I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall...

kingerock · 09-05-2005, 09:14 PM

But for good cause.

I had tickets to the Skins/Boys MNF game in week 2 and would be attending with my 2 brothers and my father. My first live Redskins game in 20 years of being a fan. After the Katrina disaster my city (Killeen, TX) has taken in just over 1000 'Gulf Coast Guests' (we call them that instead of refugees) and placed them in homes in our town.

My church has decided to do something a little different for our guests. We are going to open up our youth building and bring in all of our guests and give them a live showing of the Giants/Saints game and serve dinner and give away all kinds of Saints and NFL goodies (shirts, caps, jerseys, etc...). We're trying to get some autographed items from the Saints and working with local businesses to make it an unforgettable night.

I heard today that the game has been moved to Monday Night and it took all of about 15 seconds to decide between volunteering to help with the event and going to the Skins/Boys game. I wouldn't have been able to enjoy myself at the game, knowing that I could be helping people that have lost everything by giving them an opportunity to laugh, smile, cheer and enjoy life for 3-4 hours even though they have been through hell just a few weeks earlier.

My opportunity will come to see the Skins play live and I'll love every minute of it. But for now, I know I'm going to enjoy watching the Saints game with 1000 Saints fans, then coming home and watching the Skins game on the Tivo!

I just thought I'd share that with my fellow Skins fans and let you know that down here in Texas, we're all doing what we can to help out!

htownskinfan · 09-05-2005, 09:26 PM

Good Job !!

Yellow31 · 09-05-2005, 09:38 PM

You are a better man than most!

Monksdown · 09-05-2005, 09:42 PM

I just thought I'd share that with my fellow Skins fans and let you know that down here in Texas, we're all doing what we can to help out![/QUOTE]

What's your church's address?

I'll send a check down to them.

JWsleep · 09-05-2005, 09:47 PM

Quite a sacrifice!!! But it's the right thing--you'll enjoy your first skins game all that much more!

Way to go, Kingrock.

jbcjr14 · 09-05-2005, 10:17 PM

Kingerock...that is quite a sacrifice but well worth it. It goes without saying that its people like yourself that make this the greatest country in the world.

SmootSmack · 09-05-2005, 10:20 PM

Nice job kingerock, very impressive

BigSKINBauer · 09-05-2005, 10:34 PM

Kudos

I too will miss my first Redskins live game, well twice, but not for such a honorable cause.

Gmanc711 · 09-05-2005, 11:04 PM

You my friend are a better man than I. I respect the hell out of that.

kingerock · 09-05-2005, 11:25 PM

Quote:

What's your church's address?

I'll send a check down to them.

We still haven't worked out all the details, but it looks like the community is going to be donating most everything. But if we do end up raising funds, I will let you know. Thanks a lot though

That Guy · 09-06-2005, 12:50 AM

cool deal, best wishes, and i hope you're rewarded with a redskins victory

jamf · 09-06-2005, 12:59 AM

man, if we're ever in vegas at the same time, you will have all the hookers you can enjoy on me.

Luxorreb · 09-06-2005, 05:52 AM

Much respect.
Wondering if you're auctioning off your tickets for the cause?
Bet you could get some big bids here!
Personally I have no desire to be in Texas stadium on Sept 19th. The Cowboys are enshrining Aikman, Emmett and Irvin into the 'ring of fame' or whatever ya wanna call it during the halftime show. I've watched the Redskins lose lotsa lotsa games to the Cowboys at Fed Ex. It would be a horrible feeling to be in Texas Stadium even to see my beloved Redskins. I have season ticks and will be at 6 of 8 of the home games. But hell no on being there for that!!! Win or lose, I'd rather watch it from my couch.

BrudLee · 09-06-2005, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow31

You are a better man than most!

Certainly a better man than I am. Make sure your guests know that we will be rooting right along with them.

SUNRA · 09-06-2005, 11:28 AM

You will be rewarded in ways that you can't imagine. I wish I could help you with this specific endeavor but my church is sending a gift package on September 14, to the victims and I encourage everyone to get involved because one day you may need someone to help you.

