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17 Mountain Men

By Dr Tryhard on September 13, 2024

When: 09/13/24
QIC: Dr Tryhard
The PAX: Banksy, Shortsale, Rhinestone, Snow White (FNG), Raven, Plato, Liberace, Mr Miagi, Pinecone (FNG), Stogie (FNG), Nemo (FNG), OddMan (FNG), Sparky, Sleeping Beauty (FNG), Geppetto (FNG), Hawk, Dr Tryhard

First bootcamp of Windy Gap 2024 pulled together a handsome 17-PAX (including 7 FNG’s!) to the pre-dawn Carolina mountain gloom. These men of God answered the call to do something hard, to start their day with a transformative dose of the Daily Red Pill, and draw on one another’s strength to achieve victory over the flesh. Here’s how these HIM’s honored our Creator: The THANG: WARMERAMA: Assemble on the dark Basketball Court Welcome & Disclaimer Nancy Kerrigans IC ea side Copperhead Squats IC x5 Burpees OYO Mosey over to the road in the lamplight Don Quixotes IC The Opus IC…

Make an Impact at The Bridge

By Upchuck on August 29, 2024

When: 08/31/24
QIC: UpChuck
The PAX: TYA, State Farm, Heist, Whitesnake, Corned Beef, Hardywood, UpChuck

This post is about two things: Men who make an impact. Men who take the lead, not for themselves, but on behalf of others. If either of those topics interests you, read on. The Bridge is a ministry-driven school in Buckingham, Virginia, about an hour or so west of Richmond. There, men who are transitioning from being incarcerated to being free (again) spend about a year learning a variety of trades (e.g., welding, HVAC, carpentry, mechanical skills, and so forth) so that, when they are released, they have sufficient skills and structure to be (we hope) independent, well-functioning members of…

My Q? Snuff Q? + the debut of Rev

By Heist on August 15, 2024

When: 08/15/24
QIC: Heist
The PAX: DTH, NTB, Snip, Heist, Crabgrass, Scram, B.O.B, House Party, Last Call, Snuff, Rev FNG

Blame the Russians! Some how, I signed up to Q, but the Q sheet appeared open for the Forge, so Snuff signed up ready to rock! Anyway, Snuff kicked it over to me at 5:29:59. No problem. Let’s go. Warmorama by flagpoles: Provided F3 mission statement, core principles, and disclaimer. Exercises were: SSH/Deadman hangs/CHs/Ukranians soldiers/DQ/merkins/LBCs/APDs/flutters/ and Rosco’s Mom stretches (my fav!) COP 1: 11s using the amphitheater stairs. 1 squat to start. Box jump or lunge up. 10 erkins at top. Continue on 2/9,3/8……10/1. Al Gore for six. 20 second count. COP 2: Mosey to the field gate. Locked. Mosey…

Breaking Bread – Please, No More Lasagna. We Want Ham and Potatoes!

By Upchuck on July 28, 2024

When: 07/28/24
QIC: UpChuck
The PAX: UpChuck

9 guests, one worker, and one guest join in Personhood to celebrate the latest edition of Breaking Bread. Conditions were 70 and sunny. According to the sweet older lady who YHC has seen several times over the years, the following might have been served. Baked ham, King’s Hawaiian rolls, Dad’s Mashed Potatoes (🥔 Upchuck’s version), and green beans (UpChuck’s version). Many thank you’s were expressed for F3, whether lasagna or this evening’s dinner. Those folks love them some F3 (as does Sharon, the new Barbara). No numbers, no names, but a gentleman, out of nowhere, said a wonderful blessing. If…

We Men Get Away

By Dr Tryhard on June 1, 2024

When: 06/1/24
QIC: DTH
The PAX: Fonzie, Broadway, Trig, Wild Thing, Slider, Slapstick, Meatball, Banksy, Cheddar, Pacer, Grizzly, Chaplain, Touchdown, DTH

14 holy river rollers escaped their sleeping bags to honor a beautiful Charles City sunrise with a ride on the DTH pain train. The three FNG’s were not disappointed with the following 45min Thang: WARMERAMA: Circle up around the Shovel Flag Welcome & Disclaimer Variable IC Reps to get the muscles warm top to bottom COP #1: SHE HATE ME Traverse a long stretch of paved driveway by completing sets of 20 lunges, stopping between sets to complete x10 Groiners & x10 Merkins COP #2: THE WILT Run twice around the field doing x50 reps of the given exercise at…

Pork, Pasta, Puddin’

By EF Hutton on April 1, 2024

When: 03/30/24
QIC: EF Hutton
The PAX: Llama, EF Hutton

YHC put his 2.0 to work to provide a meal for some very grateful folks. Rumor has it, it was a success. Here’s what was served: Black Pepper Crusted Pork Tenderloin Pasta Salad Banana Pudding Tea & Lemonade Numberama, Nameorama, COT MOLESKIN YHC’s 2.0 is working on her kitchen game and is also required to serve the community. Boom, Breaking Bread offers a perfect opportunity. Always a pleasure to give back.

Hamming It Up for Humanity: A Hearty Night at Daily Planet

By Heist on March 31, 2024

When: 03/31/24
QIC: Boberry, Heist, Oyster
The PAX: Boberry, Heist, Oyster

This evening, at the respite center sponsored by Daily Planet, three culinary crusaders, known in the streets as Oyster, Boberry, and yours truly, embarked on a mission not just to fill stomachs but to warm hearts. Armed with a Honey Baked Ham, courtesy of Boberry, we served not only love by a feast, complemented by loaded baked potatoes, green bean casserole, and the fluffiest Hawaiian rolls this side of paradise. As we laid out the feast, the room filled with an aroma so enticing that it could make a grown man weep with joy. Our 11 guests were treated to…

Breaking Bread: NYE Reflection

By Johnny Schroepfer on December 31, 2023

When: 12/31/23
QIC: Yeehaw
The PAX: Yeehaw

Spending New Year’s Eve contributing to breaking bread for individuals that need love, kindness, and support the most this holiday season was significant for me since I spent a majority of this year on the receiving end of that same kindness with a sick child. 2023 was a year that was nothing short of the bring you to your knees type of humility that life will serve up to you from time to time. In my case, it was when my 2 month old daughter, Liv, was diagnosed with high grade glioma brain cancer on 1/13/23. Along with that diagnosis came…

Breaking Bread: Heist and Wildcat

By Heist on December 30, 2023

When: 12/30/23
QIC: Heist, Wildcat
The PAX: Heist, Wildcat

Wildcat and Heist, fitness warriors with hearts as strong as their bodies, decided to bring a unique twist to their usual workout routine. Instead of doing burpees, they lifted the spirits of those less fortunate. Armed with pizzas, cookies, and salads, they marched to a respite center, ready to spread joy. As they arrived, the aroma of warm pizza caught the attention of the homeless individuals. Wildcat and Heist, clad in their fitness gear, began distributing the food with genuine smiles. The contrast of indulgent cookies and healthy salads offered something for everyone. Antoniette, initially skeptical, soon found herself drawn…

Annual RVA Shoe Drive

By Gypsy on October 10, 2023

When: 11/12/23
QIC: Gypsy
The PAX: The Pax

F3: Our mission is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership. Fall is upon us and the cold months of Winter will be setting in before you know it. For many, life is comfortable, warm, and stable, the choices we have made along the road have led us to right here where we are being called upon to lead in a world that desperately needs leaders to step up and take action in the community. Officially Starting November 12th and ending December 30th, the men of F3 RVA are being…

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