of 10 min pace
- Stop for 2 min of upper body exercises
- Hand Release Merkins – 12
- LBC’s – 12
- Pretzel Shoulder Taps – 12
Mary:
- Morty’s
- 1 big boy to 2 merkin ratio up to 5 & 10
- Stretching if any time left
Circle of Trust
Count – 14
AAR – I did not execute the Morty’s correctly as it should have been planks not merkins.
Name O – all made it & thanks Bluegill & Broomstick for having my 6
Announcements – get on the Q sheet
Prayers – Morticia, Grace (Toby’s daughter), Bill (Bluegill’s friend), Tommy Bartlett
Naked Man Moleskin
CoT:
Why should we say “I’ve Got your 6 & not pick up the 6”? I’ve got your 6 was the foundation upon which our military’s trust and camaraderie was built back in WW I by fighter pilots. It was built through principles of shared adversity—going to hell and back with one another. This is one of the most powerful unifying principles for top-tier teams, regardless of profession or industry. To me “Pick Up the 6” has more meaning of 1 person doing more than another an image of it being okay for you to fall down & the only way you get up is if I will just pick you up & carry you creating self-reliance on me. I like the image of “I have your 6” meaning I am right behind you & refuse to ever let you fall all the way down vs where I have to pick you up b/c I refuse to let you hit the bottom & become reliant on me.
This phrase also has meaning to comfort our fellow man: No matter what happens, I am here to support you. You can trust me. You have my loyalty. Hence why “I had Morticia’s 6 today, I was not picking him up”. I simply was showing him I am here to support him.
This should be more than just a phrase we say every day like it is another “cliché”, “I’ve got your six” represents an unbreakable bond with our fellow man, whether it be a family member, friend, co-worker, or even a stranger. Most importantly, it reminds us to treat one another with respect and a sense of loyalty, regardless of our personal backgrounds or beliefs. So next time you say “I will pick up the 6” think does that really apply or should I let that person know “I’ve Got your 6”.