Amazing Story of Perseverance

JoeRedskin · 05-07-2010, 11:19 AM

Been a lot of bad news around here lately. This is an amazing story of hard work, volunteerism and, generally, an example of what can be accomplished when people refuse to surrender to their surroundings. Also an example of how government & volunteerism can and should work together.

After nine years, a school project that many thought was only a dream becomes a reality - baltimoresun.com

It's the story of some inner-city kids and their 10 year struggle to accomplish an incredible goal. As a setting, I live near the Waverly area they are talking about and it is a harsh, harsh neighborhood. Truly an amazing accomplishment in light of all the knocks against these kids.

CRedskinsRule · 05-07-2010, 11:23 AM

Awesome stuff!

GMScud · 05-07-2010, 11:28 AM

What's perservance?

JoeRedskin · 05-07-2010, 11:29 AM

ummm, I don't know. I gave up before I could figure it out.

firstdown · 05-07-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

What's perservance?

Don't know I only read the first paragraph.

JoeRedskin · 05-07-2010, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the fix SS.

firstdown · 05-07-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Thanks for the fix SS.

Who's ss I'm too lazy to look.

GMScud · 05-07-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Who's ss I'm too lazy to look.

Really?? It starts with a Smoot and ends with a.... Smack!! Grab a cup of coffee FD.

firstdown · 05-07-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Really?? It starts with a Smoot and ends with a.... Smack!! Grab a cup of coffee FD.

Ok, thats fine but why is the thanking SS when he did not start the thread or post in this thread. I quit coffee now its MD to get my day started.

CRedskinsRule · 05-07-2010, 12:26 PM

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Ok, thats fine but why is the thanking SS when he did not start the thread or post in this thread. I quit coffee now its MD to get my day started.

SS corrected the spelling in the thread title.

firstdown · 05-07-2010, 12:30 PM

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SS corrected the spelling in the thread title.

He never does that fo me.

JoeRedskin · 05-07-2010, 12:32 PM

Well, I was hoping this would lead to a discussion of how govt., private enterprise and individual effort can create societal benefits. But I guess discussing the thread title is more interesting.

CRedskinsRule · 05-07-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

He never does that fo me.

Yours usually lead to clever wit and laughs. JR's was just mundane.

CRedskinsRule · 05-07-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Well, I was hoping this would lead to a discussion of how govt., private enterprise and individual effort can create societal benefits. But I guess discussing the thread title is more interesting.

well you know I'm not joining in THAT discussion

tryfuhl · 05-07-2010, 12:55 PM

What an incredible story.

05-07-2010, 11:19 AM	#1
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Amazing Story of Perseverance Been a lot of bad news around here lately. This is an amazing story of hard work, volunteerism and, generally, an example of what can be accomplished when people refuse to surrender to their surroundings. Also an example of how government & volunteerism can and should work together. After nine years, a school project that many thought was only a dream becomes a reality - baltimoresun.com It's the story of some inner-city kids and their 10 year struggle to accomplish an incredible goal. As a setting, I live near the Waverly area they are talking about and it is a harsh, harsh neighborhood. Truly an amazing accomplishment in light of all the knocks against these kids. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

05-07-2010, 11:23 AM	#2
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,452	re: Amazing Story of Perseverance Awesome stuff!

05-07-2010, 11:28 AM	#3
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	re: Amazing Story of Perseverance What's perservance? __________________ Tardy

05-07-2010, 11:29 AM	#4
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	re: Amazing Story of Perseverance ummm, I don't know. I gave up before I could figure it out. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

05-07-2010, 11:53 AM	#6
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Amazing Story of Perseverance Thanks for the fix SS. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

05-07-2010, 12:32 PM	#12
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Amazing Story of Perseverance Well, I was hoping this would lead to a discussion of how govt., private enterprise and individual effort can create societal benefits. But I guess discussing the thread title is more interesting. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

05-07-2010, 12:55 PM	#15
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 41 Posts: 12,514	Re: Amazing Story of Perseverance What an incredible story.

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