F3 Omaha 1776 Patriot Game 5:30 AM Group
July 2, 2020
The Oracle – Boystown
AO: – The Oracle – Boystown
July 2, 2020. 5:30 AM Time slot. 62 Degrees with 94% Humidity- A beautiful morning and the rain stayed away.
Q: Vandelay and Wait Time
The PAX: Mac N Cheese, Skipper, Wide Right, Safe Ride, Tin Cup, Chiclets (Respect), Amputee, House Party, Mulligan (Respect), Squidword, Q-Tip (Respect- Respect), Red Ranger, T- Swift, Brad Pitt (Respect – Respect), Chariot, Redacted, Tugboat, Hei Hei, Grillz, Waterboy, Protector, Zebra Cakes (Respect), Wentworth, Tater Tot, Good Life, Khakis (Respect), Honemaid, Lansbury Doppler, Bubbles, Sparty, Reba, Honey Stinger, Ozark (Respect), Slow Clap (Respect), Tuna Fish, Folsom, Polaroid, Stella, Pig Pen, Biff, FNG- Red Dirt, Poseidon
I arrived early to set up the workout, and it was very quiet on the grounds. I was looking forward to the events of the morning and kicking off the holiday weekend appropriately with my friends. A large group was assembling and there was some extra excitement in the air for what was in front of us.
Wait Time greeted the PAX and recited our Mission as we traded off on the core principles.
The Mission of F3 is to plant, grow, and serve small men’s workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.
5 Core Principles: 1) It’s free; 2) open to all men; 3) always held outdoors; 4) peer led in a rotating fashion; and 5) ends in a circle of trust.
Wait Time, as is customary, indicated he would not be anyone’s friend for the course of this work out – but we all know that is not true. Vandelay indicated he would still be everyone’s friend, who was interested. We checked for FNGs and we had one – Brian.
Vandelay asked everyone to please follow directions today and everything will go smoothly with this large group. He then asked everyone to keep the thoughts of Rights vs Privilege in their thoughts during the morning and thanked all for the privilege of leading with Wait Time today.
Directions were given as to the format and structure for the CSAUP, and we started on our Mosey after listening to an edition of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Mosey: ½ Mile together
After mosey, PAX split evenly between the following 13 cones. The group completed 25 reps of each exercise listed at each of the cones. PAX stayed stationary at their cone for the entire 50 reps. Rotating leadership from one PAX at a cone going around the circle twice to complete.
50 Merkins
50 LBC’s
50 Cherry Pickers
50 Squats
50 Mountain Climbers
50 Plank Jacks
50 Lunges (25 each leg)
50 Overhead Claps
50 Scissor Kicks
50 American Hammers
50 Alternating Shoulder Taps
50 Bobby Hurley’s
50 Side Straddle Hop
Vandelay gave directions about what would happen to complete the morning’s activities. After completing the reps we ran the 2nd ½ Mile Mosey. Upon return, the PAX divided into small groups, individuals, or pairs to complete the remaining sets of exercises
50 Sets of all previous exercises
100 Derkins
100 Dips
100 Step-Ups
100 Yards of Bear Crawl and 76 Burpees to be completed in some combination to finish
NUMBER OFF, NAME-A -RAMA were performed.
All smooth – Welcome Red Dirt
ANNOUNCEMENTS and PRAYER REQUESTS:
Prayers for Honey Stinger’s friend – Josh
Prayers for the boy stabbed in Elkhorn earlier this week.
Prayers for the silent intentions in our hearts.
COT: Vandelay
I am amazed how similar my COT was 2 years ago at this event – some issues still are prevalent in our society.
During this holiday it is important to recognize how great of a country we live in and how privileged we are to enjoy it- even with all the challenges we have with current issues. The founding of our country has a lot to do with “Rights” and what people feel they are entitled, in many cases. I would counter that we need to be more aware of the ways we are “Privileged” and demonstrate more “Respect” for each other. A few definitions to consider:
RIGHT
Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory.
I contend that people can behave selfishly related to protecting their own rights in this category.
Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination.
I contend we need to be more aware of protecting rights of others in this category.
PRIVILEGE
A right or liberty granted as a favor or benefit especially to some and not others: an opportunity that is special and pleasant.
RESPECT
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. Much how you all feel about the Respect members of the PAX – sorry – shameless plug.
Due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.
I contend that this second definition is the most important line of this entire discussion. Let us all demonstrate more regularly in this last category of behavior.
Enjoy a safe and happy Holiday Weekend.
VANDELAY CLOSED OUT IN PRAYER
Aye,
Vandelay and Wait Time