Category: The Swamp

Columbus Day in Columbia

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Gentlemen,

As you know Columbia was hit very hard over the past weekend by severe weather.  Many of our F3 brothers, their families, and friends have been impacted.  Daily trips are already in motion to deliver water and other necessary items.  As the waters subside the clean up will begin.  Let’s converge on Columbia to help our brothers dig out and clean up.

Details:

Plan to cut limbs, shovel mud, carry furniture, etc.  We will coordinate with those in Columbia and refine the details as we get closer.

When: Columbus Day, Monday, October 12th.

  • Meet at 6:00 – 7:00 to collect donations
  • Depart 7:30am

Where:  Lowes by Baxter Parking Lot (Slo Burn)

  • 1640 Highway 160 West, Fort Mill, SC 29708

What to bring:

  • At least one case of water
  • Sawzall (battery powered)
  • trash bags
  • Face mask
  • Chainsaws
  • Loppers
  • Gloves
  • Rope
  • Hacksaws
  • Water
  • Shovels – (snow shovels and regular)

What to wear:

  • Solid Shoes or Boots
  • Jeans
  • F3 shirt
  • Gloves – I know you have some smelly ones somewhere that have seen their day in the gloom

BEFORE YOU GO:

A tetanus shot is highly advised for cleaning up a flood area.  You can get this taken care of at a CVS or Walgreens so please get this done.  Get this done in NC so you can complete it without a prescription.  Check your insurance coverage, I was able to get this done at no charge.

Please help us make an impact!

Count so far:

HC:

  • Spider-Man
  • Dark Helmet
  • Chicken Hawk
  • Deacon
  • Cerrano
  • Jekyll
  • Barry Manilow
  • Fish Sticks
  • Senator Tressel
  • Rebel
  • Smuggler
  • Boeheim
  • Jennifer Cameron – BAC
  • Hank Chou – BAC

 

Thank you!

Spider-Man

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Be a #HIM and help out the Columbia Community

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Gentlemen:
As you may (or may not) be aware, Columbia has been hit hard be storms and has gotten over 2 FEET of rain in the last couple of days. It’s a pretty bad situation for a good number of folks have had to evacuate and some have lost homes and other property.

There isn’t a ton we can do from this end until it stops raining, but we are mobilizing to collect supplies to deliver to our F3 PAX down there, so they can help Red Cross and others distribute to those in need.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Bring the following to AO’s where you post tomorrow and Tuesday: Food (dry), water, clothes, blankets, toiletries. Anything you’d need if you were suddenly rendered homeless. We are asking Site Q’s and Q for the day to collect and I will be in touch to collect it all to take it down to Columbia. We’ve been in touch with folks down there and he and I will be working out the delivery of goods.

If you want to donate go here: http://gofundme.com/9x5mxfv8

Please step up and help.

Helmet, out.

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Pre-Blast for The Fort 2015 Christmas Party

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This is a long time coming, so here it is:  The Pre-Blast for The Fort 2015 Christmas Party!

Now this will be no ordinary Christmas party.  This party will be THE blowout of Fort Mill that people will be talking about for months, or at least hours….   There will be food, drinks, rap battles, break dancing, etc.  The typical PAX throw-down.  This is a BYOB event.  This is all you need to bring.  $65 a couple is a steal to hear DD drop the mic to an Eminen classic, “the Real Slim Shady” while Menthol throws down the cardboard to show us his old school break dancing moves….  This is something you don’t want to miss.

The Thang:

AO: The Diary Barn

Date: 12/19/2015

Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Cost: $65 per couple – Pay here https://www.paypal.me/JoshuaSale  OR send check to Joshua Sale 1213 Whitetail Drive Fort Mill, SC 29708

Extras:  BYOB – If you would like to partake of a festive drink, please bring it and our bartender will be serving the PAX.

Remember that $65 now in September is easier to come by than in December.  Do this now and have a pre-paid date night for your M that will be loads of fun!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Funhouse

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Moist Merkins at The Swamp

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  • QIC: Gears
  • When: 09/25/15
  • Pax: Crash, Legoland, Gekko, Cornhole, Family Guy, Vinny, Fish Sticks, Royale, Cable Guy, Zima, Gears (YHC)
  • Posted In: The Swamp

The rainy season is upon us, but it didn’t stop 11 dry men from getting moist at the Swamp.  No FNGs, light disclaimer, then we took off.

