@spaceheater20@garrytan And that’s just one project, there’s 3 of those projects within a mile of each other with another 14 projects planned in the same area over the next 12 years
@spaceheater20@garrytan Yes, I’m currently on a project with over 2000 workers daily, that’s not including others working on the project in estimating, finance, etc. that aren’t on site. When the project ends (after several years), they move on to the next project
I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....
In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.
Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.
My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.
19 consecutive losing seasons.
2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.
After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.
"My mom wants to talk to you."
We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.
She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.
Roberto Jr. translated.
"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."
She was staring right at me.
Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."
Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."
I said, "I hope I can keep it too."
I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.
The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.
On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.
And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.
The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.
Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.
@Pirates
nobody talks about the 30s to 40s personality shift where you no longer care to be “impressive” .. you want to be more rested, uninterested, and completely unavailable to anything that’s draining ..
Let's start this week off with a Positive attitude, Positive words, Positive actions & a Positive Day. Negativity can only have a place if we allow it. Stay Positive. #CoachPrime
Breaking: After a historic 19-season run in Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin just informed his team that he is stepping down as the Steelers head coach, sources tell @JFowlerESPN and me.
The Steelers now will be looking for only their fourth head coach since 1969.
People are quick to forget what America looked like the previous 4 years under Biden.
Multiple wars got started.
Border wide open.
Censorship on steroids.
Strong leadership is why America is safer place today.