09-05-2005, 09:14 PM	#1
kingerock Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Killeen, TX Age: 48 Posts: 360	I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... But for good cause. I had tickets to the Skins/Boys MNF game in week 2 and would be attending with my 2 brothers and my father. My first live Redskins game in 20 years of being a fan. After the Katrina disaster my city (Killeen, TX) has taken in just over 1000 'Gulf Coast Guests' (we call them that instead of refugees) and placed them in homes in our town. My church has decided to do something a little different for our guests. We are going to open up our youth building and bring in all of our guests and give them a live showing of the Giants/Saints game and serve dinner and give away all kinds of Saints and NFL goodies (shirts, caps, jerseys, etc...). We're trying to get some autographed items from the Saints and working with local businesses to make it an unforgettable night. I heard today that the game has been moved to Monday Night and it took all of about 15 seconds to decide between volunteering to help with the event and going to the Skins/Boys game. I wouldn't have been able to enjoy myself at the game, knowing that I could be helping people that have lost everything by giving them an opportunity to laugh, smile, cheer and enjoy life for 3-4 hours even though they have been through hell just a few weeks earlier. My opportunity will come to see the Skins play live and I'll love every minute of it. But for now, I know I'm going to enjoy watching the Saints game with 1000 Saints fans, then coming home and watching the Skins game on the Tivo! I just thought I'd share that with my fellow Skins fans and let you know that down here in Texas, we're all doing what we can to help out! __________________ Redskins fan lost in Texas for 20 years. Need a ride to D.C.

09-05-2005, 09:26 PM	#2
htownskinfan JUST LIVIN Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: houston,tx Age: 62 Posts: 4,906	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... Good Job !!

09-05-2005, 09:38 PM	#3
Yellow31 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 125	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... You are a better man than most!

09-05-2005, 09:42 PM	#4
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 1,515	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... I just thought I'd share that with my fellow Skins fans and let you know that down here in Texas, we're all doing what we can to help out![/QUOTE] What's your church's address? I'll send a check down to them.

09-05-2005, 09:47 PM	#5
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,714	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... Quite a sacrifice!!! But it's the right thing--you'll enjoy your first skins game all that much more! Way to go, Kingrock. __________________ Hail from Houston!

09-05-2005, 10:17 PM	#6
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,015	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... Kingerock...that is quite a sacrifice but well worth it. It goes without saying that its people like yourself that make this the greatest country in the world. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

09-05-2005, 10:20 PM	#7
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... Nice job kingerock, very impressive __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

09-05-2005, 10:34 PM	#8
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... Kudos I too will miss my first Redskins live game, well twice, but not for such a honorable cause.

09-05-2005, 11:04 PM	#9
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... You my friend are a better man than I. I respect the hell out of that. __________________ #21

09-06-2005, 12:50 AM	#11
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... cool deal, best wishes, and i hope you're rewarded with a redskins victory

09-06-2005, 12:59 AM	#12
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,296	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... man, if we're ever in vegas at the same time, you will have all the hookers you can enjoy on me.

09-06-2005, 05:52 AM	#13
Luxorreb ^21^ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 52 Posts: 1,630	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... Much respect. Wondering if you're auctioning off your tickets for the cause? Bet you could get some big bids here! Personally I have no desire to be in Texas stadium on Sept 19th. The Cowboys are enshrining Aikman, Emmett and Irvin into the 'ring of fame' or whatever ya wanna call it during the halftime show. I've watched the Redskins lose lotsa lotsa games to the Cowboys at Fed Ex. It would be a horrible feeling to be in Texas Stadium even to see my beloved Redskins. I have season ticks and will be at 6 of 8 of the home games. But hell no on being there for that!!! Win or lose, I'd rather watch it from my couch. __________________ ^21^

09-06-2005, 11:28 AM	#15
SUNRA The Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,680	Re: I wont be attending my first ever Skins game afterall... You will be rewarded in ways that you can't imagine. I wish I could help you with this specific endeavor but my church is sending a gift package on September 14, to the victims and I encourage everyone to get involved because one day you may need someone to help you. __________________ Redskins Member since 1970

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