 

The Thang

Merkin Circuit around the Swamp.  Mosey for ~ 1/8 mile between Merkin Stations (10 IC at each)

  • Merkins
  • Wide Arm Merkins
  • Diamond Merkins
  • Stagger Merkins
  • Crucible Merkins
  • Ranger Merkins
  • Knerkins

 

Mosey to Target Wall

  • 5x Donkey Kicks to BTTW
  • People’s chair for 60 seconds
  • BTTW Protractor
  • People’s chair
  • Ascending Testicles

 

Call the Ball – Alternating Bear Crawl and Crab Walk between each Red Ball, with ascending Bomb Jacks

 

Mosey to hill by BW3

Jacobs Ladder – 5x Burpess at the top, 2 Squats at the bottom.  Decrement Burpess and Increment Squats by 2.

 

Double Applesauce to Fountain

  • 10 Box Jumps
  • 20 Dips
  • 10 Derkins
  • 15 Box Jumps
  • 30 Dips
  • 15 Derkins

 

Mosey to Shovel Flag for COT

 

NMM

I debated dictating this backblast to my phone, but decided to #ChooseTheHarderThing and type it out.  Seriously…. my arms are literally shaking from all the merkins this morning.  Quality work by the PAX and minimal mumblechatter other than the normal from Zima and Crash.

 

In COT, I shared that today is my older brother’s 41st birthday.  This is significant because 4 years ago he was in a tragic accident at work, where he was burned over 75% of his body and blinded.  We didn’t know if he was going to live.  I shared how he fully recovered physically and how he and his wife used to work out together because it is something he liked to do.  One night not too long ago, he woke up and decided to put aside what he wanted to do and choose to do something to serve his wife that was outside his comfort zone: Ballroom Dancing.  He decided to strip away what others thought, serve her, and put her first.  This has enriched his marriage in a huge way.

 

I brought it up because it is an example that I think we can all learn from.  Your relationship with your wife is so much more important than how others perceive you.  Likewise at CNW2, we discussed how your relationship with SkyQ is more important than how others perceive you.  Men, you need to be committed to the relationships that are important…. we are called to lead but also to serve.  Step up, be a real man, and look for opportunities to enrich the relationships that really matter.

 

Announcements

  • Oct 10 – Run for Attention 5k
  • Oct 12 – Charity Golf Tournament for Fort Mill Care Center
  • Oct 14 – Dredd and OBT at Fort Mill Rotary
  • Oct 17 – Fast5k
  • Oct 24 – Mudrun
  • Dec 19 – Christmas Party – See Funhouse for tickets

 

Prayers

Praise for Royale’s new Home.  Prayers for all travelling in bad weather.

 

Honor to Serve

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Don’t fear the Lions

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  • QIC: Gekko
  • When: 09/18/15
  • Pax: Royale, Cable Guy, Cornhole, Gears, Family Guy, Cobra Kai, Puddles, Tater, Crash, The Professor
  • Posted In: The Swamp

11 men showed up on a beautiful morning at The Swamp.  The disclaimer was given amungst some mumblechatter.  Prior to taking off the Q had a verse to share with the PAX for them to Ponder(pun intended) during our time together. Prov 22:13 The Sluggard says “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets”.  And we’re off, 4 men went a differnt way with packs and heavy looking objects, the rest slow moseyed to Home Depot with some Butt Kickers and Side Shuffles along the way. A story was shared about Crash Crashing earlier in the week, but he looked no worse for wear.

COP

SSH – Against the advise of a wise man I met durng the BRR

IW – Get the cadence right Q

CDD

Ski Abbs

Plankorama

Mosey to the fountain on account of the parking lot sweeper that seemed to think we were trash in need of being picked up. At the fountain and partner up for a nice round of BOMBS. One man does a short lap while other does..

Burpees X50

Overhead clap X100

Merkin X150

Big Boy Sit ups X200 (crowd pleaser)

Squats X300

Much more on the Weinkie, but the clock was our enemy – Off to COT

Meet back up with those guys carrying the heavy looking objects and reviewd our verse – For the Sluggard there is allways an excuse to do nothing, and even if there isn’t a real one he will just make one up. Tclaps to all those who ignored the lion and came out this morning.

Announcements – Invergence TONIGHT 5:30, Run for Attention October 10, Fastest 5k October 18th.

Prayers/Praises – Prayers for Tater’s Father in-law and upcoming interview, Safe travels for Crash’s family coming in town, Praise for Royale’s new home

 

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Round and Round We Go

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  • QIC: Decibel
  • When: 09/11/2015
  • Pax: Lego Land, Royale, Tater, Puddles, Kevlar, Vinnie, Flint, Family Guy
  • Posted In: The Swamp

Nine warriors embarked on the Swamp and conquered it!

