Ahhhh, yes ~ P.H.O.P….. the A.O. where it all started for me and my F3 ‘career’….. the first step down the path of “gloom” ~ nearly seven (7) months ago!

So….. this is how my first Q at P.H.O.P. went down with the ‘dirty dozen’:

WARM UPS:

25 SSH

10 Imperial Walkers

10 Hillbilly Walkers

25 Windmills

15 ‘Tobacco’ Pickers

10 count of R over L

10 count of L over R

After the warm-ups, we took the long mosey around the back yard to the back of the shed to get our own personal cindar block….. one that we could call our very own…. for at least 45ish minutes.

We got to know our blocks with a modified ~ gear inspired ~ indian run……… it was actually a little simpler to do than to explain…. the block was the timing mechanism…… and started at the beginning of the line, passed down ~ while running ~ to the end of the line. Once the last person in line received the block, he had to run the block back up to the beginning, pass the block back, drop for 10 merkins, and run back to the front of the line again.

Everyone stacked their personal blocks together into one stack and got in shoulder to shoulder ‘people chair’ position…. the blocks were then passed down the line ~ stacked at the other end ~ 10 count ‘recover’ period followed by the reverse block pass down the line.

This was followed by a game of 11’s with one upright row folllowed by 10 ‘block squats’ 30ish yds away….. and the ‘game’ proceeded till we were at 10 upright down and one ‘block squat’.

The PAX then went straight into SEAL sit up formation for a hard fought 15 count display ~

The next portion of the workout went like “Clockwork” ~ two tractor tires were in the parking lot ~ all choose a tire and put their feet on it in ‘derkin’ position ~~~ three derkins in the 3o’clock position…. hand shuffle to the 6o’clock position with 6 derkins ~ hand shuffle to the 9o’clock position for 9 ~ hand shuffle to the 12o’clock position for 12.

Then back to the A.O. for some LBC’s, Rosalitas, and Freddy Mercuries ~

Sally finished out time out with “up/down” planks during the first song section, merkins during the second section, “up/down” planks repeated for the third section, and air squats during the last section.

PAX were reminded that God’s Grace is sufficient during good times and “bad”…….. to not take the grace of God for granted……. a lesson very near and dear to my heart at this very moment…… and in everything we say/do/think….. may it ALL be for His glory!!!!!!!!!!

Honored to be asked by Catfish to lead after he got FIA’d.

Grace is a big topic. The Bible is full of verses about it. Many smart people have written about it. I would recommend Future Grace by John Piper if you are a reader. I have a copy I can lend you.

I knew I didn’t have much to add to all the wisdom that has already been spoken and written.

So I was certainly not a professional, and I was intimidated to talk about it. I wanted to hear from the brothers and for us to encourage each other.

But we read 1 Peter 1: 13 – 19.

Big Idea: We have experienced huge grace by Jesus. And there is even greater grace to come…bigger and better than we can imagine. You are free from the past. Fight for what God has called you to. Put your main hope where it belongs. Not yourself, not your job, not your relationships. Not even F3 brothers. We are still men. We will let you down one day. Remember the grace you already have and the even greater grace you will have.

Thank you for the men who stepped up to share their own stories of God’s grace in their lives.

Sorry for not taking roll. You know who you are.

Walked outside this morning and man was it nice out, got me looking forward to the fall and winter workouts! Rolled up to the AO about 5am and some pax were already onsite. Very Honored to lead this fine group of 23 #HIMS including 2 FNG’s today, Welcome Crosswalk and Freon. While thinking of what I was going to do I knew there were about 8 or 9 fast food joints in running distance of the AO so I thought there wasn’t a better way to burn off that very healthy and nutritious food (sarcasm of course)  because what’s better than a Burger and Fries, or Tacos and Burritos or Pizza. Just Sayin!

Just before 515 Apache spoke about signing up for softball. Then we jumped to it!

Warm Up

15 Windmills IC
Right over left stretch
Left over right Stretch
25 SSH IC
15 Cherry Pickers IC
Mosey to Cookout and pulled out the Deck of Cards to let the fun Commence.
Mumble Chatter instantly started.

The Thang

Deck of Death Concept
Spades – Merkins
Clubs – LBC’s
Hearts – Dips
Diamonds – Squats
Jokers – 10 Burpees
Reps indicated by Number on card
We would Mosey to a fast food restaurant, hand out 4 cards, complete exercises and mosey to another and so on….

Honestly I would be lying if I put what exercise and how many we did at each place because I lost track pretty much right as we started 🙂 but I can tell you that we did 4 at each – Well 5 at Pizza Hut when Apache pulled a joker out of his pocket and I still don’t know how he got it?? Below are the places we hit for some fun.

Cookout
Taco Bell
Nicks Gyro’s and Seafood
Pizza Hut
Burger King
Subway

Mosey back to COT for some extra credit.
25 LBC’s IC
25 Rosalita’s IC
25 American Hammers IC
25 SSH IC

Announcements
Prayers and Praises

It’s time to block your schedule for The Fort and Rock Region Christmas Party. All PAX are invited to this annual tradition that will be fully catered with a professional DJ. Here are the details:

• When: December 17 from 6:00PM-10:00PM
• Where: The Dairy Barn in Fort Mill
• What: Christmas party to celebrate our PAX. Get a babysitter, get dressed up, and bring your M for a fun celebration of F3 Fellowship in Fort Mill, Rock Hill, York, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie, and Lancaster.
• Cost: $75 per couple to cover expenses

Think of it as a nice evening out with your M while having the epic mumblechatter with the PAX. Who wouldn’t want that? This is a BYOB event. If you would like to partake of a festive drink, please bring it and our bartender will be serving the PAX.

On the menu is pulled pork, roasted Italian chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, and rolls from Ranucci’s award winning BBQ (http://www.bigbuttbbq.com/).

I know it’s hard to believe we’re talking Christmas before Halloween, but I’ve learned it is easier to come across $75 now than it will be closer to the holidays. Spots are limited so sign up today. Let me know if you have any questions.

• Payment details: Pay here paypal.me/italianjob or mail a check to Dustin Jordan 1734 Craven Hill Drive Rock Hill, SC 29730

Let me know if you have any questions. This promises to be an EPIC event! It truly is a great opportunity to fellowship with friends across the area and to introduce your M to who we are and why we do this crazy F3 thing.