The Thang:

Mosey to fountain: karaoke both sides, high knees, butt kicks, side shuffle both ways.

Circle Up:  IW x20, Corkscrew Merkin x10, Windmill x20, one legged mountain climber x10 each leg, cotton pickers x20

Head to fountain as starting point: 10 burpees at fountain, 10 at island, 10 on other side of fountain, 10 at island and 10 back at starting station.

Rinse and Repeat with X-O’s

Rinse and Repeat with mountain climbers

Mosey to Best Buy parking lot

10 burpees OYO

Mary: 20 LBC, protractor, twisting plank x10, Hello Dolly x20 and rocking plank x10

COT

Prayers for Columbia Mission Trip, BRR, September 11th and Lego Lands sister and family.

 

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What’s French for Swamp?

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  • When: 9/4/15
  • QIC: Gekko
  • The Pax: Cable Guy, Cornhole, Royale, Photobomb,Gears, Kenny Rodgers,Tater, Mainframe, Crash, Kevlar, Family Guy, Vinny

13 strong posted on a beautiful humid morning in Steel Creek.  The substitute Q answered the Bat Call Senator Tressel sent Thursday evening, and did his best to fill the large shoes of the respected Senator.

Disclaimer was given and we circled up to pray for our Brothers that were getting on a plane to Columbia to serve.  Prayed for God to use them and change them.

And we’re off

Warm up of Karaokes, Side Shuffle, and Butt Kickers/High Knees

COP

SSH

IW

LSS

Moroccan Night Clubs

Plank Jack w/ a Tap (thank you Funhouse)

Mosey to the fountain. Gears was called upon to share his in depth knowledge of the French foreign legion, thank you Gears!

The Thang: 3 Cycles of exercises(in cadence) 2 sets of each with a lap around the parking lot between sets

  1.  Merkins x10 – Squats w/calf raise x15 – LBC x20 – take a big lap
  2. CDD x10 – 15 Bomb Jacks OYO(favorite of the Q) – Flutters x20 – Take a big lap
  3. Dips x10 – Step Ups x10 each leg – Hello Dolly x20

Jack Webb was on the Winkie but unfortunately there was no time for him. All you got back to COT.

BOM

Announcements – 3 year anniversary, BRR, Camp Care 5k

Prayers for Gears Dad, Praises for Royale’s daughter acclimating to school. Prayers for all the marriages in the Pax, we need to stay connected to each other and most importantly we need to stay connected to our Lord because he is the only one to protect us from the plans of the enemy.  It was a pleasure and an honor to step in for Senator and lead the Pax this morning.

 

 

 

 

 

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PREBLAST – THE FORT INVERGENCE, 3RD YEAR CELEBRATION!

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Mark your calendar, get ‘a hall pass’ from the M, and come join your fellow Fort Mill area pax for our annual birthday party, The Fort Invergence!    This September will mark the third year anniversary of F3 in the Fort Mill area,  and we’ll celebrate it with a night of great food, fellowship, and a look back of all that we’ve done since September 2012.

What:  Fort Mill Invergence (3rd anniversary party)

When:  Friday, September 18, 5:30PM

Where:  Bruce T. Rush Pavillion at the Anne Springs Greenway

Bring:  Food, drink, chair, some cash (to cover the pavillion rental/donations to the F3 Foundation)

Use the link below to RSVP and list what food you will bring:

F3 The Fort Invergence RSVP/Dinner Sign Up

This years theme is  High Impact Man (#HIM).   Several members of the Fort area Pax will review our accomplishments over the past year, and talk about where we are going in the coming year.    Our F3 leaders, OBT and Dredd, will be there too to discuss the plans for F3 nationwide.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM THE PAX!

Consistent with the HIM theme this year,  we would like to recognize those who had an impact on the pax or the Fort area region.   Was there someone who got you through a tough workout or run?  Who inspired you?  Who got you out at 5:15 each day when you didn’t feel like it?  Who supported you through a tough time?  Who made a difference this year?  Who exemplified the HIM?

Please submit the name of the person with a breif summary to  fcicciarello1@gmail.com.  We will either read them or post them during the event.  You can remain anonymous if you like.  This is not a contest or competition, but rather just a chance to share some good stories from the past year.

Burning the Ship!

Once a man embraces F3 principles, he no longer needs adjustable waist trousers to accommodate his yo-yo waistline.  Bring in the clothes that no longer fit you. We will be celebrating the war and donating these clothes to a good cause.  Lay down the pogo and stick it to the 40 that comes with it!

There will be weekly Twitter updates as the date gets closer.  This is great event and one you won’t want to miss!  Hope to see you all there.

 

 

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Tour De Rivergate IV

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  • QIC: Cable Guy
  • When: 8/28/15
  • Pax: Axle, Photobomb, WWL, Professor, Cobra Kai, Gecko, Kenny Rogers, Tater, Pick 6, Family Guy, Cake Boss, Vinny, Royale
  • Posted In: The Swamp

18 PAX strong for a lot of running in preparation for the upcoming BRR and some Burpees thrown in for good measure!

Mosey around for a 1 mile warm-up run

COP

Plank O Rama

Merkins

Mountain Climbers

Peter Parkers

Parker Peters

Mosey for another 1 miler

COP

Squats

Imperial Walkers

Wind Mills

Mosey to the Red Balls

2 lines on the first ball and proceed to do Burpacides!

1 Berpee at each ball and back to start for 1 burpee

9 Rounds (Crowd Pleaser and NO mumble chatter)

Finish up and mosey another mile

we traveled about 4 miles total

Naked man moleskin:

We all have different ways in which we lead and areas we are stronger in than others. Our differences are what make us helpful to each other, helping to fill in the weak areas we all have. I enjoy leading the 1st F and I enjoy being led by Cake Boss, Professor and Gecko on the 3rd F at Chicken and Wisdom 2. I am working hard to do my best to be fit to lead, are you leading where you can?

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Is this a hockey practice at #F3TheSwamp?

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  • QIC: CSPAN
  • When: 08/21/15
  • Pax: Cable Guy, Copperfield, Corn Hole, YHC-CSPAN, Decibel, Family Guy, Gears, Gecko, FNG-Kenny Rogers, Main Frame, Mr Clean, EH-Machine=Pick-Six, FNG-Robin Hood, Royale, Tater, Vinny, & Willie
  • Posted In: The Swamp

Disclaimer (statement witnessed by many…2 FNG =Kenny Rogers & Robin Hood both EH by #PICKSIX #T-Claps & #WELLDONE! #COWORKERS)

Appreciate Cable Guy inviting me to Q…it was great to meet all the new guys and this AO had #high-count for today…+ really cool mix of @F3TheFort & @F3Area51 PAX….when do we get to @F3SteeleCreek?

2 Rucks buckled up and began their journey away from us…Props to Gears and Cornhole who finished up Pathfinder doing parallel training for #BRR and #F3

Conditions were 80 degrees and #Sticky #Humid #Sweaty

For the FNG’s we reviewed that F3 workout always has the following components…

  •  Are free of charge
  •  Are open to all men
  •  Are held outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold
  •  Are led by men who participate in the workout in a rotating fashion, with no training or certification necessary
  •  End with a Circle of Trust

CSPAN on Q

Long mosey around AO to get my bearings.

COP with all my favorites to 10 counts

Plankorama with all my favorites- Royale was enjoying my nonsense

Warmup series of down and backs with all my favorites –Cable Guy had excellent form on those Toy Soldiers #Demonstrator #Malemodel?

Suicide

Flying Squirrel with broad jump series

Squat with broad jump series

Suicide

Suicide

Suicide

Meet at center field for ABLAB-o-rama

Cool down stretching series #yourwelcome #chiropractoriscrazy

Suicide (pre-discussion about Zamboni, fresh ice, power plays, and always being ready for double OT in life=and always being ready to play to your full potential #HIM)

COT (circle of trust)

Prayer & Praise, BOM, and a good discussion, and fellowship post workout.

Moleskin:

#HIM = High Impact Man = see example of Jesus, and of living THIRD

I have been working on a sermon for the last few weeks. The first topic was about men who complain about burn-out…I am calling “Bull$hit”…We are men of a higher calling, and we are meant to wake up early with F3, go to our jobs and work our tails off, ride home, sit in the driveway (for a few minutes) and pray for the Holy Spirit to give us the energy and strength to be the #HIM leader of our family and we should go to bed each night “wore out”…I also need to include being the spouse your wife needs you to be (most of us are still working on that…and keep working on that, always think of her as a gift from GOD)…#ramble

Get you and your family involved at church and lead your family with your faith.

I had a couple of other of sermon topics…but the suicides were depleting the oxygen to my brain…#hopetheymadesense

Today is my son’s 26 birthday – Happy Birthday Tucker!

6 #HIM went to #C&W2 for a great lesson on John 6 by Gecko, I really enjoyed the discussion, I encourage all men to try this 3rd F #strong, and hopefully my ADHD did not sidetrack the discussion too much…thanks for having me.

Be a better man today than you were yesterday,

CSPAN – over & out

 

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